I want a 250 2 stroke also but sure seems like everyone wants excellent condition prices for a non running bike that’s beat to crap Thanks for the great video
You hit the nail on the head with that one. Since a bunch of manufacturers have discontinued their production they are more valuable. Kudos to Yamaha for not giving up.
Dude, you need to get a proper bore gauge and a micrometer. Those snap gauges and a vernier caliper not good enough... On the plus side, the sound of that baby when you fired her up brought back SO many memories. Love it. Thank you.
I've had really good luck with the Namura kits. It's even gotten to the point now that I replace valves (4s heads obviously) with their stainless steel offerings under Namura/Psychic if needed as well.
@jex8046 I did a video with a cylinder head build using the Psychic total valve kit and it worked out pretty good but I don’t remember which video it was now
It is not always a rule that quality tools are made by mechanics, but that carpenter's hammer looks very rustic! A quality mallet is not that expensive 😁
@@restoroosterohv I hope you weren't offended, my comment was a bit rude. I also have a favorite non-standard tool, a Bahco wrench :) My colleague, who is a mechanical engineer with many diplomas, likes to use kitchen knives for assembly and he has tools worth thousands of dollars :)
@evans5803 wonder why the manufacturer doesn’t put them in… I guess it’s the same for inner clutch hubs and drilling them for more oil flow to the plates. Thanks for the info.
Rooster I tell my customers of all ages that these motocross bikes are designed for 32:1 mix and sometimes you have to jet the carb but I'd rather buy spark plugs and a set of rings every now and then compared to a $2300 completely bottom to top rebuild
They have certainly come down from Covid times. Non runners have come down as well as ready to go bikes but some people still hold on to their “I know what I’ve got” prices
Don't use namura brand pistons they are cast pistons they tend to fail fairly quickly and just fall apart look up the reviews for these pistons many people have had it happen
I’ve used many a cast piston throughout my life on bikes with no issues of failure (not to say that Namura wouldn’t). I appreciate your input as I get mixed reviews but so far mostly positive.
I want a 250 2 stroke also but sure seems like everyone wants excellent condition prices for a non running bike that’s beat to crap
Thanks for the great video
You hit the nail on the head with that one. Since a bunch of manufacturers have discontinued their production they are more valuable. Kudos to Yamaha for not giving up.
Dude, you need to get a proper bore gauge and a micrometer. Those snap gauges and a vernier caliper not good enough...
On the plus side, the sound of that baby when you fired her up brought back SO many memories. Love it. Thank you.
Agreed, they are on the list. Can’t beat the sound of a 2 stroke.
Another great video. Like i keep saying we appreciate a channel putting out correct info and procedures. Keep it up.
The channel appreciates you
I've had really good luck with the Namura kits. It's even gotten to the point now that I replace valves (4s heads obviously) with their stainless steel offerings under Namura/Psychic if needed as well.
Thank you for the info
I'd like to see a video with psychic/ caltric valves. That would be cool
@jex8046 I did a video with a cylinder head build using the Psychic total valve kit and it worked out pretty good but I don’t remember which video it was now
@@restoroosterohv sweet thanks !! I plan on making the crankshaft tool and stand for the holidays thank you for uploading those as well
That crank jig is awesome!
Thank you. Episode 78 is the build video for these tools.
first 5 seconds had me on tha floor😂
Haha
Sounds lovely and crisp. Like the kitty litter (😉)for your spillage.great work.🇬🇧
Thank you. Kitty litter is cheap and effective
Thanks for your time on this it’s great
Thank you
It is not always a rule that quality tools are made by mechanics, but that carpenter's hammer looks very rustic! A quality mallet is not that expensive 😁
I have ball peen and sledge style mallets but this is my baby, we’ve rode a lot of miles together. Thanks for your comment.
@@restoroosterohv I hope you weren't offended, my comment was a bit rude. I also have a favorite non-standard tool, a Bahco wrench :) My colleague, who is a mechanical engineer with many diplomas, likes to use kitchen knives for assembly and he has tools worth thousands of dollars :)
@danielpospisil1192 not at all. We all have our special tools. Appreciate your comments.
frfr welcome back G
Thank you.
Great video, thanks for posting!
With the gear fork plate thing that goes into the trans how do you know where to put them is it like only one certain spot fits it or what
It is tricky and it even confuses me sometimes. Always refer to your service manual.
I recommend you add oiling holes to the piston for cylinders with the center bridge in the exhaust port.
I’ve heard of it back in the day but never have. Why?
@@restoroosterohv with some of the pistons the heat quickly and score where the bridge is so it’s kinda a relief and extra oiling never hurts
@evans5803 wonder why the manufacturer doesn’t put them in… I guess it’s the same for inner clutch hubs and drilling them for more oil flow to the plates. Thanks for the info.
@ I’m not sure why they don’t but with wiseco pistons some tell you to drill the holes in the paper that comes in the box
@ also would like to thank you for your videos they’re great to watch and I’ve learned a lot of good and valuable skills
Just come across the channel man I'm hooked keep them coming 🎉😮
Welcome and thanks for commenting
But what oil do you like to run on your 2 strokes? I’ve always and always been around other that ran castrol 927
Nvm I heard what I liked at the end 😂😂😂
Yip Castor 927, smells so sweet when burning.
Another great video with lots of valuable information!!!
Thank you kind sir
I have to agree I lucked out with the yz250 I got now to just figure it out and also love your videos
@robertreighard6102 thank you
@@restoroosterohv anytime but now starts the fun of this bike I’ve never had this problem
Befor
❤I want to learn all this,I'm getting better but if I had some one teaching me an access to the tools like thy have,
Well, the Internet can teach you for sure if you listen to the right content. As far as the tools, that takes time and money.
all type by rm rmz always the best and numero 2 cr
Thanks for the comment
Rooster I tell my customers of all ages that these motocross bikes are designed for 32:1 mix and sometimes you have to jet the carb but I'd rather buy spark plugs and a set of rings every now and then compared to a $2300 completely bottom to top rebuild
Love the videos I gota 01 kx 250 can't ride know more bad knee still love two strokes
That’s a bummer
Nice video Bikes in my area have lost value , you can buy them fairly cheap but cant sell them it seems marketplace is flooded with them.
They have certainly come down from Covid times. Non runners have come down as well as ready to go bikes but some people still hold on to their “I know what I’ve got” prices
What are the two different bottles of oil you use for assembly. I just picked up at blown 1998 rm125 myself
One is cheap 2 cycle oil for the crankcase side and the other is standard engine oil for the transmission side (I use Rotella T4)
Keep her twisted. Good catch frase
That may work, thanks
Don't use namura brand pistons they are cast pistons they tend to fail fairly quickly and just fall apart look up the reviews for these pistons many people have had it happen
I’ve used many a cast piston throughout my life on bikes with no issues of failure (not to say that Namura wouldn’t). I appreciate your input as I get mixed reviews but so far mostly positive.