Ive been waiting just as long as all of you for this sadly he answered one of my comments about it like two three months ago and said he had tons of new parts and that videos will be up soon and now we December so i doubt he will finish it
@@deucenine4life813 ok.....how many bikes have you restored? I've done dozens. It needs a hell of a lot more than that lol. Have fun riding whatever disaster you build.
It's a lot more fun watching somebody else do it. Lol! That case splitter is a life saver. I bought one off of ebay and have done 3 or 4 cases with it, no problems.
sand the cover with some haavy grit sand paper and remake the area with j an be weld. Done it on many vw cases for water erosion and it works great and pretty permanent. totally savable. just make it clean anr rough before you apply it. after the j and b weld drys you shape it like bondo by sanding it.
That water pump cavity CAN be repaired. Clean the cavity out perfectly....whatever method works for you, but it has to be PERFECT. Then shoot it down with a quality brake cleaner. Then you JB Weld it with the 24 hour set formula. You will have to sit with it and keep tapping the JB Weld in order to maintain the shape that you want because it will tend to be liquid for 2-3 hours. Oh yeah....wet your finger with water when you tap on it to maintain the shape you want. You'll be amazed how good and durable the repair will be. I hate doing these kind of repairs (because it's always the last option) but it works fantastically well and worth the time. I found watching a movie that's 3 hours long and just hold the part and keep an eye on it until it firms up makes the whole job not so bad really. The results are absolutely worth it.
Amazing how nice the transmission is...that'll save you some $$. No doubt, the crank seal on the flywheel side was sucking air/ leaking water when washed and ridden through water. That's too bad. But you've got a head start on good parts between the 2 engines!
Yes, always move forward. It is very hard to do sometimes. Especially when you are dealing with older stuff that was not well loved. I have had my fair share of ups and downs but as my son says. It is all worth it in the end. Keep you eye on the prize.
😁👍👍👍 Interesting stuff Jason looking good.That rot spot JB weld it. No joke I used JB weld on a old ford fiesta cam bearing (area) with a gouge in it (aluminum) that was losing oil pressure JB welded it sanded it smooth and that went cross country baby. Needless to say that was a quick econo fix instead of buying a head and installing it. The owner was tickled to death.
You can totally use that cover from the looks of it. It's not damaged on the gasket surface. Clean the flakes out and get down to good solid material. It's fine. You can use some JB weld to smooth out the surface if you want. More importantly, Change that water pump shaft bearing and shaft seal! 90% of the time they are bad and if not replaced you will end up with a milkshake in the transmission. That's probably why you have no drain plug in the one motor and white powder (dried out coolant and trans oil mix) coming out of the other motor.
Ive got a 88 cr125 like this im restoring with a buddy. Parts are sure hard to find. Them late 80s- mid 90s cr125s were rockets on the top end. Ive had a 96, a 03, and have got to ride my buddies 02 for the longest time. I swear the 88 was by far the fastest 125 ive riden.
I have two 1985 cr125s, bought them new in 1985. I've replaced both clutch covers with the Australian aluminum ones. Your missing transmission plug was from previous owner removing it to drain coolant from trans.
I've repaired several engines in conditions like this, and just as others have mentioned, JB Weld does an excellent job at filling in craters like this. Clean and prep the area good, wire wheel it down and apply the JB Weld. Then after it's dried, use a dremel to shape it. If you feel a little more daring, you can try to aluminum braze it. It's aluminum brazing rod that's applied with a propane torch with MAPP gas. I'm sure you can find it at any home supply store or welding supply. Jost follow the instructions carefully and maybe watch a couple videos on how its done. Also, maybe practice on some scrap aluminum in the same condition. You can do it though, it's easy. Then you'll have to clean it up with a dremel or die grinder. If you mess up on it, don't sweat it, you were thinking of replacing it anyway, so this would be good practice. Good luck.
Looks good there and since you have it all apart there I'd put new seals and new bearings into it and I'd check into boring the cylinder head out and putting oversized piston and rings back into it as well too that way it'll be better than it ever was before for you too have a good day now and I'll be waiting on the next video from ya here too
thank you for saying hello , I didn't really know live steam educate & didn't really want to start a convo with a few people on CT's stream . Thank you for the kind words Charles . I hope things are better out there than here 👍
The clutch cover is repairable. I would weld it and remachine it. Marinetex is ok. My last choice would be JB Weld. You can drill and tap Marinetex. I've replaced missing chunks of motorcycle engine cases. drilled and tapped new holes, filed it flat, installed a new gasket or RTVed it and was riding the next day.
It would be interesting to try to sleeve the water pump housing; either drilling a series of holes or cutting large holes at the water jacket locations into the sleeve before pressing it in. Sounds like its time to get Mustie1 involved!
Yes you can put jb weld on it ...clean it really well with brake clean and mold the area with jb weld if it comes out a little off you can sand it down to spec.
Very interesting stuff. It's now been 28 years since the last time I rode a CR125. It was probably one close to that. Still feels like it was yesterday! I wana hear that one scream! Thanks from Portugal.
Pinesol and water 50/50 mix for anything rusted, I use it on old car parts, leave it soak for about a week it will dissolve the rust and remove any old paint.. try it you’ll be surprised
That can be resurfaced and worked with JB Weld. You can get the aftermarket aluminum clutch cover with “Honda” embossed from Russell’s Clutch Covers out of Australia.
I would think you could have that rot cleaned out really good and have a good welder fill it in, then have it machined and it should be as good as new. The joy of working with metal is it can always be put back together, unlike wood. I'm sure you found a solution since I posted this comment. If not, look into what I suggested. I like your style and how you do things. Good luck and I'll keep following your progress.
I used jbweld on one i built it was a 1985 cr125 take the shaft out and clean all the corrosion with a soft wire wheel wash thoroughly jbweld n sand it smooth,never had a issue
Watch Goldguy TH-cam video he fixed a whole chunk off a case once !!! With JB weld or some kind of metal filler and carefully sanding it after it dries!!!
Dear 5150mx VW. 👍👌👏 99% of this video respectively work looks really very professional! It seems that you have done this in your racing (or was it Trial?) career already very often with success. Congrats! 👍👌👏 With one exception: You have a chisel. I already wondered why you used a screwdriver instead before and additionally pounded on its plastic handle with a metal hammer. Good that great little petrolhead Josh hasn't seen this. He would have rightly scold his beloved Dad. :-) ;-) Because it can be really dangerous. The handle can easily burst (nearly explode) and sharp splinters could fly all around and very easy hurt your hand etc.! So please take care of yourself. Thanks in advance. Thanks also for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck health and wisdom.
HAHA ! it's all editing . I forgot why I used the screwdriver ? Was it to tap a rusted bolt though ? You will be happy to know it did explode😎. Best Regards to you CC , thank you for the tips
Dear@@5150mxVW Thanks for replying. Uhm... maybe you got me wrong or I got you wrong!? I wouldn't be happy at all if a plastic handle of a screwdriver burst in your hand. I tried to tell you to avoid such an accident. Did it really explode or are you kidding me? At least I hope so. Anyway: A very big "Thank you" for being one of the very rare species that can deal with constructive criticism (this was my third time doing this). Even more rare is your ability to implement those things immediately respectively very fast. All this without getting angry, stubborn, depressed or even defiant. Congrats, very impressive! My deep respect, Sir. Therefore, amongst other things, you are an excellent example/idol for your son (and for other people too of course). Sincerely yours.
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 No , I totally exploded the screwdriver . " happy to know " was kind of a joking way , figure of speech . I forget you are using a translator . I was just letting you know you are right . Constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcomed , I am learning . The more I learn , the more I can pass on to my Son as well . Thank you for all your excellent comments and support CC .
@@5150mxVW Ah, okay, now I see. Unfortunately I only had 5 years English in school and have not spoken or written it for 39... good grief... nearly 40 years*! So I have to use that incredibly crappy Google translator sometimes. Unfortunately constructive criticism isn't always welcome. You are definitely a refreshing exception. You already have a lot of wisdom. Thanks for your kind words. Postscriptum: * = Sigh, I'm definitely getting old = in 3 years and 12 days I will be 60yo... big sigh... and I definitely don't like that!
@@dekon70 my only Netra event was Union in 1992 on a borrowed 1982 or 83 KDX250 . I will check the 2020 event schedule as i need to put the boots back on 👍
J-b weld put on shape it let it dry grid it sand it to shape. They have used it on a Packard cracked cyl. Wall and it worked. You have nothing to loose good luck
Use JB weld to repair that rot in the water pump. It will work amazing just make sure you make it smooth and like it used to be. JB weld is strong and will not fail. Fix the old one man.
JB Wield!!! Heat gun it first after you cleaned and reamed area then really press it in good detail when harden the the priest and witch doctor ceremony's Prestomagico Puff you have a Honda Motor!!!; )
Hey ran into that problem with my water pump housing we used Marine tex and never had an issue ever again stuff hardens so good you can even drill and tap it
There is an aluminium weld called magic weld acts like solder at low heat but has huge strength you may be able to use it on the rotted pump housing will try and find out about it and pass you the link good luck
You can fix the water pump area with JB Weld temporarily but I'm afraid that only permanent fix is to use aftermarket aluminum clutch cover with eliminates problem completely
@@5150mxVW Don't try to weld it. It's magnesium and it will easily ignite from welding. I have one partially melted cover when someone tried to do that...
I get scared when i see a vertically split crank case and my Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ES is just such a case.It was making a noise like nuts and bolts inside a hub cap (old honeymoon car gag),i just hope the flywheels haven't come loose on the crank ($1500).I may start on it this spring (no garage).Still lovin' that big red impact driver..................
Working inside with no heat is a huge improvement over last years rolling around in the snow / driveway . Good luck with the project , sounds like a very cool motorcycle
Cool?I remember going to a 'bike store for leathers and the guy offered me some with knee sliders, i asked him to take a look at what i was riding and said "c'mon man,let's get real here."He said "oops,sorry."
Are you still continuing the cr125 restoration i just spent the last couple hrs watching and I searched through your page and havent seen anything for 8 months im about to watch your rm vidoes i hope the cr125 will make a come back soon would love to finish watching what you do to it
Hi , yes , i realized 2 weeks ago it was since Feb , that's crazy . I have a ton of $ spent on parts so that thing better go back together :). Thank you
Great im gonna have to subscribe now for sure and turn my notifications on cant wait and i hope u start doing more bikes more often i enjoy watching your and your kid restore bikes from scratch i was just showing my uncle that hip trick you did in the video he has the same bike but 89 but same model and it took three of us just to get new foot boots on (haha)
5150 let’s talk before you buy the Miller welder, The Three welders in one got a guy in Windsor Locks that’ll match numbers online for welders Miller’s,,,,, I like to 215 with the combo will call and talk to me before you make a decision take care keep up the great work junkman do
Bit of a bummer on the water housing, not sure if it's due to dis similar metals or maintnece,,sure we can rule out snow getting in though. LOL Good work on splitting cases! I may have to watch again! :)
I don't know what your wall thickness is but you can tru it up and slave it . take it to a mechanic shop. it's aluminum shouldn't be a problem if there enough wall left
Sir you can salvage that crank cover have ever tried jb weld it really works just a suggestion sir you still have the final decision but i have to say great video hope you finish this project all the best
Bummer on the clutch side cover. My '87 CR125 was worse and I did the JB weld, even had to machine a new intake nipple and epoxy it in place after boring the old one out in the bridgeport. I don't think that there are any aftermarket side covers for the '87 CR125. So even if you wanted to spent the $500 I'm not aware of anyone making them. Other models, yes, but not this one.
I've made good experiences by blasting the waterpumphousing with glas pearls then filling the hole withe poxidkitt metal and sealing the area where the water will flow with a gastank sealer.
The solution to your rusted crankshaft: Sandblasting! The crankshaft on my motorcycle, a 1987 Yamaha RD350LC was rusty, I had it disassembled and blasted and I took the crankshaft tips, fastened them on a vise and sanded them, they were new ... I reassembled the new connecting rods and bearings and are zeroed !
@@5150mxVW yeah man white works good just dip the parts in coca cola or water and bicarb of soda mixed afterwards to stop the part/s from flash rusting
Ebay has all parts to restore your bike. I had the 85 250R, and two sore points on it was the alternator was toast and clutch cover, they were made of magnesium. Riders back in the 80s didnt use distilled water mixed with coolant even though the cycle mags warned the to do it. I got my beast to run and it did wheelies and screamed like a banshee. The pj carb was the easiest to work on back then, its on my 89 250R and it runs like a top. Good bike, if you restore it correctly, they can run up to $4000 grand on the market, the market for mid life crisis folks who love vintage dirt bikes. Ufo has your plastics, Pit Replica has your correct seat cover, Ebay has all of the hardware. Good luck!
I think the water pump will be just fine motor doesn't look like it's been left outside or abused Thanking the parts motor probably be the one going in the bike?
Cold War Motors repaired a cylinder with JB weld in a Buick straight 8 engine and it worked, at least so far for moving the car around on the grounds. Don't see why it wouldn't work to repair the walls of that water pump housing.
well you sure don't want an engine failure coming off the face of a jump ....but perhaps we tig weld this one and jb weld the other one ? good enough for a cylinder wall , should be fine in a water jacket 👍....thank you for the feedback
Making progress there bro but do you remember how it all goes back together once you have the parts you need. I think I would rather tackle a small block chev than one of those full small of bits motors. Anyway all the best
You should try buffing the coroded metal with a dremel and some polish an a small buffing tool, could also try brass tools, that's what we use to work on chrome dies at work, dunno how soft the case is, aluminium right? Could also try attack it chemically with acid, but you'd wanna get something that wouldn't mess that rubber in the middle up, (or take it out) or effect the base metal, dunno if that's possible.
@@5150mxVW I was reading my message to you. Voice recognition doesn't work all the time. Anyways I've use J-B Weld. A lots of times and it seems the holdup. Where's the little guy at? You have a great weekend too there still another day left.
New to the channel.... but this bike was on letgo in east Hampton... .. When I saw the video.. I was amazed. Good luck! Cant wait too see when its done.
I ACQUIRED THIS BIKE IN 2005 IN FLORIDA , IT WAS NEVER ON LET GO . It has been leaning on my garage for 10 years . It was seen on my garage in a Mustie1 video when he picked up a Karmann Ghia from me 2 years ago . Thank you Paul
I'm new to your videos, but I know you're typically a VW guy. The simple answer to my question may be that you simply don't have the tool, but why don't you use an engine holder? The engine is tumbling around and you're chasing after it. I think you'd find it helpful, especially when using that expensive motion pro case splitter or the dremel. Just my $.02. I gave it a thumbs up
Hi , I do not have a stand , however with a motor this weathered and seized I probably wouldn't of used it . The edit cut the time down considerably , the crank was really seized in the bearing . I was also rolling it around and looking at the camera LCD to find a good angle for the viewers ...I have been buying more Mx tools and the stand is on the list . Advice , Tips and 2 CENTS are always welcomed and appreciated👍, thank you ....and no I'm an Mx'r 1st , but Vw's are on the podium though ...3rd
I would just live with that it’s probably the best original I’ve seen Just ask TNT MOTO he’s also seen a few Unfortunately they are made from magnesium up until 1987 and as far as I know they are unrepairable Some people use jb weld with good results Love your videos Keep up the good work 👍
Good to hear , it didn't look horrible and I thought with the good gasket surface it was repairable . I just wondered why people are forking over 500-600 for the aluminum ones if these are repairable ...pocket change I guess :)....thank Chris I appreciate it . Nice thumbnail , there is a nice 86 CR500 in my area for sale ...hmmm
keep the vids coming man, always looking forward to next episode.Are you planing on cerakoting any of the motor,would be cool to see this old girl looking like a museum piece.
Thank you for the kind words Tieran I appreciate it . I don't think I will be on this bike but you never know . It's cool learning new things and working on these bikes allows you to do that . I might pick up a tig welder and try and repair the clutch cover .
Here is the playlist for the CR125R : th-cam.com/play/PLEI_rXe2vpGaJHLhM-kTsHlcTABkd5zy3.html
Thank you for all the Likes and great Comments Guys 👍.
I have an 86 bottom end if there the same and ya still need one? No clutch cover sadly
Any progress on the Honda? Appreciate the videos!
@@dallasthurman7352 I assume he moved on to bigger and better things. LOL
Hey buddy, what’s the update on the CR rebuild? Cheers from Australia
Ive been waiting just as long as all of you for this sadly he answered one of my comments about it like two three months ago and said he had tons of new parts and that videos will be up soon and now we December so i doubt he will finish it
Just started watching the series, sad to see it never continued.
What happened to the rebuild it’s been a long time bud excited to see the finished product 🤘🏻✊🏻
Must have came to his senses and scrapped it. That thing isn't even worth parting out. Nothing to save.
matthewsaluh you replace the water pump and gasket and rebuild the bottom and top end it’s definitely worth the time and money 💯🤘🏻
@@deucenine4life813 ok.....how many bikes have you restored? I've done dozens. It needs a hell of a lot more than that lol. Have fun riding whatever disaster you build.
@@deucenine4life813 yeah its not really worth the time OR money to save this heap.
@@Muscleupsanddangles you got rude quick 🤔
When can we expect the next video for cr build 🤔
It's a lot more fun watching somebody else do it. Lol! That case splitter is a life saver. I bought one off of ebay and have done 3 or 4 cases with it, no problems.
I repaired one of those rotten water pumps. We cleaned the area and then filled it with devcon epoxy.
awesome , thank you for leaving the tip / comment Bruce , I appreciate it
@@5150mxVW JB Weld will fix that no problem...
I live in Canada and I have one that has some epoxy in it lol
No bullshit music Sir, just true grit narrative and a hammer, thank you
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Emjoying this never seen a a Honda motor taking apart and rebuilt.
Thank you Dan , hope all is well
Automatic thumbs up Jason the mysteries of whats inside motorcycle engines revealed Thanks for sharing !
Thank you Ted , have a great weekend
Love this series. This thing is gonna be awesome, that cover can be fixed!
👍 , Thank you , I appreciate it
sand the cover with some haavy grit sand paper and remake the area with j an be weld. Done it on many vw cases for water erosion and it works great and pretty permanent. totally savable. just make it clean anr rough before you apply it. after the j and b weld drys you shape it like bondo by sanding it.
thank you Mike , sounds good
That water pump cavity CAN be repaired. Clean the cavity out perfectly....whatever method works for you, but it has to be PERFECT. Then shoot it down with a quality brake cleaner. Then you JB Weld it with the 24 hour set formula. You will have to sit with it and keep tapping the JB Weld in order to maintain the shape that you want because it will tend to be liquid for 2-3 hours. Oh yeah....wet your finger with water when you tap on it to maintain the shape you want. You'll be amazed how good and durable the repair will be. I hate doing these kind of repairs (because it's always the last option) but it works fantastically well and worth the time. I found watching a movie that's 3 hours long and just hold the part and keep an eye on it until it firms up makes the whole job not so bad really. The results are absolutely worth it.
Amazing how nice the transmission is...that'll save you some $$. No doubt, the crank seal on the flywheel side was sucking air/ leaking water when washed and ridden through water. That's too bad. But you've got a head start on good parts between the 2 engines!
yes , very happy with the tranny👍. Thank you Scott , have a great weekend
Yes, always move forward. It is very hard to do sometimes. Especially when you are dealing with older stuff that was not well loved. I have had my fair share of ups and downs but as my son says. It is all worth it in the end. Keep you eye on the prize.
Good stuff. That CR is a rusty beast. Hardcore restoration. Looking forward to the rebuild.
thank you JJS I appreciate it
😁👍👍👍 Interesting stuff Jason looking good.That rot spot JB weld it. No joke I used JB weld on a old ford fiesta cam bearing (area) with a gouge in it (aluminum) that was losing oil pressure JB welded it sanded it smooth and that went cross country baby. Needless to say that was a quick econo fix instead of buying a head and installing it. The owner was tickled to death.
Nice👍, thank you for a seasoned vote of confidence on the JB repair for the cover Will
You can totally use that cover from the looks of it. It's not damaged on the gasket surface. Clean the flakes out and get down to good solid material. It's fine. You can use some JB weld to smooth out the surface if you want. More importantly, Change that water pump shaft bearing and shaft seal! 90% of the time they are bad and if not replaced you will end up with a milkshake in the transmission. That's probably why you have no drain plug in the one motor and white powder (dried out coolant and trans oil mix) coming out of the other motor.
thank you Mike , that is what i was thinking when I saw the gasket surface . Thank you for the feedback I appreciate it
Ive got a 88 cr125 like this im restoring with a buddy. Parts are sure hard to find.
Them late 80s- mid 90s cr125s were rockets on the top end. Ive had a 96, a 03, and have got to ride my buddies 02 for the longest time. I swear the 88 was by far the fastest 125 ive riden.
I believe it , I watched a + 40 racer smoke all the hot shoe " kids " on current 125's👍
I have two 1985 cr125s, bought them new in 1985. I've replaced both clutch covers with the Australian aluminum ones. Your missing transmission plug was from previous owner removing it to drain coolant from trans.
Nice ! yeah , those are so pricey , kinda rough when the bike needs everything and a clutch cover is 500 bucks :).
FOLLOWING! 16,353 views for a video posted yesterday just shows you how much love there is for these old CRs!
thank you , yes A LOT of love for the CR's :)
I've repaired several engines in conditions like this, and just as others have mentioned, JB Weld does an excellent job at filling in craters like this. Clean and prep the area good, wire wheel it down and apply the JB Weld. Then after it's dried, use a dremel to shape it. If you feel a little more daring, you can try to aluminum braze it. It's aluminum brazing rod that's applied with a propane torch with MAPP gas. I'm sure you can find it at any home supply store or welding supply. Jost follow the instructions carefully and maybe watch a couple videos on how its done. Also, maybe practice on some scrap aluminum in the same condition. You can do it though, it's easy. Then you'll have to clean it up with a dremel or die grinder. If you mess up on it, don't sweat it, you were thinking of replacing it anyway, so this would be good practice. Good luck.
thank you F5 , this is one of the 80's magnesium covers .
Looks good there and since you have it all apart there I'd put new seals and new bearings into it and I'd check into boring the cylinder head out and putting oversized piston and rings back into it as well too that way it'll be better than it ever was before for you too have a good day now and I'll be waiting on the next video from ya here too
absolutely , thank you James , I appreciate it .
Hey 5051 thnx for the comments yesterday at CT live ,love your vids man,and wrenching with Josh ✌🏻✌🏻greetz from the Netherlands
thank you for saying hello , I didn't really know live steam educate & didn't really want to start a convo with a few people on CT's stream . Thank you for the kind words Charles . I hope things are better out there than here 👍
The clutch cover is repairable. I would weld it and remachine it. Marinetex is ok. My last choice would be JB Weld. You can drill and tap Marinetex. I've replaced missing chunks of motorcycle engine cases. drilled and tapped new holes, filed it flat, installed a new gasket or RTVed it and was riding the next day.
thank you for the tip , I appreciate it👍
I can't wait to see this motorcycle running again!
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Great series. Now I just have to watch all the other VW videos and all. Keep up all the great work.
It would be interesting to try to sleeve the water pump housing; either drilling a series of holes or cutting large holes at the water jacket locations into the sleeve before pressing it in. Sounds like its time to get Mustie1 involved!
Hi Brian , It sounds like we can just use JB weld on it from all the great comments . Getting M1 involved is always a great idea👍
I really appreciate your efforts, I can not wait to finish Semangat Broo From Indonesia
thank you very much , I appreciate it
Good vid man theres nothing more satisfying than splitting cases on old bikes 👍
👍, thank you , nice thumbnail
Yes you can put jb weld on it ...clean it really well with brake clean and mold the area with jb weld if it comes out a little off you can sand it down to spec.
Great work Jason. BIG THUMBS UP
thank you Brian , have a great weekend
I've seen people use jb weld to repair them I recommend using engine ice for coolant to
thank you for the JB weld tip👍
5150mxVW the problem with engine ice is it actually allows the engine to run hotter...it’s pure snake oil,
Great video, let's see this thing bounding down the trail like a wild gazelle
thank you Peter ,👍
Very interesting stuff. It's now been 28 years since the last time I rode a CR125. It was probably one close to that. Still feels like it was yesterday! I wana hear that one scream!
Thanks from Portugal.
Enjoyed watching this kind of work during lock down
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I need to see how far it's come my dude, updates! Awesome restoration series, man.
thank you Killian , I worked on it a little last weekend , not far enough haha
@@5150mxVW lol Yeah I know how it is sometimes. Definitely looking forward to the updates and seeing it get resurrected!
Pinesol and water 50/50 mix for anything rusted, I use it on old car parts, leave it soak for about a week it will dissolve the rust and remove any old paint.. try it you’ll be surprised
Hi Nick , I have never heard of that one , thank you for the new tip !
That can be resurfaced and worked with JB Weld. You can get the aftermarket aluminum clutch cover with “Honda” embossed from Russell’s Clutch Covers out of Australia.
thank you for the tip Ryan , & I did not know they came with the Honda logo
Yes, he’s done the plain no logo and then some with logo. He’s even done some HRC style that say “Honda Racing”
I would think you could have that rot cleaned out really good and have a good welder fill it in, then have it machined and it should be as good as new. The joy of working with metal is it can always be put back together, unlike wood. I'm sure you found a solution since I posted this comment. If not, look into what I suggested. I like your style and how you do things. Good luck and I'll keep following your progress.
I used jbweld on one i built it was a 1985 cr125 take the shaft out and clean all the corrosion with a soft wire wheel wash thoroughly jbweld n sand it smooth,never had a issue
Nice👍, thank you for the feedback on your repair , I appreciate it
Np
l see you have a favorite hammer too,
All men have favourite hammers lol women have shoes we have tools ps motorized contour cool idea
Mine is a sledgehammer
Watch Goldguy TH-cam video he fixed a whole chunk off a case once !!! With JB weld or some kind of metal filler and carefully sanding it after it dries!!!
thank you for the tip Mike , I appreciate it
You used (3 x !) and well used, I hope this worked
Dear 5150mx VW.
👍👌👏 99% of this video respectively work looks really very professional! It seems that you have done this in your racing (or was it Trial?) career already very often with success. Congrats! 👍👌👏
With one exception: You have a chisel. I already wondered why you used a screwdriver instead before and additionally pounded on its plastic handle with a metal hammer.
Good that great little petrolhead Josh hasn't seen this. He would have rightly scold his beloved Dad. :-) ;-) Because it can be really dangerous. The handle can easily burst (nearly explode) and sharp splinters could fly all around and very easy hurt your hand etc.! So please take care of yourself. Thanks in advance.
Thanks also for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck health and wisdom.
HAHA ! it's all editing . I forgot why I used the screwdriver ? Was it to tap a rusted bolt though ? You will be happy to know it did explode😎. Best Regards to you CC , thank you for the tips
Dear@@5150mxVW
Thanks for replying. Uhm... maybe you got me wrong or I got you wrong!? I wouldn't be happy at all if a plastic handle of a screwdriver burst in your hand. I tried to tell you to avoid such an accident.
Did it really explode or are you kidding me? At least I hope so.
Anyway: A very big "Thank you" for being one of the very rare species that can deal with constructive criticism (this was my third time doing this). Even more rare is your ability to implement those things immediately respectively very fast. All this without getting angry, stubborn, depressed or even defiant. Congrats, very impressive! My deep respect, Sir. Therefore, amongst other things, you are an excellent example/idol for your son (and for other people too of course).
Sincerely yours.
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 No , I totally exploded the screwdriver . " happy to know " was kind of a joking way , figure of speech . I forget you are using a translator . I was just letting you know you are right . Constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcomed , I am learning . The more I learn , the more I can pass on to my Son as well . Thank you for all your excellent comments and support CC .
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Ah, okay, now I see. Unfortunately I only had 5 years English in school and have not spoken or written it for 39... good grief... nearly 40 years*! So I have to use that incredibly crappy Google translator sometimes.
Unfortunately constructive criticism isn't always welcome. You are definitely a refreshing exception. You already have a lot of wisdom.
Thanks for your kind words.
Postscriptum: * = Sigh, I'm definitely getting old = in 3 years and 12 days I will be 60yo... big sigh... and I definitely don't like that!
The housing is still usable. A little jb weld and that's it. Nice case splitter.
thank you GN , sounds like a plan👍
Great video as usual; love seeing people giving the old school bikes some love.
Thank you Rich , I appreciate it
@@5150mxVW Your in the NE region, am I going to see this at any NETRA Vintage events this year?
@@dekon70 my only Netra event was Union in 1992 on a borrowed 1982 or 83 KDX250 . I will check the 2020 event schedule as i need to put the boots back on 👍
J-b weld put on shape it let it dry grid it sand it to shape. They have used it on a Packard cracked cyl. Wall and it worked. You have nothing to loose good luck
Hi Gene , sounds like the plan if I don't tig weld it , thank you
Looks very time consuming Jason but you'll be ready to ride by spring!
i don't know Dave, spring in right around the corner :)
That case half looks usable in my opinion.👍👍✌️as long as it doesn't leak use it.
I'm probably going to have a set vapor blasted , I hope your right👍
Use JB weld to repair that rot in the water pump. It will work amazing just make sure you make it smooth and like it used to be. JB weld is strong and will not fail. Fix the old one man.
JB Wield!!! Heat gun it first after you cleaned and reamed area then really press it in good detail when harden the the priest and witch doctor ceremony's Prestomagico Puff you have a Honda Motor!!!; )
👍👌👏 LOL
But its Puff the magic dragon (Esther and Abi Ofarim for instance). :-) ;-)
Best regards luck and health.
Hey ran into that problem with my water pump housing we used Marine tex and never had an issue ever again stuff hardens so good you can even drill and tap it
thank you for tip Gino , I appreciate it
There is an aluminium weld called magic weld acts like solder at low heat but has huge strength you may be able to use it on the rotted pump housing will try and find out about it and pass you the link good luck
Im going to change the pistons in my rotary motor
You can fix the water pump area with JB Weld temporarily but I'm afraid that only permanent fix is to use aftermarket aluminum clutch cover with eliminates problem completely
thank you 125'er , I may try and tig weld one of the covers
@@5150mxVW Don't try to weld it. It's magnesium and it will easily ignite from welding. I have one partially melted cover when someone tried to do that...
I get scared when i see a vertically split crank case and my Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ES is just such a case.It was making a noise like nuts and bolts inside a hub cap (old honeymoon car gag),i just hope the flywheels haven't come loose on the crank ($1500).I may start on it this spring (no garage).Still lovin' that big red impact driver..................
Working inside with no heat is a huge improvement over last years rolling around in the snow / driveway . Good luck with the project , sounds like a very cool motorcycle
Cool?I remember going to a 'bike store for leathers and the guy offered me some with knee sliders, i asked him to take a look at what i was riding and said "c'mon man,let's get real here."He said "oops,sorry."
Are you still continuing the cr125 restoration i just spent the last couple hrs watching and I searched through your page and havent seen anything for 8 months im about to watch your rm vidoes i hope the cr125 will make a come back soon would love to finish watching what you do to it
Hi , yes , i realized 2 weeks ago it was since Feb , that's crazy . I have a ton of $ spent on parts so that thing better go back together :). Thank you
Great im gonna have to subscribe now for sure and turn my notifications on cant wait and i hope u start doing more bikes more often i enjoy watching your and your kid restore bikes from scratch i was just showing my uncle that hip trick you did in the video he has the same bike but 89 but same model and it took three of us just to get new foot boots on (haha)
I got the exact same bike an 84? Had mine since 87 and still have it stored in my shed since 92 lol
Ps mine has no issues though....its a fun light bike that screams wide open lol
that's awesome👍
5150 let’s talk before you buy the Miller welder, The Three welders in one got a guy in Windsor Locks that’ll match numbers online for welders Miller’s,,,,, I like to 215 with the combo will call and talk to me before you make a decision take care keep up the great work junkman do
Bit of a bummer on the water housing, not sure if it's due to dis similar metals or maintnece,,sure we can rule out snow getting in though. LOL Good work on splitting cases! I may have to watch again! :)
Yeah , Honda used magnesium covers for a few years and they rot out . I will try and repair it . Thank you 2TP
@@5150mxVW will wait good luck,just thinking a really good cleaning? IDK Ask Musti1..
@@5150mxVW A couple parts source may be useful ; David Allen Racing Motorsports in Mi, or Striets in Fl. Could be worth checking out?
Great video Jason keep pushing forward 👍😊
thank you VWC👍
Where is the next episode to this 😩 I'm dieing to see this turn out.
expensive LOL
I don't know what your wall thickness is but you can tru it up and slave it . take it to a mechanic shop. it's aluminum shouldn't be a problem if there enough wall left
Sir you can salvage that crank cover have ever tried jb weld it really works just a suggestion sir you still have the final decision but i have to say great video hope you finish this project all the best
thank you , I may try and tig weld one and JB weld the other since we have 2 covers . All the best to you as well & thank you for dropping in
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Love the Channel and subbed. Looking forward to the completion of the old CR. Those '85 CR 125's were LOUD.
thank you , much appreciated . I have a 91 RM125 vid coming out then CR and back to RM , more Mx soon .
I love this kind of stuff. Looking forward to upcoming videos. Stay safe.
Thank you , you as well
Bummer on the clutch side cover. My '87 CR125 was worse and I did the JB weld, even had to machine a new intake nipple and epoxy it in place after boring the old one out in the bridgeport. I don't think that there are any aftermarket side covers for the '87 CR125. So even if you wanted to spent the $500 I'm not aware of anyone making them. Other models, yes, but not this one.
I've made good experiences by blasting the waterpumphousing with glas pearls then filling the hole withe poxidkitt metal and sealing the area where the water will flow with a gastank sealer.
Just found this series. Any more videos coming?
The solution to your rusted crankshaft: Sandblasting! The crankshaft on my motorcycle, a 1987 Yamaha RD350LC was rusty, I had it disassembled and blasted and I took the crankshaft tips, fastened them on a vise and sanded them, they were new ... I reassembled the new connecting rods and bearings and are zeroed !
Have you tried white vinegar for 3-4 days or until its clean and rust free.it works really well.
I use apple , is white better ? Nice work on the RD crank Luciano👍
@@5150mxVW yeah man white works good just dip the parts in coca cola or water and bicarb of soda mixed afterwards to stop the part/s from flash rusting
Ebay has all parts to restore your bike. I had the 85 250R, and two sore points on it was the alternator was toast and clutch cover, they were made of magnesium. Riders back in the 80s didnt use distilled water mixed with coolant even though the cycle mags warned the to do it. I got my beast to run and it did wheelies and screamed like a banshee. The pj carb was the easiest to work on back then, its on my 89 250R and it runs like a top. Good bike, if you restore it correctly, they can run up to $4000 grand on the market, the market for mid life crisis folks who love vintage dirt bikes. Ufo has your plastics, Pit Replica has your correct seat cover, Ebay has all of the hardware. Good luck!
I think the water pump will be just fine motor doesn't look like it's been left outside or abused Thanking the parts motor probably be the one going in the bike?
Cold War Motors repaired a cylinder with JB weld in a Buick straight 8 engine and it worked, at least so far for moving the car around on the grounds. Don't see why it wouldn't work to repair the walls of that water pump housing.
well you sure don't want an engine failure coming off the face of a jump ....but perhaps we tig weld this one and jb weld the other one ? good enough for a cylinder wall , should be fine in a water jacket 👍....thank you for the feedback
I been watching and didn’t realise you abandoned the restoration haha damn
nah , still collecting parts , 80's CR stuff is hard to find ...i have eay too much $'s into this thing already lool
@@5150mxVW I bet! Good to hear, and looking forward to seeing your classic CR up and running. Love these old MX bikes
I've sand blasted pitted aluminum and filled with JB weld for a permanent repair sir :)
Was going to suggest that.
thank you GF , I wasn't sure as it is magnesium and I was seeing a lot of the after market covers on these mid 80's hondas .
@@5150mxVW I've successfully used JB Weld and Marine tec on magnesium many times
jb weld it and machine it can be a good repair or a machine shop can weld it and machine it good like new as well
👍, thank you Drew , it's not too pitted so I'll try the JB
Nice work dude. Looks like you’re going to have to give PC another call!! 🤘🤘
So is ET gonna run away with it tonight or is AC gonna get his first win?
thank you , haha ! I hope AC wins , tighten up the points even more as well👍
great video. a did last week rebuild my vintage Jlo moped engine from 59.
Nice👍, thank you Mike , have a great weekend
@@5150mxVW great weekend for you too
Any news on this cr resto? Loving the videos I want more!
when the next video i just finished all 4 videos and im so sad there isnt more I NEEED TO KNOW :((((
Sorry about the outcome. At least u have the other engine.
thank you Dave , people are saying it is repairable with JB weld so we will give that a shot .
Might work long enough to get it running. People have had success with that. It did look that bad.
I fix everything with JB weld. 9 times out of 10 it works.
Love these bikes...glad your saving it. What are you using in your tank?....that carb body looks great. Practically new!
No worries he can fix ANYTHING 😁😁😁 HAVE GREAT weekend
:))) , thank you Mary , you too
Yeah, just clean that cover extremely well and use JB Weld to fill the corrosion. Sand smooth , It'll work fine.
👍, thank you for the tip KR , I appreciate it
Making progress there bro but do you remember how it all goes back together once you have the parts you need. I think I would rather tackle a small block chev than one of those full small of bits motors. Anyway all the best
You dont need to remember if you have a parts diagram
Where's the rest of the videos?
You should try buffing the coroded metal with a dremel and some polish an a small buffing tool, could also try brass tools, that's what we use to work on chrome dies at work, dunno how soft the case is, aluminium right?
Could also try attack it chemically with acid, but you'd wanna get something that wouldn't mess that rubber in the middle up, (or take it out) or effect the base metal, dunno if that's possible.
I think he gave up on this. 3 years ago.
We need clip number 5!
You know that just look like oxidization. He probably clean it up and J-B Weld it. J-B Weld is pretty tough.
thank you Steve , It was pitted / rotted but your right , seems JB weld will work on the magnesium . Thank you for the tip , have a great weekend
@@5150mxVW I was reading my message to you. Voice recognition doesn't work all the time. Anyways I've use J-B Weld. A lots of times and it seems the holdup. Where's the little guy at? You have a great weekend too there still another day left.
New to the channel.... but this bike was on letgo in east Hampton... ..
When I saw the video.. I was amazed. Good luck! Cant wait too see when its done.
I ACQUIRED THIS BIKE IN 2005 IN FLORIDA , IT WAS NEVER ON LET GO . It has been leaning on my garage for 10 years . It was seen on my garage in a Mustie1 video when he picked up a Karmann Ghia from me 2 years ago . Thank you Paul
It still on letgo lol
Lmao !
Nice , he used my thumbnail , but it’s a “ wanted ad “ . Haha
I stand corrected, this bike is on Let go :) lol
I'm new to your videos, but I know you're typically a VW guy. The simple answer to my question may be that you simply don't have the tool, but why don't you use an engine holder? The engine is tumbling around and you're chasing after it. I think you'd find it helpful, especially when using that expensive motion pro case splitter or the dremel.
Just my $.02. I gave it a thumbs up
Hi , I do not have a stand , however with a motor this weathered and seized I probably wouldn't of used it . The edit cut the time down considerably , the crank was really seized in the bearing . I was also rolling it around and looking at the camera LCD to find a good angle for the viewers ...I have been buying more Mx tools and the stand is on the list . Advice , Tips and 2 CENTS are always welcomed and appreciated👍, thank you ....and no I'm an Mx'r 1st , but Vw's are on the podium though ...3rd
I would just live with that it’s probably the best original I’ve seen
Just ask TNT MOTO he’s also seen a few
Unfortunately they are made from magnesium up until 1987 and as far as I know they are unrepairable
Some people use jb weld with good results
Love your videos
Keep up the good work 👍
Good to hear , it didn't look horrible and I thought with the good gasket surface it was repairable . I just wondered why people are forking over 500-600 for the aluminum ones if these are repairable ...pocket change I guess :)....thank Chris I appreciate it . Nice thumbnail , there is a nice 86 CR500 in my area for sale ...hmmm
You should definitely try to buy the 500 there is a massive following for them now
Would make a great video 👍
That thing is mint inside... what a waste of time taking it apart 😂
When does the cr project go on realy like your Videos greetings from germany
keep the vids coming man, always looking forward to next episode.Are you planing on cerakoting any of the motor,would be cool to see this old girl looking like a museum piece.
Thank you for the kind words Tieran I appreciate it . I don't think I will be on this bike but you never know . It's cool learning new things and working on these bikes allows you to do that . I might pick up a tig welder and try and repair the clutch cover .
Any new updates on the CR?
Hey man another good video keep it up. Your gonna have to do a meet up.
thank you 21' ,👍
When will you come out with another video
You're SO lucky that by this year they had gone away from the JIS screws or you would have been drilling out a bunch of stripped bolt heads. 😀
JB weld and some finesse... That's what Mustie1 would do! haha.
Yes, and it will turn out fine.
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