I love this bike. This was the bike I had as a teenager. It never broke down once. New tires new sprockets that was all I ever had to do to it. It ran 72 mph on the road. Hearing that sound again brings back happy times.
Every time you ran & jumped, it started but then you said Oh! and it stopped. So in future leave out the Oh! and you should be fine. Cheers Eric - you’re a hard working man!
Wrecked my TS 250 poor front suspension failed I went over the bars the bike slid over the top of me the kick stand spring popped off and ripped my testicals open and I had severe burns from the exhaust and engine it was 70 miles to the hospital 😖it was a fun day!
Had to push start my 72 TS250, that was a run, jump on , kick it in gear and drop all your weight to get it spinning kind of deal, never had a kick starter the whole time I had it, couldn't find one anywhere!
I had a KS 125 I bought new in 1974. I was about 17 at the time. This bike was affordable at $630 with a couple great features that other japanese 125 enduros didn't have stock: a 21 inch front wheel, and six speed gearbox. It also had a rotor valve. I modified it for racing hare scrambles and enduros. For your vintage knowledge: I had a Bill Werges torque pipe, I believe he was from Indiana . BIll made a custom torque pipe for these that was far superior to the old Bassani pipes. I know because two of my friends had this same bike with the Bassani. Mine had way improved torque over the Bassani equipped version. In fact, I think the stock pipe was better than the Bassani! Some of my modifications: Bill Werges torque pipe ( a great difference) Don Vesco fat /skinny tank/milled head 25 tousandths, /Preston Petty headlight/counter sprocket one tooth I added (for a slightly taller 1st gear and higher top end) /serrated footpegs/ silison Ouray green grips/ mudflap tailight to get rid of the huge HEAVY tailight. BIG modification: I took it to my high school shop class and had a friend, (thanks Terry Stevenson) weld 3/8 inch bar stock to the rear stay frame so I could mount Boge rebuildable orange colored shocks, on a 45 degree angle, which gave me about 10 inches of rear travel, and then put heavier fork springs in the front , so it was not so balanced in the suspension department, but I could jump higher and farther landing on the rear wheel and I took advantage of that on hare scrambles course where we started with a lap around a motocross track before heading into the woods. It ha d plenty of torque, but not as fast as a motocross bike in a straight run, which didn't matter. I could race competitively against Pentons, which were about 40% more expensive at the time. And in muddy conditions it was the best two stroke out ther. Younger viewers should realize that at that time, 125 cc motocrossers had no real power curve.. they were off or almost full on. .. ok on a motocross track, but not what you want in the woods. I grew up in south St Louis, Missouri, and we had amazing riding a few hours south of the city, Flat River, and Rivermont, and a huge national forest to play in Ringo Springs was a beautiful area too. It was featured in Dirt Bike magazine. Id love to hear a reply from anyone else who modified these for woods racing.
My favorite comments always start with, “I had one”! I like to say, “these old bikes are coo but the stories are way cooler”. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
Sorry to say, but you are not good at this driveway mechanic gig. Maybe you let someone who knows what they're doing work on these bikes. Like some old farts that worked on them in the 70s.
Great job! One of your finest qualities…never giving up! Love the color 💚
It’s a great little bike. Love the color too!
You have the patience of a saint.. Momma certainly didn't raise a quitter. Well done Eric
No she didn’t! Maybe a glutton for punishment😂🤣😂
Way to go Eric. Diligence has paid off. You must have knocked some dirt loose in the carb.
Must have. Thanks for watching.
I love this bike. This was the bike I had as a teenager. It never broke down once. New tires new sprockets that was all I ever had to do to it. It ran 72 mph on the road. Hearing that sound again brings back happy times.
Such a cool bike. Especially now that it starts first kick.
Every time you ran & jumped, it started but then you said Oh! and it stopped. So in future leave out the Oh! and you should be fine.
Cheers Eric - you’re a hard working man!
Knew I was doing something wrong! LOL
well done my friend effort no end with you top man and it sounded great gears all smooth a nice bike ❤
It runs great. Just needed some coaxing. Thanks for watching
I would love to own that bike here in Norwich uk 🇬🇧
Such a great bike. Loads of fun to ride.
Awesome,
Thanks for watching
Nice. Love the green. My 1977 KE 175 is green.
Right on! It's a great looking bike. Thanks for watching
Wrecked my TS 250 poor front suspension failed I went over the bars the bike slid over the top of me the kick stand spring popped off and ripped my testicals open and I had severe burns from the exhaust and engine it was 70 miles to the hospital 😖it was a fun day!
DANG!!!
IT RAN IT RAN 👍
Yes it did.
two strokes are off my list, you got a good workout Eric
Lumpy
They are not my first choice! LOL
Had to push start my 72 TS250, that was a run, jump on , kick it in gear and drop all your weight to get it spinning kind of deal, never had a kick starter the whole time I had it, couldn't find one anywhere!
Thats crazy.
Looking good buddy
Thanks 👍
Awsome
It was worth it. Thanks for watching
Sometimes the bump start better in 2nd.
I agree. Thanks for sharing.
Pulling the carb off first is the best way to go. It doesn't take much to seize a 2 stroke.
Truer words have never been spoken.
I had a blue KE 125 - my first motorcycle. Ran well, always lost the exhaust silencer because of the vibrations and hated heavy rain.
It runs so much better now! Thanks for watching
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I had a KS 125 I bought new in 1974. I was about 17 at the time. This bike was affordable at $630 with a couple great features that other japanese 125 enduros didn't have stock: a 21 inch front wheel, and six speed gearbox.
It also had a rotor valve. I modified it for racing hare scrambles and enduros. For your vintage knowledge: I had a Bill Werges torque pipe, I believe he was from Indiana . BIll made a custom torque pipe for these that was far superior to the old Bassani pipes. I know because two of my friends had this same bike with the Bassani. Mine had way improved torque over the Bassani equipped version. In fact, I think the stock pipe was better than the Bassani! Some of my modifications: Bill Werges torque pipe ( a great difference) Don Vesco fat /skinny tank/milled head 25 tousandths, /Preston Petty headlight/counter sprocket one tooth I added (for a slightly taller 1st gear and higher top end) /serrated footpegs/ silison Ouray green grips/ mudflap tailight to get rid of the huge HEAVY tailight.
BIG modification: I took it to my high school shop class and had a friend, (thanks Terry Stevenson) weld 3/8 inch bar stock to the rear stay frame so I could mount Boge rebuildable orange colored shocks, on a 45 degree angle, which gave me about 10 inches of rear travel, and then put heavier fork springs in the front , so it was not so balanced in the suspension department, but I could jump higher and farther landing on the rear wheel and I took advantage of that on hare scrambles course where we started with a lap around a motocross track before heading into the woods. It ha d plenty of torque, but not as fast as a motocross bike in a straight run, which didn't matter. I could race competitively against Pentons, which were about 40% more expensive at the time. And in muddy conditions it was the best two stroke out ther. Younger viewers should realize that at that time, 125 cc motocrossers had no real power curve.. they were off or almost full on. .. ok on a motocross track, but not what you want in the woods.
I grew up in south St Louis, Missouri, and we had amazing riding a few hours south of the city, Flat River, and Rivermont, and a huge national forest to play in Ringo Springs was a beautiful area too. It was featured in Dirt Bike magazine. Id love to hear a reply from anyone else who modified these for woods racing.
My favorite comments always start with, “I had one”! I like to say, “these old bikes are coo but the stories are way cooler”. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
Just one more time. Yup.👍
Never know which one will be the one.
Definitely needs the carb gone over closely.
Yes they do.
I only kick three times and then I rebuild the carburetor
Maybe I need to start doing that! Thanks for watching
Ultrasonic or quadricep. One of those two ways can get the gunk out of a carb.
LOL At least we got them cleared out. Thanks for watching
Why don't you buy or make a starting roller?
Thats a great idea. Thanks for watching
Or a hill.
Blocked exhaust?
Must have cleared itself out.
Such a great feeling when they come to life after you have kicked your guts out!!!
It sure is. Thanks for watching
Looks like the carb needs a good clean and float level checked. It seems like you're not getting enough fuel.
You’re probably right. Thanks for watching.
It ran. Now go for swim in the pool. 👍👍
That is a great idea. Thanks for watching
Its a runner
It sure is. Thanks for watching.
Burning way too much oil Eric.
I used two stroke fuel in case oil system didn’t work.
Kill switch to on position
🤣😂🤣it just has a push button kill switch. That would not be the first time I try starting a motorcycle with the run switch off.
Could you not spin it over with a battery drill ?
Probably could have. I use a drill with smaller bikes. Sometimes I work harder not smarter. 🤣😂🤣
That’s odd. You look old enough and smart enough, but i guess not.😂 Silly rabbit kickstarters are for kids
Thanks for watching
@@motorcyclerewind you’re welcome you provide awesome entertainment, and education 👍
Sorry to say, but you are not good at this driveway mechanic gig. Maybe you let someone who knows what they're doing work on these bikes. Like some old farts that worked on them in the 70s.
You're probably right. Thanks for watching
Wanna keep a 16 yr old punk off the streets?
Give him this.
Yes! Thanks for watching
What is this about silly bike.
Kawasaki KS125
Running way too rich
It definitely needs to be tuned.
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Thanks for watching.