Free DR200 Dirt Bike with a Seized engine.. Will it Start??

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  • This old Suzuki trail bike was parked up years ago because it wasn't running probably, sitting out in the weather for years it got water in the engine and the rings became stuck to the cylinder.
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  • @brianwade8649
    @brianwade8649 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    I imagine there are many who feel like this but I am very grateful for these videos. It is clear that you have invested the time and money into the sound, shots and editing. Very good work appreciated.

    • @bosshoss69lee
      @bosshoss69lee ปีที่แล้ว +3

      AGREED!

    • @denniswoycheshen
      @denniswoycheshen ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is Marty T you are talking about, here. An absolute legend. He could shoot this on a literal potato and I would be happy.

    • @420BLUNTLEY
      @420BLUNTLEY ปีที่แล้ว

      He has 431 k subscribers so I’d think he would.

    • @ahmadroustom9691
      @ahmadroustom9691 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denniswoycheshen z sd

    • @askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797
      @askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Accept Jesus as you’re lord and savior and you will be saved from you’re sins ask God almighty for the Holy Spirit and you will be filled

  • @Janet-vx9qn
    @Janet-vx9qn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Marty: "Looks like a left handed Whitworth screw with a hex head. I think I've got one of those." Sure enough, finds it in the box of rare fasteners. Goes on about the repair. Genius.

  • @matthewmorrone883
    @matthewmorrone883 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you find yourself doing carburetor cleanings often, a good investment is an ultrasonic cleaner. Stoked for your easy fix dirtbike!

  • @tireballastserviceofflorid7771
    @tireballastserviceofflorid7771 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The DR200 is one of the best bikes ever made. My wife bought a brand new 2006 SE model. We shipped it still in tue crate to St. Thomas where she rode it daily for 46,000 miles. I rebuilt everything at least once except the motor. I did put a new clutch in after about 30,000 but it didn't need it. With a pipe on it and the right gearing for the area it was a lot of fun. And crazy reliable. I did get to take it off road a little and burn up some corners on a Sunday morning. Miss that bike.

  • @bobcougar77
    @bobcougar77 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    You ran into about 6 problems that would have stumped me into throwing parts at a problem or saying "ill get back to it." But you just solved them all smoothly with parts on-hand. Really cool to watch. I'd have replaced that carb, wanted to take apart the cylinder, never found the decompression lever etc. Nice work man, I feel like we need to put you in charge of some important stuff, lol.

    • @adambrown4146
      @adambrown4146 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My exact thoughts. Well done

    • @chess135
      @chess135 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 awesome

    • @hccarder
      @hccarder ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Decompression lever? What's a decompression lever? I won't ever forget that right there!!!!!

  • @yingle6027
    @yingle6027 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Riding around those tracks on an old dirt bike looks like so much fun.

  • @demolitiondaz22
    @demolitiondaz22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That Carb was one of the cleanest carburettors Iv'e seen from a machine that has been stood for years.

    • @JohnSmith-pl2bk
      @JohnSmith-pl2bk หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      New Zealand has no ethanol in any of the fuels..
      so pure petrol just evaporates without leaving a festering ethanol induced mess of corrosion.
      Aren't we lucky.....?

    • @demolitiondaz22
      @demolitiondaz22 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JohnSmith-pl2bk Now that explains it. Thank you.

  • @MayaPosch
    @MayaPosch ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I'm not a big motorbike person, but those Suzuki dirt bikes and similar ones from that era just have that certain something. Very glad to see this one got saved from the junkyard, hopefully it'll bring a lot of joy to you and whoever else gets to use it :)

    • @chrisyboy666
      @chrisyboy666 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They were literally bomb proof not like the shite today…

    • @joelholland8523
      @joelholland8523 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My first bike was a brand new Suzuki JR pee wee 50cc at age 6 in 1993, Great bike!! All because I seen John Conor in Terminator ride his bike as a kid 🤣 passed it down to my kid brother, then onto the next Generation, my Nephews. Bike never missed a beat and went to war! Lol im now 35 and ride a kawasaki kx450f 😁😎👍🤙🙌🤲 POW!! Haha

    • @joelholland8523
      @joelholland8523 ปีที่แล้ว

      @WolfieMel thats Awesome. Because when I got my JR50 on Christmas day, my older brother got the DS80 also. I have this on video haha the DS80 had a headlight! With a pattered seat cover I think. Or it was just blue lol

    • @joelholland8523
      @joelholland8523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @WolfieMel 🤣 thats Gold! Our elders all had a little bush mechanic's in them. Do you remember what year this was? I use to stick my toy shot gun to side of my bike like Arnold did in Terminator 😆 I was like 6 in 1993

    • @kick-start-or-die
      @kick-start-or-die ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That "certain something" was pride in what they made, allot of 70's 80's car manufacturers used to feel the same way

  • @Bristoll170
    @Bristoll170 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    A man can never have too many...
    *Boats.
    *Tractors.
    *Chain saws.
    *Bits of earth moving equipment....
    Hell, anything with an engine 🙂. Always a great watch Marty. A motor bike mate of mine would suggest getting the de-comp' system re instated. He said with the DR series, you might have enough horse power to kick the bike over, but the starter gear train doesn't. It could fail.
    Cheers
    Pete', Hokitika

    • @bunnyman6321
      @bunnyman6321 ปีที่แล้ว

      All facts

    • @whatsupshittafabraans1926
      @whatsupshittafabraans1926 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true light weight kick system to overcome bloody big back fire and sore calf muscle cold kick

  • @eyesup1433
    @eyesup1433 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just needed Rambo to charge out and the video would be complete .
    Another machine saved from the scarp man .

    • @kerincrowe4161
      @kerincrowe4161 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't you see Rambro's offspring on the track - looked like 3 dogs at first glance

    • @eyesup1433
      @eyesup1433 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kerincrowe4161 sorry , was it Rambro .

  • @awalk5177
    @awalk5177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute joy. You can almost hear that bike singing to be moving again.

  • @andrewjoyce7789
    @andrewjoyce7789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a new one of these when I was in my mid 20s, best bike I ever had! 30 years later I am trying to find one to restore....

  • @chetosskontos3674
    @chetosskontos3674 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I prefer the retro technique, and the video is a total hit!👍

  • @RexFixx
    @RexFixx ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wait yall getting free stuff

  • @wingdwolf56
    @wingdwolf56 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! Keep that one around! I think a couple of children round there will enjoy it in a few years!!!

  • @oldscoolgaming.5040
    @oldscoolgaming.5040 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I swear that bike was smiling after you got it running and cleaned it. Nice work. I hope you rode past the house of the person who gave it to you after.

  • @kevinchamberlain7928
    @kevinchamberlain7928 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Belter of a bike that, Marty! And you bloody knew it when you copped it for nowt, didn'tcha? Great find! Thanks for sharing!

  • @michaeldefries3583
    @michaeldefries3583 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how you talk through what you're thinking when you are diagnosing issues. It really helps to understand what is going on.

  • @Kingsoupturbo
    @Kingsoupturbo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Classic Marty T video, something pretty decent for free, needs fluids and a pressure wash, I pay actual money for stuff, has broken valves, wheel bearings all falling out and its -15c here, ahhhh living the life!

  • @FonicsSuck
    @FonicsSuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a perfect bike for the lot!
    Glad you saved it. Save all the old bikes!

  • @baron30001
    @baron30001 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Those old dr200’s are basically bulletproof. Iv got a later version than that one with the electric start thats been put in a late model rm85 chassis that my daughter uses for trail riding. Perfect bike for a smaller woman or youth that wants all the goodies of a proper mx bike without the temperamental highly strung 2 stroke mx engine.

  • @stanleygallman7800
    @stanleygallman7800 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Very nice free gift. You really make engine work of all types appear so simple! And would imagine for the most part it is when you have acquired that knowledge and skill. Always relaxing when seeing you tackle these issues.

  • @peterfrance702
    @peterfrance702 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd forgotten just how beautiful NZ is. Lovely drone shots.

  • @rondejoux8006
    @rondejoux8006 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Marty, Good score.
    You may already know, carburettors have different heads on the Philips screws and require a special driver, called a JIS.
    There are not a lot of people know about this, hence the reason the screw heads get flogged out.
    Thanks for great videos.

    • @human__________
      @human__________ ปีที่แล้ว

      my understanding is that philips heads are literally designed to strip, so that people on assembly lines can't over torque. JIS (japanese industrial standard) look similar, but, as we all know from japanese craftsmanship, they are not.

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Several people that I watch do "will it start" or "will it run" videos. There are a couple where I never doubt them for a second. You're one of them and I put you in the same category as Mustie1. What you two guys do with seemingly nothing sometimes amazes the shite out of me. The first Mustie video I saw, he started a VW engine on the back of his truck tailgate. I was blown away. I found you because of the Angry Rams and the day I found your fixit channel was a gooden.

    • @nickw7619
      @nickw7619 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was the opposite.. I had been watching Marty for maybe 8 months before I somehow found out about the angry ram thing, to learn that came first was a mind bending experience

    • @KiwiCatherineJemma
      @KiwiCatherineJemma ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many years ago, I used to watch that comedy "Top Gear" car TV programme, and I noticed that THE STIG apparently has cousins all around the world. Y'know, I reckon that Marty here, well I reckon he is Mustie1's Kiwi Cousin ! (Never heard of "Angry Rams" though, is that another TH-cam channel name ?)

    • @peter6782
      @peter6782 ปีที่แล้ว

      It'll be all rest you got it for nowt 👍

  • @FarmCraft101
    @FarmCraft101 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Nice job Marty. A spring loaded center punch is great for getting those stuck float pins out. I've always thought I should get a dirt bike, and you've renewed that idea with this video.

  • @donmcgimpsey1706
    @donmcgimpsey1706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video! Great find. It is very satisfying to see a vehicle getting a water bath that isn't tied to a 100-year flood.

  • @justnews9738
    @justnews9738 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Marty. For taking us along and your time. Always appreciated.

  • @PhilGoh23
    @PhilGoh23 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i don't think there was ever any doubt that bike would come back to live in your hands, you're a magician, Marty!

  • @kir0nz
    @kir0nz ปีที่แล้ว +127

    You'll be NZ's Mustie1 in no time...

    • @davidcolesr.8628
      @davidcolesr.8628 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Already is in my Book

    • @andrewmoore150
      @andrewmoore150 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He already is Way better than Mustie.

    • @davidcolesr.8628
      @davidcolesr.8628 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@andrewmoore150 I would say they both have their Strength’s & their Weaknesses, I couldn’t find it in myself to take anything away from Either One of those Gentlemen. Simply Far Different Region, Climate, and so on. However I must say in my opinion that Marty is at a Disadvantage by a Great Margin when Access to Parts and even modern Tools and Equiptment as Mustie would have, by no fault of either.
      Have a Great Weekend Friend, Happy & Blessed Holiday Season to You & Yours

    • @happychappy5135
      @happychappy5135 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My book as well. 👍👍👍

    • @heatonhigh
      @heatonhigh ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Marty and mustie is no comparison. Marty wins every time

  • @kettujabamiesukkeliukko
    @kettujabamiesukkeliukko ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whole thing looks crusty. Would be nice to work on something like that, cleaning out that rust and re-painting parts. Glad to see it's still alive!

  • @0hn0haha
    @0hn0haha 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those older dr200's pre road legal, are great. Like 25 pounds lighter that the later ones, less restrictive exhaust and tuning - can get ok power for an aircooled 4 stroke 200cc too. soft suspension is amazing on the rough rocky trails around where I'm at

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Marty, there was never ANY doubt you would get it running. Many thanks from Nr Liverpool UK.

  • @devisionhun
    @devisionhun ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aw, the small engined version of the BEST two wheel tractor of all times! What a lovely find 🥰

  • @FJ80Coop
    @FJ80Coop ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw that old bike nad had a flashback to the 70s and 80s riding and racing motorcross and everywhere we could fit a bike into... Those were good times,less complicated... Great deal again Marty !!

  • @PSBEadventures
    @PSBEadventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found my old DR over 20 years ago for a really good price, not quite free, but cheap enough! It's been one of the best bikes I've ever owned. Made me walk once, cause I ran it slap out of gas! Enjoyed the video man.

  • @darrengreen7906
    @darrengreen7906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A good candidate for a restoration. Not SEMA show floor but a total strip down, clean, bit a paint, new hardware where needed...Pretty sure you could get around a dozen videos out of a series and I'm positive your audience would love the Marty Rebuilds Series.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have guts, sir. I do a lot of revivals on similar equipment myself, and I would never feel comfortable taking a machine that I am not familiar with on terrain like that.

  • @joelholland8523
    @joelholland8523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work 👍👍my first bike as a kid was the new 1993 JR pee wee 50cc. Great memories!! Did its job for 3 Generations and never missed a beat.

  • @BLUETERRIER7
    @BLUETERRIER7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing as satisfying as fixing an old dirt bike, not worried about dropping it means more enjoyment. NZ entry for the Dakar😜👌

  • @SamuelAllred
    @SamuelAllred ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is a very nice (despite rusted) complete example of an older DR200. Parts for the DR200 are readily available and cheap (on the used market) within NZ, and parts from even the newest models are extremely likely to fit on your older one as very little change has been made to these bikes over the years. It's good to see you getting it to run! I have a GN125 myself (same engine with a smaller bore and stroke + other minor differences.) so I'm a big fan of these bikes.

    • @frigglebiscuit7484
      @frigglebiscuit7484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i had a 81 suzuki ts125 given to me back in 2012, but i could never find a rod, and it didnt have a title, so i gave up and gave it to a friend. he scrapped it for drug money....

    • @trevorjameson3213
      @trevorjameson3213 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes, the old GN125, those are such great bikes for running around town. I had one back in '82, brand new. Now I have a '19 DRZ125L, and it has the same old GN125 engine in it. Great fun and that engine runs really good when it's in a 190lb dirt bike and geared for off-road. It will climb just about anything, great torque.

    • @estebita_lato
      @estebita_lato ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a Gilera 200, it equips the same engine, and it shares parts with GN125, DR200, LT230. One of the toughest engines I've ever seen.

    • @tortron
      @tortron ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Engines are a little different. Only one side of the crank is interchangeable. New farm ones have kick and electric and no decomp lever. But you can swap the whole engine in. Swing arm and forks are the same. Triple tree and headset bearings are differnt. Old bikes have a better pumper carb than the new ones with CV. I have 3 of these old ones and 2 new ones

  • @krisley5178
    @krisley5178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice work Sir! 👍👍 I'm sure others have mentioned this but when you use pliers, especially vise-grips, when you pull against the moveable jaw you are springing the pliers open and causing them to slip instead of bite. The same with adjustable wrenches. They are made to go one direction. Think of them like a pipe wrench... Bites one way and slips the other.

  • @RadioReprised
    @RadioReprised ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had my DR since '90 and it is unbreakable with just normal maintenance, I handed it off to my Son and we Dualsport together now!

  • @el_micha
    @el_micha ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice little dirt squirter! Good on you, you made it running again - it looked like was completely dead…

  • @camstager4455
    @camstager4455 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can see your no stranger to wrenching on a dirtbike. Good to know. You executed the save flawlessly. Love your videos and always look forward to watching them.

  • @jasoncerrino8560
    @jasoncerrino8560 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now. Completely engrossed already and then you do a motorcycle! So hhappy

  • @TheMattCavender
    @TheMattCavender ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Those dogs are having the time of their lives." Nope, " those goats are running for their lives"

  • @TN_HondaDad
    @TN_HondaDad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great farm bike now, I like the patina the ole gal has. Love those 80's gold rims!

  • @RealWorldCarReviews
    @RealWorldCarReviews ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great video! The old carb'd Suzukis are such tough beasts, and so simple to work on and maintain. Thanks for sharing, and I enjoyed the drone shots as well dude.

  • @andysteele9918
    @andysteele9918 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video yet again Marty. Years ago an old guy showed me a great trick for removing stripped screws, dip the tip of the screwdriver in some valve grinding paste. Works every time for me.

    • @sidewaysaction9983
      @sidewaysaction9983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly same with me.

    • @mikenonameneeded3485
      @mikenonameneeded3485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great tip. I'll use it. Thanks!!

    • @DullPoints
      @DullPoints ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does it give it more grip or cut new slots for the bit?

    • @andysteele9918
      @andysteele9918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DullPoints It gives more grip.

  • @AridersLifeYT
    @AridersLifeYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that drone footage was unexpected. well done

  • @archiebunker139
    @archiebunker139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💛 that 2×4 ramp takes skills for that one

  • @bloodreighn
    @bloodreighn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's a pretty sweet score, You would be hard pressed to get something like that up here in Auckland

  • @wcmwfab935
    @wcmwfab935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best way I have found to remove the 4 bolts on the bottom of the carb. Is, drum roll. a dewalt or millwakie impact gun.

  • @kathleenvaughan3709
    @kathleenvaughan3709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2009 Hyonsung Aquila 250 and my husband loosened something in the carb. I have this very problem but now it makes sense. Thank you!!!

  • @bbjim1
    @bbjim1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this film. It had it all ...hope... despair... Success... motorcycles.. sunshine... drone shots.. fun. Thanks for the vid. Keep it up mate. From a chilly London town.

  • @brunomckay1875
    @brunomckay1875 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kick it in the guts Trev, excellent quote from Fred Dagg.

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh man, blast from the past for sure! We had a DR200 and XR200 back in the day. The DR looked a bit more weird with how the number place in the front had the light above the plate, but the front disc brake was so much nicer to have then the XR200 drums. I think you have a nice little spare bike to rip, always good to have that! Nice going getting that thing to work and hopefully some other folks will watch this video and tackle a cheap / free bike! About 10 years ago a farmer gave me an XT250 Yamaha, it was outside under a tarp and I had to do the exact same things as you, it was so awesome to hear that thing come to life! Have fun Marty and thanks for the cool drone shots!

  • @monsoon271
    @monsoon271 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow .. what a power in that machine … so satisfying 😮

  • @pursang101
    @pursang101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a DR250 new in I think 1985. It was the most gutless dirt bike I ever owned and I owned quite a few.

  • @dieselstreet8057
    @dieselstreet8057 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Top job on the video man, I really enjoyed the break from plant and as usual a sterling job at sympathetically reusitating the old beast must of been fun! I have to remind myself that all work and no play makes Jonnie a dull boy. Keep doing your thing Marty

  • @itstomsgarage
    @itstomsgarage ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job, looked like it ran nicely in the end. I'd love a crosser!

  • @932goldengates
    @932goldengates 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching you ride through mountains makes me miss my Motorcycle.

  • @rickaser2383
    @rickaser2383 ปีที่แล้ว

    " Will it start?" Might as well ask if the sun rises in the East....... Always a joy to see another piece of equipment saved from the crusher.

  • @johnnymelendez4836
    @johnnymelendez4836 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job Marty, and what a ride . It looks like a real test track with obstacles too👍

  • @21ringers
    @21ringers ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your one in a million marty, love watching your videos and ingenuity, makes me smile when you can turn something that has been classed as junk into something very useful and fun 😃

  • @mototoad1242
    @mototoad1242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They still make that bike to this day. Only the carb and a couple other things have changed but the same damn bike..I got one and it's my favorite of all my bikes lol

  • @Monkeysic
    @Monkeysic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good deal! Got a good running bike! Miss the green warm weather. Snowing and cold here this morning!

  • @jamesparlane9289
    @jamesparlane9289 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There is supposed to be a breather tube from the fuel cap to somewhere in the handle bars to stop water getting in the gas.

  • @jayeff3196
    @jayeff3196 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will it start....of course it will....Marty is on it....Good morning from a very cold Scotland Marty.....🙂

  • @hoppinonabronzeleg9477
    @hoppinonabronzeleg9477 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have quite literally 'polished the value right back into that little dirt bike!
    The owner most probably got cheesed off with it, and parked it up to just waste away!
    It now looks loved/cared for.
    If you value it, care for it! :)

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a ripper.
    That drone is pretty good at terrain avoidance.

  • @boomish69
    @boomish69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely job Marty,
    I have that exact impact driver too, got my out of trouble with stuck screws many times . All the best to you and the family for Christmas..

  • @vlfreak
    @vlfreak ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Score!! those little DR's take some killing. Nice restore as always Marty and that final high drone shot was killer!
    Merry xmas to you and the whanau 🍻

  • @imperfectfarm3436
    @imperfectfarm3436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's mint, the carb cleanup is familiar, nearly all small engines that I have worked on needed carb cleanup before they would run.

  • @ColonelBummleigh
    @ColonelBummleigh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That impact screwdriver looks like a handy bit of kit.

  • @paraniomia
    @paraniomia ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well that was definitely a goat track you took it on :)

  • @jacilynns6330
    @jacilynns6330 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For stripped Phillips bolts hammer the top down with a punch then hammer the Phillips driver into old pattern. Seems to work for most. Nice way to make half buggered flat screws look new again.
    Mikuni float pins actually have an indent lock on pin and require you to punch them out. Support the opposite pillar before doing so as you can break them. Get spray carb and choke cleaner for cleaning carbs. Good stuff stinks of acetone and removes paint. Doesn’t evaporate as fast as acetone.
    Sealed bearings front and back sitting tend to leak oil and leave hard grease. You can pop off seal covers on bearings wash them and grease or replace bearings.
    I’d mix some two cycle oil and gas for a tank of run time to help lubricate those rings OR you can rev up for a bit and go low throttle to really work the rings loose. First or second gear.

    • @pollepost
      @pollepost ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not philips. JIS on japanese parts

    • @jacilynns6330
      @jacilynns6330 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pollepost on mikunis it’s Phillips but I know what you mean that’s in the engines and a pain in the rear.

    • @erik_dk842
      @erik_dk842 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try a proper JIS screwdriver for japanes JIS crosshead screws.

    • @jacilynns6330
      @jacilynns6330 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erik_dk842 or you can actually read my comment about screws already stripped.

    • @erik_dk842
      @erik_dk842 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacilynns6330 They are JIS #1 Look for the dot on the head

  • @kick-start-or-die
    @kick-start-or-die ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! Clean little bike to chase some crazy goats.
    Just remember smooth, then fast.

  • @danandyong6653
    @danandyong6653 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Run a torch lightly over the plastics to rejuvenate them!

  • @VintageTexas59
    @VintageTexas59 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The engine whisper strikes again, nice work Marty.
    Cheers from Texas 🤠

  • @FangBlah
    @FangBlah ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought a PE175 years ago that was pretty used and abused, and with very little work, it lasted about three more years of my abuse, and was still good when I sold it; very solid machines.

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were good bikes

  • @deriusnorris4463
    @deriusnorris4463 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much joy in seeing a stuck motor turn...
    Well done.

  • @josephlwallssr6166
    @josephlwallssr6166 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The job of inspecting your roads, has become much easier!

  • @keithmason5584
    @keithmason5584 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍 the smoke will be the oil you poured into the cylinder , another good result that will clean up really well with fine some fine scotch bright on the plastics and then a lick of liquid polish

  • @KubotaManDan
    @KubotaManDan ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Marty, your truly the engine whisperer. Have a happy holiday season

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl4437 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy seeing an old neglected bike finally get some love 🏍️👍

  • @wiccanfpv
    @wiccanfpv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this bike, had one years myself and was bulletproof. Tough bike

  • @NershChannel
    @NershChannel ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another amazing video, you know your stuff. So lucky to find that bike for free. I could only dream of finding something like that. Keep up the good work from the UK :)

  • @ApprenticeGM
    @ApprenticeGM ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Another great save, and a great video. For some reason I just knew you'd be a good motorbike rider, the way you spun it in a perfect 180 arc and took off shows hundreds of hours of riding bikes I reckon. Love the way you extend the inside leg and foot for curves and corners too lol.

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yes I've put in some hours on dirt bikes.. Ive been riding since I was 4, first bike I rode was a tf100, dad would get me rolling in a paddock. I couldn't touch the ground, when it ran out of fuel I used to jump off 😆

  • @aitp
    @aitp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been binge watching a lot of your videos. When I saw 'Will it start?', I thought 'Does a bear sh*t in the woods?' 🤣

  • @thirroul01
    @thirroul01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great score. Good to see it come back to life!

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Although the heads of the screws look like Philips they could well be JIS, a lot of Japanese motorcycle manufactures used to use them. Philip headed screwdrivers tend to "cam out" of JIS screws.

  • @balboshrooms
    @balboshrooms ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, Marty T.... new video... hello from your Brit expat fan, living in Oklahoma, USA.

    • @ShainAndrews
      @ShainAndrews ปีที่แล้ว

      OK? Yuck. What life choices are your making?

    • @ebutuoyebutouy
      @ebutuoyebutouy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShainAndrews Where do u love? Lol

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another miracle machine to work and play with.

  • @josephlwallssr6166
    @josephlwallssr6166 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Terrific job, Marty! You make it , look , so much easier, getting the bike running, than " Mustie 1"!🙂👌Amazing!"Mustie 1"is a very cool, channel on u tube by a V.W. mechanic, Jack of all trades, who works/ repaired any and all small engines! He is out of New Hampshire U.S.A.....

  • @happychappy5135
    @happychappy5135 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done Mr Marty. Great video..
    In the UK people would want over £1000 in that condition. 👍👍👍

    • @5thgearouttahere
      @5thgearouttahere ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that mostly due to the licensing process you think?
      We've a similar thing in Australia with the 250 and 650 singles. Never go below $4.5k (sadly with how much I want a Yamaha SR250 & rarity here)

    • @alfiembra
      @alfiembra ปีที่แล้ว

      @@5thgearouttahere not really, if the bike is registered on the DVLA (Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency) database and you were wanting to use it on the road here in the Uk and as long as there were no major issues you could MOT it, tax and insure it for less than £200. It’s just the purchase price like Happy Chappy says that people are prepared to pay here.

    • @happychappy5135
      @happychappy5135 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reason for the high cost is people are greedy in the UK. So greedy.

  • @TheCustomEverythingChannel
    @TheCustomEverythingChannel ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heck yea man found u a good little gem new set of tires then u would be set

  • @ecoalex
    @ecoalex 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A bit of knowledge, keeping it cheap, and maintenance, and you're good. Good on you mate...again :)

  • @roryhitchon5602
    @roryhitchon5602 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, beautiful bike. The skill and knowledge you put into the bike and then the video was amazing, Thank you.