Seller Said This $600 Street Legal Dirt Bike Wouldn't Run
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- I buy a 1994 Yamaha XT250 street legal dirt bike for cheap because the owner couldn't get it to run. #Yamaha, #DirtBike, #Fix,
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That xt250 is the deal of the decade!
@2vintage gutted I was on the page as you were saying only available in the US il get 1 as soon as you sort out the shipping to the UK please save me a limited edition vinnie hat 👀👌🏴
I Eagerly Await Shipping to the UK Joe ,Thanks,Neil , From Wales UK
@@2vintage Cool that you've started with the merch. Greetings from Sweden, you would be amazed how cheap used Japanese bikes are here compared to over there. 🇸🇪😊
Just bought the black/black Vinnie hat. Love the channel Joe.
The farmer stored this thing in his living room ... in a glass cabinet.
In a vacuum
Fuckin-A right
😂
In a giant coffee can full of argon gas to keep the rust monster away from it even 😅😅 ..
and sold it for $600.
This is a great wholesome channel by a good guy. I dont even work on bikes, and I've learned the steps to diagnose issues.
Same here
Same here as well...👍
I've worked on bikes my whole life, yet I still enjoy watching someone else doing it. Joe makes these videos in a very detailed hands-on manner that anyone can appreciate.
Same, his calm, knowledgeable approach and not in your face presentation
That’s a unicorn for sure. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that clean and the deal you got on it! WOW!!! So jealous 😊
It's a clean one!
Hey Joe, a golden rule, always hook up the negative (or earth) last, that way you will never short the positive (or live) to earth. Loving your channel!
We were taught Negative Positive and Positive Negative or NPPN
I was always taught the red goes on first and comes off last
@ Think about it. I the negative is attached and you put a wrench on the red terminal and it goes to ground, it arcs. If the ground is removed first, there is no path to ground. The opposite is true for connecting hence NP/PN
The particular trouble case is the last clip that you put in place. If you attach the negative sides first, then one positive clip, the other positive clip is now at 12V with respect to the "ground" of the other car's body. If the other red clip touches the other car almost anywhere in the engine, you'll create a short circuit. This is really easy because there's a lot of metal in an engine compartment!
i found out the hard way. made some nice sparks! plug the red one in first
I remember those bikes back in the mid 90s, life was much more simple back then , cell phones were not glued to people’s hands. Great find on that old bike. Definitely a keeper.
This is a XT225. I had 2 of them. Love them!!! They are great trail/dualsport bikes!
Bem me parecia! A XT250 nunca teve arranque eléctrico e foi descontinuada em 1990. Só uma correcção: é uma "trail", as "trial" são as que trepam às paredes. 😉
i thought it looked like a 225 serow as a buddy has one just like it. but i am not super familiar with em so didn't know if they also made a 250.
As soon as he said 250 I thought, no that's definitely a 225. 😂
@97delkron yes there is a 250 model
@staygold902 there is an XT250 but there wasn't in 1994. This is an XT225.
I’m currently restoring a ‘66 Honda S90…an ‘82 CM200C and a ‘95 VT1100 Shadow waiting…I raced a Suzuki in the 70’s while I was in college just for relaxation…now retired I’m restoring as a hobby…you’re “relearnin” me the diagnosis process…keep up the good work…BTW, bought a Vinnie hat…hope my pets don’t get jealous!…
Hello, This bike was sold in Brazil from 1997 to 2005. But was 225cm. I had a xt225 in Brazil. The year was 1997 and the colours were the same. I loved This bike.
Hey Joe, I’m 19 and have been watching since 2018 and finally bought some merch (a green Vinny hat). Hope this year brings many more gems like this one to come!
Another great video, what an amazing find! Just ordered my Vinnie hat, I spent the last 23 yrs working full time in dog rescue and I will wear it when I walk dogs. Happy to support an amazing channel!
I have a feeling this beauty might be staying in the collection!! What a rare find in that condition 👍
That colour scheme is atrocious!!
@@gpw203 It's so 90s I love it and would almost be tempted to try and buy it. This would have been my dream bike in my midish teens when it was new. The only thing that could be more 90s is if it had the blue/purple swish design on it that everything in the 90s had.
@ I’m not a huge purple fan either but that’s just how they were in the 90s, colors don’t matter when they’re in this nice of shape 👍
@@gpw203better than nowaday vehicles
Every morning first thing I do is look to see if you posted a video for the day. If amazing how you find the problem and fix every machine you get your hands on. Keep it up
Amazing, diagnosing and repairing a 250cc was not unlike that of a 6.7 turbo diesel
Yes! Finally another bike! I know Joe gets more money per hour working on the bigger machines, but I love the bikes, especially the older ones. Second are the ATVs. Thanks Joe!
What do you mean more money per hour, there his machines
Ol' Joe loves his dirtbikes! Congrats on the 2Vintage hats, they look great. Canine labor laws prevent 2Vinny from working overtime. Good looking little cycle, now let's tear it apart.
I would guess 2Vinny has a 750cc in him
It sounded a little throaty from the pipe when you first started the bike, also it has old gas in there! Good job Joe, another success.
If Vinnie could talk !! Bring home more of those!!
You were so confident that it just needed a carb clean that you just finished putting it together before testing it out. 😅
Man! What a little gem 💎. Such an easy fix. I think your right about that O ring. It was flooding the carb, therefore running rich and caught fire due to access gasoline. Great little find brother. Can't wait for the next little cream puff. That things basically brand new. 😂 Vinny approves as well that's the important thing.
What a gem!! It's 30 years old and still mint, such a great find.
The PURPLE IS AWESOME just as MY 95 banshee!! Love it
I would love to have that little bike to commute to work.I have about 6 miles of 2 lane blacktop to travel to work each day.😁👍👍
I am currently restoring a Yamaha XT 350 very cool bike, and I am exited to finish up the restoration! Looking forward to watching your video :)
I had an 1986 XT350 (red and white). Great bike except was a pain in the ass to start in the cold (no electric start), and too front heavy going through sand. Other than that, was a shame I had to sell it when I moved out the house.
Joe, you prove over-and-over that the basic principles of an engine being able to run MUST include: Fuel (1), Compression (2) and Spark (3). Add those up and you have the lifeblood of a simple engine, be it two or four stroke. Obviously it has to be in time, but that is it. Figure out those three things, make sure there are no air leaks and most engines will run just fine. Another great job young man...... good on you. Satisfying for you, and us alike.
Awesome find! One in a million even.
2 things: something fell from the bottom of the tank and landed on the head when you first started it and revved the engine and then fell on the ground a bit later.
2: the black smoke (mixed with the black spark plug) leads me to believe it’s running rich on the main/needle. I had this issue with a KLx140 that got a big bore kit and bigger kx85 carb.
Yes Joe 👌 back to the two wheels 👊❤️🇬🇧
Sweet score.
Currently out of work and have been looking for bikes to flip. So far made 300 off a mint 78 puch moped...going to pick up a 2007 crf100f for 600 here in an hour. Great condition. Hoping to make a couple hundo...
Enjoy your vids.😀👍
How old are you
Please get an exhaust fan, so u can breath 20 years from now! :-)
I commented on that before. I know some diesel mechanics in their 50's with failing health. You think you are invincible when you are young until cancer hits you unexpectedly.
Faster than a flying Vinny, more powerful than a DT175...what a find! Great channel all round. Keep up the good work.
How the hell do you keep finding bikes like this, in such amazing condition, for so little money. Here in the UK, someone's selling a Maico rusted frame with wheels, no engine, for £600.😢
I know it's stupid prices in the uk even 2001 kx 65s are going for 900 😂
I think l it's the area.
i think he,s bs about the prices...but i dont know why..
Because sellers get in touch with him.
Also, he lives in Wisconsin.
There's a ton of people with off road vehicles in that area.
Here in Sweden 600 for such an old bike in good condition is about what it's worth..... I'm amazed how much you guys pay for old machines in the US
YUP, had to get me a Vinnie hat. My wife and I call it the Vinnie Show (no offense lol). let’s see a special edition collage of all of Vinnie Antics with the machines !!!!
We definitely need more Vinnie on the channel. I know it's really cold out, but Vinnie is a must whenever possible. ❤
I love the windy off-road paths around the grounds (& the dog!).
Another great mechanic job! It's always awesome to see a new video pop up in my feed..watching your expertise and then scrolling through the comment section with zero drama. Just good vibes, great mechanics, and everyone appreciating the work. Loved the part where Vinnie was racing you...too funny! And that bike? Absolute beauty. You can’t go wrong with those classic 90s colors. Keep up the great work!
Whoa! Not only is Vinny getting his sprints in but, he’s become the official mascot of the channel! Hopefully he’s negotiated a reasonable percentage cut of the merchandise bearing his likeness - lol!
@@billwalter9917 we worked out a pretty good deal haha
@@2vintage Yeah, free room and board.
😢Just wait till 2Vinny's agent calls with his NIL fee schedule
XT225 , we have a 2007 with maybe 2400 mile as it sits , very very reliable little dualsport . I found it with 1200 mile & in exc cond like yours but had to give 3x your $600 around 6 yrs ago , got it for my wife . That 225 will take you wherever you want to go & back , good score .
Well, all the clean freaks won’t have anything to comment and complain about how your working on this bike lol
Maybe the farmer can teach Joe something.😜😜🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪💩, the dirty geeks can’t wait for Joe to dirty it .🤪🤪😂😂
Your the man Joe! Looks like Vinney was having fun
Ol mom probably never revved that bike past 3k, just needed the Gramma tune up to knock the carbon off the piston.
Joe, buy a lottery ticket you're on a streak! Great bike and great diagnostics! 31 model years old and runs like a showroom demo! Congrats!
Dang Joe. This is one of the best finds ever. Gotta love buying an old couples stuff. Always taken care of.
Here in PA that bike, they'd be asking 3000+ for it. The prices where your at not just on this one blows my mind. Id make out much better here too 👍🏻
Great vid & love your channel. What a gem. That bike was built the yr I grad HS & still runs great…open the garage door Joe!
Other then the colour and year, 2004, I had the identical bike. Did a lot of riding. Taught my kids to ride with it too. I ended up selling it but got more for it then I paid for it new. It was always hard to start, especially when cold. I wished I'd bought the kickstart kit because of that. Thanks for sharing!
Man you just got your hands on a completely beautiful time capsule!! Great buy buddy!!!!
I bet the previous owner stripped the fuel selector and thought the gas was on when it wasn’t. Ran with what was in the carb and then shut off.
Good idea
at 10;15 when Joe unhooked the fuel line the gas was already left on as Joe stated, maybe it was the carb as Joe thought ??
Just wanted to say love the content and watching you bring these machines back to life. I've own a few of the ones you have worked on. I also do all my own mechanics and ive learned a few new tricks off you that never thought about doing . But anyway just wanted to say hi and let you know I bought one of your limited edition all black hats to help you keep doing what your doing and entertaining us boys in illinois. Lol... thank you.
Get a set of JIS "Japanese industrial standard"
Screw drivers it will make life a lot easier working on these bikes with the Phillips head screws.
I think Vinny had another gear in him... he was holding back. Another great video Joe! Awesome find!
What a find!, great video again Joe! This is the best RUclips channel
HATs....as soon as you figure out shipping to the UK, I'll definitely be ordering one of your hats. Love the channel, so thank you for creating such a such brilliant content!
What a beautiful vintage machine. Very well taken care and stored. You got at it and running in a couple hours. $ cha ching! Nice job!
Its so mint. Recently fixed up an XT225 for my dad! Such an awesome little bike man, pleasure to work on and ride.
JOE!!! You have infected my soul...I am driving 300 miles next week week to pick up a '76 CB750. You are 1000% to blame and I thank you profusely. I am fully aware that what takes you two days with a parts order in between, will likely take year, I am sure I speak for many when I say, THANK YOU. (You're going to need a page for fan-bike resurrections you have inspired) You, your wife, and dog, are wonderful.
Dang, I bet his tractors don’t even look like they’ve been in a field. Love when people take care of things.
It is like the ones you hear of when owned by an "old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays"
Great episode as always.
A bike like that in Australia would be in the AUD$4000-$5000 range even if not running. (USD$2500- USD$3200)
JOE! You bad boy! You hooked up the negative first on that battery???! I’m surprised by that! An awesome mechanic such as yourself knows you hook up positive first…..must have been thinking about the sweet deal you got on this bike and overlooked that? 😜 I’ll let it slide bro…👍
Man I have been watching your videos for about a year now.keep up the great work.
You are one lucky lad, wish I could find bikes like that here in the UK, if you ever feel like sending any over here Let me know would love to own a clean bike like that, reminds me of my youth and the bikes I wished I could afford but never could as a school kid
Great find and excellent results! Be sure to turn that petcock off after every ride.
Well at least you have a real excuse now for not washing your project.
Hahaaaaaaaa
NO CLEAN, just fix!😅
Wd40 detail❤
Doesn't need an excuse.no reason to wash them.
0:35 Keep the bike you won't find another one like it
You just took a $600 bike and turned it into a $2500 bike! Great job!
Guessing he paid $2500, and turned it into something worth $2501
He did not pay 600
Clean bike..250 was my favorite but in a Honda. Miss the all weekend trail bike rides with friends. Housing developments ended all our riding spots 40 years ago.
Joe looking out for us always making sure its safe before he takes us on a ride 😂.....nice find brother......🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯
It's nice to see Vinnie racing you again 😅 That bike is mint, and for $600 was a steal. It's impossible to find something similar in Spain. Here bikes are way overpriced.
What a gem! Like going back to the 90's ! Very cool find!
I always look forward to your videos, Joe. And, have you ever thought of auctioning off your vehicles, as I think you may get good dollar for them, more than normal due to your channel?
Wow, I didn't expect it to fire up that easily. It must've been something wrong with that carb.👌❤️
Love the Vinnie hats, it's a pity I'm not in the USA. 👍❤️🇿🇦
Nice find and good thing you don't have room for any more four wheel toys!!
I like the channel man , last year i fount a masai a90 quad for just 100€ got it running and driving pretty wel , the wiring was fried , i hacked up a new harness and has been running great ever since , except for the clutch not disengaging (its a auto) only when i turn out the idle screw ao far that it almost stalls it stays where it is .
Hi Joe, Great buy on this classic bike. How is your other dog George? Looking forward to the next video! Thanks Ray 🇨🇦
Love it brother!Prefer the bigger thumpers 600tt! Cracking find Joe!👌💯👌👍💪🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
This is why i always run or drain my carborators dry once i started doing this i never had carb issues ever again 😮very nice bike joe a keeper for sure
I think this bike now holds the record for the cleanest carb before disassembly on this channel!
You are sure the Sherlock Holmes of Mechanics, love watching you solve these mysteries....my wife thinks I'm nuts!!! Wow, how do you even keep a bike that clean.....
A girl in my area had one like it . She had a yellow seat made. And installed duel purpose tires on it.if the weather was ok she was riding it.
Wow, that's an excellent deal, and certainly a keeper. If I ever do get another bike, something like that would be perfect. My first bike was a Yamaha dual sport 80. I don't even remember the model. My mom bought it for $500 back in the late 80s.
Wow that bike is clean! What a great find! Awesome price! Hey you forgot to show us the tool kit, I'm curious.... keep up the awesome work, love your videos! 🏍
Some people don't think that a little bit of dust can cause problems and a simple clean. But it does happen
Looks a nice bike. Love the Vinnie hat. Shame you don't ship to UK.👍
love rhe channel bro. keep up the good work. oh i grabbed one of the vintage vinnie hat. love it man thanks for making some merch. you should make some hoodies as well.
Awesome! I had an XT350... Loved it!
This is what I took my class m cert on… even with a finicky carb that day, it was cake to maneuver
That was a great buy and Vinnie gave it his seal of approval as well!
Vinny !!!! how you doing little man ? Nice to see you !!
Joe, I urge you to replace the tires and tubes asap. Those look like the OE tires, and it just isn't safe to ride that on the street with at least 30 year old rubber. Its worth dropping some bucks on some new dual-purpose tires on such a time-capsule gem like this!
$600 for any bike in that condition is an absolute steal. Nice dude!!
What a great find and in those wicked 90s colors. Great video.
Nice purchase Joe. By color scheme, looks like a bike that PRINCE would proudly ride .
I'm glad this bike worked out well it looks practically brand new. The hats look awesome too.
🧢👍
good score on the xt, those are great bikes! you been pretty fortunate on last couple projects... get ready cuz that luck can't continue. make sure next one is cheap as it will prolly be a doozy and need complete rebuild!
A $600 bike here in Chicago might get you a frame with maybe 1 wheel! Oh, and no title.
Where did you get it? What can I say, it fell off a truck
@ no, it’s what I’m seeing on marketplace 🤣
Hardest it had been ran ever was after you started it nice job
Great vid as usual,
Back to the 2 wheelers 👍
I still watch every vid tho , every time I stick yt on and no new 2 vintage 😢
Keep it up 👍
The vinster dosent care if it's 8 degrees outside. It makes him frisky. Love the hats, I'm going to get one. Maybe do some without the mesh. My bald head gets cold.
Wow! What a winner😮
Love the Vin Man; athletic pup😄
My new favorite channel I'm hooked .
Yeah,reminds me of my keeping my bikes clean with S100 motorcycle cleaner and Endust on the paint job. My motorcycle dealer had suggested using Endust on the paint. Keeps dust down to a minimum and gives the paint a wet look.
My late uncle told me, if a screw does not unscrew, just screw it tight a little bit more. Regards from Cyprus E.U.