WILL IT RUN? 5 years DEAD Honda VTX1300 Motorcycle Full Episode How to fix a motorcycle
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- Hit the Like and Subscribe to Fire It Up Garage for all kinds of great mechanical projects! A friend offered up a Honda VTX 1300 that has been driven less than 1000 miles in the last decade. It has been in storage for 5 years and doesn't run. Can we bring it back to life? Can we Fire It Up? In this episode we will do some troubleshooting, work through the fuel system, cleaning tank and lines, cleaning a motorcycle carburetor carb, changing spark plugs and more. At the end will this thing run or not? Will we make some cash on this project or wind up in the red?
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Honestly I just love that those big ass bikes have a single carb. No twin or four in line carb bullshit.
Sure makes working on them a whole lot easier. Thanks for watching. FIRE IT UP!
If I got one like that for the right price I'd buy it in a heartbeat. They are so easy to work on and it wouldn't take much to get it running if you know these bikes at all.
Yep they are a great value right now. Easy fix. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a 1300 VTX yesterday.. It wasn't running.. I cleaned the carb and it started right up with the old gas.. I am changing out the gas as we speak!!
Thats great! Yes get rid of that gas and clean out the tank/ lines before you end up running that through your fresh and clean carb. Ride safe. FIRE IT UP!
@Mark Childress What was the year & mileage on her and when u cleaned the carb did u rebuild it w a new carb kit?
I have a 04 that after 8 years we put a battery in it and she started right up. I had a stabilizer in the tank so the gas didn't seem to go bad. I did have to replace all the vacuum lines as they were falling apart. I had the bike since it was new and it has over 46000 on it. With the Cobra pipe and a few other goodies, she runs strong. I( knew your bike was low mileage as the area behind the carb was really clean.
Great to hear. Stabilizer helps a lot. Spend the extra for ethanol free gas and it will be worth it in the long run. Glad you have gotten to enjoy the bike for so long. Enjoy!
That old 1300 will probably run rings around your HD.
Thanks for checking it out Fred. We love all bikes. Have had some Suzukis, 3 or 4 Hondas, a Moto Guzzi, a pack of Harleys. All good bikes for different reasons. The VTX 1300 is great and might beat out the twin cam 1450 Harley T-Sport for reliability over the long haul, it is definitely smoother and more well mannered, but in my opinion the Harley feels significantly more powerful and sounds much better in the stock form. Also- the resale value of the Harley destroys the resale of the Honda any-day.
@@FireItUpGarage Its FERD, damn it !
@@ferdjanklow3566 Many apologies- I've been watching too much Dirt Everyday with my friend Fred. Any additional thoughts on the Honda vs HD conversation?
@@FireItUpGarage Just this: My experience with the VTX, dead reliable. My experience with HD....eh, not so much. My VTX is an '05, with about 30,000 miles. It needs a battery, because the one in it is almost 8 years old. Other than tires, this is the most expensive part I've had to buy. The only complaint I would have is that gas mileage kinda sucks. Frankly, I bought it because, at the time, I couldn't afford a Harley. Now I don't want one. There are very good reasons that the VTX has such a cult following.
@@ferdjanklow3566 Glad to hear you have had such great reliability. They are well engineered for sure. They also have a beautiful design. I have to admit I contemplated keeping this one because it was so good looking! With the older Harleys the engineering and quality was not always great. I had one from the 80's that i spent more time fixing than riding. Not the case anymore. My 01 T-Sport has 49k trouble free miles- runs great and doesn't leak a drop of oil (on the older ones they often said they were marking their territory). At used prices I would probably take a VXT for half of the price- heck I bought the one in this video for the price of a nice Harley tank set- but if the two bikes were priced the same I'd take my Harley all day. The great thing about this hobby- Ride the heck out of whatever you want and be proud to do it!
Awesome find! I put together an 05 vtx retro from a wreck five years ago still riding it and enjoy out running Harleys
Thanks for watching! Yes the VTX is a great bike. One of the best for the money for sure. As with anything - depends on which Harley... lol!
I just traded my 05 for a wing but ur right I also had a great time smoking all my buddies on there HD
It's a HONDA. A little clean-up, inside & out, & it's good as new. I had an '06 VTX1300-C like that one. Wonderful bike in it's own right.
Very True. Thanks for watching and commenting. FIRE IT UP!
Good find, problem I noticed was it was idling way to high. Those 1300s are naturally lean from the factory, and are happiest when idling at 900rpm once warm, and judging by the original owners comments, he didn't know what he was doing. I heard him say the injectors were clogged.
Thanks for watching and for the info. Good chance it would benefit from some carb adjustment. All we did was clean the carb and fuel system and send it on down the road.
No injectors on this bike just a carb
I just bought one last week with 5600 miles for $2500. With new tires and it runs great and It’s black .. Love my VTX 1300
Thats a great bike. Great deal. You will enjoy it! Ride safe!
I bought a Honda VTX Cc1300 2005 18.000 miles today the only bad thing is that it was a purple color, it was from a lady, some color that you recommend to paint it
So satisfying!
Oh Yeah! Bringing the dead back to life!
These bikes do fine if they are run regularly but they don't like to sit.
The ethanol gas in most pumps will degrade faster and do more damage than pure gasoline.
I have a 2005 VTX 1300R and ultimately had to replace the carburetor as a result of sitting when my knee went out.
Since then, I try to make sure it is filled with pure gasoline before she is parked for the winter.
Yessir that Ethanol Gasoline causes problems quick. As you saw in the video the lines were completely clogged with the residue from the gas in just about 5 years. That is pretty crazy when we compare it to some of the cars that have been sitting a very long time with pre-ethanol gasoline. We pulled a Jeepster out of field that was sunk up to the axles from sitting so long. The fuel lines were still fine even after 20+ years. We are currently working on a Harley T-Sport that had been sitting just a few years but the gas had completely broken down and caused a number of problems. I only run Ethanol free in my bikes and classics. That VTX is a great bike. Enjoy the ride!
How much did the carburetor replacement end up costing u and did u have a shop do it or u did the work yourself? Asking for a friend 😉
Put Seafoam in, or Techron, Run the carb dry, and you are good to go.
@@lstruggy I believe it cost me between $800-$1000. I can’t remember for sure (it was several years ago) and it was done at a shop. I dropped it off to get the carb cleaned but they couldn’t get it to run right even after rebuilding it so it was replaced. The carburetor itself was around $500 if I am remembering correctly.
@@joethetrucker6834 A new carb for a vtx is 525 dollars. The reason it cost you 800-1000 is to cover labor.
I picked up a 2006 vtx 1300c about 3 weeks ago for $1100 with 10K miles. The engine was seized and in horrible shape! Dirt and dog hair everywhere. The carb had tar in it and even a dead wasp. After a few hundred dollars and a lot of time. I have her going pretty good. Good video!
Great to hear. Luckily they are pretty rock solid and able to be brought back to life. Glad you were able to FIRE IT UP! Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!
I always tell people not to let their dog borrow their bike. They just don't listen. Damn dog ran it through a wasp nest and look what happened.
beautiful bike one of the nicest bikes made very sporty!!
They sure are. Thanks for watching!
My Uncle use to live on a gravel road so when he changed oil in his 18 wheeler he would spread the oil down the road to keep dust down. EPA would have a field day with him today but this was in the late 80’s early 90’s
Old tricks of the trade. Our grandfather used to use old oil and gasoline along the fence lines to kill weeds. Also sometimes with a match to clear areas more quickly!
I let my FJR 1300 sit for 4 years. The gas tank was all gummed up, and so was the fuel pump inside the gas tank. I carefully took apart the fuel pump and got it freed up and working. I cleaned up the gas tank, put a new batteries in it, and it fired right up. Luckily the fuel injectors where fine, but they are not hard to clean. Probably easier than cleaning a bunch of carburetors. I fixed mine with almost no money, just labor.
That's great to hear. Yes- with a little time you were able to Fire It Up! This is a pretty common problem on cycles and one that we have to work through regularly. Thanks for watching.
I bought a 1998 FLSTF in 2020 that had been in dry storage since 2015 for $3.100.00. It was like new with 27k on it. I washed it replaced the tires serviced it and put a new battery in it and rebuild the CV 40 carburetor. Been riding it since geat bike no issues at all. There are deals out there if you got cash and do your own work. Luckily the guy knew not to leave gas in it when he put it in storage in an air conditioned building.
Great find! Yes, there are a lot of great bikes out there that just need a little love. Always run ethanol free in your bikes and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble if they have to sit.... or better yet- don't let them sit! Thanks for watching. Glad you were able to Fire It Up!
@@FireItUpGarage I only run non ethanol gas in both my Harley's and all my mowers. I run mineral oil from Harley in my 72 FLH and the 98 Fatboy no synthetic oil in these old scooters.
@@ronrobertson59 Wise man! Ride Safe. Thanks for watching.
Damn right it'll run, it's a Honda!
Thanks for watching. Ride Safe. Fire It Up!
This eases my nerves a bit. Got a GPZ 900R for basically a loaf of bread (friend bike my father used a little), shes been sitting in our garage for 4 years at this point. Feared id have to disassemble her completely… hopefully this winter i can work on her getting ready again. Great vid!
You got this. 4 years is no problem. Carb cleaning, fluids, battery are most likely- and then FIRE IT UP! Enjoy the ride.
Just dragged my Vtx 1300c out of my barn after 3 years. Dumped the gas out , oil change and it fired right up. No problems.
That's great! If the fuel has Ethanol in it you will often get problems in that amount of time, but you got lucky! You will notice in the video how much of the green powder was in the carb and in the lines from the Ethanol in the fuel. You may still have some of that in the carb and lines, but if it is running good I wouldn't worry about it. If you had Ethanol free in it there often aren't any problems. In our personal bikes we run ethanol free all the time. Also good to take it on a long ride at least twice a year and put in a fresh tank of gas. Ride safe. FIRE IT UP!
@@FireItUpGarage I live across the street from a boat only gas station , for vehicles towing boats. The owner is a motorcycle collector and let's me fill my bikes up with pure gas.
@@immelting9834 That's great! That is exactly why it still runs after storage. Back in the day we would start cars after 10-15+ years of storage sometimes with zero fuel system problems. Now if they have been sitting more than a year with modern fuel there is a good chance we are cleaning the system.
I've got a lawnmower in my garage that you can fire up lol
Nice job man! ... My buddy has the same bike that I'm gonna fix for him, using your video as reference 👍
You can do it- it is not difficult. Just take your time and take pictures of the assemblies as you go. Good luck. FIRE IT UP
I recently saw a VTX for sale in Redding California. It was supposedly running well but with a coolant leak and 155,000, yes 1555,000, miles.
Some one had so many good times on that bike for sure! What is that like 60 cross country trips! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy the ride. Fire It Up!
Good video, informative
Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
Some people are too lazy. All the seller had to do was have the tank emptied and cleaned out and the carb. flushed out. New plugs and she's as good as gold. Then he could have sold it for it's actual value. I had the same issue with mine after it sat for 1 year. 800 dollars to an expert and she ran as good as new.
Thanks for watching. Happens all the time. Glad to get them back on the road.
Just picked up a 07 for 900 gonna be my first bike I like it
Great bikes and that is a great deal. Enjoy the ride!
i just bought a 2007 vtx 1300R with 4.2k original miles about 1 month ago and... i freakin love this thing!
Great find. Enjoy the ride!
I just traded an 05 with over 50k on it you've got a great Lil bike enjoy
@@billwalker4158 what bike do you own now? And thanks man i have been enjoyin it so far! Starting to get cold here in GA but im still out there! Lol
@@Vyby 06 1800 gold wing and I'm in love with it
@@billwalker4158 oh man nice! One day ill get a gold wing. Dream bike of mine
Easy bikes to work on stolen a few and fixed them ,,worth a lot more running,,very nice bikes ,,,kept the nicer one for myself,,,
Yessir. That is a great way to make some cash. Enjoy the ride. Fire It Up!
Run Seafoam in your bike before you store it and you won't have bad gas then you start it in the spring. I've been using it for 10 or so years now and never have to clean the carbs. And mine always starts up with 1/2 choke every spring, no problem.
It sound like your clutch cable needs to just be adjusted if it "stalls" as you put it. You're just not releasing the clutch all the way, that's why. Simple fix.
Thanks for checking it out. This one sat for over 5 years- so there was no gas left- only the sediment crud. There is a video shot of the gas line - completely clogged! The biggest problem was probably that he poured gas straight on top of that sludge instead of cleaning before starting. The blocked lines were leading to the stall- it would only run full choke and when you tried to pull it above idle it died because it wasn't getting any fuel. It was a pretty simple project- just a carb clean and cleaned the lines and back on the road. You are right- definitely good to run a stabilizer or just run some Ethanol free gasoline. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have a 04 VTX1300C. I love it. Paid 2500 for it. Great video. I subscribed
Thats a great deal on a great bike. Thanks for watching and for subscribing. Enjoy the Ride!
i bought one foe 100,00 bucks a 2007 1300 it needed the front end replaced which i had
Good mechanic.🎓
Thank you for watching. Fire It Up!
Shame this channel has only 797 subscribers. Now +1 :)
Thanks for the sub! Fire It Up!
Nice score
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
Had the same stale gas problem b4,cost me 400.00 at a dealership, Now a starter problem,probably need to clean out the housing and tighten the contacts,dont need the big bill again. People might give 3000 for a used one,if u got it 4 1500,a steal.
Thanks for watching. Check the connections at the battery as well on your starter problem. Yes these bikes are a great deal right now- especially with some minor problems. Good luck on the bike. Fire It Up!
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I love my VTX1300
Thanks for watching. Yes! They are great bikes! Enjoy the ride!
Vtx never dies. Just change the oil and sparka before starting it
This one took a little more than that- but yes- back on the road and alive again! Thanks for watching!
Nice Video, does it really matter when cleaning the carb that you use compressed air, I always used carb cleaner, does it matter on these bike which one you use? TY
Great question. The compressed air is really helpful in making sure that you only have to clean the carb once. We used to just carb cleaner and a small collection of tools (torch tip cleaners etc), but found that this did not always get the passageways fully clean. Using carb cleaner, tools and compressed air has always cleaned them up great and we never have to go back in a second time. Its just an extra step to give certainty that it is clean.
i'd like to hear suggestions on how to clean out the tank, just bought an 04 vtx 1300 that hasn't run since about 2012, same issue here old stinky gas and a blue green powder like substance everywhere. THANKS!!!
Thanks for watching. Definitely get the old gas before trying to start it. The easiest way is to pull the fuel line off at the carb. Just follow the large line from the petcock. Put that in an empty can and then open the petcock. You will also need to put vacuum to the small line on the back of the petcock. That one is a safety feature that only allows fuel to flow when the engine is creating vacum. There should not be any fuel in the small line only vacum so you can consider ways to create vacum on that line so the fuel will flow freely without having to crank the engine over the whole time. Once you create vacum on the line you can simply cover it with your finger to keep the vacum there and the fuel will keep flowing. After you get all the fuel out I would pour in a small amount of new fuel, rock the bike back and forth and then drain. Then put in the new fuel. There is a good chance you will need to clean the carb as well and always change the spark plugs. Good luck.
Also, should have said- Carb cleaner takes care of that powdery substance no problem in the carb. Remove the jets etc. soak in carb cleaner and blow through all the passages with compressed air.
@@FireItUpGarage would this procedure u explained be called “flushing the tank” asking for a friend 😁
@@lstruggy Yeah flushing the tank would just be emptying old gas and then rinsing it out. On this one we did that and also had to flush the lines as well because of the level of buildup. No rust but lots of blockage from the ethanol gas going bad. It makes a sort of crystal jelly substance in the lines and tank when it evaporates. (also in carb)
@@FireItUpGarage ty for the reply! 👍🏽
Question for you sir. the Slow Jet and the Main Jet. Do they both have a hole all the way through the middle. I can not get a wire to go through my slow Jet and I can not get my bike to Ideal. Any idea what I need to address with Ideal Problems? Can you help me out? Thank you.
Remove the jets. Soak them and then clean out passages if needed. You can also replace them if you choose to. They are cheap. Also if it sat for a while you should verify that you are getting a good flow of gas from tank through petcock and into carb. As you see in this video the ethanol fuel turned into jelly even before the carb. Had to clean the lines first then the carb. Here is a link to bike bandit carb parts diagram from a similar bike. www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2006-honda-vtx1300-vtx1300r-carburetor/o/m2927sch410152
Your the best thank you 🙏
@@cryptopirate1519 you are welcome. Hope you get to FIRE IT UP!
2004 honda vtx1300c everytime I turn the key the main fuse pops any idea 💡
Possibly a bad relay or an arcing wire. One guy with a similar problem found: "The engine shut off relay tested bad." !You can see the rest of their discussion in this thread www.vtxoa.com/threads/main-fuse-30-amp-keeps-blowing.181779/ . Good luck
Let us know what you think!
What I think? I think Imma purposely find a beat down 2.5k costing 1100 honda and pay you to fix it. You seem more decent than some mechanics in my area.
@@TKOthunder That's the spirit! If you learn the basics of cleaning fuel systems you can get some great deals on bikes- because when they sit they usually need the carb, lines, tank cleaned and then run fine. We buy a few a year with this same problem, clean them up, ride them and then double the money invested. Check out the Harley Barn Find video for our most recent project. Thanks for watching!
when cleaning diaphragm carbs like the one on the VTX. it is highly advised that you do not use compressed air to clean it unless you remove the top cover and diaphragm from the carb. otherwise you risk damaging the internals thus having to buy a new carb kit = wasted money.
Thanks for watching. Yes that would be a less risky way and is a good idea to avoid any problems.
Great looking bike. The condition is amazing. What did you pay for it?
we paid about half of retail on it. Thanks for watching
I have a vtx 1300 that I haven't gotten to run for 2.5 years. It's an 03 and I know I need a new carb. I tried taking the old one off to clean it and broke it. Idk wtf I'm doing hahaha
Thanks for watching. Carbs are pretty straightforward as long as you are organized while you disassemble. But yes- if you break it you are in trouble. Luckily they are pretty cheap to replace if you buy a good used one. Rebuilding carbs is a great skill to work on since so many bikes sit dead because of bad fuel and dirty carbs. Easy money if you learn it. Hope you get it back on the road soon!
1300 doesn’t have EFI, they are all carbureted :)
Thanks for watching! Yes this is a carb bike.
I have concern if Seafoam is healthy, my 2004 sporty recently blew out on me after I changed my oil and pour a full can of Seafoam to clean the fuel system. No thanks Harley we're done. Just put purchased an 2006 VTX, maybe Seafoam on this one, maybe not.
Seafoam is not really necessary in our opinion. Run ethanol free fuel and run the bike a least once a month and you won't have any problems in the fuel system. A full can of seafoam is probably way too much for a bike. On a sporty you would be mixing a full can into something like 3 gallons of gas. The can will have the mix ratios and it will be just a small amount. We don't use seafoam in anything- not because it is bad but just because it is not needed if you spend a little extra on ethanol free fuel and run the bike regularly. With ethanol in your gas you will have problems unless you daily the bike. You will enjoy the VTX. Sportys are great too. Different bikes, different worlds. Ride Safe! Fire It Up!
I'm surprised that Honda never went fuel injection on the 1300, they did with the 1800.
Yessir. It is surprising, but they run good. Thanks for watching.
How did you clean the tank out?
Great question. On this bike there was no rust in the tank, so we simply drained the tank and then flushed the tank with clean gasoline, drained again and then it was good to go. If you have a rusty tank you will need to seal it or replace. Thanks for watching. Good luck on your project. Fire It Up!
Were the tyres ok after being unused for that long?
Great question. In this case the bike was in a climate controlled indoor space during storage. It was also moved with some regularity. The tires on this one were fine with no weather breakdown and also no flat spots. If a bike is stored inside, moved regularly and the tires are kept full then there are a lot less negative effects than when one sits outside with the tires flat. Thanks for watching!
If the word Honda is on it anywhere and my cousin lays his hand on it it'll start up on its own.
LOL. Thanks for watching Captain.
Yeah. Why wouldn't it?
Thanks for watching. Old fuel was the culprit- completely clogging the lines and carb. With some cleaning it fired right up.
I got a 2006 vtx1300c
I was riding and it turned off on me I don’t know what’s wrong anyone got any ideas
Thanks for checking out our channel. Sorry to hear you are having trouble. Can you describe a little better the problem you experienced? Does the bike still turn over when you hit the starter button? Any noises when it shut off or did it just stop running?
11:00 Had a feeling you were about to lay it down for some reason.
Too many Alstate mayhem commercials. LOL. Haven't lost one since... an old 400 Super Sport... a story for another day.... Thanks for watching all the way until the end! Fire It Up!
Great content but the fired up logo on screen all the time is ve annoying.
Thanks for the feedback. We will keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for watching. Fire It Up!
haha the guy says probably fouled the injectors....... ya that single carb says otherwise
Yep good old carb. Kind of surprising how long that tech continues on bikes- but makes them easy projects. Thanks for watching.
Man I loved the video. But I wish the logo wasn't up the whole time.b never got a good look at the bike without the logo covering it up. 😕
Thanks for watching and thanks for the input. We will keep that in mind on the next vids. Fire It Up!
Imo if your on 2 wheels it doesn't matter what you ride
Thanks for watching. You are right- on two wheels and upright is a great day, although having the right bike for the type of terrain can make a big difference. Everyone has their preferences- some prefer the classics and others prefer the newest. The VTX find and the Dyna find featured on our channel are pretty evenly matched bikes, but will bring up preferences for sure! Ride safe and Fire It UP!
Did someone say, "that's an old bike"? Um, ya. My 89 Honda Pacific Coast and 89 Goldwing would beg to differ. Can her the P.C. b!tching from here.
Everything is relative... those 89's are spring chickens to the guy riding an old wla45 or even compared to our old 400 Super Sport. But yeah- our 2001 T-sport still seems pretty new and a bike from '08... fresh off the showroom floor.... lol. Thanks for watching. Ride Safe.
So, which one would you like, Harley or Honda?
Thats a great question. I would say it depends on what your goal is. For affordability and ease of maintenance the Honda in this video wins for sure. For investment the Harley for sure. The Harley T-Sport mentioned in the video is 20 years old and is worth 75-100% of its original value while the Honda is worth around 35-50%. (which makes them great to buy used) My personal preference of the two bikes mentioned is the the Harley because I enjoy a machine that is a little less tame and I like the classic look better. If I were choosing one to ride across the country my choice might be different- but for what I do I kept the Harley and found the Honda a new home.
You had it open and did not checked valve clearance for new owner.. ehh ..hopefully he will change oil after those 5 years..
It got a fresh oil change and no need to check any clearances with only 7k miles on it. Just getting it going and moving it on down the road. Thanks for watching.
the main jet was rotted right off never seen a jet dissolve
I think what you are seeing there is buildup from the ethanol fuel. There was a lot of nasty crud throughout the system.
Damn clean!! Wonder how much you drop
Thanks for checking it out. We picked it up for about 1k below value since it was dead. It was a great deal and very clean bike. The chrome was perfect.
I bet the seller is kicking himself for selling a quick fix bike for so cheap
Thanks for watching. It ended up working out for everyone. He wanted it out of his garage and the next guy got a good buy on a great bike. Fire It Up!
Did you sell the sissy bar that was on it ?
Sold the whole bike the day that video was shot. Sorry. Thanks for checking it out.
How much you want for the bike? If you still have it.
Thanks for checking it out. That one sold same day the video was completed. We do still have the T-Sport that is featured in another video
Thanks for checking it out!
Makes me less afraid to buy a lazy owners vtx...
For sure. Lots of great bikes out there just need a little love
Dispose of it properly....😂😂
You mean let it go to environment..
My dude.........😂😂
Recycling....
Sounds like fuel problem
Yep- as you will see in the video the Ethanol fuel gummed up all the lines, tank and carb. Got it cleaned up and back on the road. Thanks for watching.
Ask the seller when hes expecting 😂
Easy........... Thanks for watching.
PARKED 1200 H.D & RIDER 7 YEARS, IN GARAGE & IN BED? I'M DUMB, OLD, BROKE BUT CAN WALK AGAIN! SHE WAS JUST SLEEPING IN A Chicago garage, chained in to the concrete & rebar floor: gas evaporated & new battery at the store. Marvel mystery IN the cylinders, covered but lonely!
Where do I start: not to be held for ransom at the dealer after the TOW IN?
Like to ride home or sell :" a safe running machine" to a better caretaker than I was?
( lawn mower has no problems : they bring theirs every week ? 😭$$$$$$!
If the engine is not locked (which it probably is not after that short of a time- we have pulled them out of storage after 50+ years...) you will probably need to clean and seal the tank, replace fuel lines, rebuild carb, change oil. Check for spark- but that is less of a problem on newer bikes than it used to be. It will probably run at that point. Then you work through safety- brake system, rubber hoses, tires, lights etc. 7 years is not a long time to bring one back. Should be no problem (unless it was sitting in water). The Ford Bronco on our channel was sitting for 25 years and it is now running and driving just fine. This Honda was sitting about 5 years. The T-sport that we also highlight was sitting closer to 10 years. All are back on the road now. It is possible! Good luck- FIRE IT UP!
@@FireItUpGarage Thanks inspired: may God bless ! I'll try. Now what can ya do with 75 years & a lot pills,, 💊💉🧪🔬 & gravity problems? Just a happy thought , I know what to do: restore the XLH & sell it & get a body clone , ASAP!
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@@dontupdateifitworks.424 Throw on a trike kit and you can keep riding until you are 85! Enjoy the ride. FIRE IT UP!
Would love to know how much you paid and then sold it for. The whole story.
Sold it for current value. Bought it for about half. We never talk specific prices... A lesson learned long ago when flipping vehicles.
@@FireItUpGarage what was the total turnaround time from picking up the bike to selling it?
@@lstruggy Probably had 6-8 hours total in work on the bike. Pretty quick one.
@@FireItUpGarage nice! Any idea how much it would cost me to reseal a vtx1300r fuel tank from a local shop?
@@lstruggy We did one a while back. I think the sealer was less than $100. With shop rate though you might be better to buy a used tank if yours is really rusty. Parts for these are cheap. If it is not really rusty I would just flush it out and run it. There is a filter in either the petcock or at the carb on this one- cant remember which.
Clean the carburetor and ride it like you stole it
Yep that was part of it. Lines were also completely clogged and tank was full of sediment. Cleaned it all out and got it back on the road. Thanks for watching.
I wished we could ride without helmets here in Tennessee but they act like we are violating our owe Constitutional Rights because there job is to keep you and others from violating each other’s rights:) in other words they shouldn’t protect me from myself
There are some beautiful roads for bikes in Tennessee. We did 1500 miles from Virginia and into Carolinas and Tennessee on a trip. Beautiful roads. Enjoy the ride! (with or without your helmet!)
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new gas and a can of sea foam will fix the rest
Thanks for watching. That might work in some cases, but in this case the lines and carb were completely plugged. The previous owner had already tried the fix in a can. With a good cleaning of the tank, lines and carb we were able to Fire It Up!
Thats blaspheme you said there, as gasoline never stinks. Its like deodorant for us gearheads. ;)
Fresh Gas- Yes! 5 year old Ethanol...... That's as appealing as a vegan steak. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
What did we pay for it?
Paid about half of retail at the time it was dead and sold it for around the retail when it was repaired. Thanks for checking it out. Working on a barn find Harley right now. Subscribe if you like the motorcycle stories and want to see more. Thanks!
Should keep the VTX and dump the Harley!
Thanks for watching. Can't get rid of the Harley... its a pretty rare FXDXT that just keeps appreciating. Worth more now than new. Lots of great bikes come and go but that one sticks around....
@@FireItUpGarage I didn't mean it as an insult! Harley makes great cycles!! But they're almost unaffordable for the avg guy!
@@hiltonlouque1504 look for bikes that have been sitting (like the one in this video). Usually that cuts price significantly. This VTX was about half price for a pretty basic no start - fuel system clean.
@FireItUpGarage I got lucky on the 02 VTX 1800C I mentioned! It's a one owner 9800 mile perfect mint for 4k!
@@hiltonlouque1504 Very cool. The 1800s are fun bikes. Ride Safe- Fire It Up!
who is that putting their finger in the camera view , they suck. lol
Hey until we offer more than some free food for camera work it’s hard to complain. Lol
Sound weak
It's a stock VTX. If you are looking for a stronger sound check out our Harley Videos. Thanks for watching.
@@FireItUpGarage Harleys are trash ..Honda shadow vt1100c spirit bobber ..Now that’s loud
@@notoriouscowboy9773 Everybody's got a preference. Sound is simply pipes. Had an 883 with straight pipes and no mufflers. That was loud! Thanks for watching.
Although we all know sound has little to do with horsepower. Straight pipes generally decrease horsepower in dyno tests. But they are LOUD!
@@FireItUpGarage Crusier or Turing bikes can have low horse power because their not race bikes..So if straight pips lower the horse power so be it..Loud is what matters with them bikes ..If u want speed get a hayabusa now that’s horse power otherwise it’s not ment to ride fast 💨 looks and how Loud matters