$400 YZ250 Restoration! Pt. 1 THE TEAR DOWN!!!

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  • Опубліковано 14 гру 2024

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  • @larryarnold1282
    @larryarnold1282 3 роки тому +2

    Great video...just scored a 2000 125 YZ for $500....so will follow this series closely....
    Thank you ...I realize how much work it takes to make these video..
    Great job you earned my subscription!!!!!

    • @bigbird9226
      @bigbird9226 2 роки тому

      Are you going to make a video

  • @dyeboah56
    @dyeboah56 6 років тому +347

    Don't know why but I expected him to say: "Hey guys ChrisFix here..."

  • @michaell4793
    @michaell4793 6 років тому +73

    If you want your yz 250 to look new, a recommendation is to powder coat the frame silver and to powder coat the rims in a dark blue. Also you can get a restyled plastics kit to look like the new yz 250s

    • @imsroll
      @imsroll 6 років тому +3

      Only the 02+ yz's will fit the modern plastic... Steel subframe YZ will not accept the plastics without heavy modification.

    • @joeshmoe12301230
      @joeshmoe12301230 6 років тому +2

      imsroll he could find an aluminum subframe for it.

    • @tpghl5225
      @tpghl5225 6 років тому +3

      joeshmoe12301230 you have to modify the subframe mounts on the frame so, no still heavy mods needed.

    • @joeshmoe12301230
      @joeshmoe12301230 6 років тому +2

      What do you mean? To put an aluminum subframe on a steel frame you have to modify the steel frame? I had one of the lower bolts come out of my subframe and had a crash so it caused my steel subframe to get twisted. I bought an aluminum subframe for it off ebay and it fit the steel frame perfectly.

    • @tpghl5225
      @tpghl5225 6 років тому +3

      joeshmoe12301230 I had a friend put an aluminum subframe on a 1999 yz250 and the left subframe mount on the main frame was too low. so he had to cut it and weld it higher up. plus where the subframe mounts up top by the gas tank the subframe was to narrow and had to be grinded

  • @willstalder4465
    @willstalder4465 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for being so in-depth! One of the best videos I've seen on tearing down a bike.

    • @mikelyons7511
      @mikelyons7511 6 років тому

      Will Stalder you're a freaking idiot

  • @brycedale1712
    @brycedale1712 6 років тому +50

    No a bolt snaping loose is the best sound ever

    • @krispykream6649
      @krispykream6649 5 років тому

      Agreed but when you fire up that 7.3 L diesel truck

  • @struuuth
    @struuuth 6 років тому +31

    I really enjoyed this.
    Can't wait for the next part!

  • @knolysjohnson7244
    @knolysjohnson7244 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video :D and I have to agree a bolt coming out is one of the most satisfying sounds to hear!!

  • @hugopantunes
    @hugopantunes 6 років тому +1

    Nice video, really enjoy the comments you make along the process, well edited. 👍

  • @Lance57H
    @Lance57H 6 років тому

    Im really impressed this thing had all the bolts on it haha most of these older bikes are missing bolts every where!

  • @ML-si5ht
    @ML-si5ht 5 років тому

    I like your honesty on your mishaps and techniques, good work bro

  • @vlcnxx4703
    @vlcnxx4703 5 років тому

    man i love this type of videos when you get to see a totally trashed bike become a brand new one...

  • @edwardfleming7890
    @edwardfleming7890 6 років тому

    The best sound is a 2 smoke on the pipe. Great vid dude.

  • @Community-Action
    @Community-Action 6 років тому +2

    Great video!! In the future you didn’t have to throw the exhaust, plastics, etc away. You could have used them as back up if your bike took some damage. It doesn’t cost money for those parts to sit in plastic bin out in the barn.

  • @jakegibson714
    @jakegibson714 6 років тому +25

    Think its a 96 model due to tank being darker blue

    • @trevorodom1930
      @trevorodom1930 6 років тому +2

      Jake Gibson I agree with the white frame which was the last year they did that

    •  5 років тому +2

      Ye not a 98. A 96 but either way the bike is the same even today just not steel on the frame

  • @Joddyjohn5
    @Joddyjohn5 5 років тому +2

    This guy like the chrisfix of dirt bikes 😂

    • @johnpaul531
      @johnpaul531 5 років тому +1

      supra sonic haha I had to check who this was as well

  • @AO-fg8ws
    @AO-fg8ws 6 років тому

    this is sick. Good reference guide for future rebuilds

  • @danielmendoza4386
    @danielmendoza4386 2 роки тому

    Buenas, tengo una yz125 1991,pero no tengo repuestos para la valbula de poder, el cilindro puede ser remplazado por el de alguna version mas nueva? saludos!

  • @tylergaul6273
    @tylergaul6273 6 років тому +24

    You do realize there’s a drain bolt on the right side radiator to drain the coolant instead of dumping it everywhere?

    • @Diedrich69
      @Diedrich69  6 років тому +1

      i had a rain pan under the bike its all good

    • @coreybennit9197
      @coreybennit9197 6 років тому +2

      Lol it's all good I don't mind everyone knowing I have no bloody clue what I'm doing 😂

    • @braydendavis6109
      @braydendavis6109 5 років тому

      @@coreybennit9197 me

    • @MisterAmbassador
      @MisterAmbassador 5 років тому

      @@coreybennit9197 Hey corey at least he is doing it ! Why put people down for having ago, does it make you feel good ? He looks to me to be doing an good job with what hes got.

    • @digbick4877
      @digbick4877 5 років тому +2

      And that the factory pipe makes a great back up at the track?....
      Kid....cant wait to throw this junk away! Not sure what triple clamps are called but ill junk this sh!t too!

  • @HorseFromHell
    @HorseFromHell 6 років тому +25

    400$? I’ve been looking for years on kijiji. Nothing like this sells for 400 where I am (Ottawa Canada). Must be out in the boonies with low population.

    • @estebanfandila
      @estebanfandila 4 роки тому

      same here!! looks like UA-camrs use some "special" website to find dirtbikes for under $500

    • @konylarsen7137
      @konylarsen7137 4 роки тому

      Most youtubers is trying to get a lower price then what it actually is for an example the bike was maybe 800$ but he talked his way down to 400$

    • @estebanfandila
      @estebanfandila 4 роки тому

      @@konylarsen7137 it is all about the click bait

    • @HorseFromHell
      @HorseFromHell 4 роки тому

      Thor Bertelsen no shit Sherlock...

    • @coreyjamesjernigan9751
      @coreyjamesjernigan9751 3 роки тому +1

      Haha it's just said the same shit I swear all these UA-cam videos are just fake as hell or they be lying I search for like two hours every day for a project and never come across shit like that 400 for a wiser 450 doesn't matter if it's dirty and the plastics are fucked lol

  • @twinlakes8436
    @twinlakes8436 3 роки тому

    I thought 96 was the only year with a white frame.. was the white frame around multiple years?

  • @jeremyhearne
    @jeremyhearne 5 років тому

    My dad still has his 1998 yz250. Thing is still in the garage right now! Got a carbie rebuild but thats about it.

  • @aymerickmessier5359
    @aymerickmessier5359 6 років тому

    i love the white paint on the air filter

  • @jacobteert3923
    @jacobteert3923 6 років тому +3

    The part you didnt know, is called a triple tree. Nice mustache!

    • @aidanvelthuis1267
      @aidanvelthuis1267 3 роки тому

      I refer to it as a triple clamp. Just personal preference tho

  • @val-jf4hq
    @val-jf4hq 6 років тому

    How do you keep the nuts organised and know where each part goes where,I’m asking because i want to buy a pocket bike to customise and tune,any tips?

  • @jtp336
    @jtp336 6 років тому

    My buddy just gave me his old 08 YZ450F, engine is toast, whole bike needs overhauled. I'll be doing about the same thing as you are here, just with a 4 stroke.

  • @Zrclle
    @Zrclle 6 років тому +165

    Bro shave your mustache trust me on this one

    • @Diedrich69
      @Diedrich69  6 років тому +34

      Mustache march is almost here... trust me on this bro

    • @mikelyons7511
      @mikelyons7511 6 років тому +7

      California Modz no he should grow a handlebar mustache that way he'll have to spend less money buying parts for a job that will never be completed correctly

    • @shogun678
      @shogun678 6 років тому

      Mike Lyons you get better with each build

    • @SprayIgniteBoom
      @SprayIgniteBoom 5 років тому

      California Modz: It's a military thing~😁

  • @julianrubiol7524
    @julianrubiol7524 5 років тому

    Thanks, is a very instructive video, and your comments are the corrects and clare, its very good for my...

  • @frostyclipz9724
    @frostyclipz9724 4 роки тому +1

    I have a serious question please respond how do u get these bikes so cheap i cant find one under 1k and there still in horrible condition

  • @teamletteracing
    @teamletteracing 5 років тому

    You didn’t think about draining the coolant before tearing it down?

  • @eddiediederich7244
    @eddiediederich7244 4 роки тому +1

    Where'd he go?

  • @ipung1211
    @ipung1211 6 років тому

    just like me forgot the front tyre, good works sir.....keep motivated

  • @robertandri5919
    @robertandri5919 6 років тому

    The 10’th time I have wached this video no cap

  • @snkombo2586
    @snkombo2586 6 років тому +1

    can't wait for next episode, really godd video and you making me wanna start restore a bike(:

  • @bsoup228
    @bsoup228 6 років тому +9

    excited to see the rest of the series!

  • @grizzz7960
    @grizzz7960 6 років тому

    what would u say are the most important tools for a dirt bike tear down?

  • @enzofuster
    @enzofuster 4 роки тому +1

    My dream is to have mechanics knowledge like you to be able to restore motorcycles :O

  • @Harnosharn
    @Harnosharn 6 років тому

    Bright Red frame.. white plastics 2018 .. fmf exhausts pro grips in red ... black foam for handlebars and better suspension.

  • @andrepeden673
    @andrepeden673 4 роки тому

    Did you actually throw those plastics away???

  • @chrisstockton7153
    @chrisstockton7153 5 років тому

    What are you gonna do with the old plastics?

  • @yamahaguy1732
    @yamahaguy1732 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 98 she runs great but I think when it needs a new top end I’m gonna go ahead and go through everything

  • @Witness27
    @Witness27 6 років тому

    With a full strip down like this, how on earth do you keep track of what bolts go where?

    • @Diedrich69
      @Diedrich69  6 років тому

      Oliver Thompson - Yates I watch this video

  • @lele1316
    @lele1316 3 роки тому

    Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

  • @calvinfarrow3819
    @calvinfarrow3819 6 років тому

    Great video! Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

  • @liberta1192
    @liberta1192 5 років тому

    Hello, my Yz makes little spark. What could it be...

  • @MyHunter9090
    @MyHunter9090 6 років тому

    Why is the exhaust so wide next to the engine?

  • @wavytay8007
    @wavytay8007 4 роки тому

    Where did you source parts for the engine rebuild? I just recently purchased one myself

  • @craigmiller7564
    @craigmiller7564 5 років тому

    Yamaha put the power valve on the front of the motor for 1998 not on the left side like yours. You probably have a '97 or '96. I bought a 2002 YZ250 for $500 and I'm almost done restoring it. The forks and front brake were disassembled and in a box but went back together no problems. Just a good carb clean and fresh premix and it started on the 2nd kick!

  • @gianluigiveronesi2620
    @gianluigiveronesi2620 11 місяців тому

    Ciao serbatoio carburante x yz250 1998 può funzionare su yz250 1999?😊

  • @justinbouillon4204
    @justinbouillon4204 6 років тому

    paint the swing arm main frame and subframe matte black and get blue plastics with the yamaha sign and decals in a neon yellow and get ur wheels powder coated matte black and neon yellow

  • @urbankyng6467
    @urbankyng6467 6 років тому +3

    I feel like I'm watching a motorcycle version of Chris Fix

  • @jadenhaltunen5870
    @jadenhaltunen5870 6 років тому

    Dang that bike was a steal tho and great job on the bike

  • @cleanmachineautodetailing
    @cleanmachineautodetailing 4 роки тому

    Where do you find these gems?

  • @padefresh5766
    @padefresh5766 6 років тому

    where can i get de cheapest piston form my honda crm 125 and my nsr125?please help me!!!!!

  • @MrFrogster64
    @MrFrogster64 5 років тому

    @diedrich how did you find a bike in this good of shape for $400??

  • @bikebuildsmx9496
    @bikebuildsmx9496 6 років тому

    Awesome build man, I'm gonna be doing a series on a 96

    • @PomskyLyfe
      @PomskyLyfe 3 роки тому

      Still waiting on that vid

  • @wagusk
    @wagusk 6 років тому

    2 stroke or 4 stroke engine?

  • @bangpetrick295
    @bangpetrick295 4 роки тому

    Where place to buy second motobike...

  • @ryanwhalen4542
    @ryanwhalen4542 6 років тому +3

    I guess I'm weird but I like the old run down look

    • @benboquet7436
      @benboquet7436 6 років тому

      shows you ain't a bitch with your bike

    • @mattnichols1693
      @mattnichols1693 6 років тому +2

      Or it shows that he doesnt like to take care of his bikes

  • @customerservices6712
    @customerservices6712 6 років тому

    Erm, 8:59, did you say "forsk"?

  • @samgorman5731
    @samgorman5731 6 років тому

    Good on you, using the tools you have!

  • @MJ_does
    @MJ_does 6 років тому

    Did this bike run when you bought it?

  • @Oops_My_Dood
    @Oops_My_Dood 6 років тому

    Dude you are awesome, love the video

  • @krazed0451
    @krazed0451 6 років тому

    The owner of a 2t motorcycle saying a bolt coming out is the sweetest thing you'll ever hear... Lol.

  • @matwalker6336
    @matwalker6336 5 років тому

    Holy shit... you have HIGH STANDARDS. I would add gas and ride it... in China they would just have three people push it and four ride it... I have never owned a two stroke dirt bike in that good of condition. good vid.

  • @TR1S10WERTZ
    @TR1S10WERTZ 6 років тому

    where did you get thoe=se red pliers

  • @martinmyrene
    @martinmyrene 6 років тому

    Very nice, I had the 98 YZ250 myself, but I was dumb enough to sell mine after rebuilding it. I regret it everyday..

  • @TheKitchenTechnician
    @TheKitchenTechnician 5 років тому +7

    Lost me at 1:10, too painful to watch someone work on a bike without proper tools. I was looking forward to this series.

  • @johnnoroian6890
    @johnnoroian6890 6 років тому

    I recommend you do a gunmetal grey/back just to stick out from all the other semi gloss black frames those tend to get scratched up anyways

  • @eugene1822
    @eugene1822 6 років тому

    Where did you buy the bike or website pls?

  • @baudo27
    @baudo27 6 років тому

    Where did you find a bike so cheap?!

  • @Eliahhhhh
    @Eliahhhhh 5 років тому +1

    what is your name of your dirt bike my is a honda 450

  • @fixxermoto3015
    @fixxermoto3015 6 років тому

    How many times did he say pop it off

  • @Glueby
    @Glueby 6 років тому +1

    Love it man, youvygot yourself a new subscriber!

  • @Cheddar555
    @Cheddar555 6 років тому

    you can get the cooling system completely empty by just removing the lower rad hose or the lowest bolt on the water pump.

  • @davidwatman6669
    @davidwatman6669 5 років тому

    Dang bro how many nuts did you lose throughout this breakdown process? Almost every part you removed you can hear nuts falling on the ground

  • @therealch1ps1not39
    @therealch1ps1not39 6 років тому

    Where did u find a 250 for 400 bucks

  • @chriswesney
    @chriswesney 6 років тому

    Cool video...when you are panning across the bike the video gets all blurry and you can't see any detail. I've had this problem with some of my vids too. Do you know what causes that? I think that it happens during the upload process but I could be wrong.

  • @braaapsquad4631
    @braaapsquad4631 6 років тому

    For future reference you can wet sand them down with a 2000 grit use a heat gun to back the shiny new look

  • @Denis-dx2yt
    @Denis-dx2yt 6 років тому

    Он с документами ?

  • @rileydonnellan7814
    @rileydonnellan7814 6 років тому +1

    Semi gloss on the wheels and looks great

    • @mikelyons7511
      @mikelyons7511 6 років тому

      Riley Donnellan only looks good if you don't ride it and it's sitting on the bike stand in the neighbors looking at it from across the street.

  • @kate20_73
    @kate20_73 6 років тому

    What kind of video camera?

  • @Albiggins
    @Albiggins 5 років тому

    what camera was used for this?

  • @TechiePocket1
    @TechiePocket1 6 років тому

    Thanks for going into such detail!

  • @craigjohnson9448
    @craigjohnson9448 5 років тому +3

    why wouldn't u wash the bike first

  • @devanmichealmiles7916
    @devanmichealmiles7916 6 років тому

    If your 5 foot 7 would you have problems riding this dirt

  • @brandonterrell9680
    @brandonterrell9680 6 років тому

    Where did you find this price?!

  • @pampa1996
    @pampa1996 6 років тому

    Dark grey, should go nicely with the black parts and blue plastic

  • @StilwellMotovlogger
    @StilwellMotovlogger 6 років тому

    Why wouldn’t you powerwash it before tearing it down?

  • @orestesmunhoz8753
    @orestesmunhoz8753 6 років тому

    Onde encontro yz 125 ou 250 assim para comprar? Tem algum local de venda pra indicar? Estou querendo comprar uma para restaurar!

  • @danshealthylifestyle8443
    @danshealthylifestyle8443 6 років тому

    Did you ride that kx at all

  • @KisuHenka
    @KisuHenka 5 років тому

    I enjoy the backround noices so much, dunno why

  • @Niphiz
    @Niphiz 6 років тому +11

    You are the ChrisFix of motorcycles :P I subscribed because I want to learn all about replacing things in motorcycles!!1

  • @k.snyder_812
    @k.snyder_812 6 років тому

    Those are some cool 😎 pliers

  • @leon760
    @leon760 4 роки тому

    Silver frame, dark blue rims with new 250 plastics

  • @Juan_Velasco
    @Juan_Velasco 6 років тому

    Yes!!!! You are the king!!! GJ

  • @CocoPerk
    @CocoPerk 5 років тому

    Hey I want some help I’m 13 and don’t have much experience with dirt bikes, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the yz450x but I’m not sure if I should get that or something a little smaller like the yz250x

    • @joseldominguez5
      @joseldominguez5 5 років тому

      GlitCh RyZe u should get the yz125x since the 250 might still be too big for you

  • @harrykourm2462
    @harrykourm2462 6 років тому

    Your narrating is funny, great vid keep it up!

  • @tristanshotem3705
    @tristanshotem3705 6 років тому

    Thank you for this series mane this is dope

  • @James-mt4cc
    @James-mt4cc 6 років тому

    may i ask where you found a yz250 for 400? ebay?

  • @endurotruckererniedesjardins
    @endurotruckererniedesjardins 6 років тому

    You know theres a coolant drain screw on the water pump on all these mx bikes. Its normally the 1 screw that looks a bit different then the other 4. Take out the screw and drain into a jug. I wouldn't of taking everything apart on the rear brake assembly. If you took it off in 1 piece there's no risk of getting dirt in the system while cleaning parts. Top thing on the forks is the triple clamp.