I Restored A Motorcycle and I Did Not Expect This To Happen...

[@tmac77]

Don't forget to comment and subscribe to be in with a chance of winning a weekly prize. Last weeks winner is Christopher Paine, get in touch via my social media with your address and I'll get the prize out to you! Ps how good was MotoGP today?!

[@dondle2]

Total disaster for John, but apart from that a great day across all classes.Please try to restore your old man. !!!

[@Norton1531]

Moto3 was definitely the best for entertainment value, but the fact that I had £5 on Miller made my day!!! Cheers!

[@robbikebob]

You mean moto1?

[@Norton1531]

@@robbikebob Er, no. Not sure what you call the classes, but it's Moto3 (Acosta won that one), Moto2 (won by DiGi), and MotoGP (won by Miller). I've never even heard of 'moto1'.

[@iamtherealzombie]

@@Norton1531 It's an inside joke for people who watch the Mad Mark videos on Taylor's channel.

[@georgelusk984]

ha ha ha, Remember the 'Old Days' when you had to fold up the right foot-peg to kick the Kick-start ! Nostalgia overload ! I lived through that !!!!

[@georgelusk984]

RD3500LC's where famous for having a small ball-bearing that kept their kick-start levers in place, once used - it was famously forgotten during rebuilds/tuning . . . and so LC's *'Flying Kick-start'* pics of the time, are commonplace 😁

[@tmac77]

Amazing! Thanks for that little bit of info how interesting!

[@greigokane6394]

Lovely job mate. I had one of these when I was a lad. My dad had me on motorcycles since I was four years old. I really liked my TY80, but alas all I really wanted to do was race motorcross.......and I did. After the TY, my next bike was a Honda CR80R (Red Rocket) Fond memories mate. Well done.

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Greig, it’s amazing the memories one little bike can hold isn’t it!

[@Duschbag]

For your first restoration, it looks like you did a fantastic job. Love to see old Bikes get a second life.

[@tmac77]

Thanks very much 😁

[@bikertrucker7950]

Brilliant Taylor.... absolutely beautiful job .... I'm having problems with my starter you can come and fix that lol .....it's a pity that the weather on Tuesday at knockhill was crap for you ..... the guy on the green ZX10R you took round for a couple of laps was my boss ....

[@ESPYD]

Bet he was the coolest guy there and was going mega quick........ :-)

[@tmac77]

Thank you! Haha I’ll pop round 😂

[@anthonywood5501]

Fair play mate ,that is some achievement if that's the first bike you have restored looks amazing, I had the exact same bike and keep thinking of getting my boy one

[@grumpyone5963]

Great job. Instantly recognised my first bike. I used to race it round the garden, especially after watching Kick Start on telly. One time I tried to copy doing a 180 by putting your foot down and bringing the front wheel up to pull it round. I ended up putting the petrol switch through my knee as the bike came down and needed 6 stitches in hospital.😳

[@tmac77]

Thank you! Jheez that sounds painful!

[@bengibbons6947]

Beautiful build buddy 👍 my dad bought me one for my 5th birthday back in 1980 great memories, now 46 and wishing I kept it...

[@tmac77]

Thanks Ben!

[@gsi160]

Nice job 👍🏻 I’ve completed 2 concourse since 2015. For the collection. Awesome little bikes. Every young lads dream when I was a kid. Keep up the good work.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Charlie! I can’t wait for my next restoration already

[@georgelusk984]

'Back-to skool' engineering . . . . . no harm in that ! Now, lets find a UK engine/frame matching, Blue & White RD350LC . . . . . and lets see that !!!!!

[@tmac77]

Great idea George!

[@martijn260571]

I had this one as a child as well 😊 loved to see this again . What a beauty 😍

[@richardmack1194]

Ditto. Got mine in approx 1979-80.

[@martijn260571]

@@richardmack1194 yes indeed, had to be round that time that I drove this beauty. Trail was a bigger sport back then here in the Netherlands. Aaah, memories 😊

[@blitz21]

As a fellow TY80 owner that is a sweet bike. We use our 1977 TY all the time. Well done mate.

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@cliveswabs9365]

Is it poss to swap the lighting gear over from the ty50? Ive got one but its a bit slow

[@catcancrunch7260]

I had the ty 175 !!! 38 years ago and loved it ! Great little bike nice job for sure 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks! Great bikes

[@matrixist]

I had one when I was a kid. Best bike ever! The clutch connecter broke and I drove it for YEARS without using the clutch! No problems!

[@tmac77]

Definitely an amazing bike!

[@StoopidSubaru]

These are such great bikes. You saved/made a great example.

[@mikeymike3240]

There’s nothing like a two stroke to put a smile on me coupon/face, freaking love them. Nice video man

[@tmac77]

Thanks Mikey!

[@blueskybanshee8013]

Far out mate she came up nice, I had a ty175 40yrs ago lol. They fetch silly money down here in Australia these days 🤙 keep doin what yer doin T it's all good ay 🙂🇦🇺

[@huskypoop4917]

same here in england

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@mrr2880]

My first bike was the baby brother to that.. the TY50 R plate 1976 . wish I still had it.. lovely looking little bike.. doens't look that dated today..

[@jackmckinnon3208]

These were such great bikes, just about everyone of a certain age learned to ride on one of these. Mine was a yellow tank version which would be 70's man I had some great fun on it

[@markgoscinski3509]

I did a Suzuki X5 200 in 2014 , the satisfaction of what you achieve is brilliant , that TY80 looks the nuts now for a full resto Taylor.

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Mark! It’s such a satisfying job!

[@Mrkevino77]

Would love to have my old 77 rd back but wrote it off. Just turned 18 and used to ride like a nutter! Will never forget stepping off a flandria 50 on to an rd 250. Kapow!

[@tmac77]

Haha I bet you did!

[@burylad4eva]

I had a ty80 as a kid loved it, brought me so much joy !!

[@tmac77]

Me too! Just as much joy as an adult as well

[@paulbarlow3185]

Great job. Although I never had a two stroke bike, many (many) years ago I used to race a two stroke Montessa kart. I absolutely loved it.....I can still smell it now. 😀👍.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Paul! You can’t beat the smell of a two stroke!

[@arjanvermeulen2429]

I had one as a kid,bought at Kostwinder in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel in 1977. Mine was yellow over white. Tried to use it as motocross bike,that didn't work well. Fond memories though. Thanks man,job well done. Good luck with your racing career, with regards Arjan.

[@tmac77]

It’s amazing the memories one little bike can hold isn’t it! Thanks Arjan

[@claytonknight3078]

Beautiful! Love the sound and I'll take it.

[@tmac77]

It’s gone unfortunately!

[@sd07dmm]

I’ve got a ty80 and a ty175 in my parents shed , I haven’t looked at them for 25 years

[@simondelves]

Very nice! My very first bike was a TS50... I would love to get one again and do it up!! 👍😀

[@tmac77]

You definitely should it’s a satisfying job!

[@twinshock175]

This is an inspiration for me to do up my TY175, only hope it will be a good as your very nice build.

[@Oh-Jay52]

TY 80's big Brother , Get it done + GL with it 🏍👍

[@tmac77]

Best of luck! Slow and steady is most definitely key!

[@peterclarricoats2014]

Brilliant. The best looking scramble bikes from Yamaha I think. Remember these back in the day, although I never had one myself. Nice job Taylor.

[@badlarry172]

trials bike👍

[@motorcycleandtoolrehab1834]

!!! I recently started a new KZbin channel to pass on my knowledge of working on motorcycles. There is always more to learn!! Keep up the great work. Cheers Rick AUSTRALIA!!

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@patrickhurst8205]

Awesome Resto. The sound brought back some memories . Thanks for sharing.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Patrick!

[@Banditmanuk]

That's a great job. I would love to see an RD350LC restored, had a 250 back in 81 but always wanted the 350.

[@huskypoop4917]

YPVS

[@tmac77]

Thank you! Great idea

[@richardlee4637]

Wow, how ionic.. I had the very same bike as a child.. what a great video and thanks for bringing those memories back to me too.. It was when you fired it up, that sound, I felt I’d gone back 35 years suddenly.. 👏💪👍

[@tmac77]

Ah amazing, thank you Richard!

[@stevemcevoy5628]

You brought back a lot of memories for me ,mine was Ty 175 loved it out every evening after school and weekends bring back the 80s 👍👍

[@tmac77]

Sounds amazing Steve! You’ll have to have a go at restoration of one!

[@SprocketN]

I had a TY175 as a teenager too. Very grateful to my step-father for buying it and letting me ride it. I was very grateful to him for introducing me to a lifetime’s love of motorbikes 😀

[@satchitysatch]

Brilliant it looks great I had a DT50 as my first bike in the same colours.

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@domichan80]

Hi Taylor, I joined recently your channel and I love it! Great videos! Thumb up from Italy! Waiting for the next video!!!

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Domichan!

[@yorkshirefox791]

Cracking job! That noise takes me back to when I was a kid playing on bikes on the moors! 😁

[@huskypoop4917]

aye loooooooool

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@samplemills]

Hi Taylor I am restoring my ty 80 how do you remove the swinging arm

[@Theflyingscotsman84]

Bike my sister started on there was a few of them in central Scotland at that time

[@tmac77]

I bet there was! Great little bikes

[@alanallington1001]

Hi, where did you get the bike decals from

[@grahamhall2219]

I have a TY 175 in my garage....its compete but needs some love, I too rode trials as a kid, on the TY then a beamish suzuki 250. Yours looks amazing, might just inspire me to crack on.

[@tmac77]

You won't regret it, I loved doing mine!

[@sallywalsh6012]

Nice job! Your jigsaw puzzle is much more interesting than mine! Keep up the good work! Love your garage pup! Xx

[@tmac77]

Haha thanks Sally! She’s called Nova and she’s a little bit crazy😅

[@Aut251]

I had one of these and put it on the road as a learner legal. The RD 80 engine fits snug in these bikes too.

[@tmac77]

Sounds like you had some fun times!

[@littlefarmer32]

Awesome build, I have a 71 Yamaha 360, really bad shape. Want to restore my bike as well. Need to make a list, try and find working parts. Have fun

[@tmac77]

It's addictive once you start! Thanks

[@paulorourke2114]

Thats class pal, bike looks and sounds absolutely mint! Can't beat the sound of a 2 stroke. Keep up the good work 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@chrischallis4240]

Thanks..I have one of these (from new) but can’t start it - think it’s electrics ‘cos I’ve completed gone through the fuel system..

[@tmac77]

I had trouble with mine at first and it was a wire had come out of the CDI!

[@revamp777]

Amazing I had the 50cc moped Pym or tym can remember , everyone was on a fizzi I was off road with Yamaha . Great brought it all back .

[@tmac77]

Thanks Paul! They do hold some memories these bikes don’t they!

[@revamp777]

@@tmac77 quick story when I got mine brand new 15 years and 51 weeks old couldn't ride it for a week until 16 didn't want to leave it outside , lived in Highgate apartment building , so I stood it on its back wheel and put in the lift parked by my bed and just dreamed about being on the road in 7 days . Good luck mate .

[@dalehepworth1647]

Gotta love the TY80! Was my first motorbike almost 20 years ago, followed by a TY250!

[@tmac77]

Great little bike!

[@Ontheroadtourism]

My very first bike when I was 16, 40 years ago was a TY 50. I bought it second hand for £170.00. This brought back so many happy memories.

[@johnseabrook1703]

Same here, reg UFJ 328R

[@tmac77]

Amazing! I wish they were still £170 now😂

[@NickHellings-zq8xt]

Very nice Lad !.... I restored a 1977 TY250.

[@teepee296]

Out of all the bikes I owned growing up this bike is the one I wish I’d kept. Fantastic restoration, well done 👏🏻

[@tmac77]

Thank you! It’s a great little bike

[@gemmamudd7167]

Me too

[@tommcguire5525]

fantastic video,very well presented i've just sold the yz 80 1989 which i bought my son as a small boy i just couldn't get the parts here in france to restore it like yours i got 300 euros and a socket set from an enthusiast and it broke my heart good luck, i've subscribed

[@tmac77]

That's sad, hopefully another youngster gets to have some fun out of it!

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Superb job, can`t fault it....that`s from someone restoring bikes since they were a nipper. Got a TT500 that needs putting on the road......when you`re not busy, haha. Nice simple job, It`s had an easy life in USA dry State. Off-road version of XT500 I had back in 1980, that tried to kill me several times on the rough, but was superb on tarmac.

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much! Haha I’m a bit busy myself at the minute 😂

[@chrisneedham5803]

Restore an old TZ 250/350 Your restoration is 100% 👍

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Nah make it a 700 or 750 Ya made a bloody good job of ya TY👍👍👍👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

@@lordbelvoir2543 ..... TZ OW31 750 would be fantastic

[@lordbelvoir2543]

@@chrisneedham5803 yeh a big misters bike.... And a set of large balls to make go😉

[@tmac77]

Great idea Chris! Thank you!

[@tonydiridoni1732]

@@lordbelvoir2543 If ya can find on even in boxes. Heh forget bits that won't cost your both nuts. But... Love to see it done and nice call.

[@badlarry172]

ahhhh sooo cute, just like a baby version of my old ty175, how many top trials riders must have started on this little thing? great upload. ta

[@rachelanntargett3925]

Well done Taylor. Looks amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tmac77]

Thanks Rachel

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

Don’t know if you’re interested but I’ve been reading in this weeks MCN about some old Scottish Duffer that was fairly handy on 2 wheels back in the dark ages (my era) 👍

[@tmac77]

😂😂 thanks!

[@bwghall1]

maybe Bert Monro.

[@petethemod1]

I would love to see you restore a classic two-stroke from the 70/80's. RD, LC, GT, Z, ??

[@tmac77]

Great idea Pete!

[@redtobertshateshandles]

With a crank rebuild that's gonna require a ton of cash. Suzuki GT500.

[@davidcook1714]

Great job on the bike. brings back some memories and the smell of two stroke smoke is now in my head. Also wondering what your take is on the new launch control systems on the Moto GP Ducati and if this is something that is going to filter through to BSB over the next few seasons. Cheers Taz and happy riding

[@tmac77]

Thanks very much! I’m still not sure to be honest, I think it’s amazing that technology moves forward but I’m not sure if it’s necessary

[@isaacmyhill2223]

It looks absolutely awesome!

[@tmac77]

Thank you Isaac!

[@aderiley6592]

First bike I ever rode at 6yo in 1980 was a TY80! I had to sit on the tank as I couldn't reach the bars from the seat 😄 First bike I ever fell off shortly after that too 🤣 Great work on the resto💪 Some inspiration for my beaten up Montesa 315r right there, thanks for sharing 👍😀🙏

[@tmac77]

Haha I’m sure you had plenty of good times on it! Thanks Ade

[@simonbelton7165]

Very nice job , I had aTY175 as a kid and always and still do dream of owning aTY250 majesty .👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks Simon! I hope you get one one day!

[@RobsBodgecast]

I don't subscribe to many channels, but this one got "the treatment", so keep em! coming. Great to see you worrying the Police officer as you nipped to the cashpoint last week, perhaps enjoying the ca$h from the sale of your TY80. That tasty BMW you were piloting must have reversing cameras, or you were using the glare from the PC sat in the driving seat to determine distance from the squad car. We were sat in our car enjoying one of Greggs finest waiting for the sound of deforming bumper.

[@tmac77]

Good spot Rob 😂 it's not my car and I hadn't spotted the police officers until the reversing camera came on, you can imagine my surprise as I was heading towards them 😂

[@tamthebam7323]

Should try find a old ts185👌 cracking job u some of that old ty👌

[@tmac77]

Great idea Lee!

[@craigharrison5958]

love the dog at the end. dogs and bikes, best things in life. looks great the bike pal, maybe an rgv250 next. only as i need to do the power valves on mine and want advice.

[@huskypoop4917]

nice a machines and rare

[@craigharrison5958]

@@huskypoop4917 i got an rs250 and an ns400r to :)

[@huskypoop4917]

@@craigharrison5958 jeese the ns400 not that many to start with a rare beast

[@tmac77]

Haha she’s a great dog but loves to try and fight the bikes😅 great idea!

[@alistairsavoury1074]

Nice wee resto. Smiling at the size of the front forks......got mtbs out there with units that size these days! Hahaha

[@tmac77]

😂😂 thanks Alistair

[@garethwilliams7059]

This brings back memories, ty 80 was my first bike 👍

[@tmac77]

Great little bike!

[@6arethevan5]

That looks and absolute peach!! Nice one Taylor job well done pal 😁🏍️👍

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@Stui-tm3sg]

Sick i had the yellow and white one as a kid 😊

[@richardmann7582]

Awesome 😊 Been lookin forward to seeing the out come. 100%. Cant wait for some racing now. All the best, hope to get to see some this year. 🏍🏁🏆

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Richard! I can’t wait to get back racing now!

[@MOREENGINEERING]

love that tank too!

[@rainbowharlequin6378]

Thats brilliant dude 😊 ive got a few 70's DT''s, a TZR125 in bits, & my TY250 Red frame wkly ride 😆

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@rainbowharlequin6378]

Taking an old dead lump of metal and bringing back to life again has been like Therapy for yrs 👍good luck with new season and your next projects😎

[@solstar4778]

Just fix it ! One or two piston ?

[@robbikebob]

Something full sized and road legal. An RD 125 would be good and probably get your dad starry eyed about the good old days.....

[@tmac77]

Great idea Rob!

[@robbikebob]

@@tmac77 cheers, happy to help 😁

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

A great vid... Loved the story... Looking forward to a vid of you taking it for a blast! Nice one Taylor.

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@geoffnoyes520]

I owned a TY250, great trail /farm bike, l also owned a Tas Taka 100cc 2T trail bike made by the Bridgestone corporation, (makers of Bridgestone motorcycles and Bridgestone tyres). Lovely bike in video by the way.:-)

[@tmac77]

That's awesome, thanks very much Geoff!

[@senor-fa-von-dia]

Sorry did I miss something, what happened?

[@roreos5457]

4 minutes of some robot talking about a monocular that should be “banned”... was well worth it to see you put this beast together finally!

[@tmac77]

Haha thank you!

[@davem3008]

Fantastic! My first bike was a TY125... Great vid, keep up the good work 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks Dave!

[@mikeyrichards1387]

Was it like putting together flat pack furniture, got a couple of nuts and bolts spare and no idea where they should have gone :-D If the bike is going to be one of your giveaways, i'm more than happy to take it off your hands.

[@tmac77]

Something like that😂

[@georgelusk984]

Just an advisory - every nut/bolt/thread/bore/tube/joint would have seriously benefited from a light coating of grease/oil/copaslip for future life expectancy/maintenance - Hey, just sayin! Well documented though Taylor ! Top Job Fella

[@tmac77]

Thanks for the advice George! I did use grease on most (though I forgot on some) I just forgot to film it!

[@georgelusk984]

@@tmac77 - Ah, yeah, you're right . . . . probably best to skip the repetitive, boring bits. Top Job though Taylor & great Vid to watch

[@Omegaman1969]

Nice job!! I had a DT80 when I was 16 and told everyone it was a 50 :-)

[@tmac77]

Nice 😁😎

[@jeffreystephenson6946]

You have used hex head studs on exhaust shield should be Philips head studs

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great work mate. The bike looks awesome, well done.

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@neilcole3406]

Nice bike well done for the rebuild

[@tmac77]

Thanks Neil!

[@garypearse4314]

Mega job Taylor, looks fantastic! How about an old Honda RS125, must be a few around now not doing any racing.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Gary, not a bad idea!

[@martynflynn8368]

Beautiful bike restored to perfection, a project to be truly proud of, well done. Next project: Yammie FJ1200, (just bought one so need some tips ha ha).

[@tmac77]

I hanks a lot! Great suggestion!

[@jonpowell8014]

Lovely mate, had to lose a Whitehawk TY80 a while ago when i lost my lockup and i really wish i still had that. As for future projects...your old man still got any of the Cadburys Boost Yams about the place? :D

[@tmac77]

That’s unfortunate! Haha not unless he’s got them hiding😂

[@tumolucky17]

Some size house and garden that!!!! Must be nice

[@trevormartin5459]

Brilliant job Taylor.Well done.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Trevor!

[@susanyork8124]

Brilliant job Taylor well done, it's looking good. 👌👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks Susan!

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Taylor. Thanks. 👍

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@Shinysideup]

I had a TY80 awesome job.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Ian!

[@jota3732]

This reminds me of the XT 500 days .

[@bsb11kat25]

Good job.....was wincing a bit when you had fork legs in your hand lol.....next? TZ750 ;-)

[@tmac77]

😂😂

[@CookieMonster-yl6uo]

Lovely job well worth all your time.👍🏻

[@tmac77]

I agree!

[@frit450]

Looks absolutely mint!!! Looks and sounds like it's just rolled out the factory!!! Brilliant job!! 👍👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Karl!

[@tonymorgan3526]

Nice looking bike mate, and I bet pretty rare as well can't wait for the bsb season to start👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Tony!

[@alexspratt2547]

Nice work Taylor. You been out on your mountain bike recently.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Alex, I’ve been out today actually and got some footage!

[@f1lmm]

That’s brilliant buddy, that’s where the money is 2 stroke motorcycles 😎👍🏼

[@tmac77]

Thanks Joseph!