Rebuilding a SWAMPED Honda XR250 Dirt Bike

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Жыл бұрын

I buy a 1999 Honda Xr250r dirt bike that has been underwater. I rebuild the top end and then attempt the first start on it. #Honda, #Swamped, #WillItRun,
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@danb37 Жыл бұрын

I am the lucky buyer of this classic Japanese machinery....changed the oil, filters, rear wheel bearings. Washed it good. And installed a perforated steel tubeing into the silencer and packed it with the stringy FMF silencer packing. Sounds better. Oh and removed the red spoke covers. I'm on week 2. This thing rips. Thanks for providing this excellent bike.

@aaronschultz8567 Жыл бұрын

Just seen this vid. It was my bike that fell in a river crossing. Glad your enjoying it. It was a tank until that day😂

@danb37 Ай бұрын

What's up with the two different forks?? Lol

@RealSuburbanCowboy Жыл бұрын

You just need the baffle end piece. It's an all metal muffler, no packing. People take those baffles out because they think the bike is faster like that. It is really just louder. Great job bringing it back to life.

@johnsb1550 Жыл бұрын

Think you broke it in trying to start it but it fired right up after 59 kicks, not bad.

@billyjames9861 Жыл бұрын

On the XR400 there’s a starting trick - You crank the kick start until TDC (You know this because you sense the pressure being greater when kicking down on the kick start), then, you take it past a tiny bit, like 1 inch past TDC - Allow the kick start to rise again holding the compression lever in (If there is one), and choke on and kick. Don’t give gas at the throttle - They do have noisy tapirs though, although I set mine to a tight spec making sure the feeler gauge is really tight.

@mepham16 Жыл бұрын

"This head only needs a couple passes with the hone" 5 minutes later 😄 good job!!!

@shawncordeiro5078 Жыл бұрын

38 seconds tard

@dustinh4175 Жыл бұрын

It's now a xr260

@Garage2Trail Жыл бұрын

Nice job on bringing the XR back to life. I’ve had my 98 XR400 since 1999 still on the original top end. Doesn’t blow smoke or use oil and still pulls hard. Always changed oil regularly. I’ll bet that will be the last top end that 250 will need if the oil stays clean!

@Hanky_Bannist8r Жыл бұрын

Good job Joe. Those old Xr's are great machines. Vinny looks like a very fast moving four legged chicken nugget 😁

@brighamprice4630 Жыл бұрын

you know his name🥶🤯

@octosquatch. Жыл бұрын

I've noticed after reassembling a top end the excess oil on everything can foul the plug. Helps to kick it over a few times with the plug out. Nice bike by the way, that one's a keeper.

@itsmephil2255 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Vinnie isn't scared of the bikes 🐶🏍

@bigbullhorn8443 10 ай бұрын

I’m amazed by how much I enjoy just watching you do this step by step.

@GregSharpe-kv6wd 22 сағат бұрын

a good trick to starting cold bikes, is turn the fuel on, lean the bike over from vertical for about 5 seconds which floods the carby. It should fire very quickly, save all that kicking. English bikes used to have a tickler prime on the carb to flood them, leaning does the same thing. Cheers.😎

@RE5niggajoedickballs Жыл бұрын

I’d recommend a drop of fuel or 2-stroke mix to prime the carb or cylinder to make initial start-up easier! Cool bike!

@bigcaputo09 Жыл бұрын

Wow i was worried at first. Happy to see she fired up!! My good friend in the early 2000s had a 600. He bought it new. It was a beast to start even brand new! Great job!!

@OldestYoungenInGuidePost Жыл бұрын

Have you reported the scamming comment 👆🏽🤷🏻‍♂️

@thomaswilliams507 Жыл бұрын

Always happy to see you return to a project

@lead5s Жыл бұрын

i used to have fun on a xr100, im too big for one now but id ride that 250 all day long. those 4 strokes have a way of making me feel safe. unlike that yz490 you just fixed, that thing would put the fear of god in me

@rastenborg Жыл бұрын

In the East it always seems to be coil problems from water crossings. The cover gaskets seems to pull in enough moisture to short the wiring. Since older parts are hard to find the rebuilders help a lot..

@MM_in_Havasu Жыл бұрын

Great rebuild job, probably plan on changing the oil/filter at least once more to get all the contaminated oil out of it. Valves may be loose or cam chain adjustment needed. Thanks Joe!

@Nighthawk1966 Жыл бұрын

Great job on bringing her back Joe ! Very nice re-build on BBC a great bike !!

@comedyash Жыл бұрын

I would love one of these XR's as a easy to ride good all round bike glad you were able to save this one. I think it will need a few oil changes to get the water out, nice work!

@Jimsalos Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Your knowledge and skills are very impressive. Vinnie is a good sidekick, very energetic little dog

@keithcrampton1438 3 ай бұрын

I know that people call you lucky to have all those skills vintage guybut you are a genius simply because you work so goddamn hard!

@sulliandtylergarage1745 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids and my kdx project is going pretty well too , clutch slips and the shock needs rebuilt but thats it now! Keep up the good work

@peteraitken6494 Жыл бұрын

This turned out really well joe defo a nice bike good to see vinny not scared of them and enjoying following you lol take care mate and all the best 👌👍🔧🔧🔧

@Lanman9990 Жыл бұрын

Great machines... I build the ,RFVC, engines for people all over the US. Currently working on an 83 XR350r, and 83 XR500r for a member of the Cathy(chic fil a owners) family. Enjoy your videos, keep it up!

@user-vu6cx1nh7f Ай бұрын

Love your videos very good work 👍 Probably One of the best mechanics ever seen!!!!

@ericwalberg9261 10 ай бұрын

My 250, like my VW's sit all winter. I use a little Lucas upper cylinder oil & rotate a few times & they start nice. Thanks for the video

@roryk.3568 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you got to it, but there are 2 drain plugs on the frame. The second is where the oil line attaches right under the main drain plug. It also has a screen in it if I'm not mistaken. If so it's worth taking out and cleaning after you run it in case there's rust in the motor.

@darrinwoodward14 Жыл бұрын

According to honda,supposed to clean that screen every 3rd oil change.

@dustinpierce7772 Жыл бұрын

you must be a good guy your dog loves you i watch you all the time keep up the good work i miss riding watching you work helps me

@Weegus Жыл бұрын

Idling to high top end noise and you should check you oil when cold .

@husqvarna545markii9 Жыл бұрын

My friend Mike aka DIrt bike Mike showed me a 1984 Honda XR 200R dirt bike at his house. He would of sold me the bike but it was to tall for me so a guy Sold a 1974 Honda TL 125 Trials bike to me for $500 what a kick ass price. It was a fun bike to trail ride. I had to for about a year 2007-08 then it burned up in my shop fire :( I miss the Honda Trials.

@bobbymckinney1264 Жыл бұрын

Good job man you have brought another one back to life,it sounds pretty good,I would set Vinnie on the tank take him for ride

@DestinationDesert Жыл бұрын

If the 250 is like my xr600 you need to find TDC, go one click past then kick. Otherwise your leg will eventually fall off!🤭 Great bikes just need that starting procedure. Great videos Joe! Vinny is a cute little bugger

@ronniewilliz153 Жыл бұрын

That's what I was think too cus after he gave it a short kick an then a big kick it fired up.

@ronniewilliz153 Жыл бұрын

But with my xr 200 you could randomly kick it an it would fire right up

@DestinationDesert Жыл бұрын

@@ronniewilliz153 Good to know! Looking at a xr250r for my wife. Wasn't sure if they were as finicky as my xr600r.

@ronniewilliz153 Жыл бұрын

@@DestinationDesert that would be a great bike for her. I use to start my xr200 barefoot. It hurt a little but I've done it a few times tho.

@user-fi3fx5my2s 3 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome!!! Great Job!!!!

@derrickphillips6607 Жыл бұрын

Ok,ok, the 🐶 loves the 🏍...

@GeorgeT6566 Жыл бұрын

I would not ride that bike with out changing the oil in to get all the water out. That will destroy bearing in the engine. But I would think you know this already.

@fate9735 Жыл бұрын

anyone else waiting for that kickstart to snap off 😆

@jackdewinter6837 Жыл бұрын

I think the reason it wasn't first kick was you had the idle cranked so high and you giving it throttle every kick wasn't letting the pilot circuit work properly. Also your carburetor slide might be in backwards as it can be installed both ways but if installed backwards will be super hard to start on these keihin xr250 carbs

@MusicSensations1971 Жыл бұрын

Hey Joe you might want to have Vinny start that for you LOL

@PongbyAtari Жыл бұрын

Another job well done!

@gtifury310 Жыл бұрын

it's overfilled because of the added water lol ;)

@wesboos9174 Жыл бұрын

Ya know how you have to break it in so the rings can seat? Well sometimes part of that seating can be kicking it over and over again.

@shaunclidaras Жыл бұрын

Get yourself a can of quick start....Spray in the airbox directly in the carburetor intake...Should start easily with less effort....Great videos ....

@keithcrampton1438 3 ай бұрын

I used to work alone as a brilliant Superstar and people called me a genius!they said I was lucky but genius is not luck genius is hard work!

@martymcmannis6581 5 ай бұрын

That's what I call dedication.. over 50 kicks later it fires up on the first kick great job just don't run over Vinny!

@Ed-cg7dl Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Could you do a fleet overview? Curious how many bikes you have and what you’ve been collecting. ALSO - go get a motorcycle lift! I’ve been saying this. Back saver. You’ll love it dude. With the volume you do you gotta just lay it down and spend the money haha. The harbor freight one kicks ass

@tomnekuda3818 24 күн бұрын

I've got an XR250 like this one in mint condition. After I would beat the hell out of myself on my Husqvarnas, I'd hop on my XR and it would be like a rocking chair. Easy to ride and smooth.... Vinnie is one sweet pup.

@TheYorkie1954 Жыл бұрын

spose all that kicking keeps you fit but A roller starter might be a god investment for the first starts

@matthewstuckey665 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work brother joe.

@AlKoholic1972 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids, and I'm impressed with how far you've come along from the beginning. No more wd-40 on everything. One pet peev I have though is, when you have these motors tore apart, and are waiting for parts, why don't give them a good cleaning before reassembly. It drives me nuts when someone puts a fresh motor together,and it's still covered in oil and gunk from the past years of abuse. Your projects would look so much nicer in the end if they were spotless, and new looking. Otherwise keep up the good work. Ohh and a sticker here or there isn't a bad thing. Thet don't all need to be peeled off

@danb37 Жыл бұрын

I agree! It's like cooking dinner. A good cook always has a sink of hot soapy water

@davehendry8056 Жыл бұрын

great video buddy you know your stuff fixing these badboys looki g forward to the next

@chriscatley9932 Ай бұрын

good bikes the old xr250r and the 400's iv'e had more than a few! loads of fun.

@melfletcher2315 9 ай бұрын

I bought a XR250 new in 1986. Lasted 3 months, and cracked the head between valve stems. Waited months for a new head from Japan. Lasted another few months, and had a top end seizure, due to blocked oil gallery or something. Apparently it was a common fault on the early RFVC motors, and they ran very hot, also creating problems.

@stevenbrooks1243 Жыл бұрын

Definitely an XR fan myself have had a few and currently have one

@craigmorgan4676 Жыл бұрын

Which one brother 600 r?😮🤔🤔🤔👍👌💪💪

@ronniewilliz153 Жыл бұрын

I had a few too an freaking love them they are great all around bikes. I went from a cr 80 to a xr 80 then to my dad's xr200 an I use to have to dang near have my one leg over the seat an my other leg on the ground an my leg was almost at chest height over the seat when I had to stop lol. Ur I use to love that bike

@ant-one93 10 ай бұрын

Nice job, but I think that piston is in the wrong direction. Intake valves are the bigest, and the shapes on piston are for them 😉👍

@ThomasJeppesen 5 ай бұрын

I noted that too. Would explain the loud ticking noises, when he rode it

@joshbannon8989 Жыл бұрын

Get your hands on a XR400. You’ll love it. If you like the 250.

@askfadzean Жыл бұрын

SHE LIVES!!! :D

@Leon-hg6ih Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bikes

@edwardcarpenter2217 Жыл бұрын

If you put a screwdriver to the Head and the handle to your ear you can the tapping really good

@Frisky_FZR Жыл бұрын

Good work 🤙🏻

@vettepicking Жыл бұрын

I add diesel fuel to the oil to flush water out of the motor . Maybe run it for a minute then drain.

@joelfildes5544 Жыл бұрын

That little noise when the gasket slips over the locating dowel..! Or am I just a weirdo ?…

@broncodude6299 Жыл бұрын

Nice rebuild 👍

@JC-db4ih Жыл бұрын

Never give xr s gas while starting and thicking is normal

@jmaxim80 Жыл бұрын

Nice work brother, keeping bikes out on the trail that would've other wise been in the land fill.

@davebarrowcliffe1289 Жыл бұрын

Is the oil still milky?

@paxtonspeed Жыл бұрын

I just bought an 02 in terrible shape. That cylinder probably needs a bore job. Try going up a few pilot jet sizes. Should help starting.

@user-fi3fx5my2s 3 ай бұрын

Sounds good!!

@user-wj9xq7ig2v Жыл бұрын

Ya I was thinking maybe keep some relatively cleanish oil from your cars oil change for these first starts before putting the good stuff in.

@Rokynutz Жыл бұрын

Joe, loving the videos. Especially these XR videos. I don't know if its just the Mic you use, But, any movement of your gloves or feeler gauges...everything sounds like there's grit on them. Also, My I send you some gloves. haha those things have had many miles put on them.

@mattleggett5609 Жыл бұрын

Man those XR's always seemed to last forever and they're just a perfect trail bike my sister had a xr200 for yrs due to it being 4stroke made it easier for her to ride compared to the 2strokes us boys always had, thats not trying to take anything away from the XRs cause they definitely have plenty get up and go about em. My step-dad had the xr600 for a while which was a beast so anyway great job, great video, and great looking/running old bike ya got fs. Make a perfect keeper for cruising the trails on!!💯👍

@shephusted2714 Жыл бұрын

sweet little ride - kind of lo power vs 2 stroke but still ok you just have rev out more and abuse the clutch a bit more aggressively - 2 strokes are a different animal - really nice efi is coming - maybe there will be some kits - it is good to see more tech in moto and it will proliferate probably just like impact efi had in cars #mercury efi

@remymorgan5931 Жыл бұрын

That ticking sound would drive me nuts

@danielamir9927 Жыл бұрын

Nice , also i will change the suspension oil probably with water miix also

@thooke222 Жыл бұрын

28:00 your dog came to check the tailpipe to see if it was a two-stroke, didn't see any smoke so he hit the road.

@im-that-guy-pal Жыл бұрын

Fast little fur missle you got there.

@MrAcoustic09 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that fired after all that kicking and it sounds sweet

@Rene-up1dl Жыл бұрын

Triple tree & swingarm bearing lube too. 👍

@mattbeaderstadt4668 Жыл бұрын

Job well done sir. Nice bike. Really enjoying your channel. God bless

@jefferypowell9885 8 ай бұрын

Sounds good

@DaveLeit 7 ай бұрын

I love that Vinny gets to do a victory lap every time you fix a bike. A little torpedo running after you.

@jamesboaz4787 10 ай бұрын

I love how the number 42 rests on the front. Its the answer to god the universe and everything hahahaha.

@erikeverett Жыл бұрын

i hear a slight ticking... don't know what that could be... sounds pretty good!

@dustincanty2622 Жыл бұрын

Heck yah those bikes are very reliable to bad you don't live close love to ride with you especially all toys you got lol I grew up racing motocross for ten years can't Waite for next video to come

@gearheadted9210 Жыл бұрын

my '96 xr250 for starting after sitting all winter,kick it over a few times with compression release then kick it just past TDC slowly then kick it over fires up after two or thee kicks

@briangoscinak9725 Жыл бұрын

Handful of throttle is basically a kill switch for these bikes you raise the idle on carb if you need throttle to start

@nickstyles9440 Жыл бұрын

Cool bike could you do a video replacing the poings and condensor in a mid 70s yamaha. I have a 75 dt250 that has a new coil but needs points and condensor. I haven't found much info on how to do the job so I am asking if you can make s video explaining it

@ipoopmuffins Жыл бұрын

man looks like vinny is having the time of his life.

@felixjohn796 Жыл бұрын

The oil looks milky white.... Then he continues to ride it that way.... You have been doing this long enough now to know that is not good... No freaking way that you can think that's okay to ride it that way... But you think it's okay because you are the best mechanic in the world in your head... F****** brilliant.......

@ghettsumm7949 Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how you manage to keep your Ultra Black Permatex from drying out in the tube?,.... I've tried everything and still no luck. Now I just buy the mini tubes ;) Good save Joe.

@xxce1998xx Жыл бұрын

Just a tip you should never stop honing the cylinder wall while it's still inside it could pit it & also should always lube up the honing tool itself along with the cylinder wall

@micksterboone4517 Жыл бұрын

Ol' Vinnie got quite the workout.

@copperaudio9664 Ай бұрын

Vinnie's getting pretty fast chasing you. 👍

@ianloveridge6735 Жыл бұрын

Great job, only thing I should say is, I’m pretty sure the dipstick only reads accurately when screwed in, always a debate on this, but surely will explain the extra oil needed…???

@darksidemoto3693 Жыл бұрын

A few drops of water will turn oil ran thru a motor milky...also the dog chasing you is great!🤣🤣🤣

@Mike_biglin_ Жыл бұрын

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LIVE YOUR VIDEOS MAN 🤘🏼💙 LEARN ALOT WATCHING UR VIDEOS BROTHER 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼😁

@callmecardo916 Жыл бұрын

Nice man Vinny is a good boy👍🏼👍🏼

@getdealtwithquick Жыл бұрын

Good vid. I fill 1.8 quarts. Its high capacity is actually part of what makes this bike so user friendly and reliable. The stock carb is a POS. Mine somehow managed to get my bored out XR284 all the way up to 13K ft on Imogene pass (!) on the same jets I was running at sea level w/o dying, but cold starting, hot starting and after you drop it is a ridiculous PITA. I swapped it for an XRs only TM33 flat slide with boot adapter and after dialing the jetting and air screw it rips and starts first to third kick every time.

@evane4400 Жыл бұрын

what jets did you use?

@getdealtwithquick Жыл бұрын

@@evane4400 I'm running a 25 Pilot and a 190 Main. That may seem a lot at first sight but we tried a ton of jets and this combo worked best for starting and top end power / temperature management on longer Highway rides. The key with this carb is not only to use the right slide (2.5 worked for me) and needle taper combo but to adjust the small air jet screw. I had annoying bogging until turned that out about 2.5 or 3 turns. Good luck.

@evane4400 Жыл бұрын

@@getdealtwithquick thanks. strange though how the oem spec is 1.5 turns even though it seems to bog it

@getdealtwithquick Жыл бұрын

@@evane4400 I'm surprised we got the carb to run this well w/o modifying it. It's not built for 4 stroke applications. Bajarider on Thumpertalk welded some holes shut inside and basically wrote this was necessar, not IME. Throttle response, mid range pull and top end are outstanding now.

@scottjackson638 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing! It is like a mystery novel for people who love motorcycles. May I make a friendly suggestion (this is certainly not a criticism)? I hope that you are extremely careful avoiding skin contact with all the fluids and solvents that you use. These can (and do) cause serious health problems when you have long-term repeated exposure and contact with them.