@@RRCRestoration always great stuff, particularly loved that vfr. Do you just pick up bikes, restore them and sell them or are they customers that come to you to do the job, or do you keep them?
Nothing short of AMAZING! instructional!! Motivating!! Therapeutic!! THERAPEUTIC!! oh said already!! I love your videos!! Yes i have had an Yamaha XS650 SPECIAL in boxes!! For 10 years!! It is now on the table and dedicating 1hr every other day! Thank you!!
When powder coating you need to make sure the metal is absolutely clean from any paint and residue from the stripper ,putting the parts in the oven for a few cycles with no powder then let cool . Then you should treat the steel to prevent corrosion underneath the coating , emertan works good on steel .Hope that is helpful to you .
I know you have over half a million subscribers and I'm sure you hear this often but I can't tell you the feelings we get when we see these vintage bikes coming back to life. For many of us who are well into our 50's, we had these bikes as kids/teens. I cut my teeth on an old, clapped out '74 DT100 that I somehow managed to get running back in 1979 when I was just 14 years old. That first bike gave me the freedom to explore and started my journey into a lifelong love for motorcycles. When you started that 250 up, I got goosebumps hearing that familiar DT sound that I remember from that summer. Thank you so much for keeping that memory alive.
Likewise. A child of the 80s, my brother was gifted a clapped out, ford Sierra beige DT175. He wouldnt ride it for fear. But I rode it as much as possible. Great fun and I have a special place for these old DT, TT and similar bikes.
Same here,74 kd 125 at 13 cutting grass, bailing hay ,225.00 no title no suspension 4-5 inches compared to the 80 PE250 which was next. Loved those 2 strokes and even respected the power of early honda scramblers,301 twin 4 strokes later became 305cc were insane.
for those who are sixty years old like me, or more, and who love motorcycles and have rust and gasoline in their veins, these restoration videos like this should be at least 4 hours long,
Absolutely. I’m 63. I owned a bike just like this. My dad and I would work on repairing it. Of course, we were repairing a newish bike. Not renovating an old one! I agree, this video can’t be too long.
I'm only 55, but my first street legal motorcycle was a 74 yamaha dt100 enduro that I rode to high school. Loved that little thing. Other than having to clean the points every once in a while that was one of the most reliable vehicles I ever owned.
Mr. RRC RESTORATION your content and videos are the ones that makes my youtube premium membership worth every penny, thanks for the quality, charisma and awesome description in every single video, you are a champion 🏆
WOW! You packed a lot of day's work in this one episode. Having restored many bikes(70 Hodaka Super Rat, 69 Yamaha AT1 125, and on and on and...) in the late 80s and 90s. I have a very good sense of what's involved with the care of literally every nut, bolt and washer in a restoration such as this. The time and effort you put in documenting(filming) these projects. As well as your editing is both, very appreciated and gives your viewers some nicely produced content. Oh, and your skills, knowledge and attention to details are beautiful.👊🏼 Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind comment I'm lad to hear from folks like yourself who know just how much work it takes to restore these bikes let alone squeeze it all into one episode.
This restoration was close to my heart, I grew up in the 70’s riding Yamaha’s, loved them. Thank you so much for you true to from recovery and restoration! My heart sang when I heard the engine come to life, I was 16 again , another place and another time. Thank you for reviving my old memories . Those bikes started a life time of motorcycle riding, I loved them so much I became a police officer and rode police motorcycles for 14 years, On Kawasaki Police 1000’s. I was 11 times police motorcycle champion and one time southwest regional champion. Happy Trails.
Perfect upload well done resto! I have a story about a 74 DT250- In 1982 I was working on the UK island of Ascension as an American on the Pan Am base side. I bought the DT250 it was the tail end of the Falklands war it was crazy busy there. Took me several weeks to get the old girl in running condition but it was enjoyable if not frustrating due to difficulties in getting mail in parts. A Brit named Peter that worked at the BBC power station had several parts for his 2 yamahas that he loaned me until my parts could be delivered. That was the perfect bike for exploring that awesome island in a remarkable time period. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. Frog in Arkansas USA
I restored a DT 100 of the same vintage and I was chuffed with the result .... then I saw your resto, what was I thinking! Your all round skills of perfection are unrivaled and I bow to you! 🙏🙏
Been there big guy, But you are one hell of a Machanic. I was heavy plant but do still appreciate watching a guy like you who really does know his stuff. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
Beautiful! But now I feel old....... I had this exact model when I was 18. You were lucky to find the stock pipe, most were binned in favor of an expansion chamber. I consider the 73 to be the best of the first generation DT models, 21 inch front wheel, reed valve, and the paint/graphics were stunning! Thanks for the sweet memories of my youth!
@@dooleys1972I can’t stand whiskey, ever since I drank waaaaay too much as a youngster. My friend suggested I try a single malt, and it was silky smooth without that v strong after taste of the usual type. Very nice.
Wow!!!!!! What an amazing restoration job you've done! I'm 64 years old and you took me back to my childhood with this one! I watched your video from start to finish and I applaud your mechanical & painting skills - you are extremely talented! Thanks again and warm greetings from South Africa! 👌😉
I really like that you narrate what you are doing, I have noticed other channels don't do that, which makes you guess what they are doing. Great video!
You are hands down the absolute best restoration channel on UA-cam. I also really like the choices of projects that you make into museum pieces. They are cool and really beat so there is a drastic change from bad to perfect. Thank you, keep doin' you brother!
So much respect mate ... thats a concourse restoration not a normal restoration ... I am actually drooling here ... that series and era of bikes is by far my favourite ... bumped into a guy who did that to a ultra rare DT360 a while ago ... thanks for the awesome video
I'm so relaxed. Love these type of videos. No drama, just fix and clean. Has zero purpose but to ride a motorcycle. Pure enjoyment from start to end. Nice ride, Mate!
This was the new bike that everyone had right before I owned my first motorcycle. As I watched the video, I was very surprised many times by the depth and degree that this restoration was accomplished. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. This bike, the DT250, is to me the definitive entry level fun bike.
I was 13 in 1973. I owned one exactly like this. My father was a HUGE fan of motocross and enduro. He had several bikes. Mostly European bikes. My favorite was his Bultaco Pursang. Anyway, thank you. This video is amazing and truly takes me back to my youth.
Also excited to see this one! The first bike I ever bought was a 1981 DT100 in white and at 14 yrs old :D What a powerband....I miss that bike and those years.
@@RRCRestoration Back in 1978 I had an RD 400, what a great restoration that would be. They seem to go for a pretty penny today though regardless of condition, but what a cool bike.
What an amazing restoration of a classic yamaha... so glad you kept that beautiful emerald green... those bikes just sounded better they looked cooler love the format and your work
An absolute joy to watch a master at work and amazing to see the old Yam brought back to life. Your patience with the filming and editing is another level, let alone your restoration skills. Keep them coming 😊👍
Fantastic rebuild. My first bike was the 175cc version of this machine- a CT-1. Loved that bike- your rebuild brought back so many great memories. These machines were highly respected back in the day- enjoy your work to the max!
What an excellent restoration, it brought back good memories, when I was 15 years old in 1980 with my beloved Yamaha YB 50, a model very similar to that DT 250 😊
I certainly don’t intend to be critical of your work but I’d like to mention your assembly of the clutch steel and friction discs . Unless the rear of the clutch basket and the face of the pressure plate have a friction material bonded to them from factory , you’ve put the clutch together incorrectly . I am not trying to say anything bad about your videos as I really love watching them . I don’t have access to a service manual for a dt 250 but unless your 100% sure you should review your segment where the clutch was assembled , metal on metal can only lead to a disaster . Sorry to point this out and if I’m wrong accept my apology , but please review your footage . 😊
Not at all Im more than happy when a mistake is pointed out so that it can be fixed as soon as possible. In this case i can assure you with 100% certainty that the clutch is assembled correctly.
Yeah ,I noticed that but thank goodness that you raised this same point before I could. Good pickup M8!👍I also missed seing any tyre locks being fitted to the rims before the tyres were fitted but maybe it was time lapsed and I missed it.
I have never seen any 70's Yamaha trail bikes where the aluminium pressure plate contacts a steel clutch plate before. It always contacts the fibre plate first.
I just found your channel and I'm watching the video 8 days after it was posted, but when you mounted the swing arm you asked if anyone noticed the mistake that you made. I noticed right away that it was mounted upside down 😊 I'm sure it's not the first time that anyone has done that.. Your videos and restoration work are both outstanding. I had to watch it because I remember looking at them on the showroom floor when they were new, and I always wanted this exact bike, but at the time I was 13 years old and spending all of my money on motocross bikes. Your shop is incredible too. It doesn't look very big, but the way it is setup everything flows nicely and it's very clean. You have a great selection of specialty tools too. I like how when you get to a certain part on a bike, you go to one of your box drawers and pull out a tool made for the task. It's amazing how much easier a complete bike disassembly is when you have all of the proper tools for the job...
My friend, ....congratulation! I followed your restoration until the end, totally focused, during every step. You know how to work and you have all the tools that you need for that purpose. You make us believe that is easy, ....but is not, ...and we know that! I wish you success and good health. Take care, my friend. Roberto, from Atlanta, USA.
Another excellent rebuild ,craftsmanship second to none .Great camera work and editing a joy to watch . The bike looks superb in the green Yamaha colour . Great to hear it running ..a stunning bike better than new .I like this style of resto all in the one show brilliant .👍👍😁
I really love your content. It's both a pleasure to watch but also I feel it's full of wee educational tips and knowledge. As a person who gave up on "free to air" TV and pretty much only watched subbed YT as primary evening viewing I am grateful for any amazing content such as this... I don't have any particular preference for the longer or shorter formats. I am used to longer videos from Mustie1 for example so maybe... the longer videos are nice to watch - but I also appreciate just how much work goes into making them, especially the longer editing sessions to create the videos after having done the wrenching! Thankyou so much for another excellent piece of work! Love your stuff!
awesome !!thank you for sharing this resto, it goes without saying really.. there`s a toll on such commitment to finish such a project, but the true exhibition in versatility of workmanship on display is mind boggling ! i passed my test on a DT 250 in the 70s..i`de wager that bike is now re-cycled,sadly..so chapeau to your excellent rescue 😇,it lives again.
A fantastic restoration and a lot of very useful tips as I head into my restoration of my IT465. I love the simplicity of the early 2 strokes and as a Yamaha tragic, this was a great episode. Well done
I had an auto restoration shop for 30 years until I retired last year. Finally found someone on You Tube that acually knows how to restore something. Great job!
Incredible work, truly amazing restoration. My first job was in 1976 at the age of 15, I was general shop help at the local Yamaha dealer, my main job was to sweep, mop, clean windows and to wipe the bikes down once a week. Seeing this bike in showroom new condition takes me right back to that time and place. Thanks for making me feel 15 again if even for a few moments.
Thank you for your restoration of a great. Id like to thank you and every pperson who have made these restorations of yours possible. Anyone and everyone who has had a contributing factor in your work. You all are amazing. Once again thank you all.
Loved the MkI oven prototype 😂. Thank you for yet another great video, keeping the sense of humor and bringing back to live yet another bike that is too good to let die.
Wonderful work, it is a pleasure to see such a wonderful and beautiful Yamaha machine revived like the one you brought us in the video. Thank you very much.
Well done again, mate! Managed to watch this, with a wee comment, before I go out with the lads on the pish at the local biker club. Best get me skates on 😂 Thanks for posting...you're an absolute legend! 🍺
In the late 60's and 70's here in Minnesota during the winter months we, as 15 and 16 year olds, would read and reread the sales brochures we had of new bike models and redesigned ones. While it was -25 degrees outside we salivated turning the pages and the first time i saw the DT's it took my heart with its design and as the weather got warmer and the sun higher it almost became a fever of expectations when the dirt appeared. Riding weather was only weeks away and my dreams weren't sugar plums and presents, it was sitting atop that DT250 from the brochure slinging mud, dirt and weeds out the back wheel as the 250 whined and wing-dinged it's own song. I'm 71years old now and i sure miss those days.
Oh man that noise takes me back. As a youth in Glasgow I had a 4th or 5th hand Suzuki TS100 for my first ever transport. It was stolen at least once a month and always recovered as it was such a bag of crap. I absolutely coveted a DT. You've really done that veteran bike proud and produced another great video. Thank you very much.
Very nice restoration & rebuild and with no parts left over like me. 🙂 These were very popular in their day. I had the Yamaha 360 which was a little bigger. Very dependable bikes. Thanks for the video.
That bike takes me back to the late 70s when I was just 8-9 years old. The old man bought me a beat up 73-74 Yamaha DT-80. I was the king of the neighborhood with that bike. Everyone was jealous. In fact I’m still friends with my neighbor all these years later and he still brings that up today! I’d give my left nut for that DT-250 just to feel the nostalgia of those great old bikes again. That’s one beautiful bike!
A perfect way to spend an enjoyable one and a half hours watching you at work. Totally mesmerising and thanks so much for producing this brilliant video. Ten out of ten, Mr RRC.
One of the best restoration channels out there.
You're too kind :)
Perhaps you can get that main engine chain sprocket side cover printed if you can get hold of the design?
I second that comment and I just love hearing his precise Scottish accent!@
The best
Same
What button do i press for a second thumbs up? THIS is how you do a restoration video! All in one video, excellent. You do great work!
Thank you so much ,glad you enjoyed it :)
@@RRCRestoration always great stuff, particularly loved that vfr. Do you just pick up bikes, restore them and sell them or are they customers that come to you to do the job, or do you keep them?
i think we need dual accounts for this channel for more thumbs up ;)
No worries, I just pressed the second 👍 on your behalf
I thought the same thing 😜👌🏼
88 minutes of pure RRC pleasure, what else ? This long format video is really my prefered one, thanks !
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
I don't care how long they are. I appreciate every minute of your restoration work.
Thank you so much :)
Nothing short of AMAZING!
instructional!!
Motivating!!
Therapeutic!!
THERAPEUTIC!!
oh said already!!
I love your videos!!
Yes i have had an Yamaha XS650 SPECIAL in boxes!!
For 10 years!!
It is now on the table and dedicating 1hr every other day!
Thank you!!
When powder coating you need to make sure the metal is absolutely clean from any paint and residue from the stripper ,putting the parts in the oven for a few cycles with no powder then let cool .
Then you should treat the steel to prevent corrosion underneath the coating , emertan works good on steel .Hope that is helpful to you .
Thanks for the advice its very much appreciated :)
Did you apply powder cold maybe try applying it to hotter parts
After sitting through an hour and 28 minutes of this, I can say with complete confidence I would watch 4 hours of restoration. That was amazing
I know you have over half a million subscribers and I'm sure you hear this often but I can't tell you the feelings we get when we see these vintage bikes coming back to life. For many of us who are well into our 50's, we had these bikes as kids/teens. I cut my teeth on an old, clapped out '74 DT100 that I somehow managed to get running back in 1979 when I was just 14 years old. That first bike gave me the freedom to explore and started my journey into a lifelong love for motorcycles. When you started that 250 up, I got goosebumps hearing that familiar DT sound that I remember from that summer. Thank you so much for keeping that memory alive.
Likewise. A child of the 80s, my brother was gifted a clapped out, ford Sierra beige DT175. He wouldnt ride it for fear. But I rode it as much as possible. Great fun and I have a special place for these old DT, TT and similar bikes.
Same here,74 kd 125 at 13 cutting grass, bailing hay ,225.00 no title no suspension 4-5 inches compared to the 80 PE250 which was next. Loved those 2 strokes and even respected the power of early honda scramblers,301 twin 4 strokes later became 305cc were insane.
for those who are sixty years old like me, or more, and who love motorcycles and have rust and gasoline in their veins, these restoration videos like this should be at least 4 hours long,
Absolutely. I’m 63. I owned a bike just like this. My dad and I would work on repairing it. Of course, we were repairing a newish bike. Not renovating an old one! I agree, this video can’t be too long.
I'm only 55, but my first street legal motorcycle was a 74 yamaha dt100 enduro that I rode to high school. Loved that little thing.
Other than having to clean the points every once in a while that was one of the most reliable vehicles I ever owned.
Mr. RRC RESTORATION your content and videos are the ones that makes my youtube premium membership worth every penny, thanks for the quality, charisma and awesome description in every single video, you are a champion 🏆
WOW! You packed a lot of day's work in this one episode. Having restored many bikes(70 Hodaka Super Rat, 69 Yamaha AT1 125, and on and on and...) in the late 80s and 90s. I have a very good sense of what's involved with the care of literally every nut, bolt and washer in a restoration such as this.
The time and effort you put in documenting(filming) these projects. As well as your editing is both, very appreciated and gives your viewers some nicely produced content. Oh, and your skills, knowledge and attention to details are beautiful.👊🏼 Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind comment I'm lad to hear from folks like yourself who know just how much work it takes to restore these bikes let alone squeeze it all into one episode.
Also the money, it must cost a mint for all of the factory OEM replacement parts.
Better than when it rolled of the production line❤❤❤❤
Is it just me or this he do the absolute best restorations anyone has seen….thanks for another great video and awesome job
Aww you are too kind, thank you :)
And the accent is just dreamy😊
It's just you.
I'm from Thailand..I like to watch when you work...making old things..into new things...thank you..your videos are great.
Thank you very much!
This restoration was close to my heart, I grew up in the 70’s riding Yamaha’s, loved them. Thank you so much for you true to from recovery and restoration! My heart sang when I heard the engine come to life, I was 16 again , another place and another time. Thank you for reviving my old memories . Those bikes started a life time of motorcycle riding, I loved them so much I became a police officer and rode police motorcycles for 14 years, On Kawasaki Police 1000’s. I was 11 times police motorcycle champion and one time southwest regional champion. Happy Trails.
Perfect upload well done resto! I have a story about a 74 DT250- In 1982 I was working on the UK island of Ascension as an American on the Pan Am base side. I bought the DT250 it was the tail end of the Falklands war it was crazy busy there. Took me several weeks to get the old girl in running condition but it was enjoyable if not frustrating due to difficulties in getting mail in parts. A Brit named Peter that worked at the BBC power station had several parts for his 2 yamahas that he loaned me until my parts could be delivered. That was the perfect bike for exploring that awesome island in a remarkable time period. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. Frog in Arkansas USA
A master of his craft makes his profession look easy - brilliant work Mr. RRC.
Thank you so much :)
I restored a DT 100 of the same vintage and I was chuffed with the result .... then I saw your resto, what was I thinking! Your all round skills of perfection are unrivaled and I bow to you! 🙏🙏
You're too kind :)
I´m all for a 4 hours long video. Excellent job!
Roger that!
Been there big guy, But you are one hell of a Machanic. I was heavy plant but do still appreciate watching a guy like you who really does know his stuff. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
Beautiful! But now I feel old....... I had this exact model when I was 18. You were lucky to find the stock pipe, most were binned in favor of an expansion chamber. I consider the 73 to be the best of the first generation DT models, 21 inch front wheel, reed valve, and the paint/graphics were stunning! Thanks for the sweet memories of my youth!
Wasn’t expecting the full restoration in one video! Great job. Looks like a lot of fun!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
late eve here in yorkshire, whisky nightcap , peace n quiet , watching RRC, does it get much better than this..........😊😊
sounds like a cracking evening you have planned :) . What whisky are you having?
I'm in Lancashire, doing the very same!
Great shout!
Famous grouse 🙂🙂🙂 ( not a single malt, but I like it) 🤗🤗
@@dooleys1972I can’t stand whiskey, ever since I drank waaaaay too much as a youngster. My friend suggested I try a single malt, and it was silky smooth without that v strong after taste of the usual type. Very nice.
4hr long video sounds awesome 👌
Oh man that gives me the shiver's just thinking about editing together a 4hr long episode lol
@@RRCRestoration😂
Wow!!!!!! What an amazing restoration job you've done! I'm 64 years old and you took me back to my childhood with this one! I watched your video from start to finish and I applaud your mechanical & painting skills - you are extremely talented! Thanks again and warm greetings from South Africa! 👌😉
I really like that you narrate what you are doing, I have noticed other channels don't do that, which makes you guess what they are doing. Great video!
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
You are hands down the absolute best restoration channel on UA-cam. I also really like the choices of projects that you make into museum pieces. They are cool and really beat so there is a drastic change from bad to perfect. Thank you, keep doin' you brother!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)
Swingarm upside down 1:05, lol.
So much respect mate ... thats a concourse restoration not a normal restoration ... I am actually drooling here ... that series and era of bikes is by far my favourite ... bumped into a guy who did that to a ultra rare DT360 a while ago ... thanks for the awesome video
Could watch your videos all day 7 days week.
You're too kind :)
I'm so relaxed. Love these type of videos. No drama, just fix and clean. Has zero purpose but to ride a motorcycle. Pure enjoyment from start to end. Nice ride, Mate!
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
This was the new bike that everyone had right before I owned my first motorcycle. As I watched the video, I was very surprised many times by the depth and degree that this restoration was accomplished. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. This bike, the DT250, is to me the definitive entry level fun bike.
4 hr RRC restoration video!!! Sign me up 🤤 another fantastic resto mate
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
Got that yamaha rattling and ticking sound . I just restored my second 1974 175 dta 300 miles on it great job you did it right.
Thank you so much, glad you liked it :)
I was 13 in 1973. I owned one exactly like this. My father was a HUGE fan of motocross and enduro. He had several bikes. Mostly European bikes. My favorite was his Bultaco Pursang. Anyway, thank you. This video is amazing and truly takes me back to my youth.
Nice, thank you very much for leaving a comment :)
I think it's awesome you are one person in the world bringing these machines back to the glory of when they were new. Great Job!
Thank you so much for that kind comment :)
The care, skills and attention applied to each components is impressive. Kudos to you. Thank you for the content.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment :)
A purple DT100 was one of the first bikes I rode as a 14 year old. Excited to see this restoration.
Nice! , Kinda wish this one was purple now so it stands out a bit more lol
I also had a DT-100, mine was the same color green as yours though. I had a lot of fun on that bike.
Also excited to see this one! The first bike I ever bought was a 1981 DT100 in white and at 14 yrs old :D What a powerband....I miss that bike and those years.
@@scubavader A lot of people had Yamaha 100's growing up. I remember them being the bike to get back in the day.
@@RRCRestoration Back in 1978 I had an RD 400, what a great restoration that would be. They seem to go for a pretty penny today though regardless of condition, but what a cool bike.
Orange peel in powder coating is usually down to either the powder being laid on too thick or a poor ground.
He seemed to have an excessive amout of excess powder on the ground so i agree on the poor ground
Im thinking along the lines of a poor ground too, any advice on cheap and effective grounding?
My friend had one of these with at Git Kit in it, and in its day, it was very fast and powerful.
Absolutely fabulous, I had a DT250 after seeing the restoration I wish I still had it, brought back so great memories, thank you
Another amazing restoration job what a peach well done ✅
I owned one. Same color, bought brand new. This brings back memories. Thanks
Nice one, thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
@@RRCRestoration always loved that color.
What an amazing restoration of a classic yamaha... so glad you kept that beautiful emerald green... those bikes just sounded better they looked cooler love the format and your work
Thank you so much really glad you enjoyed it : )
You sir deserve a medal. Another outstanding restoration. Thank you!
Thank you so much :)
My brother had one in the mid 70's. We loved that bike!
All in one video! That's how it's done! Excellent!
Hope you enjoy it :)
What a pleasure to watch! Everytime! .... Good job !!!
Thank you :)
An absolute joy to watch a master at work and amazing to see the old Yam brought back to life. Your patience with the filming and editing is another level, let alone your restoration skills. Keep them coming 😊👍
Nice to see an entire restoration in short form presentation; a very relaxing & satisfying watch. Great work, thanks!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
One and a half hours! Better put the kettle on...
I hope you enjoyed it :)
This is amazing, ha-ha! 😅
@@RRCRestoration I really did enjoy it. I struggle to change the filter in my air fryer so to watch your skills is amazing.
Used to own a new one when I was young. Bought it from Coburn & Hughes north London. Sweet memories.
Nice, Id love to have seen a new one to see how mines would compare side by side :)
I also had one from new in 73 but mine was the red one, your restoration looks equal to new.
Wants me to go out and get another!.
The back swing arm was on back to front which was your small mistake but you fixed it. Great work and an awesome video.
Fantastic rebuild. My first bike was the 175cc version of this machine- a CT-1. Loved that bike- your rebuild brought back so many great memories. These machines were highly respected back in the day- enjoy your work to the max!
What an excellent restoration, it brought back good memories, when I was 15 years old in 1980 with my beloved Yamaha YB 50, a model very similar to that DT 250 😊
I certainly don’t intend to be critical of your work but I’d like to mention your assembly of the clutch steel and friction discs . Unless the rear of the clutch basket and the face of the pressure plate have a friction material bonded to them from factory , you’ve put the clutch together incorrectly . I am not trying to say anything bad about your videos as I really love watching them . I don’t have access to a service manual for a dt 250 but unless your 100% sure you should review your segment where the clutch was assembled , metal on metal can only lead to a disaster . Sorry to point this out and if I’m wrong accept my apology , but please review your footage . 😊
Not at all Im more than happy when a mistake is pointed out so that it can be fixed as soon as possible. In this case i can assure you with 100% certainty that the clutch is assembled correctly.
Yeah ,I noticed that but thank goodness that you raised this same point before I could. Good pickup M8!👍I also missed seing any tyre locks being fitted to the rims before the tyres were fitted but maybe it was time lapsed and I missed it.
I have never seen any 70's Yamaha trail bikes where the aluminium pressure plate contacts a steel clutch plate before. It always contacts the fibre plate first.
I’m watching this instead of putting my own bike back together. 😂
Haha I used to be the exact same... I still am sometimes lol
It is called inspiration.i do the same instead of working on my Wolseley 1100
My guess with the orange peel on the frame is your oven is not hot enough so it hasn't flowed very well, only a guess, no prior knowledge.
Without a doubt, the best restoration channel on UA-cam! Awesome attention to detail and well explained with no nonsense & theatrics! Thank You!
I see you're still doing some fantastic work. I love the green color and you are saving this emerald of a bike. THANK YOU
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Immediately taking it to a dirt path upon finishing, really speaks to the level of your work. Unmatched. Superb.
Thank you so much 😀
Hallöchen schön das Sie den alten Motorädern neues Leben schenken ,Respekt auf Ihre Arbeit .Hoffe auf weitere Videos weiter so und Grüße aus Berlin.🤩👍
I just found your channel and I'm watching the video 8 days after it was posted, but when you mounted the swing arm
you asked if anyone noticed the mistake that you made. I noticed right away that it was mounted upside down 😊
I'm sure it's not the first time that anyone has done that..
Your videos and restoration work are both outstanding. I had to watch it because I remember looking at them on the
showroom floor when they were new, and I always wanted this exact bike, but at the time I was 13 years old and spending
all of my money on motocross bikes.
Your shop is incredible too. It doesn't look very big, but the way it is setup everything flows nicely and it's very clean.
You have a great selection of specialty tools too. I like how when you get to a certain part on a bike, you go to one of your
box drawers and pull out a tool made for the task. It's amazing how much easier a complete bike disassembly is when
you have all of the proper tools for the job...
My face is hurting after this video! I was unconsciously smiling all the way through it!!! Brings back great memories!!! Beautiful job!
You sir have a talent. What a wonderful restoration. A hour and a half of wonder, keep them coming
Thank you so much :)
My friend, ....congratulation! I followed your restoration until the end, totally focused, during every step.
You know how to work and you have all the tools that you need for that purpose.
You make us believe that is easy, ....but is not, ...and we know that!
I wish you success and good health.
Take care, my friend.
Roberto, from Atlanta, USA.
Incredible long edit. Truly appreciate all the effort you place not only into the restorations but the video shots, editing time and voice over.
I used to have one. Sure brought back the good old days. Thank you.
Nice,thanks for watching :)
It's the clean and uncluttered workshop I admire.
This guy is INCREDIBLE. My favorite restoration channel ever. By far !!!❤
DTs were every young boys dream when I was a pup! Super work as usual👌
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
Another excellent rebuild ,craftsmanship second to none .Great camera work and editing a joy to watch . The bike looks superb in the green Yamaha colour . Great to hear it running ..a stunning bike better than new .I like this style of resto all in the one show brilliant .👍👍😁
I really love your content. It's both a pleasure to watch but also I feel it's full of wee educational tips and knowledge. As a person who gave up on "free to air" TV and pretty much only watched subbed YT as primary evening viewing I am grateful for any amazing content such as this... I don't have any particular preference for the longer or shorter formats. I am used to longer videos from Mustie1 for example so maybe... the longer videos are nice to watch - but I also appreciate just how much work goes into making them, especially the longer editing sessions to create the videos after having done the wrenching! Thankyou so much for another excellent piece of work! Love your stuff!
Thank you so much for that kind comment full of detail and feedback its very much appreciated :)
Multi part please!!! Like someone mentioned its so much better to watch weekly updates 🎉🎉🎉 thnk you for grate content.
Thanks for the feedback :)
awesome !!thank you for sharing this resto, it goes without saying really..
there`s a toll on such commitment to finish such a project, but the true
exhibition in versatility of workmanship on display is mind boggling !
i passed my test on a DT 250 in the 70s..i`de wager that bike is now
re-cycled,sadly..so chapeau to your excellent rescue 😇,it lives again.
Beautiful restoration. The last scene of it running, the sound reminded me of when I rode a hand me down mini enduro 60 when I was a kid. Fun times!
Like this long format, but more shorther episodes are better for understanding everything. Thank you for your work!❤
Thanks for the feedback :)
i can never get tired at looking at that vfr you did an amazing job on it . its beautiful
Thank you so much! :)
Upload it however you like, it's your channel. I'm just grateful that you do it. Thank you
I am not Mechanically inclined at all, so it is so good to see someone who has that magic touch, and is great at what they do.
Wow, that was a massively beautiful restoration! I graduated HS in 1973 and I remember these bikes very well. Wouldn't be such a bad ride even now.
Me too!!!
A fantastic restoration and a lot of very useful tips as I head into my restoration of my IT465. I love the simplicity of the early 2 strokes and as a Yamaha tragic, this was a great episode. Well done
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Excellent! I had a 1974 Suzuki TS 250 Savage. I was 16. Changed my life with transportation… we were always stoned 🥴
I had an auto restoration shop for 30 years until I retired last year. Finally found someone on You Tube that acually knows how to restore something. Great job!
Incredible work, truly amazing restoration. My first job was in 1976 at the age of 15, I was general shop help at the local Yamaha dealer, my main job was to sweep, mop, clean windows and to wipe the bikes down once a week. Seeing this bike in showroom new condition takes me right back to that time and place. Thanks for making me feel 15 again if even for a few moments.
Thank you for your restoration of a great. Id like to thank you and every pperson who have made these restorations of yours possible. Anyone and everyone who has had a contributing factor in your work. You all are amazing. Once again thank you all.
Loved the MkI oven prototype 😂.
Thank you for yet another great video, keeping the sense of humor and bringing back to live yet another bike that is too good to let die.
This is absolutely stunning work. A big shout out from Snowdonia wales. 👍👍🏴
One of the most satisfying videos I've ever watched, tremendous work 👍
Great resto. Always nice to see classic bike put right again. Thanks for great video build and in short time.
No problem at all thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)
Wonderful work, it is a pleasure to see such a wonderful and beautiful Yamaha machine revived like the one you brought us in the video. Thank you very much.
I don’t know what I love more. This or the CR250. Bravo 👏
Thank you :)
Both formats work, a multi series and then at the end a new entire start to finish video that goes over everything. I actually like to watch both
Sir you're an Artist! Best restoration's channel on UA-cam
Thank you so much :)
I love the 70s bikes and I own many of them back in the day excellent video excellent restoration stunning little bike 👍👍👍👍
Well done again, mate!
Managed to watch this, with a wee comment, before I go out with the lads on the pish at the local biker club. Best get me skates on 😂
Thanks for posting...you're an absolute legend! 🍺
Cheers buddy, enjoy your night out.
Thank you for an absolutely absorbing video. And for restoring a cracking old bike.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
In the late 60's and 70's here in Minnesota during the winter months we, as 15 and 16 year olds, would read and reread the sales brochures we had of new bike models and redesigned ones. While it was -25 degrees outside we salivated turning the pages and the first time i saw the DT's it took my heart with its design and as the weather got warmer and the sun higher it almost became a fever of expectations when the dirt appeared. Riding weather was only weeks away and my dreams weren't sugar plums and presents, it was sitting atop that DT250 from the brochure slinging mud, dirt and weeds out the back wheel as the 250 whined and wing-dinged it's own song. I'm 71years old now and i sure miss those days.
Oh man that noise takes me back. As a youth in Glasgow I had a 4th or 5th hand Suzuki TS100 for my first ever transport. It was stolen at least once a month and always recovered as it was such a bag of crap. I absolutely coveted a DT. You've really done that veteran bike proud and produced another great video. Thank you very much.
Very nice restoration & rebuild and with no parts left over like me. 🙂 These were very popular in their day. I had the Yamaha 360 which was a little bigger. Very dependable bikes. Thanks for the video.
My first motorcycle was a 1979 DT100. Love this video. ❤
That bike takes me back to the late 70s when I was just 8-9 years old. The old man bought me a beat up 73-74 Yamaha DT-80. I was the king of the neighborhood with that bike. Everyone was jealous. In fact I’m still friends with my neighbor all these years later and he still brings that up today! I’d give my left nut for that DT-250 just to feel the nostalgia of those great old bikes again. That’s one beautiful bike!
Haha,I got given a DT 80 at 10 years old...thought I was the sizzle with that... ahh the seventies were great to grow up in
A perfect way to spend an enjoyable one and a half hours watching you at work. Totally mesmerising and thanks so much for producing this brilliant video. Ten out of ten, Mr RRC.
Well done. Such a joy to watch someone who has all the proper tools. I had a 125cc as a young boy.
That VFR400 😍
Kept us entertained for many episodes 🥰👍👍
Really happy to hear you enjoyed it :)