ya I almost commented on this before - even if you're working a riding mower, a bike, a car or weedwhacker - stuff he shows you helps with ALL engines and troubleshooting.
Aeromacchi Harleys were fantastic all they did was run. I had a 69 M125. Great bike, converted to a dirt bike with a factory "kit". I rode that bike for many years. Last I heard it was in Texas, still running.
Ate my breakfast too early, but ima still enjoy this video. You inspired me to get a project bike and made working on em less intimidating. 1999 katana 600 too apart the carbs cleaned em, cleaned the tank, diagnosed electrical issues like you did. Now im just waiting on the tank to arrive (old one was rusted and full of fuel to clean.) Thanks for keeping the restorations alive.
I remember when you could barely give one of those old Italian Harley's away, now they are so rarely seen that they might be gaining popularity. That one looks to be a nice survivor, get some PDR done on that tank, clean and polish everything up and just enjoy it.
@@JoeTheBlacksmith13 that is what I've been learning. I'm excited to do this project. Watching Craig has given me the motivation to get this bike restored to its formal glory.
This brings back memories. My first bike was a 1976 HD SS250, the street version of the SX. I'm sure it said "Bultaco made in Spain" on it....but It is a rebadged Cagvia.
0:45 - I love these old Harleys and I wish I could get one and make it into a Harley dirt bike.... Crazy part is that it's been off the road as long as I've been alive. 😁👍🖤
Looking at the start of this project I felt sure it would get finished! Great stuff. Cool looking bike. I did worry that this was the Build Off bike though!
The 2 stroke AMF Harleys were built in the Aermacchi factory in Varese in Italy. They were good bikes if a bit more expensive than the similar Japanese bikes.
That's a very nicely preserved little piece of Harley Davidson history. It looked like it just came out of a crate that was hidden in a warehouse shelf somewhere. That first kick start was pretty awesome, I was thinking 3 kicks because when you checked if it turned over, there appeared to be some hefty compression going on, and the potent spark when you checked that.
craig youre the man brilliant work nice seat fixing up & excellent cleaning of the tank & exceptionally cracking cleaning of the frame etc etc you da man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best thing i added to my ultrasonic cleaner was a metal tea ball to hold all the little bits like jets, pins ect......... no more fishing through dirty hot solutions to find parts
My father bought a used SX350 back in the late 70's and the sound that engine made I will never forget. It pinged and dinged and weighed a ton. He tried to ride it off road but it was too much of a pig. When he sold it was the first time I heard the term the perfect deal. He would have taken less and the buyer would have paid more.
I remember the ads when they came out. Not sure what HD was thinking / smoking. Never had a chance to ride one, i think one was in the original bad news bears movie. Aeromachi italian engines if i recall, can't believe you didn't recognize Dell Orto carb name. Splendid vid as always, keep them coming
Back in the 70s I managed a HD dealership in SE WI. The tank graphic of the bike you have indicates that it is a 75. HD had 3 displacements of these 2 strokes 125, 175, and 250. Also an off road SX version and SS street versions. Our dealership was the largest in WI and we had these stacked 3 high in our warehouse area. Great bikes but couldn't compete with the Japanese. I think it was a 3 year run before HD decided to end them. We also had a MX 250 that was excellent you should try to find one of those very impressive machine. After the dealership I went to work for HDMC for 30 years..... loved the Journey!
I won a 105th Anniversary Sportster-Nightster. Worked with the dealer and immediately turned it around for cash. Never regretted it - not the bike for a 50 something with a store-bought back!
That's an AWESOME bike - legendary - loved em as a kid - never owned but they are just different. Who has one? Hardly anyone and its pretty cool looking. Killer choice. I commented on the other channel he has his work cut out for him with this choice lol.
You should be able to get DeOrtello Carbs for that bike without many problems. SPA is the abbreviation for Spain. These bikes were imported from Spain and most parts were sourced from Italy.
You're not going to find spare carb parts if you search for the bike, but you will if you search for the carburetor model. These use (at the time) common off-the-shelf Dell'Orto's like you'd find in many other small bikes, pretty sure.
Always go by the build date to know the year model. They could have sold it a year later sitting around in the shop but it'll still be the year of the build. Plus resale value starts from the build date.
If the vehicle is manufactured after the sixth month of the year, the vehicle is considered the following year model. Manufactured is 3/75 makes it a 1975. But you knew that craig. 😊
Owner of 66 sprint 250. These are years still using Italian parts. Interesting story to look up,about how HD started with Italian company. Have bunch of spare parts, and non running bikes if I in working on another.
Thats an harley- aermacchi collaboration thats why you have a dell orto carburator... Aermacchi was an Italian aircraft manufacturer. Formerly known as Aeronautica Macchi, the company was founded in 1912 , a little bit of story :-)
There were two stroke bikes of all kinds around here back then but I don't ever remember seeing one of these on the road but we knew harley was selling them. I'd imagine this one is quite rare? I thought you'd have trouble getting it running and it was the exact opposite. It liked you, lol. I'd love to buzz around town here and make the green crowd angry at the blue haze you left behind. Right in front of a tesla so they could have a whiff. Yup! Another good one here. Cheers. 👍
My uncle worked for Duckworth Super Chain back in the day and was friends with Willy G. he gave my uncle a little 50cc harly that my uncle wanted to give to me but my grandmother wouldn't let me have it, Dam you Grammy!!
The real clue of when the last time the bike was started might be the date on the battery. If it's a newer battery then someone has tried to start it since registration. If not you can use the registration as your last known source of operation.
I feel as though Craig is trying to avoid cleaning the tank! Probably should have had a counter with how many times he said that the tank needed to come off. LOL
Bearded mechanic pops up ..i click immediately 😂😂..can always learn something watching
Wish yt would with the ads first. Poxy temu and follows me.
Exactly what I did.
ya I almost commented on this before - even if you're working a riding mower, a bike, a car or weedwhacker - stuff he shows you helps with ALL engines and troubleshooting.
I skipped the last one because the occ puke was here.
Timing is everything, just as soon as I commented on Sean's video, this one is posted, nice.
Former Harley Sprint 250 owner here.....Bearded Mechanic + Italian Harley Video = 10/10.....Thanks!
The pure joy of Craig when a bike starts makes me convinced that this is the perfect job for him.
Aeromacchi Harleys were fantastic all they did was run. I had a 69 M125. Great bike, converted to a dirt bike with a factory "kit". I rode that bike for many years. Last I heard it was in Texas, still running.
I had an SS 350 & SX 350. Fun little bikes
How does Craig not know what Dellorto is. I would have imagined that he has ran into quite a few of them
Ate my breakfast too early, but ima still enjoy this video. You inspired me to get a project bike and made working on em less intimidating. 1999 katana 600 too apart the carbs cleaned em, cleaned the tank, diagnosed electrical issues like you did. Now im just waiting on the tank to arrive (old one was rusted and full of fuel to clean.) Thanks for keeping the restorations alive.
I remember when you could barely give one of those old Italian Harley's away, now they are so rarely seen that they might be gaining popularity. That one looks to be a nice survivor, get some PDR done on that tank, clean and polish everything up and just enjoy it.
That thing is a beautiful fog machine.
For years I had a Yamaha 175. This bike reminds me of it. Lots of great memories!
My dad just handed down his 1986 IT 200. After watching your videos on the IT175. I'm going to attempt to restore it as much as possible.
It200 are incredible bikes
@@JoeTheBlacksmith13 that is what I've been learning. I'm excited to do this project. Watching Craig has given me the motivation to get this bike restored to its formal glory.
Always loved the sound of a classic two stroke.
Absolutely love the amf tank graphics.. love the stripes and all the different color schemes they used!!!
"Complaint, I mean comment section" 😄 Truth
This brings back memories. My first bike was a 1976 HD SS250, the street version of the SX. I'm sure it said "Bultaco made in Spain" on it....but It is a rebadged Cagvia.
Its a super enjoyable to have these pop up and make my morning better
I had a 1959 125CC Teleglide HD. 2-stroke oil measure was in the gas cap premix. Motor was made in Italy.
these vids give so much information on all sorts of bikes that they even helped me work and fix issues with my pit bike once
0:45 - I love these old Harleys and I wish I could get one and make it into a Harley dirt bike.... Crazy part is that it's been off the road as long as I've been alive. 😁👍🖤
Looking at the start of this project I felt sure it would get finished! Great stuff. Cool looking bike.
I did worry that this was the Build Off bike though!
I am very pleased that you got USA for the bike build off.
Me too
I love the inspirational UA-cam short guru music at the end. 😂
The 2 stroke AMF Harleys were built in the Aermacchi factory in Varese in Italy. They were good bikes if a bit more expensive than the similar Japanese bikes.
i figured out how to get my bike running again watching this guys videos he certainly knows wtf hes doing 💯💯...........1972 sportster 1000
That's a very nicely preserved little piece of Harley Davidson history. It looked like it just came out of a crate that was hidden in a warehouse shelf somewhere. That first kick start was pretty awesome, I was thinking 3 kicks because when you checked if it turned over, there appeared to be some hefty compression going on, and the potent spark when you checked that.
first kick man what a bike dude
The sound and smell of FREEDOM !!!
I like how they stamped HD everywhere to "remind" you this was not an Italian bike.
Like most of the 2 strokes of this era, they were fun.
Nice little ripper! Amazing how easy it was to get it back to running condition.
Coffee and the Bearded Mechanic. What a great start to my Friday!
Love the simplicity of this bike
I've been looking for a Harley SX 250 for over 20 years. i love the look and would be amazing to have one, thanks for reconfirming i still want one.
Matt at Wheels Through Time needs this time capsule
I would hope he doesnt collect Aeromacchi AMF era bikes. All Harley did was put the name on the tank.
@@ladeseddy5994 he has a few Amf bikes
Always enjoy your videos. Excellent job of getting this cool old bike going again.
I love your work Craig, always look forward to watching you 👍👍👍
I love that new song with the horns "Minimal Damage". Hope it is included in the Bearded Mechanic official soundtrack.
I have a 72 HD sprint 350 with 27 miles on it. True survivor
The suspense on if it turns over was hilarious LOL
It's a really nice bike. Nice shape and nice colour.
I would LOVE to have that bike.. OMG that would bring back my childhood..
Take the seat off and get the tank soaking. Ah just get "Greg" to do that on third shift! Love your channel. Wish I had your knowledge.
This should be great to watch. I think you are going to be Triumphant in this biker build off.
The dramatic music towards the end is killing me! 😂😂
1 kick! Wooowee that's incredible dudes!!
22:50 A controlled dump unlike this morning !!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Makes me happy to see another one of these…I have one too that I bought years ago and have no idea how to get it running ….I may need a Craig .
Looks like a nice old two stroke nice styling
craig youre the man brilliant work nice seat fixing up & excellent cleaning of the tank & exceptionally cracking cleaning of the frame etc etc you da man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best thing i added to my ultrasonic cleaner was a metal tea ball to hold all the little bits like jets, pins ect......... no more fishing through dirty hot solutions to find parts
My father bought a used SX350 back in the late 70's and the sound that engine made I will never forget. It pinged and dinged and weighed a ton. He tried to ride it off road but it was too much of a pig. When he sold it was the first time I heard the term the perfect deal. He would have taken less and the buyer would have paid more.
Good job man, you know your onions 🌰 sweet 125.
Man, I would love one of these! 125 Harley perfect!
The Bearded Mechanic is Hero
That's Call.. The Bike reborn by professionals
Love the leg burner exhaust 🤣🤣
I remember the ads when they came out. Not sure what HD was thinking / smoking. Never had a chance to ride one, i think one was in the original bad news bears movie. Aeromachi italian engines if i recall, can't believe you didn't recognize Dell Orto carb name. Splendid vid as always, keep them coming
1:50 Twisted Fender... best 80's Carb Tunes band.
Back in the 70s I managed a HD dealership in SE WI. The tank graphic of the bike you have indicates that it is a 75. HD had 3 displacements of these 2 strokes 125, 175, and 250. Also an off road SX version and SS street versions. Our dealership was the largest in WI and we had these stacked 3 high in our warehouse area. Great bikes but couldn't compete with the Japanese. I think it was a 3 year run before HD decided to end them. We also had a MX 250 that was excellent you should try to find one of those very impressive machine. After the dealership I went to work for HDMC for 30 years..... loved the Journey!
Bout spit my coffee out. "Does your wife open your pickle jars?"
the editor of these videos is getting better and better 😂😂😂😂
Fridays are even better when Craig uploads. Got my coffee, got my toast. Watching from Downtown Los Angeles, CA!!! 🏍
"is this gonna be metric or standard?".. 🤣
Congrats!!!
Excellent…!
Always ready for a Craig video …..! 👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻
Nice! I had one I loved it
I won a 105th Anniversary Sportster-Nightster. Worked with the dealer and immediately turned it around for cash. Never regretted it - not the bike for a 50 something with a store-bought back!
I love a happy ending, also your video was great!
Super sick bike, excited for this one
That's an AWESOME bike - legendary - loved em as a kid - never owned but they are just different. Who has one? Hardly anyone and its pretty cool looking. Killer choice.
I commented on the other channel he has his work cut out for him with this choice lol.
Thats a clean lookin bike right there for the age
Two stroke smoke. The best mosquito repellant.
My OCD got triggered at the end, you never fixed from mud guard. Great bike 🏍 I totally remember it.
You should be able to get DeOrtello Carbs for that bike without many problems. SPA is the abbreviation for Spain. These bikes were imported from Spain and most parts were sourced from Italy.
You're not going to find spare carb parts if you search for the bike, but you will if you search for the carburetor model. These use (at the time) common off-the-shelf Dell'Orto's like you'd find in many other small bikes, pretty sure.
Whoa Craig finished a project!
This makes me feel old. The parts are all stamped in case they fell off 🤣
Always go by the build date to know the year model. They could have sold it a year later sitting around in the shop but it'll still be the year of the build. Plus resale value starts from the build date.
Great job,
I definitely thought this was gonna be a sweet chopper build lol
Killer effects Dan!!
Beautiful bike
I literally have a picture of those exact bikes, from when I was in grade school I made a college of the picture.
That’s a cool Harley!!!
When in doubt, the adjustable needle nose vice -grips for tight places.
That is a very cool shaped tank
If the vehicle is manufactured after the sixth month of the year, the vehicle is considered the following year model.
Manufactured is 3/75 makes it a 1975.
But you knew that craig. 😊
I had an Aermacchi H-D Ala Verde 250 4 stroke production racer and an Ala D'Oro 350 full racer in the 1960's.
I had a Husqvarna 400 back in early 70's with a Dell'Orto carb. Never had any problems with carb. Had problems with everything AMF.
OK adding this to the list of Harleys I would actually like to own, along with a VRod and a Pan America.
good job still have 3 love these bikes you can still get most parts the 250 no rings and the beja parts aer herd to find at tines
Owner of 66 sprint 250. These are years still using Italian parts. Interesting story to look up,about how HD started with Italian company. Have bunch of spare parts, and non running bikes if I in working on another.
I had the 250CC version back in the 90's. Had to order parts for the rebuild from Moto Italia in Cali.
I'm about to lose my spot to live I live in my car and my car is being towed and it's winter time but you guys always make me feel better
Take care matey. Here's to an improvement in your fortunes 😊
Front fender is correct... Just a little twisted, and bracket is bent down too...
Thats an harley- aermacchi collaboration thats why you have a dell orto carburator...
Aermacchi was an Italian aircraft manufacturer. Formerly known as Aeronautica Macchi, the company was founded in 1912 , a little bit of story :-)
I learned how to ride on one of those back in the 70. Lol I’m old.
There were two stroke bikes of all kinds around here back then but I don't ever remember seeing one of these on the road but we knew harley was selling them. I'd imagine this one is quite rare? I thought you'd have trouble getting it running and it was the exact opposite. It liked you, lol. I'd love to buzz around town here and make the green crowd angry at the blue haze you left behind. Right in front of a tesla so they could have a whiff. Yup! Another good one here. Cheers. 👍
That's a cool bike!
That reminds me of the motocross bike Charlie Brown rode in the classic You're a Good Sport Charlie Brown
My uncle worked for Duckworth Super Chain back in the day and was friends with Willy G. he gave my uncle a little 50cc harly that my uncle wanted to give to me but my grandmother wouldn't let me have it, Dam you Grammy!!
The real clue of when the last time the bike was started might be the date on the battery. If it's a newer battery then someone has tried to start it since registration. If not you can use the registration as your last known source of operation.
I feel as though Craig is trying to avoid cleaning the tank! Probably should have had a counter with how many times he said that the tank needed to come off. LOL