The only man I know who gets a 68 legend of a motorcycle back to life and proceeds to test ride it on an icy road... WITH original tires most likely. You are truly the man Joe!!!❤❤❤
These bikes are cool & can be bought in great condition for $2 & $3000 like the 67 Bridgestone hurricane 175 scrambler $3000 in super clean condition....If I got that bike for $200, I'd turn it into a little cafe racer 2 stroke ripper. Make some expansion pipes for it. Port the engine for some extra HP.
@@GilJimman ...me too in London...but Bridgestones were almost unknown here...except their tyres...which were a bit evil...low to zero grip...all Japanese tyres were poor...especially Yokohama...i was an 'all but one bike' a 2stroke exclusive owner till the mid eighties...I did start on a Honda Cub though...then went 2stroke...but i rode a company 4stroke for a few months in between...i never owned it...only temporary job...i had a string of Suzukis..500...125..2x 185's...a Kawasaki KH250B...by 1986 i was back on 4strokes...company bikes i never owned...till the 90's arrived and finally bought my first decent 4stroke VT500 Honda 1991...only had 4strokes after i sold my KH250B too...but many years later got her back...long story that...still have that in restoration mode...one day i might complete it but i wouldn't count on it
I'm 72 and got my first bike (Yamaha 80) when I was 14) When that bike kicked over, that ringggggg sound took me back 58 years in a heartbeat. Thanks for the memories. -------Also, , didn't see the headlight on when you were driving , and did you get the tachometer to work? This video demanded that I subscribe. Big Thanks !!
Brings back memories, one of my cousins had a 175 to ride to school back in the early '70s. Could never understand why the Bridgestone brand disappeared from motorcycle until I read years later what the other Japanese bike makers did by blackmailing them into giving up making bikes or losing their tyre customers. They made great bikes. Great job getting it going.
This is by far a great RUclips channel. I’ve been watching for a long time. The number one lesson I’ve learned is “ patience “. Just take a moment , .. hum,… and methodically go over everything. No rush. I’m 65 and it’s a pleasure to watch your channel. I haven’t ridden my bike , Yamaha 1100 since my stroke in 2022 it’s a a friend’s house collecting dust. Getting ready to bring it home and start tinkering with it again. Probably sell it eventually. Deciding between a Harley trike or a three wheeler can am . Thank you so much for another great video.
So sorry that your 2 wheeling days are over, but I'm happy that you're planning to revive the old Yamaha, and then possibly sell it to finance yourself a trike! Regretfully, I sold my last bike, a Kawasaki 1300 about 15 years ago. At one point I had the trifecta of the Kawasaki Super bikes, a H2-750, a Z-900, and the KZ-1300. I sure do miss those Rice Burner crotch rockets! Keep on keeping on, my 'scooter Brother!
i was working on my bike on the side of the road in front of my house, pissed off shouting curse words, and a guy stopped in traffic said "take your time and be patient" i am very thankful for that guy ever since
@@phat-kid Best advice from 60 years of life as a Citroen Mechanic and a failed Polymath: Life is not a race. Never, ever lie down on a cold concrete floor (ruins your kidneys/back) and finally- Never use your teeth as tools. For hopefully obvious reasons... The rest? Pure Tosh, do whatever you please :-)
I love how my RD400 usually does cold start in 1-2 kicks but, when warmed up I like to show off to other bikers(especially H-D riders) how I can bump start it while on the bike and not even taking a step. Basically just standing up and pushing the front a little forward while popping the clutch in 1st gear.
Nice real easy fix, well done. Your a really lucky guy, living in a place where nobody knows a thing about mechanics, general public can't fix them, mechanics can't fix them and even the dealers in your area can't fix them, what a fantastic place to live, getting all your bikes for next to nothing, keep it up.
You found a bargain! What a champ! I will be 77 in March next & had the scrambler version (Hustler?) then the GTR. Loved both. Well done, nice watching you carefully & logically go through the issues, sort them out & get “her” going again! Cheers David from Sydney Down Under.
I must thank you. I went to start my snowblower the other day and it wouldn’t start. Yep, the day before the snowstorm. We got a lot of snow, and I do two of my neighbors as well. Now what? I then went back to your videos. Checked spark and it had an excellent spark. The compression should be OK as it is only 6 years old. So, it had to be fuel. I don’t have any experience with carburetors, so I tried starter fluid first to make sure and it started right up and quit as it wasn’t getting any gas. So, I knew I had to remove the carburetor. I remembered your videos and decided to give it a try. Cleaned the carburetor with brake cleaner and reinstalled. Started right away. Please don’t changed the amount of detail you go into. If it wasn’t for your videos, I would never have tried repairing it myself. If someone has the experience and find that you are giving too much detail, they can always fast forward if they wish. I subscribed and giving a like to your videos for here on in. Thanks again. Pat
Old school motorcycle mechanic here…I love seeing old tin coming back to life, thank you! One point, the oil injection pump doesn’t pump by twisting the throttle grip. All that does is vary the stroke of the pump. The pump itself is mechanically driven .
that bike sounded fantastic beautiful and like you said loads of power for a 175 i asked my mrs if i could move over and be you’re next door neighbour she said you can go by you’re self lol i took 3 months to consider but i’ve been with her so long she’s almost part of the family ❤
Honestly, It looks like a Honda S90 to me, We had that model very plenty in Jamaica west Indies bak in the 70s and 80s, Its great to see those old bike once again, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!.
At first, I thought the bike was a late-60s Honda. Thanks for posting this video and expanding my motorcycle brand knowledge. I never knew Bridgestone made motorcycles, nevermind that they are a Japanese company! Very cool!🤟
I immediately thought that was the Honda CB77 and I had one of those in England in 1963. That was known as the Honda Hawk in America but not marketed by that name in England where we only knew it as the CB77. Never heard of Bridgestone except for tyres, which my CB77 came with from new, but which I changed for race-style round-shouldered Avons asap!.
True, but take the 1964 Suzuki Sportsman 50cc with electric start (!) and it was the same price as a basic 125cc BSA Bantam. They were fun and gem-like, but not cheap.
Unfixable depends on ones knowledge and capability, the seller obviously hasn't watched your video's, this video I really enjoyed because it's from my riding era from late 60s up to today, $200 for a rare complete Bridgestone FFS that don't happen often, another one for the " 2vintage " collection ??, 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Another great classic that’s not lost forever it’s great to see you bringing these bikes back to life and ridden and not just in museums keep them coming 👏👏👍
I owned one of these in the 70's the lever above the gear shifter enabled you to have 4 speed rotary or one down & four up a great innovation no other bike at the time had this feature, BS were way ahead of the time with oil injection one of the first, mine was a black one
Cool little grocery getter, we used to bypass the pumps back in the day, just empty the tank and put a ball bearing in the line, put the word mix only on the gas cap with marker, nobody trusted the pumps lol! fun bike to cruise, 175 2 cyl had enough power.
This was the sweetest video to wake up to on a Saturday after a rough week Joe. What a gem.. I'm only just past halfway through but what a great find so far! (Let's just see about the trans / chain issue) but man.. you're about to attempt starting her, let's see!!
Wow what a bargain. Love to see you saving these old classic bike . Addictive watch. Best channel on RUclips. I had a 1972 350 Yamaha the sound brings back memories. Great job all the best to you and the missis and of course Vinny .🎉
What a great find, never knew Bridgestone made bikes . The quality finishing of the castings and detail of the bike looks like a top quality bike back in the day. Wish we could score bikes like that in Canada. Great video Joe.
Man did this one conjure up some old memories. My first motorcycle was a Bridgestone 90 street/trail. The time period was somewhere around 1964-65 when purchased it new. Thanks for the memories Joe. Another great revival video of an old classic. Allen
I've owned a lot of bikes in my 70 plus years. My BS 175 was one of my favorites. My dad would ride it and flip the rotary shift lever, id get on it later and go right to neutral after 4th. Would drive me crazy! Miss you dad
What a great buy. These are great bikes, but the big four threatened Bridgestone that if they didn't stop making bikes then they would boycott their tyres, which was, and still is, their major business. My brother John had a 350, which was even rarer.
The rubber knee pads on the tank always impressed me as they make a very secure way to hold yourself on the bike. I've added them to my modern bikes and the grip you get can really help you at times.
I enjoy all of your videos, but this one really takes me back. My 1st bike at 14 yo was a 68 Bridgestone 90 sport I bought in 1972. Same color as your 175. I treated it rough like it was a dirt bike and it kept on ticking. Thanks for the videos.
Fortunate to have a seller keep all the loose parts together and labeled, you could see by the anti seize compound on the plug threads that he cared about the bike. sounds great for it's age and mileage, love those rotary valve motors, nice job!
Really brought back memories. It was my first motorcycle back in 1968-69. Keep an eye on the baffles in the mufflers. They were removable and needed to be cleaned periodically. Also that transmission selector lever switched between high range for road riding and low range of off road riding. I thoroughly enjoyed mine. Happy riding.
I remember these Joe. There was a lot of bikes with strange names back in the sixties. Pugh, Cotton,Greeves, STEIN, BULTACO ,HODACA,JAWA, ALSTATE , MOPHEAD. SO MANY BRINGS BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES. Really enjoy your videos.. 😊😊
As a teenager in Dublin Ireland I used to stop and look at a Bridgestone 175 in a motorcycle store window . Had to be 18 to have anything over 150cc. I was too young so had to be content with my Honda 50. I really wanted it -- Never saw a second one in Ireland.
Rockford Illinois was the epicenter of Bridgestone motorcycles in the US back in the day. Your neck of the woods is probably the best area to find one of these. I think the 175 was the most sold BStone out of the lineup of 50cc's to 350cc. Your bike is surprisingly complete. Very often the air pipes between the air filter housing and the carb cover are missing. At least. As always, good job getting this thing up and going.
Find those side covers and a collector will pay top dollar for this rig! Chis Carter at “Motion Pro” might be a good source for leads. Great job bringing this jewel back to life!
How would a guy put a price on it? It is fairly rare and 55 years old, so it could be collectible. The thing probably cost $495 brand new. Maybe $450? Who knows?
Wow, what a classic, I had never heard of it. Now, let's tear it apart! Great diagnosis. Fun little ride. It reminded me of a friend's 66 Suzuki 150 I had ridden. UPS truck, dropping off pallets of parts
Another great and interesting find! Be careful testing on those icy roads! Wait for better conditions. Not worth laying down a nice old bike like that and possibly hurting yourself.
Cripes mate !! You're relentless ! Great stuff though , I learn so much from your content . Never give up , take the wins with the losses . This was definitely a win .
They made 2 derivatives of the 75 twin.....the steet version you have there and then a masterpiece on/off road version with upswept exhausts and DUAL RATIO GEARBOX What a magnificent bike Sadly they hung up their building gloves
Hey all right Joe here we go with another fine bike. Love these classics what was the other bike on the trailer? Just wondering. I know free all did nd done that thing will polish up nice
I was a mechanic at a Suzuki dealer in Santa Maria CA in the early 1970's. They came with a rotary shifter and that was dangerous as could be. The factory sent us a kit that converted them to normal shifting down for first and up for higher gears. They were fast and reliable for the day. Cool you got one. My personal motorcycle was a Suzuki 250cc T10 then got a Suzuki 500cc twin Titan always liked the two strokes.
Neutral is all the way up in 4 speed (Rotary) gear mode. In (Sport) mode there is no neutral. I had the 1971 100 TMX-7 trail model with double rear sprockets to be changed over for trail riding. My dad had the 350 Model with shifter that could be used on either side. Also had the 6 speed option with Sport Shift mode.
My first motorcycle was a Bridgestone Hurricane Scrambler. I rode that bike hard in the local brick factory pits along with others . You could not kill that bike.
What a awesome deal..my uncle has one that he bought brand new that I've been trying to get my hands on for years..been sitting in his garage since 1972..
this brings back memories, friend and i would ride double at over 100 mph (young and dumb) seems like it had a high gear from lever on left side I don't miss an episode.
I can't believe you found a Bridgestone 175. Those things are real collectable. I saw a video of a guy who had a whole building full of Bridgestone parts and bikes. But I don't think you will be able to find the side covers. If you did you would pay a pretty penny for them. But that was a find there in case you haven't figured it out already. I'm not surprised it started right up. They should have not ever stopped making motorcycle.
This brings back memories for me. Around 1970 I bought this same 1968 175 Bridgestone from a neighbor and had a lot of fun riding it. I know it was around 1970 because it was a year or so before I got my drivers license which I got in 1972
I read a story about Bridgestone been told by the big four Japanese bike makers telling them to stop making bikes or they wont buy the tyres of them....True or false i dont know. Awesome vid young feller.
Good job getting the old bike running, I suspect that you know more than you showed in the video. You didn't even look at the points much less check the timing. The transmission oil must be nasty. But it has the switchable 4 speed rotary shift or 5 speed 1 down 4 up. Great find.
My 2nd bike in 68. Rotary valves & rotating gear box. No blinkers 😊 All hand signals. Amazed at the miles I did on it. Also had the 350cc GT. This company could have gone places with their innovative bikes. Still, they make good tyres
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The only man I know who gets a 68 legend of a motorcycle back to life and proceeds to test ride it on an icy road... WITH original tires most likely. You are truly the man Joe!!!❤❤❤
I agree, that is so Wisconsin of him.
Snow Joe
Get a room weirdo! WTF
Being a young man of 70 in a few days, these bikes take me back. Thank you.
These bikes are cool & can be bought in great condition for $2 & $3000 like the 67 Bridgestone hurricane 175 scrambler $3000 in super clean condition....If I got that bike for $200, I'd turn it into a little cafe racer 2 stroke ripper. Make some expansion pipes for it. Port the engine for some extra HP.
Me too! I’m 70 and grew up with 2 strokes
In 67 I was already 20yo, and racing motorcycles. I’m down to owning five bikes today, a Hodaka, three Hondas and a Bultaco Pursang.
@@GilJimman ...me too in London...but Bridgestones were almost unknown here...except their tyres...which were a bit evil...low to zero grip...all Japanese tyres were poor...especially Yokohama...i was an 'all but one bike' a 2stroke exclusive owner till the mid eighties...I did start on a Honda Cub though...then went 2stroke...but i rode a company 4stroke for a few months in between...i never owned it...only temporary job...i had a string of Suzukis..500...125..2x 185's...a Kawasaki KH250B...by 1986 i was back on 4strokes...company bikes i never owned...till the 90's arrived and finally bought my first decent 4stroke VT500 Honda 1991...only had 4strokes after i sold my KH250B too...but many years later got her back...long story that...still have that in restoration mode...one day i might complete it but i wouldn't count on it
I'm 72 and got my first bike (Yamaha 80) when I was 14) When that bike kicked over, that ringggggg sound took me back 58 years in a heartbeat. Thanks for the memories. -------Also, , didn't see the headlight on when you were driving , and did you get the tachometer to work? This video demanded that I subscribe. Big Thanks !!
An old friend of mine has about 6 of these Bridgestone bikes here in the UK, he loves them and restores them to near new condition
Brings back memories, one of my cousins had a 175 to ride to school back in the early '70s. Could never understand why the Bridgestone brand disappeared from motorcycle until I read years later what the other Japanese bike makers did by blackmailing them into giving up making bikes or losing their tyre customers. They made great bikes. Great job getting it going.
Someone must've really loved this one for it to be in such great condition and have so much milage.❤️
What an absolute score. An amazing find for just $200.
No kidding
This is by far a great RUclips channel. I’ve been watching for a long time. The number one lesson I’ve learned is “ patience “. Just take a moment , .. hum,… and methodically go over everything. No rush. I’m 65 and it’s a pleasure to watch your channel. I haven’t ridden my bike , Yamaha 1100 since my stroke in 2022 it’s a a friend’s house collecting dust. Getting ready to bring it home and start tinkering with it again. Probably sell it eventually. Deciding between a Harley trike or a three wheeler can am . Thank you so much for another great video.
He's saved me thousands of dollars. I love this channel.
So sorry that your 2 wheeling days are over, but I'm happy that you're planning to revive the old Yamaha, and then possibly sell it to finance yourself a trike!
Regretfully, I sold my last bike, a Kawasaki 1300 about 15 years ago. At one point I had the trifecta of the Kawasaki Super bikes, a H2-750, a Z-900, and the KZ-1300.
I sure do miss those Rice Burner crotch rockets!
Keep on keeping on, my 'scooter Brother!
i was working on my bike on the side of the road in front of my house, pissed off shouting curse words, and a guy stopped in traffic said "take your time and be patient"
i am very thankful for that guy ever since
@@phat-kid Best advice from 60 years of life as a Citroen Mechanic and a failed Polymath:
Life is not a race.
Never, ever lie down on a cold concrete floor (ruins your kidneys/back) and finally-
Never use your teeth as tools.
For hopefully obvious reasons...
The rest?
Pure Tosh, do whatever you please :-)
This model Bridgestone was the first bike I ever owned, fun bike for a starter.
93 Honda CBR 900😊 yeah buddy first Street rig.
I wasn't expecting it to fire up so fast lol, really amazing. I like the old style bikes a lot.👍
I love how my RD400 usually does cold start in 1-2 kicks but, when warmed up I like to show off to other bikers(especially H-D riders) how I can bump start it while on the bike and not even taking a step. Basically just standing up and pushing the front a little forward while popping the clutch in 1st gear.
I smell the smoke here in my laptop and it's two stroke double cylinder sound is uffffff. Big like. 👍👍👍
Man what a great sound coming out of that bike.
Nice real easy fix, well done. Your a really lucky guy, living in a place where nobody knows a thing about mechanics, general public can't fix them, mechanics can't fix them and even the dealers in your area can't fix them, what a fantastic place to live, getting all your bikes for next to nothing, keep it up.
It’s a miracle. It’s so good to see the old being brought back to life the stories you could tell you must dream them.😊😊😊😊
You found a bargain! What a champ! I will be 77 in March next & had the scrambler version (Hustler?) then the GTR.
Loved both.
Well done, nice watching you carefully & logically go through the issues, sort them out & get “her” going again!
Cheers David from Sydney Down Under.
I must thank you. I went to start my snowblower the other day and it wouldn’t start. Yep, the day before the snowstorm. We got a lot of snow, and I do two of my neighbors as well. Now what? I then went back to your videos. Checked spark and it had an excellent spark. The compression should be OK as it is only 6 years old. So, it had to be fuel. I don’t have any experience with carburetors, so I tried starter fluid first to make sure and it started right up and quit as it wasn’t getting any gas. So, I knew I had to remove the carburetor. I remembered your videos and decided to give it a try. Cleaned the carburetor with brake cleaner and reinstalled. Started right away. Please don’t changed the amount of detail you go into. If it wasn’t for your videos, I would never have tried repairing it myself. If someone has the experience and find that you are giving too much detail, they can always fast forward if they wish. I subscribed and giving a like to your videos for here on in. Thanks again. Pat
Heatwave in Australia,
that snow looks divine 😊
Enjoy it
i have no aircon and i live in queensland😭🙏
@@SlibberyFibsh652That sucks. It's warm here alright.
@SlibberyFibsh652
Buy one of those mobile unit room ac
Old school motorcycle mechanic here…I love seeing old tin coming back to life, thank you!
One point, the oil injection pump doesn’t pump by twisting the throttle grip. All that does is vary the stroke of the pump. The pump itself is mechanically driven .
that bike sounded fantastic beautiful and like you said loads of power for a 175 i asked my mrs if i could move over and be you’re next door neighbour she said you can go by you’re self lol i took 3 months to consider but i’ve been with her so long she’s almost part of the family ❤
That was too funny, and I know just how you feel. Once you have 'em around for awhile, it's cheaper to keep 'em! 😅
Honestly, It looks like a Honda S90 to me, We had that model very plenty in Jamaica west Indies bak in the 70s and 80s, Its great to see those old bike once again, watching from Jamaica west Indies !!.
At first, I thought the bike was a late-60s Honda. Thanks for posting this video and expanding my motorcycle brand knowledge. I never knew Bridgestone made motorcycles, nevermind that they are a Japanese company! Very cool!🤟
They made some bad ass bikes. Our buddy had a Brigedtone 90 when we were kids and it was a nice bike. Their real collectable too
I thought at first it was a old bsa
I immediately thought that was the Honda CB77 and I had one of those in England in 1963. That was known as the Honda Hawk in America but not marketed by that name in England where we only knew it as the CB77. Never heard of Bridgestone except for tyres, which my CB77 came with from new, but which I changed for race-style round-shouldered Avons asap!.
I enjoyed this video very much. I`m 72 years old and remember these bikes very well back in the days of the rice burners. So much fun they were.
True, but take the 1964 Suzuki Sportsman 50cc with electric start (!) and it was the same price as a basic 125cc BSA Bantam. They were fun and gem-like, but not cheap.
Unfixable depends on ones knowledge and capability, the seller obviously hasn't watched your video's, this video I really enjoyed because it's from my riding era from late 60s up to today, $200 for a rare complete Bridgestone FFS that don't happen often, another one for the " 2vintage " collection ??, 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Another great classic that’s not lost forever it’s great to see you bringing these bikes back to life and ridden and not just in museums keep them coming 👏👏👍
Smoking deal! One of these days we need to see the full collection and any you want to keep for the museum we all know you'll have some day.
Good morning Joe! Don't forget to sell me the Bridgestone 175 ! God bless you and your family!
I owned one of these in the 70's the lever above the gear shifter enabled you to have 4 speed rotary or one down & four up a great innovation no other bike at the time had this feature,
BS were way ahead of the time with oil injection one of the first, mine was a black one
Cool little grocery getter, we used to bypass the pumps back in the day, just empty the tank and put a ball bearing in the line, put the word mix only on the gas cap with marker, nobody trusted the pumps lol! fun bike to cruise, 175 2 cyl had enough power.
Bridgestone 90 was my first bike in 1967, rode it all over central Florida.
Joe let em warm up a bit before you rev the piss out of the engine. 2 stroke are prone to cold engine piston scuffing
Ha oh well he could always fix it 😂
@@markreiber4457 He simply can't help himself
Maybe he did, and it was edited for the film, pre started gently, switched off then kicked over for the" first" start.
What a killer find! 200 dollars is a freaking steal! Glad the last owner had no idea what they were doing and you got this great deal
If the engine was damaged, 200 was money wasted
@Mespera3011 that's true. Thankfully a 200 dollar gamble paid off
Hello Joe! Don't forget to sell me the Bridgestone 175 ! God bless you and your family!
This was the sweetest video to wake up to on a Saturday after a rough week Joe. What a gem.. I'm only just past halfway through but what a great find so far! (Let's just see about the trans / chain issue) but man.. you're about to attempt starting her, let's see!!
Wow what a bargain. Love to see you saving these old classic bike .
Addictive watch. Best channel on RUclips.
I had a 1972 350 Yamaha the sound brings back memories. Great job all the best to you and the missis and of course Vinny .🎉
Good show and work finding the problem. Wait till you get in on the pipe (power band) and that thing will go. Great find.
What a great find, never knew Bridgestone made bikes . The quality finishing of the castings and detail of the bike looks like a top quality bike back in the day. Wish we could score bikes like that in Canada. Great video Joe.
👍I've learned a lot watching your videos.
Im amazed at how analytical your mind is, breaking down how to diagnose and fix everything.
Inline fuel filters on every small engine I own. Saves a lot of headaches.
Me too
Yep same here
Great little vintage bike & unlike some, an easy fix. What a deal.
Man did this one conjure up some old memories. My first motorcycle was a Bridgestone 90 street/trail. The time period was somewhere around 1964-65 when purchased it new. Thanks for the memories Joe. Another great revival video of an old classic. Allen
Love these old classic motorcycles they’re aesthetically pleasing
Had a BS 125 in high school. My brother and I rode it together. Quite a bike!
I've owned a lot of bikes in my 70 plus years. My BS 175 was one of my favorites. My dad would ride it and flip the rotary shift lever, id get on it later and go right to neutral after 4th. Would drive me crazy! Miss you dad
What a great buy. These are great bikes, but the big four threatened Bridgestone that if they didn't stop making bikes then they would boycott their tyres, which was, and still is, their major business. My brother John had a 350, which was even rarer.
The rubber knee pads on the tank always impressed me as they make a very secure way to hold yourself on the bike. I've added them to my modern bikes and the grip you get can really help you at times.
I enjoy all of your videos, but this one really takes me back. My 1st bike at 14 yo was a 68 Bridgestone 90 sport I bought in 1972. Same color as your 175. I treated it rough like it was a dirt bike and it kept on ticking. Thanks for the videos.
Happy Days Joe Has Posted 🔥🔥🔥
Fortunate to have a seller keep all the loose parts together and labeled, you could see by the anti seize compound on the plug threads that he cared about the bike. sounds great for it's age and mileage, love those rotary valve motors, nice job!
Great score, original manual and tools indicates that bike received some care in its prime. She's a beauty.
Really brought back memories. It was my first motorcycle back in 1968-69. Keep an eye on the baffles in the mufflers. They were removable and needed to be cleaned periodically. Also that transmission selector lever switched between high range for road riding and low range of off road riding. I thoroughly enjoyed mine. Happy riding.
I remember these Joe. There was a lot of bikes with strange names back in the sixties. Pugh, Cotton,Greeves, STEIN, BULTACO ,HODACA,JAWA, ALSTATE , MOPHEAD. SO MANY BRINGS BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES. Really enjoy your videos.. 😊😊
You are a lucky man with the price you pay for these machines! God bless you and your family!
Always a pleasure listening to your analysis. Very much appreciated!
Joe, another great repair! I sure hope you can get some side panels for that old lady - she is a beauty!
Sweet bike. Reminds me of my first bike, a Yamaha YL-I. 100 cc. Could NOT hurt that bike. Topped out around 45 mph
Took the baffles out of mine sounded like a chain saw got a few more miles per hour out of her.
Back in the day a friend had a 100 and another friend had a 200 twin , this video brought me back to my youth, Thanks
In 1968 and 1969 I worked after school at a shop that sold Bridgestone bikes. I was setting them up out of crates. Thanks for the memories
Those bikes are killer buddy they got rotary valve induction and they have Chrome cylinder liners those things fly
As a teenager in Dublin Ireland I used to stop and look at a Bridgestone 175 in a motorcycle store
window . Had to be 18 to have anything over 150cc. I was too young so had to be content with my
Honda 50. I really wanted it -- Never saw a second one in Ireland.
@35:19 - That shot of the vapors coming out of the filler when you started flowing the gas is probably the coolest thing I will see all day.
I LOVE IT WHEN JOE SAYS THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PUZZLE SO LET'S DIG INTO IT!
I don't normally comment on videos but since finding your channel its become my favourite channel to watch
My dad had a Bridgestone back in 79. I always liked the pads on the tank.
Rockford Illinois was the epicenter of Bridgestone motorcycles in the US back in the day. Your neck of the woods is probably the best area to find one of these. I think the 175 was the most sold BStone out of the lineup of 50cc's to 350cc. Your bike is surprisingly complete. Very often the air pipes between the air filter housing and the carb cover are missing. At least. As always, good job getting this thing up and going.
I always imagine the previous owners watching watching their old forsaken machines being brought back to life.
Nifty old bike, another fun video.
Find those side covers and a collector will pay top dollar for this rig!
Chis Carter at “Motion Pro” might be a good source for leads.
Great job bringing this jewel back to life!
I’m just starting to tear into mine. I learned so much from watching this video. Thanks in advance for all the confusion and research you saved me😋
You have a very good work ethic there to fix these bikes. Good job.
I had a few rotary valve bikes over the years. This one is very well preserved. Worth some money.
How would a guy put a price on it? It is fairly rare and 55 years old, so it could be collectible. The thing probably cost $495 brand new. Maybe $450? Who knows?
Wow, what a classic, I had never heard of it. Now, let's tear it apart! Great diagnosis. Fun little ride. It reminded me of a friend's 66 Suzuki 150 I had ridden. UPS truck, dropping off pallets of parts
Another great and interesting find! Be careful testing on those icy roads! Wait for better conditions. Not worth laying down a nice old bike like that and possibly hurting yourself.
Cripes mate !! You're relentless ! Great stuff though , I learn so much from your content . Never give up , take the wins with the losses . This was definitely a win .
I'll have to watch this when I get home. I'm still at work (graveyard shift). Cool to see this classic old street bike!!
They made 2 derivatives of the 75 twin.....the steet version you have there and then a masterpiece on/off road version with upswept exhausts and DUAL RATIO GEARBOX
What a magnificent bike
Sadly they hung up their building gloves
This bike HAS the hi/lo gearbox.
Hey all right Joe here we go with another fine bike. Love these classics what was the other bike on the trailer? Just wondering. I know free all did nd done that thing will polish up nice
200 bucks man. I’d love to find something like this. Currently trying to find a 91 Harley fat boy. One of my favourite bikes. Great video Joe.
Love a Bridgestone. Nice change. Great job. Thanks as always.
Very nice job fixing it.. Crazy watching you on those snow/ice covered roads. Be safe..👍
Great video really appreciate the work you do very informative
I was just about to get up in uk but this came on 👍 cheers Joe
I was a mechanic at a Suzuki dealer in Santa Maria CA in the early 1970's. They came with a rotary shifter and that was dangerous as could be. The factory sent us a kit that converted them to normal shifting down for first and up for higher gears. They were fast and reliable for the day. Cool you got one. My personal motorcycle was a Suzuki 250cc T10 then got a Suzuki 500cc twin Titan always liked the two strokes.
I’ve lived in Santa Maria for 27 years. Moved here from Atascadero in 1997, because housing prices were cheaper
I’ve never owned a Bridgestone but my cousin own several of their scramblers. They screamed!
Wisconsin in the winter...hear that wind???? Sounds just like western NY where I was from...hilarious! Love your videos...thanks Joe!
Neutral is all the way up in 4 speed (Rotary) gear mode. In (Sport) mode there is no neutral. I had the 1971 100 TMX-7 trail model with double rear sprockets to be changed over for trail riding. My dad had the 350 Model with shifter that could be used on either side. Also had the 6 speed option with Sport Shift mode.
My first motorcycle was a Bridgestone Hurricane Scrambler. I rode that bike hard in the local brick factory pits along with others . You could not kill that bike.
Great score, Joe! I've actually never heard or have seen that brand of motorcycle. Sounds good, too.
Tough riding these bikes on the ice.... another great vid! Thanks
What a awesome deal..my uncle has one that he bought brand new that I've been trying to get my hands on for years..been sitting in his garage since 1972..
We had one of these back in the 70s modified as a hillclimber. The thing was a rocket but very peaky. What a fun bike!!
this brings back memories, friend and i would ride double at over 100 mph (young and dumb) seems like it had a high gear from lever on left side I don't miss an episode.
I can't believe it still had the original owner's manual! What a result! It's in incredible condition for a 1968 bike. Amazing
Absolutely love the content on Joe's channel. I would suggest filming in 4k since you do a lot of close up shots.
I can't believe you found a Bridgestone 175. Those things are real collectable. I saw a video of a guy who had a whole building full of Bridgestone parts and bikes. But I don't think you will be able to find the side covers. If you did you would pay a pretty penny for them. But that was a find there in case you haven't figured it out already. I'm not surprised it started right up. They should have not ever stopped making motorcycle.
This brings back memories for me. Around 1970 I bought this same 1968 175 Bridgestone from a neighbor and had a lot of fun riding it. I know it was around 1970 because it was a year or so before I got my drivers license which I got in 1972
Man, you're building a nice vintage collection. Good job on the carbs that's how responsive its supposed to be .
Way to go on this one brother. You always seem to amaze me joe🎉🎉🎉
I read a story about Bridgestone been told by the big four Japanese bike makers telling them to stop making bikes or they wont buy the tyres of them....True or false i dont know. Awesome vid young feller.
Good job getting the old bike running, I suspect that you know more than you showed in the video. You didn't even look at the points much less check the timing.
The transmission oil must be nasty.
But it has the switchable 4 speed rotary shift or 5 speed 1 down 4 up. Great find.
Great job Sir. Those side covers are gonna be hard to find... Could make custom ones outta fiberglass maybe...
I hope the seller of this bike watches this video of the unfixable bike. love your dedication joe. good job!
My 2nd bike in 68. Rotary valves & rotating gear box. No blinkers 😊 All hand signals. Amazed at the miles I did on it. Also had the 350cc GT. This company could have gone places with their innovative bikes. Still, they make good tyres