Seller Said This Bike Wouldn't Run...I Fixed It In 20 Minutes (Weird Problem)

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  • I buy a cheap 1997 Yamaha yz250 dirt bike that has been sitting a few years. #Yamaha, #250cc, #Cheap,
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  • @AcousticalPaul
    @AcousticalPaul Рік тому +532

    The throttle slide may have been over adjusted, but it's noted that you were opening the throttle as you kicked the bike over. You don't need to open the throttle when the bike is on choke and, when you do, it usually floods the cylinder and spark plug. When the engine is hot, a little throttle helps, but when it's cold and on choke, no throttle needed.

    • @bdog4u2
      @bdog4u2 Рік тому +23

      I'm with you. I have better luck starting them without going crazy with the throttle. When cold outside I also warm up the motor a little bit with a hair dryer or heat gun and it helps tremendously. It really helps with my nitro rc cars

    • @matthewmorgan582
      @matthewmorgan582 Рік тому +18

      Yeah depends on the bike. Sometimes they won't start unless you give it 1/4 throttle.

    • @crouchingtiger9108
      @crouchingtiger9108 Рік тому +10

      @@matthewmorgan582 Isn't that usually big four strokes?

    • @paytonemmons4952
      @paytonemmons4952 Рік тому +8

      @@crouchingtiger9108 I’m not sure, though in my yz250f (four stroke) it needs the throttle opened at least 1/4 to start when cold.

    • @salvadormota51
      @salvadormota51 Рік тому +3

      thats exaclty it i had a 140cc and if i did open the throttle it would choke

  • @grampabadger
    @grampabadger Рік тому +13

    A local guy posted his relatively high end dirt bike for sale at an unbelievably low price. Said he had tried 'everything' and it just would not start. I looked at the pictures he posted and messaged him to turn the gas on at the tank. Problem solved. I didn't need a sixth dirt bike, anyway.

  • @billross7078
    @billross7078 Рік тому +21

    Choke (actually an enrichment circuit) only functions when the throttle is closed! If the throttle is opened the air will flow thru the least restrictive path, straight into the venturi. A closed throttle allows the air to go thru the "enrichment circuit" many call the choke. Then she'll fire right up.

  • @andyclevenger4955
    @andyclevenger4955 5 місяців тому +18

    I'm 61 and rode a Honda R75 (bored to an 80) back in my pre-teens, and stumbled across your videos - Flashbacks galore. Might have to buy me one just for the nostalgia. Excellent videos. Clear, concise, and perfect step-by-step troubleshooting. Demonstrates intellect. Wish I had this channel in the '70s. Probably could have put another 200 hours on that Honda!

    • @user-eo7jf3lb9f
      @user-eo7jf3lb9f Місяць тому

      Honda r75?🤨

    • @mikeandrews1899
      @mikeandrews1899 Місяць тому

      I wanted an XR75 so bad when I was kid , but I enjoyed every minute of my CT70 and cow trailing around the farm

  • @mozer30
    @mozer30 Рік тому +69

    Just a couple of points….if you think about why it’s called “choke”, its original designed to restrict air flow, or increase fuel flow to enrich the fuel/air mixture for starting.
    So on that point, twisting the throttle defeats the purpose as you are increasing air flow through the carb body which will cancel out the choke circuit.
    Also, by adding oil to the cylinder it increases the ring(s) efficiency to seal against the cylinder wall, rendering a compression test as a false reading.
    Once the bike has ran and cleared the excess oil, only then would you get an accurate reading.
    Apart from that, good job. It’s shocking to see the need for a breaker bar, as it should only be torqued to 20Nm.

    • @bjornvanderlaan6566
      @bjornvanderlaan6566 9 місяців тому +1

      probably because the bolt is steel and the engine is aluminum, when its not being touched for years the ''seize'' together a bit

    • @hisokamorow4082
      @hisokamorow4082 9 місяців тому +2

      well said

  • @AlKoholic1972
    @AlKoholic1972 Рік тому +179

    You shouldn't use the throttle cable to adjust idle speed. I know you turned it down on this bike, but in the past you've used the cable adjustment on the throttle to adjust idle. The idle is adjusted on the carb, then the cable adjustment is used to take adjust the free play out of the cable. The throttle and the clutch lever should have a slight bit of free play before the cable grabs. With a throttle cable that's tight like that, you can go for a ride if it's ro right and you turn your bars. It can open the throttle and send you for a wild ride.

    • @floridalottery3134
      @floridalottery3134 Рік тому +4

      pn shifter karts you use the cable...but i agree on bikes you use the carb

    • @jakeslouw3416
      @jakeslouw3416 Рік тому +19

      And yet he keeps on doing it.....there is an idle adjustment screw for a reason.

    • @txdbstx8967
      @txdbstx8967 Рік тому +9

      I’m sure he knows this. It’s common knowledge. He just didn’t mention it in the video and he cut the video when he reinstalled the carb and adjusted idle speed.

    • @johngarlick7115
      @johngarlick7115 Рік тому +3

      Think someone changed that carb the factory keihin pwk does have an idle screw, but that looks to be a keihin pwm and you would set your idle slide height with the throttle cable adjustment where the cable screws into the top of the carb. It’s odd though as PWMs are normally only used on applications where the carb is in the open like shifter carts etc and pwm carbs are actually more expensive than the factory pwk and would be a pain in the butt to get set up as it’s almost impossible to access the adjuster for slide height with the carb in the bike 🤷‍♂️

    • @craigs-hz9oo
      @craigs-hz9oo Рік тому

      that shows hes a nob, when he turns them handlebars, his revs is gonna rise, and hopefully smash his camera through the hedgerow so badly, he never gets chance to post this shite again.

  • @markhensley9378
    @markhensley9378 Рік тому +22

    Great job diagnosing and repairing! You really scored on this bike.

  • @itstomsgarage
    @itstomsgarage Рік тому +4

    Satisfying fix! I just managed to get an old moped going. Went through a very similar process. I think the main issue with mine was also a blocked pilot jet! She's running now which is great

  • @radioace318la
    @radioace318la Рік тому +83

    what memories this brings to mind. I owned a Honda 250 Elsinore. That bike was cutting edge at the time. It boasted longer fork travel and suspension like no other, weight savings with an aluminum gas tank. That bike handled so well for what it was. Your bike here was eons ahead of my Elsinore. No one ever heard of liquid cooling in a 2 stroke. Congrats on your find. I can't believe just how clean your bike is. When you dropped the bowl on the carb my chin hit the floor.
    Enjoy your classic machine.
    Cheers from Louisiana.

    • @adamjohnson7486
      @adamjohnson7486 Рік тому +3

      My boys grandpa had an old Elsinore in the barn when I was a kid. He said the guy he got it from used it for ice racing and they bored it out . At the time he said if I can get it started I could ride it. I was young and I went for it. I gotta say that Elsinore was the fastest dirt bike I ever rode. It took me a whole 25 minutes to burn up the clutch.good times

    • @1971carmichael
      @1971carmichael Рік тому +5

      rick 250 elsinore still a bike i would ride..same as an 83 cr 480 or an 86 cr 500 and eerything around that era because its what i fell in love with..i may not ride it as quick but i sure as hell would still enjoy it ill say nomore lol

    • @Gewehr2180
      @Gewehr2180 Рік тому

      I never knew about the Honda Elsinore 250's history until I watched On Any Given Sunday the original motorcycle documentary and saw it had a part on the race in Elsinore, CA. Super cool history. I'm sure you miss that bike. I'm only 43 years old but there are a few bikes from my past I wish I never had to get rid of. I sort of feel your pain. But you should be proud that you can say you owned a legend of a motorcycle. I now own a BMW R1200GS and I have just fallen for the brand and there history. The bike rides like NO other bike I have ever owned. All have been of Japanese manufacture prior. But I really do miss my Honda XR600. What a beast! But anyways congrats on owning a legend.

    • @counterintelligencereports7867
      @counterintelligencereports7867 Рік тому +2

      I'm 60 years old, i still ride on dirt bikes, don't just have memories, you can still enjoy riding.

    • @otisw3306
      @otisw3306 10 місяців тому +1

      Bought myself a 1976 Elsinore 250 a few years ago for a good deal and was able to ride it a few times before it stopped running. Finally dragged it out of storage (under the stairs) last week and started to take it apart. I remember having so much fun back when it rode but it’s 50+ years old now and needs some TLC. I pulled everything off and cleaned it, disassembled and cleaned the carb, put in a new air filter and replaced various tubes, hoses, and filters in hopes of seeing it run again. If you happen to see this let me know if you have any tips to get that bike running again! Just hoping that the engine/ transmission/ clutch are in relatively good shape and nothing is too frozen to get started again, but we’ll see…

  • @gazclayton787
    @gazclayton787 Рік тому +41

    It sounds way better than the other yz you repaired recently👌👍👍

  • @souternazguy1988
    @souternazguy1988 Рік тому +12

    Fricken love this channel.... good on you for how far you've come over the years. It's always a pleasure watching your videos!

  • @MM-ig1iv
    @MM-ig1iv Рік тому +3

    Keeping them 2 strokes alive.. I love it. takes me back to the day!

  • @mmaaddict78
    @mmaaddict78 Рік тому +6

    That was a great catch noticing the slide. Good job.

  • @bananagodmooseplanteater9949
    @bananagodmooseplanteater9949 9 місяців тому +23

    something tells me that it wasnt a 20 min fix

  • @jamesbuttz9497
    @jamesbuttz9497 Рік тому +22

    I've been watching your channel for few years now . I love this channel and all the projects you've done. It makes me want to start doing this you got a very special talent and people can learn from everything that you do just want to show my appreciation and say thanks and great job keep up the good work

    • @RomanovichAutoSurgeon
      @RomanovichAutoSurgeon Рік тому +1

      What really hurts is when he hit the throttle every time he is kicking it over. You don’t need to flood the carb to start, cause then it definitely won’t start

    • @billybradford6129
      @billybradford6129 9 місяців тому +1

      Spark plug

  • @NIKLERUS
    @NIKLERUS Рік тому +10

    Nice you got it running!
    If you sell it you will probably get better paid if you sort out the rich carburation issue first. Runs fine on main jet but quite bad on mid/lower RPMs, way too rich is my guess.
    I spotted the rear disc protector was hanging loose on your test run, probably a screw missing there.
    Another tip, put away all adjustable pliers and wrenches, bolt heads will go round sooner or later.

  • @dr.x4050
    @dr.x4050 Рік тому +4

    Excellent systematic troubleshooting. A bike that looks good but won't run is a problem I may have.

  • @justinmalone8518
    @justinmalone8518 Рік тому +8

    Gotta love those 2 strokes. Sounds great

  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu Рік тому +9

    This bike sounds pretty tight & crisp, gets with the program for sure! Thanks Joe for a cool video!

  • @callmecardo916
    @callmecardo916 Рік тому +1

    That thing rips I like the way the back tire gets lose when you get on it,Good to see little Vinny too👍🏼👍🏼

  • @bobdude2360
    @bobdude2360 Рік тому +23

    Way to go joe you got a hell of a deal on that bike it rips keep up the good work God bless you and your family peace out happy holidays to you and your family. Love the way your shop turned out hope to have one as nice some day. Well peace out bro.

  • @eduardomenchaca1916
    @eduardomenchaca1916 Рік тому +8

    That looks and sounds like so much fun. I want a 2 stroke now

  • @242offroadrc2
    @242offroadrc2 Рік тому

    Awesome video sir. It’s always something weird going on with the carb I just started fixing my own bike and jetting so this was very informative on what to check thank you

  • @trose7620
    @trose7620 11 місяців тому

    The power band is right on point! Sounds awesome. Great find!! Great vid!!!

  • @grantdubridge7995
    @grantdubridge7995 Рік тому +23

    The first step to diagnose a no start is to hit it with starter fluid. That well tell if it's a gas problem or a spark problem.

    • @Faelge
      @Faelge Рік тому +1

      Bad idea on 2 strokes, I've heard but he added some 2T oil in the cylinder maybe than it's ok to use starter fluid, otherwise it'll be to dry.

    • @grantdubridge7995
      @grantdubridge7995 Рік тому +2

      @@Faelge it's ok to use starter fluid. It's been used for decades on two strokes, four strokes, and even diesels.

    • @goinhot9133
      @goinhot9133 7 місяців тому

      I mean, make sure there’s nothing your gonna suck in, etc etc etc before trying to start a unknown no start

  • @undeadneb8118
    @undeadneb8118 Рік тому +3

    You have renewed my interest in dirtbikes again. Just picked up a 2000 YZ 250 and it is fast!! Keep up the good work man. Time to do some dirtbike wheelies!!!

  • @MrMike0132
    @MrMike0132 Рік тому

    The beautiful sound of a Yamaha 2 stroke 250 or 490 just makes me smile. Lots of good memories on those bikes. love that sound!

  • @aricharp9717
    @aricharp9717 Рік тому +35

    I'm super impressed what you are able to get done with a $12 tool set.

    • @9vdc500ma
      @9vdc500ma Рік тому +11

      it is not the quality of the tool it is skill of the mechanic

    • @Sp3llmen
      @Sp3llmen Рік тому +4

      @@9vdc500ma You mean I cant buy a snapon set and become a mechanic? fucking laaaaame haha

    • @9vdc500ma
      @9vdc500ma Рік тому +3

      @@Sp3llmen if you want to learn and spend 20000 .00 on a basic snapon set

    • @huntergeorge7549
      @huntergeorge7549 Рік тому +5

      u don’t even needs tools to adjust the idle 💀

    • @conservativerealist
      @conservativerealist Рік тому +2

      12.99$$ lol

  • @Noslo_559
    @Noslo_559 Рік тому +25

    Great video. Problem solving skills on point. Always makes sense to go through everything.

  • @ellipoe
    @ellipoe Рік тому +13

    crazy steal man, actually stopping to look at the slide would have been one of the last things I did. runs like hell for a $1200 2 stroke! enjoy!

    • @dc6233
      @dc6233 Рік тому +3

      If you don't feel any free play in the throttle you know the slide is hung up...

  • @dangerdavefreestyle
    @dangerdavefreestyle Рік тому

    i knew from my crf that ran for the longest time like shit but still started it was still not going to start after cleaning it, and i did not even think of the slide, i may have been stumped! but after you fixed the slide i was like Pow! hes got it! and it fired right up.
    troubleshooting properly is one of my favorite things and what i strive for. its amazing how you can actually start replacing things unnecessarily and even break things that were never broke if you are an amateur or even if you are experienced and just have "one of those days".

  • @mikehudgens7007
    @mikehudgens7007 Рік тому

    Another great video with a great/classic bike !!! 2 stroke YZ250 - love the steel frame bikes !!!! Thanks again Joe - truly nice work !!!!!

  • @82Beatz
    @82Beatz Рік тому +3

    Looks good and seems to run good. Good job.

  • @MrRandym3
    @MrRandym3 8 місяців тому +6

    Maybe I'm gonna tell you something you've already figured out....when pouring liquids out of container (like your oil) hole it on its side rather than up/down as you did. It allows the air to pass as the liquid pours, it stops that pulsing flow so it's easier to hit the target. Keep up the good videos!

    • @ramdon138
      @ramdon138 4 місяці тому

      There is actually a picture of a hand gripping the oil quart on a lot of quarts showing the proper pour

  • @ROTV-DanLockhart
    @ROTV-DanLockhart Рік тому +2

    Thanks Joe, learning a lot here. Great video!

  • @backcountrybuilds
    @backcountrybuilds Рік тому

    I learn something new with every episode! Thanks.

  • @memorris2
    @memorris2 10 місяців тому +6

    Real issue was the clogged pilot.....then the throttle slide. I had a 97 yz 250 that looked just like that when i bought it! I miss that bike, but it was a lot to handle after not riding for 10 years lol. So much power!

  • @kurtyoung6769
    @kurtyoung6769 Рік тому +6

    These two strokes dont have a choke.....they have an enrichment circuit. If you twist the throttle at all it eliminates the effects of the enrichment circuit. This is why it wouldn't start with the throttle valve up too high on the cable adjustment. Please dont twist throttle on a two stroke until it fires up.

  • @robertf7056
    @robertf7056 Рік тому +1

    Just bought my son a 2000 yz80.
    Insanely fast for its size! Nice vid

  • @iannsr125
    @iannsr125 Рік тому +1

    Good tip for you , if your removing the carb it's best to just take the sub frame off as you shouldn't have to fight ut out , bit the rubber has hardend as it foes over time

  • @mini_maniac4205
    @mini_maniac4205 Рік тому +31

    Sounds super clean nice find for a good deal looks like it wasn’t abused to much as well

    • @michaelraddish7898
      @michaelraddish7898 6 місяців тому

      Holy crap you aren't afraid to rev the sack off that bike

  • @randoir1863
    @randoir1863 Рік тому +18

    $1200 seems kinda pricey to me for a bike that doesn't run when you buy it . I guess if you're a repair guy you have confidence you can fix it then it's not a problem . It's a nice looking bike to be sure for it being 20 years old . Nice work to get it running again !!!!!

    • @chuckbreeding6223
      @chuckbreeding6223 Рік тому +3

      way way longer than a 20 min. fix! I would not give 200 for a old dirt bike that won't run! but that's just me but what makes me pissed is he lied 20 min? bs! why lie just to get views?

    • @444garage
      @444garage Рік тому

      I do this all the time.. it’s knowing you’d get a good deal if you know what you’re doing. And it’s all about profit babyy.

    • @MG-up5mh
      @MG-up5mh 11 місяців тому +3

      @@chuckbreeding6223 parts are worth double what he paid, guess thats why hes restoring and your internet trolling..

    • @chuckbreeding6223
      @chuckbreeding6223 11 місяців тому

      @@MG-up5mh guess that's why you lie about being a 20 min. fix then? for us trollers to click bait on piss off

    • @xpicklepie
      @xpicklepie 9 місяців тому +1

      That bike was in such good overall shape and so clean that the problem had to have been a simple adjustment. If it'd been beaten to h*ll it wouldn't be worth much.

  • @DanielCValot
    @DanielCValot 4 місяці тому

    Great channel, many great memories!
    CR 500 R, IT 465, Honda 600R

  • @coryg7154
    @coryg7154 Рік тому

    carbs work a certain way. as shade tree its always tough to know whats happening but lucky fix for you and good to see another yamaha back to life

  • @chasleask8533
    @chasleask8533 Рік тому +34

    Vinnie is a comedy show all on his own . those opening moments made me laugh .

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Рік тому

      Guys, HERE is Our Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @chasleask8533
      @chasleask8533 Рік тому +1

      @@Praise___YaH Does he prefer two strokes or four strokes ?

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Рік тому

      @@chasleask8533
      Brother, HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”, YaH The Heavenly Father was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus. Please, go back and read what I shared

    • @chasleask8533
      @chasleask8533 Рік тому

      @@Praise___YaH As long as he doesn't go full EV .

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman Рік тому +5

    Fun to watch the wrist twisting the throttle every kick. Yup.

  • @almostoemgarage8143
    @almostoemgarage8143 Рік тому +1

    that air box boot on the carb is a pain but not impossible to just pull back on to get the carb out with out removing those subframe bolts. Pain in the boot but quick. It's stiff but flexible, just took my carb off yesterday haha awesome video though man!

  • @thomasdunn22
    @thomasdunn22 Рік тому

    Great job, looks like a blast, love the sound.

  • @Sebastian-od7es
    @Sebastian-od7es Рік тому +3

    Such a nice bike, go to love those YZ 2 strokes!

  • @Myth-Busters797
    @Myth-Busters797 Рік тому +12

    Congrats bud thankfully you got a good one you deserve it you work hard on these bikes brapp brapp 👊👍

  • @freetaylor72
    @freetaylor72 Рік тому +1

    Man Joe you always find the sweet deals! That is really good fix man!

  • @fabulousbrad
    @fabulousbrad Рік тому +1

    Had a 97 yamaha for ten years. Great bike. Lots of low end and mid grunt. Not alot up top. The power valve assembly is tricky keep that part clean.

  • @declaredjeans7555
    @declaredjeans7555 Рік тому +27

    30:20 Breaks my heart when people rev cold engines like that..

  • @pjakszentis
    @pjakszentis Рік тому +5

    Good analytics and a nice, spacy garage.
    Time to build-up your tool set.
    The plier used to remove the spark plug, that you might do if in a real emergency, but never with bikes you care for.
    There is little more frustrating than additional trouble/damage from sub-standard tools used for the wrong job.
    If you are not yet there, you will find out.

    • @phillipautwell5723
      @phillipautwell5723 Рік тому +1

      Alot of UA-cam atv mechanics have the most substandard tools and some how get away with.. the right tool does the job everytime..

  • @diverrite
    @diverrite Рік тому +1

    Cool, I spotted the slide up a little when you flipped the sub frame but contributed that to pulling the carb and cable. Like you videos. I use to race a Champion framed MX250B and a HD XR750 flat tracker along with a host of other bikes. Cool watch you working.

  • @josephbuehler1081
    @josephbuehler1081 Рік тому

    That is one sweet bike. Love the new garage and land. You've taken the videos to the next level br9ther

  • @magnussvendsen6771
    @magnussvendsen6771 Рік тому +3

    Great video man! But how can you be so sure that the reason it didnt’ start at first was because of to much oil in the cylinder for the gass to ignite?

  • @jimbo4203
    @jimbo4203 Рік тому +9

    Great find , you should put the heaviest flywheel weight you can get on the yz , it will still be just as fast on the top but really picks up bottom end power and lugability

    • @jimbo4203
      @jimbo4203 Рік тому +1

      @Joe Shabidu I didn't say it was for the field

    • @livefastdiequick
      @livefastdiequick Рік тому

      @Joe Shabidu he actually flips them. You don’t know what you’re talking about

    • @livefastdiequick
      @livefastdiequick Рік тому +1

      @Joe Shabidu you said he will put them in storage and leave them to rot. I’m telling you he flips them and keeps them until they sell. You’re right about the money being spent but that’s not your business anyways. I am his video editor and can tell you personally you’re wrong again

    • @livefastdiequick
      @livefastdiequick Рік тому

      @Joe Shabidu why did you edit your comment? Also why are you attacking me on my video? It’s embarrassing on your end.

    • @livefastdiequick
      @livefastdiequick Рік тому

      @Joe Shabidu I never asked for feedback, I asked you to stop talking without any prior knowledge

  • @beecoz121
    @beecoz121 Рік тому

    Oh that beautiful sound, excellent job well done

  • @stevetee1225
    @stevetee1225 Рік тому

    I had that same bike I loved it it was a blast thanks for all your videos very informative

  • @jeffreybentz7097
    @jeffreybentz7097 Рік тому +11

    Damn dude, you lucked out BIG TIME !!! That's one HELLUVA steal, of a deal, on that bad ass bike, Congrats !!! We all only wish to come across a deal like that.

    • @cheto2952
      @cheto2952 Рік тому +1

      1200 is the going price on a bike that's 25 years old not really a deal

    • @Bengy22
      @Bengy22 Рік тому +1

      @@cheto2952 Someone hasn't checked craigslist lately, easily double that in running condition

    • @JayRacer
      @JayRacer Рік тому

      @@Bengy22I’m looking to get into it. At this point, buying a new one is darn near better value.

    • @MG-up5mh
      @MG-up5mh 11 місяців тому

      @@cheto2952 not too wise bud are ya? the parts alone on ebay would go for double....just because "YOU" wouldnt pay doesnt mean its not worth that. internet troll.

  • @nathanmunger8692
    @nathanmunger8692 Рік тому +20

    I wonder if you would have removed the 4 bolts on the rubber part going to the head if that would have gave you enough room to get the carburator out . Don't know bikes but was curious. I really like your show by the way, keep them coming!

    • @davem9923
      @davem9923 Рік тому +2

      I had this bike, just take the ass end off (seat and whatnot), unscrew the carb from the clamp and pull 'er out. I could have it out in about 3 minutes.

    • @jamesstevenson3116
      @jamesstevenson3116 Рік тому +2

      @@davem9923 Yeah, I was going to say. Ive taken mine out too many times. I just bend the air filter boot back a little with a stick

    • @nicklabelle9573
      @nicklabelle9573 Рік тому +1

      I think the way he did is the way to go. I’ve had these bikes too and many others, that was the easiest way no nonsense way of making room to easily remove and install the carb on my yzs anyway.

  • @ixzaviervereen724
    @ixzaviervereen724 Рік тому

    I just got a 1998 Yamaha YZ 250 I've been rebuilding it too. I got it for 1200 running. I'm near the end of it. I just ordered new parts, old ones had some wear and tear. Of course my shop isn't like yours but we get it done. I have some videos too of the rebuild. I'll post them as soon as it's done. But I went through mine just like you did. I'd rather do it now than later while taking the bike apart, work smarter not harder. Honestly I'm used to ATV's this is my first bike. So I'm anxious to get out there.

  • @MrCQuality
    @MrCQuality 8 місяців тому

    Nice Video!🙌🏾 learned a couple of new things. Who's land is that!? Beautiful man

  • @primus108
    @primus108 Рік тому +72

    When adding oil, if you turn the oil bottle around in your hand so the spout is on top rather than the bottom, air can get in and you can pour smoothly without the glug-glug. Allows greater control of the pour.

    • @Stefan_38
      @Stefan_38 Рік тому +1

      True

    • @aidenp7232
      @aidenp7232 Рік тому +2

      Ain’t no one got time for all dat

    • @wippywoppie123
      @wippywoppie123 Рік тому +2

      @@aidenp7232 it’s literally faster?

    • @albundy6804
      @albundy6804 Рік тому +2

      Definitely is bruce

    • @Alda853
      @Alda853 Рік тому

      Believe u can get same result by pouring it sideways I know for fact it works pouring antifreeze

  • @renemaz
    @renemaz Рік тому +5

    Nice....man I'm jealous at how many good finds there are in Wisconsin!

    • @riccochet704
      @riccochet704 Рік тому +4

      For real. Down here in NC everyone thinks their ragged out piece of shit is worth $2500 or more. To find anything under $2000 it's most likely missing parts or blown up.

    • @Cooper391
      @Cooper391 Рік тому +1

      @@riccochet704 make a post looking for projects/bikes, its the same for me so i said fuck it and posted on craigslist looking for projects, got 3 bikes all fired up for $1000 all together.

    • @fenderbender2446
      @fenderbender2446 Рік тому +2

      @@riccochet704 it was a lot more expensive then that he just says that for views. It also took him a lot longer then 20 minutes to fix it

  • @chadhobart4839
    @chadhobart4839 Рік тому

    Welcome to the YZ club. I have a 03 all dialed in. It's a monster 💪💪

  • @user-fi3fx5my2s
    @user-fi3fx5my2s 3 місяці тому

    Great vid!!! Nice compression, wow!! Great bike Joe.

  • @bighomieJ5X
    @bighomieJ5X Рік тому +5

    That bike sounds hella wicked 😁😁 long live 2 strokes .

  • @yokomzare201
    @yokomzare201 Рік тому +8

    I really like Your videos Can you do something for me/us. Don't use pliers on spark plugs and please stop using the fit all adjustable wrench on the carb teardowns. You have correct size combination wrenches, use them. Just saying. Carry on. Love your channel.

    • @yokomzare201
      @yokomzare201 Рік тому

      Hello. How do I get in touch with You

  • @MrBootsy007
    @MrBootsy007 Рік тому

    Nice video had a 2001 what a bike it was rapid great watching you work on it love the two strokes 👌

  • @christianrossvoll2839
    @christianrossvoll2839 Рік тому

    that seriously looks brand new like, fresh out of the box new and it runs amazing. I wish i had made one deal such great as this one

  • @darrynruzicka2883
    @darrynruzicka2883 Рік тому +13

    With that high of compression someone has probably cut the cylinder deck or milled the head, maybe a thin head gasket. I would be careful running pump gas in that. Detonation will smoke that piston in a heart beat.

    • @that250exc
      @that250exc Рік тому +2

      My thoughts exactly, need to be running 110 at the minimum

    • @kokkouu
      @kokkouu Рік тому

      All 250 2 strokes have high compression bud this bike is bone stock if you run 110 in a stock 2 smoke you’re an idiot and you’re just wasting money race gas is made for ported heads

    • @darrynruzicka2883
      @darrynruzicka2883 Рік тому

      @@kokkouu Ported head? Lol. You're vexed alright!

    • @stevebarr9604
      @stevebarr9604 Рік тому

      Awesome I can't find any cheap bikes around here now! Wish I could and I'd start a business here at my house cause we have a huge shop that we have classic cars in!

    • @darrynruzicka2883
      @darrynruzicka2883 Рік тому

      @@stevebarr9604 There is nothing cheap anymore. These youtube types have all but bought up everything thinking they are going to make a youtube channel but 95% fail or never end up trying or just figure out it's nowhere as easy as most of these youtube channels make it look and give up. It takes knowhow, skill, tools and money and A LOT OF TIME! This guy has done a pretty good job of it but most don't but the point is they have been bidding the price up for anything and everything and I mean total junk that has skyrocketed everything. Fricken ridiculous. These youtube wanna be's will pay $1500 for a total rusted out seized junk bucket. 5 years ago seller would have had to pay someone to haul the junk away. Screws it up for everyone else. Same thing with cars of all kinds.

  • @MrThespian4
    @MrThespian4 Рік тому +10

    You don't get almost 200 lbs of compression with just a fresh rebuild , and would expect a cut cylinder head , and would be afraid of detonation with pump gas , it probably needs at least 100 octane to combat that.

    • @jakejames1977
      @jakejames1977 Рік тому +3

      All my 250 2 strokes had just shy of 200 psi with fresh top end stock , that's normal. Premium pump gas is fine mixed 32:1 with stock jetting.

    • @mozer30
      @mozer30 Рік тому +3

      He filled the cylinder with oil before he did a compression test…it will give a false reading as it aids ring seal.
      It’s the old 4 stroke trick when doing a leak down test….if your cylinder loses excessive pressure during the test, you squirt oil down the bore and repeat the test to determine if it’s rings or valves causing the leak.

  • @j33pfyn4tik6
    @j33pfyn4tik6 Рік тому +1

    Hey joe price a mx track builder in your area to come in and make your track. Then buy a small machine to maintain it. That's what we eventually ended up doing. The track now is way nicer and much more fun to riding on. Also, start going to trailer truck or tire places and start stocking up on freebee tires for the track.

  • @TEKKYTWO
    @TEKKYTWO Рік тому +7

    Dream life you have bro 😍

  • @rockyrhodes7443
    @rockyrhodes7443 Рік тому

    These older late 90’s early 2000’s 250 2strokes all sit real high like you mentioned. My 00’ ktm 250 has me on my tippy toes

  • @DJswope73
    @DJswope73 Рік тому +4

    Love this channel. 🤙 just always such a casual watch love the vibes. Vins a wild one😅😅

  • @shrekseditslol4834
    @shrekseditslol4834 Рік тому +1

    I would recommend taking the air box out and sliding the carb back👍

  • @tuscaroradave
    @tuscaroradave Рік тому

    Is Vinny a purebred Poodle? I love watching his reaction to the camera and love watching him run behind you!! Awesome dog!! Great videos!!

  • @kerrjason8537
    @kerrjason8537 Рік тому +8

    Tthat bike is awesome wow the sound is strong

  • @EarthSurferUSA
    @EarthSurferUSA Рік тому +4

    A "gas wet" plug will not fire either, and it can look clean. But you can see it is wet, and it smelled like raw gas. At that point, the best thing to do is to leave the plug out, open the throttle all the way hand hand crank the kick starter to air out the engine evaporating the gas in the bottom end. You won't be able to hand crank the start lever fast enough to pick up more fuel with the throttle wide open, (but don't try), so it will get clean air. I would crank it at least 50 times, but the more you crank it, the more sure you are the gas in the bottom end is evaporated. Now,--put in a new plug,--not the wet one, to insure it fires,----and I think that bike would have started. That plug also looks like the carb has been jetted, (stock is richer than that), and maybe it has some engine work done if they had the skill to jet the carb.

    • @cyclist3969
      @cyclist3969 Рік тому

      I posted a reply about wet plugs, then read your reply. pre-warming a plug towards but not exceeding working temperature can help, the heat stops the petrol wetting the plug, I've used this trick successfully on an old stored bike which would not start.

  • @russburton6262
    @russburton6262 Рік тому

    i have got them with varnish in the carb (needle and seat) cleaned them up and work fine awesome deal

  • @richarddonegan4666
    @richarddonegan4666 Рік тому

    WoW, nice video man! Just goes to show if you got a problem get it checked out!

  • @jeffreyness9741
    @jeffreyness9741 Рік тому +18

    Great videos and I've never seen anybody kick a motorcycle as me times as you do. When I watch you go to start bikes it seems like you're always twisting it's throttle on to varying degrees. I always thought that you'd start a cold bike with a joke on and no throttle because you'll defeat the choke circuit. The only time you pump the throttle is if you haven't accelerator pump.

    • @benschlack5814
      @benschlack5814 Рік тому +13

      Exactly but he knows all

    • @mrmoparrr
      @mrmoparrr Рік тому

      @@benschlack5814 😂

    • @mattpayne4946
      @mattpayne4946 Рік тому +7

      You never need to twist the throttle that much when kicking ,I bet you foul alot of plugs

    • @mattpayne4946
      @mattpayne4946 Рік тому +8

      Lol the way you kick over a bike is painful to watch

    • @mrmoparrr
      @mrmoparrr Рік тому

      Hold front brake and rock back in forth to mix fuel, turn gas on ‘ possibly Choke ‘ dip bike on its side till a little fuel comes out over flow’ and get piston just past TDC so its on down stroke ‘ Then kick all the way through to get full Rotations ‘

  • @simonallan9941
    @simonallan9941 Рік тому +4

    I always forget about changing or checking my gearbox oil, because if it's not leaking, why would you lose any, and they don't have to be changed very often, being a 2stroke having no carbon buildup like a 4stroke, but after 5 years I think my Suzuki RM did deserve a change as it smells like fish 😄.

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz 2 місяці тому +1

      You are correct it is sealed gear oil the only thing it needs to be changed for is clutch material and what metal it does wear off normally😊 it's sealed oil yes

  • @marsvenusplanet
    @marsvenusplanet Рік тому

    awesome find and great problem solver!!

  • @ajciraulo2597
    @ajciraulo2597 9 місяців тому

    First time watching your channel,i like the sign in the garage lol 😂 “what happens in the garage stays in the garage”

  • @skippy710
    @skippy710 Рік тому +594

    It hurts to watch you rev those bikes all the way up like that cold 🥶

    • @benschlack5814
      @benschlack5814 Рік тому +133

      And people say they are learning from him, pretty scary...

    • @skippy710
      @skippy710 Рік тому +73

      @@benschlack5814 well learn what to do and what not to do

    • @benschlack5814
      @benschlack5814 Рік тому +16

      Amen

    • @benschlack5814
      @benschlack5814 Рік тому +81

      @@jakeghiurau5976not when a 2 stoke is cold it can cease

    • @sterlynholley7751
      @sterlynholley7751 Рік тому +25

      That's how you get it warm🥴🥴

  • @jacobpressley4449
    @jacobpressley4449 Рік тому +6

    Probably wouldn’t hurt next time to not flood the carb like you did on the first start up lol.

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz 2 місяці тому

      I like the way when he sticks the primer in the spark plug hole he has to jack it up and down really fast

  • @kootenaycat
    @kootenaycat Рік тому +2

    Nice looking older bike! Good find on the air/fuel ratio problem for cold start. That's the way I warm up my 2 strokes too, get the rpm up nice and high right after starting it lol!

  • @wholland3484
    @wholland3484 7 місяців тому

    cool dude! really enjoyed this process, and a very cool bike!

  • @rtimetoride7645
    @rtimetoride7645 Рік тому +5

    Nothing like warming it up. This video is perfect for why I do not buy used motorcycles 😳

  • @TEKKYTWO
    @TEKKYTWO Рік тому +8

    How did you get into fixing/restoring dirt bikes?

    • @shanerudberg6364
      @shanerudberg6364 Рік тому

      you just do it

    • @rustyspropagandanetwork7131
      @rustyspropagandanetwork7131 Рік тому +1

      buy a $500 piece of shit and try to fix it basically. Get yourself a clymers manual and with that and forums you should be able to get somewhere. You have to learn by doing so the best way to get into it is just find a project. Theres plenty of videos on what to look for in buying a used bike.

  • @cainbeeping8480
    @cainbeeping8480 Рік тому

    Awesome brother. Love the two stokes.

  • @MarkDrumzEntertainment
    @MarkDrumzEntertainment Місяць тому

    Killer! Thanks for the ride👍🏼

  • @culturemotived2190
    @culturemotived2190 Рік тому +6

    Vinny’s frickin adorable

  • @Sneaky53
    @Sneaky53 10 місяців тому

    awsome seeing you fix that thing i was able to learn stuff too thanks

  • @vickyarenstig6306
    @vickyarenstig6306 Рік тому

    I have been having the same issue and this might be the solution! If it is I thank you so so much!

  • @Adrianzx
    @Adrianzx Рік тому +3

    You "weird problem" is literally something I see almost daily