@@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?
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.
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.
@@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.
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 🏆
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!!
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!
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! 🙏🙏
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
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.
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 😊👍
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
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. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
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 😊
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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! 🍺
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.
Wow..... Just wow............ a nearly dustless barn.... How incredible.... I've seen barn find motorcycles that were stored with covers on them with more dust on them than this..... Just incredible.
The Yamaha two strokes from the 70's are a delight, there is nothing difficult about them, and they smell good! Great find. I used to use the family cooker when they were out but mum could always tell maybe it was the taste of oil with the Sunday lunch 🙂
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! 👌😉
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!
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!
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.
What a beautiful Piece of my personal history that bike is. So much pleasure to see what you have done. I wish I still had mine, it was so much fun to ride. Thank you so very much 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.
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'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!
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...
@@RRCRestoration yes i really did, hey btw did you go visit the ssdt last week ?, that would be the perfect bike to follow round on and a good test for it😉
That’s fantastic work young fella ( younger than me anyway 😂). Lovely to see another stroker saved and looking as good as she ever did. Top job man. 👏👏👏👏
Wonderful job. As you’ll know, a lot of ‘restoration’ videos on UA-cam would be better described as ‘destruction’ videos. Love your eye for detail sir, you’re one of the very few keeping these old gems in existence.
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 😜👌🏼
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
88 minutes of pure RRC pleasure, what else ? This long format video is really my prefered one, thanks !
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow, finally. A restoration project that wasn't found in a jungle, forest or at the bottom of boggy creek. Just a straight up barn find restoration.
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 don't care how long they are. I appreciate every minute of your restoration work.
Thank you so much :)
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
4hr long video sounds awesome 👌
Oh man that gives me the shiver's just thinking about editing together a 4hr long episode lol
@@RRCRestoration😂
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.
Struck gold with that engine, undamaged and unmolested. Great build of a classic machine.
I´m all for a 4 hours long video. Excellent job!
Roger that!
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❤❤❤❤
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.
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.
I'm 24 and love this stuff!
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 🏆
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.
Wasn’t expecting the full restoration in one video! Great job. Looks like a lot of fun!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Could watch your videos all day 7 days week.
You're too kind :)
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!!
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!
A master of his craft makes his profession look easy - brilliant work Mr. RRC.
Thank you so much :)
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 :)
4 hr RRC restoration video!!! Sign me up 🤤 another fantastic resto mate
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
Your mistake was not enough tea that morning. Oh and the swing-arm is upside down. Love the video.
It's the clean and uncluttered workshop I admire.
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 :)
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
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.
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 😊👍
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.
My brother had one in the mid 70's. We loved that bike!
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
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 :)
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. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
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 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.
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.
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.
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 .👍👍😁
My first motorcycle was a 1979 DT100. Love this video. ❤
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 :)
What a pleasure to watch! Everytime! .... Good job !!!
Thank you :)
All in one video! That's how it's done! Excellent!
Hope you enjoy it :)
Excellent work and I have to say, I healthily envy your workshop!!
DTs were every young boys dream when I was a pup! Super work as usual👌
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
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 ✅
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.
Excellent! I had a 1974 Suzuki TS 250 Savage. I was 16. Changed my life with transportation… we were always stoned 🥴
I learned to ride a motorcycle on the 90 cc version of this motorcycle. I am still riding at 71 years old.
Those Enduros were great back in the day. I am 70 and thinking about riding again.
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.
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 love the 70s bikes and I own many of them back in the day excellent video excellent restoration stunning little bike 👍👍👍👍
This brought back memories, had the 125 version in 1977. Loved that bike, wish i still owned it.
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
This is absolutely stunning work. A big shout out from Snowdonia wales. 👍👍🏴
Wow!! What a beautiful restoration job. I don't think I've seen one as nice as this. Thanks bro
What a cracking restoration 🏴👍
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.
What a heavenly sound!! I owned a 76 DT175 from 1977 to 1981, had so much fun on it
Multi part please!!! Like someone mentioned its so much better to watch weekly updates 🎉🎉🎉 thnk you for grate content.
Thanks for the feedback :)
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 : )
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.
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.
Wow..... Just wow............ a nearly dustless barn.... How incredible.... I've seen barn find motorcycles that were stored with covers on them with more dust on them than this..... Just incredible.
Sir you're an Artist! Best restoration's channel on UA-cam
Thank you so much :)
The Yamaha two strokes from the 70's are a delight, there is nothing difficult about them, and they smell good! Great find. I used to use the family cooker when they were out but mum could always tell maybe it was the taste of oil with the Sunday lunch 🙂
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! 👌😉
swingarm upside down, bugger! Love your work!😍
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!
I don’t know what I love more. This or the CR250. Bravo 👏
Thank you :)
I've heard of upside down forks but never an upside down swingarm😉First time here to your channel, instant sub👍
Thank you very much. really happy to have you along for the ride :)
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
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.
Awesome bike and build. Thank u
Excellent jobs, greetings from Brunei 👍👍👍
Thank you :)
One of the most satisfying videos I've ever watched, tremendous work 👍
This guy is INCREDIBLE. My favorite restoration channel ever. By far !!!❤
Thanks for the video. It is very interesting.
What a beautiful Piece of my personal history that bike is. So much pleasure to see what you have done. I wish I still had mine, it was so much fun to ride. Thank you so very much mate.
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
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.
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 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 video, like to see more from this guy, you make it easier when you have all the proper tools and what a guy ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, I have lots more videos on my channel page that I've restored through the years.
I had one of these bikes when I was younger, these are amazing bikes, and a lot of fun to ride. 😎👍
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 :)
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...
Best restoration I have ever seen 🔥🔥 Learn great things from this restoration.
Thank you, great video. I owned a 1976, 175cc version of these, great little bike 👍
Always great watching you at your craft! A honda cbr 600 would be nice to watch you restore. 😊
Thank you, I might restore one one day ;)
Hallöchen schön das Sie den alten Motorädern neues Leben schenken ,Respekt auf Ihre Arbeit .Hoffe auf weitere Videos weiter so und Grüße aus Berlin.🤩👍
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!
Great restore video as per usual, I really enjoy the longer videos and would,
like all the others be happy with a 4hr version👍🏻
You sir have a talent. What a wonderful restoration. A hour and a half of wonder, keep them coming
Thank you so much :)
that clutch lever looks like one of my levers🤣
another great, upload a real treat.....ta
Really happy to hear you enjoyed it my friend, thanks for watching :)
@@RRCRestoration yes i really did, hey btw did you go visit the ssdt last week ?, that would be the perfect bike to follow round on and a good test for it😉
That’s fantastic work young fella ( younger than me anyway 😂). Lovely to see another stroker saved and looking as good as she ever did. Top job man. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it : )
Wonderful job. As you’ll know, a lot of ‘restoration’ videos on UA-cam would be better described as ‘destruction’ videos.
Love your eye for detail sir, you’re one of the very few keeping these old gems in existence.
What a video mate. 😮 well done