In my opinion this is the best bike channel I've discovered. No irritating music, no wacky goofing around trying to be a corporate presenter. Just serious motorbike repairs. Which is what I believe is why most of us visit ! Oh and Vinny :) !! I'm not naturally a dog person, but he's adorable :)
The really sad thing is the seller is proud of himself for ripping you off. Zero integrity POS. On the plus side, we get to learn how this engine works! You're a good man, Joe. Thanks for all the work you do.
I would be of the mind to call the seller back, and see if he has the stones to tell you the "REAL" story, what did he do store it in the pool or under a drain spout?
thats most of the world mate, should of kick it over before buying it and do a full in depth walk around the bike, i did near the same shit to myself buying my first dirt bike and never will i bealive what some stranger tells me again
As soon as he cancelled the sale to you saying he had agreed to sell it to someone else for more money, I would have walked away. That said a lot about what type of person you were dealing with.
Yep. IMO, the correct reply would have been: "OK then. I don't want to go that high and we did have an agreement. If that deal falls through, give me a call." Then offer him $100.00 less than the original agreement if he calls. Maybe. :) Why should he expect me to live up to my end of the bargain after breaking his agreement with me?
@@Bob-ts2tu He is not really restoring them, that is a lot more work and probably not worth it for him. He is getting them running and selling them again I am sure. They probably usually break pretty soon if they are ridden, depending on the shape they are in when he gets them. Restoring is the most investment. But getting a old bike 100% mechanically sound takes more time, money and attention to detail also. He does the minimum, (gets it running good), and probably sells them for a fair price, (or he would not be able to sell them.). This kid needs to get an engineering degree, (I know the type). He would get good at it and he would get a lot of satisfaction with his own mind, and that is a beautiful thing. :)
I have done the same thing lol. If they act like a sleazy salesman I treat them like a sleazy salesman. Most of the time I walk away and won’t even make another offer lol
Theres alot better channels out there that dont do it half ass an do actual full rebuilds of these legendary bikes this guy slaps the cheapest parts possible at them to get them running and throws them on market place i live like 30 mins from him
I agree! I likes watchin him work on these bikes. Sad part is that when he gets it all back together correctly? Be lucky to GET $1,550.00 for it. Hard to stay in business like that.
So sad you got burned so bad on this one Joe. 1 truth is sellers usually lie because they have nothing to lose. A man's word used to be gold but sadly that manner is gone today.
It’s sad that some people really don’t care about others and will lie to make a dollar, but that’s what our society has become. I really enjoy your channel and you explain everything you are doing. You would make a wonderful shop teacher! Thank you for all your hard work sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us!!!
@JakeDemuss90210And what are you doing with your time? He’s buying stuff online, inspection can be hard. He’s making content out of these bikes. If there was nothing to do the video wouldn’t be half as interesting. I don’t think this is a guy that has trouble learning. Looks at how many things he can turn his hand to.
94 CR125R was a great bike. This one looks in pretty clean original condition and I think still a good deal …….you won’t lose money if you sell it after rebuilding I bet ! Very sought after bike for vintage racing and collectors
Hobby machinist here, always use Propane heat for every (interference fit) tight fit. I see way to many YT jockeys pounding or pulling without their friend. All bearings and seals are going to need replacing, keep receipts if reselling. I see very little RUST inside the engine. A Good Thing! Vinny is a cool dog. His sniffer would have told you.
I have learned that if you cant start it AND ride it, then buy it at a price you wont be disappointed at when you have to tear it all down to fix it. I would call the seller back and tell them, sometimes they will give money back out of guilt/fear. Not always but can't hurt to try.
i know it's probably easier said than done but i always really enjoy when you record the actual buying process and hearing the seller talk about the bike hope to see that back in some of the future videos
@@USMichigunPrepper He is a better dirt bike mechanic then I am which is why I am impressed with him I probably owned at least 50 or more mostly two strokes but water in oil is ALWAYS a bad thing .Thats a common knowledge with any engine mechanic
Well you are definitely going to more content out of this bike. Seller got you this time. Some people love to get over on others but I know you can get it running again
You should make this your FULL RESTORE '94 Bike. Ya know, Take your time with it and make it a crazy 125 Ripper. Those were great platforms. It really could be something very cool. Make it a win!!
Dude screw that guy! I'd for sure be leaving a pretty gnarly review for that seller. Regardless, I love your videos Joe! Keep it up! Looking forward to more on the WR400!
Hello Joe... I know you can certainly make it even better than it came from the manufacturer... but... the seller should be ashamed of himself... like many... Vinny knew the problem... what a fantastic dog...always puts a smile on my face...greets from Belgium
Ol' Joe loves his dirt bikes. Good looking little cycle. I've ridden a CR500 and loved it. The story behind the bike, my Grandma only road to church down the block on Sundays and Ash Wednesdays. Closing in on 500k subs, do we each get a project?
It is a total sham that previous owners lie about the condition or history of a bike. Your right in saying that you need to check out the condition of the machine. Compression, Brakes, Gas Tank & verify the Title Year with the Serial Number. Great video on Experience & Skills.
@JakeDemuss90210 maybe so, but you don’t have to be a dick head. If you don’t have anything positive to say keep your comments to yourself. You must be able to walk on water.
I think this is the first time I’ve heard a little pain in your voice, yet still staying positive and just taking the lesson for what it is. Great attitude joe. And as always, awesome work
one thing i wonder about is Why don't you film when you buy from a seller. then you get the entire history of the vehicle. PS your videos are very helpful for us who are amateurs
I appreciate your honesty. A 5-10 min quick look at oil, air filter, radiator, gas tank, shifting gears and kick starting it is mandatory. They took advantage of you here, but we often learn more from our mistakes than successes. You’re also a gentleman for not ripping the seller a new orifice for lying to you. I’ll keep watching your awesome vids.
He does it for content. The short list you just came up with is being purposely ignored. Joe’s the stupidest mechanic or the best content maker. He’s definitely not a bad mechanic.
You are so honest mate. If it doesn't run drastically reduce price or walk away. Love your videos and it hurts all of us when we see this happen to you. 👍
I broke my ribs a couple of weeks back and you have kept me solid company day and night while I’ve been in too much pain to sleep. If I can’t strip an engine down by the time I have healed I would be very surprised Thanks man 👍
Who ever gets it after your done will have a new one more or less ! You just breeze right threw these with hardly a problem thanks for your efforts they help so many .
You are a trusting soul taking the word of a stranger this day and time. You don't deserve the lies they tell you. Awesome channel and great mechanic work man..
I agree, really good bike channel. No crazy opening music, self serving look at me openings, just getting into the nuts and bolts. As for wearing gloves, learned my lesson, I have contact dermatitis on my hands, wear gloves. I also respect how the prior owner is not trashed in his videos.
I'm sorry you got so badly ripped off. But it also made a great video and I think you've also learnt through the experience which is always a positive thing. I look forward to seeing the rebuild!! Thanks
I got to say you will have a really nice CR 125 when your done. I thought it was my first bike at first but mine was a 92 CR 125. You have alot more patience than I do. Good video cant wait for the next one on this bike.
You should have known to offer him $1200 when he said he had a bigger offer. Shyster's abound. Replace all the bearings while it is stripped down. Great video, takes me back (1978) to when the smell of oil in the morning was a job. Retired now and love your channel, you are a good diagnostic mechanic. Cheers bro!
sorry for your troubles there, Joe, good effort in calmly working through the problem, some people don't tell the whole truth sadly, we won't let that get in our way, keep going lad, you're awesome
Love watching these videos, not just for your knowledge but your always positive attitude. If that happened to me, that seller would have been on BLAST after cussing at the engine seeing the damage.
As much as i hate to see you get cheated these tear down videos are what i love to see. Makes great content and am sure im not the only one who thinks so. I doubt he had a buyer for 1500 tho.
We all make mistakes mate your not the first and definitely won't be the last. You took it better than me. i would have been throwing stuff about the place. Keep up the good videos, mate.
Love to see that you put serious effort into your work, so sad to see that guy rip you off selling a great bike that was ruined by abuse and neglect. Hope you are feeling better joe, and wish you the best of luck with the Cr125!
What a fantastic looking bike! Great job love your videos but not the first time that I think to myself why don’t you make a small checklist when buying a bike, small things that you can check but do not miss because every time you’re there if you have it listed I bet it will help :) Simple but very important things can be easily forgotten when doing a deal and that can work in your favour or against! I wish you the best of luck and will keep on following you and if I can help you out too
I’m super petty when it comes to deals gone bad like this, i would send a picture of the table full of parts and just say “ran when parked right?” hahaha Love your videos man, can’t wait to see you rip this thang!
That cylinder plating Honda started using in 1988 (Nikisil), is awesome stuff. If you never get any detonation, or seize the engine, that plating lasted (on my 250), 6 sets of piston/rings, (6 years riding/racing every summer.), and it was getting worn a bit, but still in spec and usable. I even sucked in a bunch of sand the first week after I bought it new, (I assumed the air filter was oiled, and it wasn't.), and that sand did not hurt the plating at all.
I've seen a video of someone using a heatgun on faded plastics, and it looked like new after. If you have an old piece that's not usable, you could try it and see if it works for you. I did a garden chair with great results.👍
You would like take people at their word but more and more it's not the case. In my experience, people that agree to a price and then increase afterwards are mostly shady. I would have had to pass. From what I've seen, you are a standup guy and an excellent mechanic. Stay true to you. Thanks for all the content
Curious why you don’t do things like: try and start it, check for spark, and compression before you make an offer. Seems like simple things to check? Guess it makes for a good video repair! Love your channel.
I love listening and watching these videos. I’ve learned one thing for sure if I don’t know someone that I’m buying from and trust them. I don’t have enough knowledge to buy a used bike but I have learned a lot. Thank you.
@@TheLikkinBranchRanch - Amen to that brother. Hope you're living pain free or as close to it as you can get. I just broke my neck Skiing in Alaska Christmas eve. Been in a c-collar since, Nerve study being done tomorrow.
I think not necessarily since there are also weirdo buyers out there. Who'll be mad at a seller no matter what. Even if a seller paid them $1,500 to take the bike. They'll still be mad and vindictive about something.
I enjoy watching your shows Joe, I am getting all the knowledge I can I am rebuilding a 2009 TMEC 200 cc so thanks for doing the break down on your bikes gives me a lot of good information.
I feel like I’m hanging in the garage and learning. Love the videos with no BS. Also, I can’t believe you didn’t kick it over at least once before buying!
i had a 1988-89 one i used to enduro race when i was 14. im now 32. it was a brilliant bike until the water pump cog snapped and i ended up with metal shaving everywhere within the engine. But man i loved that bike.
Wow that’s certainly shot in so many ways, seller had you good on this one, not see such a bad state in a while. Keep up the great work your Channel is top quality, I’m a master tech and enjoy all your content 👍
The good thing it’s a Honda and people love them should be easy to sell once it is rebuilt. You should bring your compression kit with you when buying. And see if engine is toast before you buy. Joe you can’t win them all.
Great channel, looking back when he didn't keep his word after the deal was made should have been a red flag that he was dirty and couldn't be trusted. A lesson for all of us.
Sorry about your being ripped off. I hope the seller's feet rot off. If I were you, I would report him on whatever site to found it on. Just learn from it and keep on keeping on. Love your channel.
I’ve watched lots of your videos. Why don’t you bring a “dipstick” to check oil, check coolant, and look in the air box, at the very least? Or is this part of your UA-cam show, just gamble every time? You are a great mechanic but you need help when purchasing. Love the show regardless. Keep doing what you love!
The 94' Jeremy Mc Garth CR250 is One of My favorite Bike's of all time! I used to take the pages form the magazines and post them on my bedroom Wall's!!! 😂😮❤
In my opinion this is the best bike channel I've discovered.
No irritating music,
no wacky goofing around trying to be a corporate presenter.
Just serious motorbike repairs. Which is what I believe is why most of us visit !
Oh and Vinny :) !! I'm not naturally a dog person, but he's adorable :)
I can appreciate the focus is not on him, lack of face time more like dancing hands, but on the repair.
And people trying to be funny. I will watch funny people for that.
Pull a motor out and tear down in less than an hour. Wow! Wish I could do that.
And no stupid Squarespace sponsorships!
Been watching regularly for 3 years. Best content
The really sad thing is the seller is proud of himself for ripping you off. Zero integrity POS.
On the plus side, we get to learn how this engine works!
You're a good man, Joe. Thanks for all the work you do.
The seller was a Biden voter.
I would be of the mind to call the seller back, and see if he has the stones to tell you the "REAL" story, what did he do store it in the pool or under a drain spout?
Seller probably been doing this kind of thing often but will one day do it to the one person he wished he had never heard of.
Exactly!, seller will get his Karma one day!! ✌
thats most of the world mate, should of kick it over before buying it and do a full in depth walk around the bike, i did near the same shit to myself buying my first dirt bike and never will i bealive what some stranger tells me again
As soon as he cancelled the sale to you saying he had agreed to sell it to someone else for more money, I would have walked away. That said a lot about what type of person you were dealing with.
aye, same here, he would have been told to FO as soon as he said - plenty more bikes out there to restore
Yup
Yes sir, I agree!
Yep. IMO, the correct reply would have been: "OK then. I don't want to go that high and we did have an agreement. If that deal falls through, give me a call."
Then offer him $100.00 less than the original agreement if he calls. Maybe. :)
Why should he expect me to live up to my end of the bargain after breaking his agreement with me?
@@Bob-ts2tu He is not really restoring them, that is a lot more work and probably not worth it for him. He is getting them running and selling them again I am sure.
They probably usually break pretty soon if they are ridden, depending on the shape they are in when he gets them. Restoring is the most investment. But getting a old bike 100% mechanically sound takes more time, money and attention to detail also. He does the minimum, (gets it running good), and probably sells them for a fair price, (or he would not be able to sell them.). This kid needs to get an engineering degree, (I know the type). He would get good at it and he would get a lot of satisfaction with his own mind, and that is a beautiful thing. :)
The eternal optimist. "At least the piston is in there, right"
i think he was making a joke because a couple of videos ago. He had one that the piston was gone. Ended up finding it shredded in bottom of engine,
If someone told me to not crank it over, i would have walked...You must have really wanted this bike!❤
I think Joe buys these turds as much for the content as for the resale.
I can tell you, this one gona need everything between those dare cases!
Sad truth is there was no other buyer he played you sometimes it's better to walk away....
Yeah,,,,it's never just a carb clean. If I've learned anything watching these great videos,,I've learned that!!
Thought I was getting a great deal lol
@@2vintage,, have lil naked Vinny do a pre-check next time 🤣🤣 (my wife just can't wait for each of his cameo appearances)
🤔I could spend $10 and 10 minutes then ask for more money but decided not to
You got smoked Joe. It's gonna cost you a minimum of 300 bucks to fix it. Plus your labor.
@@2vintageu have too much trust in sellers bro,cant rely on anyone to tell the truth at this point unfortunately
Sellers do that to me and it's game over, 50% of the time they call me back and I drop the price 200. Take it or leave it
Next time!
I do the same. Tell them to sell it to the other guy, cus I ain’t giving you any of my money now.
I have done the same thing lol. If they act like a sleazy salesman I treat them like a sleazy salesman. Most of the time I walk away and won’t even make another offer lol
Exactly he can eat it… you lost out
Agreed! Sometimes you just gotta walk away!
Its addictive watching you strip these projects down & rebuilding them & you do it so easily thats some serious skills you've got
Theres alot better channels out there that dont do it half ass an do actual full rebuilds of these legendary bikes this guy slaps the cheapest parts possible at them to get them running and throws them on market place i live like 30 mins from him
I do like the full engine break downs its a good experience to watch
I agree! I likes watchin him work on these bikes. Sad part is that when he gets it all back together correctly? Be lucky to GET $1,550.00 for it. Hard to stay in business like that.
I can watch this channel for hours! This is so interesting. I'd rather watch this then the crap on regular TV anyday.
I agree! YT is my TV, all network is crap.
I hope you get 100,000 more subs for your great attitude and work ethic!👍👍👍
You should 100% put this sellers name up with a warning that hes a scammer and save others from purchasing anything from him.
So sad you got burned so bad on this one Joe. 1 truth is sellers usually lie because they have nothing to lose. A man's word used to be gold but sadly that manner is gone today.
I agree with you, when you make a deal the seller needs to stand by his price. I would have told him to shove it !!!😡
"At least the piston is in there" I love the reference to your earlier vid where the piston totally exploded 🙂
Piston there to slow down the flow of water.
It’s sad that some people really don’t care about others and will lie to make a dollar, but that’s what our society has become. I really enjoy your channel and you explain everything you are doing. You would make a wonderful shop teacher! Thank you for all your hard work sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us!!!
Joe you gotta be careful on listening to the seller
Straight up lied, he did.
@JakeDemuss90210 well he may purposely buy these basket cases since good running atvs make for boring videos.
@JakeDemuss90210And what are you doing with your time? He’s buying stuff online, inspection can be hard. He’s making content out of these bikes. If there was nothing to do the video wouldn’t be half as interesting. I don’t think this is a guy that has trouble learning. Looks at how many things he can turn his hand to.
You should start calling these people out by name so hopefully others will see the name and avoid getting ripped off also.
94 CR125R was a great bike. This one looks in pretty clean original condition and I think still a good deal …….you won’t lose money if you sell it after rebuilding I bet ! Very sought after bike for vintage racing and collectors
Niver take the word of the seller buddy. and always meet them at their place of work or home. Good luck with the bike.
That's a good point. Sometimes it's scarier, but at least they are usually more upfront if you know where they live.
Geez I am amazed at your ability to make these bikes run again.
Joe, that sucks, as well as dishonest sellers. As I have said before, some people have no conscience whatsoever.
The seller must be a Democrat 😂
Hobby machinist here, always use Propane heat for every (interference fit) tight fit. I see way to many YT jockeys pounding or pulling without their friend. All bearings and seals are going to need replacing, keep receipts if reselling. I see very little RUST inside the engine. A Good Thing! Vinny is a cool dog. His sniffer would have told you.
I have learned that if you cant start it AND ride it, then buy it at a price you wont be disappointed at when you have to tear it all down to fix it.
I would call the seller back and tell them, sometimes they will give money back out of guilt/fear. Not always but can't hurt to try.
I just like watching the repairs. Not into any supposed seller drama. If the bikes weren’t a mess, there obviously wouldn’t be anything to show.
Exactly! I’m glad someone else gets it!! LOL
@jeffweber8244, it's apart of buying, the drama.
i know it's probably easier said than done but i always really enjoy when you record the actual buying process and hearing the seller talk about the bike hope to see that back in some of the future videos
Yeah I should start doing that again
Ditto, love older guys talking fondly of machine they've owned and cared for. Something lost on the disposable generation
@@USMichigunPrepper He is a better dirt bike mechanic then I am which is why I am impressed with him I probably owned at least 50 or more mostly two strokes but water in oil is ALWAYS a bad thing .Thats a common knowledge with any engine mechanic
Joe can get it running. These old bikes when running can bring decent money.
Well you are definitely going to more content out of this bike. Seller got you this time. Some people love to get over on others but I know you can get it running again
You should make this your FULL RESTORE '94 Bike. Ya know, Take your time with it and make it a crazy 125 Ripper. Those were great platforms. It really could be something very cool. Make it a win!!
Dude screw that guy! I'd for sure be leaving a pretty gnarly review for that seller. Regardless, I love your videos Joe! Keep it up! Looking forward to more on the WR400!
Hello Joe... I know you can certainly make it even better than it came from the manufacturer... but... the seller should be ashamed of himself... like many... Vinny knew the problem... what a fantastic dog...always puts a smile on my face...greets from Belgium
Ol' Joe loves his dirt bikes. Good looking little cycle. I've ridden a CR500 and loved it. The story behind the bike, my Grandma only road to church down the block on Sundays and Ash Wednesdays. Closing in on 500k subs, do we each get a project?
It is a total sham that previous owners lie about the condition or history of a bike.
Your right in saying that you need to check out the condition of the machine. Compression, Brakes, Gas Tank & verify the Title Year with the Serial Number.
Great video on Experience & Skills.
You’re a good man Joe, sorry that happened to you my brother.
@JakeDemuss90210 maybe so, but you don’t have to be a dick head. If you don’t have anything positive to say keep your comments to yourself. You must be able to walk on water.
Who cares fuck Joe glad he got screwed
Sounds like you’re feeling a little better Joe. Always look forward to the treasures you find…and of course…Vinny!!!!
That’s some BS about the seller telling you, you can’t turn the engine over. Obviously hiding something or multiple things.
I think this is the first time I’ve heard a little pain in your voice, yet still staying positive and just taking the lesson for what it is. Great attitude joe. And as always, awesome work
one thing i wonder about is
Why don't you film when you buy from a seller.
then you get the entire history of the vehicle.
PS your videos are very helpful for us who are amateurs
I appreciate your honesty. A 5-10 min quick look at oil, air filter, radiator, gas tank, shifting gears and kick starting it is mandatory. They took advantage of you here, but we often learn more from our mistakes than successes. You’re also a gentleman for not ripping the seller a new orifice for lying to you. I’ll keep watching your awesome vids.
He does it for content. The short list you just came up with is being purposely ignored. Joe’s the stupidest mechanic or the best content maker. He’s definitely not a bad mechanic.
You are so honest mate. If it doesn't run drastically reduce price or walk away. Love your videos and it hurts all of us when we see this happen to you. 👍
If the seller is in the military he should be ashamed of himself. sure would not want him covering my arse in fire fight, good video as always.
Wanna bet on the status of his DD-14, if there really is one?
I think the seller bought it from the 'military' guy, for probably $700. Quickflipped.
I broke my ribs a couple of weeks back and you have kept me solid company day and night while I’ve been in too much pain to sleep.
If I can’t strip an engine down by the time I have healed I would be very surprised
Thanks man 👍
Who ever gets it after your done will have a new one more or less ! You just breeze right threw these with hardly a problem thanks for your efforts they help so many .
While checking compression, "throttle open..." 🤔 (carburetor has been removed)😂
You’re a patient and polite guy Joe. If he was willing to back out of the sale he is definitely willing to lie about its problems unfortunately lol
Like bon scott sang "gettin took". But we get to see joe do magic. Thats why I'm watching. Cheers joe.
Love waking up to a 2Vintage video! Thanks Joe!
You are a trusting soul taking the word of a stranger this day and time. You don't deserve the lies they tell you. Awesome channel and great mechanic work man..
You can use a radiator tube for temporary fix for the carb to the Reed tube
Thanks for showing the bottom disassembly. Very handy for us weekend warriors.
Good thing you did throttle open for the compression check with no carb 😅 Dang, all that water too.
I agree, really good bike channel. No crazy opening music, self serving look at me openings, just getting into the nuts and bolts. As for wearing gloves, learned my lesson, I have contact dermatitis on my hands, wear gloves. I also respect how the prior owner is not trashed in his videos.
As others have said, keep up the great work. lots of work there but you got this 👍
Thanks for the content
I'm sorry you got so badly ripped off. But it also made a great video and I think you've also learnt through the experience which is always a positive thing. I look forward to seeing the rebuild!! Thanks
Lesson learnt i always trust a first feelings and never affraid to walk away always another deal!. On the plus side great content.
I got to say you will have a really nice CR 125 when your done. I thought it was my first bike at first but mine was a 92 CR 125. You have alot more patience than I do. Good video cant wait for the next one on this bike.
Sorry Joe, nowadays people just suck. Just so damn tired of it all. Keep up with the great videos.
One thing to think about is that those year models are amazing bikes and frames, and sell for waaaay more than you would think now.
Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
You should have known to offer him $1200 when he said he had a bigger offer. Shyster's abound. Replace all the bearings while it is stripped down. Great video, takes me back (1978) to when the smell of oil in the morning was a job. Retired now and love your channel, you are a good diagnostic mechanic. Cheers bro!
sorry for your troubles there, Joe, good effort in calmly working through the problem, some people don't tell the whole truth sadly, we won't let that get in our way, keep going lad, you're awesome
This is one of the most real to life UA-cam videos out there. This shit happens to a bunch of people
Love watching these videos, not just for your knowledge but your always positive attitude. If that happened to me, that seller would have been on BLAST after cussing at the engine seeing the damage.
Brother had a 94 cr 250. I knew I was in for fun when he said hold on tight to it! What a blast
As much as i hate to see you get cheated these tear down videos are what i love to see. Makes great content and am sure im not the only one who thinks so. I doubt he had a buyer for 1500 tho.
We all make mistakes mate your not the first and definitely won't be the last. You took it better than me. i would have been throwing stuff about the place. Keep up the good videos, mate.
This is my new favorite UA-cam show to watch. I love this guy. He’s awesome.
I hope you do a follow up video on this one!
Love to see that you put serious effort into your work, so sad to see that guy rip you off selling a great bike that was ruined by abuse and neglect. Hope you are feeling better joe, and wish you the best of luck with the Cr125!
What a fantastic looking bike! Great job love your videos but not the first time that I think to myself why don’t you make a small checklist when buying a bike, small things that you can check but do not miss because every time you’re there if you have it listed I bet it will help :)
Simple but very important things can be easily forgotten when doing a deal and that can work in your favour or against!
I wish you the best of luck and will keep on following you and if I can help you out too
I’m super petty when it comes to deals gone bad like this, i would send a picture of the table full of parts and just say “ran when parked right?” hahaha
Love your videos man, can’t wait to see you rip this thang!
That cylinder plating Honda started using in 1988 (Nikisil), is awesome stuff. If you never get any detonation, or seize the engine, that plating lasted (on my 250), 6 sets of piston/rings, (6 years riding/racing every summer.), and it was getting worn a bit, but still in spec and usable. I even sucked in a bunch of sand the first week after I bought it new, (I assumed the air filter was oiled, and it wasn't.), and that sand did not hurt the plating at all.
He thought carb parts were expensive so he gave up?? Carb kits are generally about the cheapest parts you’re gonna buy for a bike 🤣
Use JIS screwdrivers on your carbs! I just learned of them and they work so much better than American Phillip’s
I've seen a video of someone using a heatgun on faded plastics, and it looked like new after. If you have an old piece that's not usable, you could try it and see if it works for you. I did a garden chair with great results.👍
The guys at Cars and cameras did that to an old quad, it's still up on their channel
On the positive side, this is the most informative video on how an engine is not supposed to be.
looks like a pretty nice find. the older steel frames are great Bikes.
You would like take people at their word but more and more it's not the case. In my experience, people that agree to a price and then increase afterwards are mostly shady. I would have had to pass. From what I've seen, you are a standup guy and an excellent mechanic. Stay true to you. Thanks for all the content
Curious why you don’t do things like: try and start it, check for spark, and compression before you make an offer. Seems like simple things to check? Guess it makes for a good video repair! Love your channel.
definitely one of the best mechanic vlogers. Love this channel. I think I am addicted. Vinny is growing on me as well. 😁
I love listening and watching these videos. I’ve learned one thing for sure if I don’t know someone that I’m buying from and trust them. I don’t have enough knowledge to buy a used bike but I have learned a lot. Thank you.
I had the 94 CR 250. Very nice bike. Cost me reconstructive surgery.....4 pins, five screws, 2 plates, and 6" of cadaver bone.....
OUCH, and I thought my spine was bad.
@@dzydvl76 but I had a good time....🤪
@@TheLikkinBranchRanch - Amen to that brother. Hope you're living pain free or as close to it as you can get. I just broke my neck Skiing in Alaska Christmas eve. Been in a c-collar since, Nerve study being done tomorrow.
Anybody says I'll meet you in Walmart parking lot.........RUN AWAY FAST!
Agreed.
I 2nd that motion,, run away as fast as you can
I think not necessarily since there are also weirdo buyers out there. Who'll be mad at a seller no matter what. Even if a seller paid them $1,500 to take the bike. They'll still be mad and vindictive about something.
I meet publicly because I’ve had “buyers” come back and try to break into my shop. Learned my lesson
@@KCbuffalo Some buyers will claim you did them wrong. Even if you paid them $500 to remove a perfectly good running bike from you.
I enjoy watching your shows Joe, I am getting all the knowledge I can I am rebuilding a 2009 TMEC 200 cc so thanks for doing the break down on your bikes gives me a lot of good information.
I feel like I’m hanging in the garage and learning. Love the videos with no BS. Also, I can’t believe you didn’t kick it over at least once before buying!
The Bunch of water in the pipe too, thats awesome made me laugh for a bit reminds me of my sarcasm
I had to laugh at 25:59, I can't believe you payed $1500 for this and didn't even kick it over!!! You had to know it was gonna go this way.
The longer this video went on the more my head was shaking. It’s a damn good thing you can make money from these videos.
seller are rarely honest and that suck .. on the positive side this bike is in good hands now ! and its not to bad to fix
Joe I think every seller in Wisconsin knows you are the only buyer.
Shockingly the Honda four track is reliable as hell the ones from the 1980s just clean the carb and go everytime
i had a 1988-89 one i used to enduro race when i was 14. im now 32. it was a brilliant bike until the water pump cog snapped and i ended up with metal shaving everywhere within the engine. But man i loved that bike.
keep up the great work man!! you’ve inspired me to do the same thing!!
Wow that’s certainly shot in so many ways, seller had you good on this one, not see such a bad state in a while.
Keep up the great work your Channel is top quality, I’m a master tech and enjoy all your content 👍
Man if I see one more local add “just needs a carb cleaned” I’m gonna lose my mind 🤣 it’s always a carb issue!
Don’t forget you need a boysen gasket as the rad valves are different to the standard reed cage or cut one out of klingersil gasket material
The good thing it’s a Honda and people love them should be easy to sell once it is rebuilt. You should bring your compression kit with you when buying. And see if engine is toast before you buy. Joe you can’t win them all.
Great channel, looking back when he didn't keep his word after the deal was made should have been a red flag that he was dirty and couldn't be trusted. A lesson for all of us.
Sorry about your being ripped off. I hope the seller's feet rot off. If I were you, I would report him on whatever site to found it on. Just learn from it and keep on keeping on. Love your channel.
I’ve watched lots of your videos. Why don’t you bring a “dipstick” to check oil, check coolant, and look in the air box, at the very least? Or is this part of your UA-cam show, just gamble every time? You are a great mechanic but you need help when purchasing. Love the show regardless. Keep doing what you love!
The 94' Jeremy Mc Garth CR250 is One of My favorite Bike's of all time! I used to take the pages form the magazines and post them on my bedroom Wall's!!! 😂😮❤