I Bought a MINT 1992 Yamaha YZ125 Dirt Bike (RARE FIND)

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Жыл бұрын

I buy a rare 1992 Yamaha yz125 dirt bike in excellent condition. #Yamaha, #125cc, #1992,
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@Lokos550 Жыл бұрын

The 90’s had such a badass look to em with the vintage pastel colors. Love to see a old bike in this good of condition. Makes me miss my 90 cr125.

@nicke1903 Жыл бұрын

My brother has a 93 and it's like you say, the stand out colors just make em

@anthonyreddy2834 Жыл бұрын

"Pastel?" NEON/HOT Pink!!!😂 love those bikes, that era Kawasaki did Pink/ Purple and Honda had like a Pinkish Red and Suzuki Had Purple, I had a Purple/Yellow 89 RM 250 loved that Bike!

@RT22-pb2pp Жыл бұрын

cr kx yz rm late 80s to 90s were best 2 strokes ever

@jcbuckeye 11 ай бұрын

I had a 87 cr and I loved it. I traded it for a LT230 quad that was perfect with the thicket roll bar you have ever seen on the back. I rode Willie's on that thing thru all 5 gears and from 1 thru 3rd if you flipped it that bar would keep you vertical. But I still wish I didn't do it.

@_Brando_69 5 ай бұрын

I had a yz80 that looked just like that growing up

@southcoast2008 Жыл бұрын

Wow Joe at last you bought a bike that you did not have to spend hours on fixing it. That bike rips awesome. It's in mint condition so keep it. Cheers Dave from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

@seanmckay3392 Жыл бұрын

idc where your from

@SPIBER739 Жыл бұрын

@@seanmckay3392 based

@1Twiztidpod Жыл бұрын

It is a nice bike, but what's so rare about it It's a '92 nothing special!!!!

@user-ct3lu4le5p Жыл бұрын

That's a great bike. It was my son's. KRUEGER 511

@brandondixon4457 Жыл бұрын

@@user-ct3lu4le5p How cool to see a viewer watch his son's bike on a youtube channel. Small world

@mr.waynes7555 Жыл бұрын

i'm 74 y. o. now, but back in the olden days i used to race motocross for about 10 - 15 years, and believe it or not 511 was my AMA issued racing number, when i saw this video i felt the need to share that story with you. PRETTY COOL, HUH.

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. But this guy knows nothing about MotoX. 👍

@chasemcintyre6806 6 ай бұрын

@@daffyduck9901ama issued number? Were you a pro?

@daffyduck9901 6 ай бұрын

@@chasemcintyre6806 no but my son was and I have plenty of hours at the track

@BoxingLegends2024 3 ай бұрын

very cool but how come you & someone else is saying the same exact comment? which one of you is lying?

@BoxingLegends2024 3 ай бұрын

@user-cr7lv5nm9r 3 months ago Crazy thing, I bought and raced a brand new 92 YZ250 with the same color way in 92. Crazy part is that my AMA racing number was 511! Should have never sold that bike. I sold it when I bought my first house thinking that was the responsible thing to do. Won’t make that mistake again lol. Brings back a lot of memories.

@kidsniffer2654 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 87 RM 125 yesterday, let the madness begin. So glad I found your channel a few months ago. This is my first bike and I'm absolutely stoked. I'll be watching regularly.

@nicke1903 Жыл бұрын

That's actually not a bad bike, BE CAREFUL, you can damn near throw it around like a BMX bike when you get good on one.

@wdtripps44 Жыл бұрын

In the 80s, that was one of THE BIKES to have

@stkyfngrszmooth 4 ай бұрын

This was the last brand new bike I owned. I bought it in '88 as a leftover for $2200. These days, 125s are damn near five times that amount. It was an all top-end screamer with the best suspension available at the time. Handling was a bit weird with a disjointed feeling between the front end and the rest of the bike, but once you got used to it, it wasn't a big deal. A couple of years later, I bought the 1989 RM 125, and wow, what a difference.

@FrostiTheRoadman Жыл бұрын

Stunning bike and the guy warms them up same way as you do lol.

@bogganalseryd2324 3 ай бұрын

Yup , totally the wrong way lol 😂

@jasonm3835 2 ай бұрын

The first time it cold seizes they might learn.

@MarkAlan-no7mb 2 ай бұрын

I don't understand. And I've said something about it 20 times. All I see is straightaway racing back and forth. And just so damn thirsty to get to the throttle. Never seen anyone with such a blipping addiction.@@jasonm3835

@ElevatedTakeoverGarage Жыл бұрын

Holy shit I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that mint😮 Good find man👊

@xlblandat4497 Жыл бұрын

Never gets tired of that crispy 2 stroke sound 😩

@2vintage Жыл бұрын

nope never gets old!

@nicolecittadini4234 Жыл бұрын

@@2vintage but your bad mechanics do

@Chase_Bailey 5 ай бұрын

His mechanics are proba ly way better than yours bud😂 so dont be talking@@nicolecittadini4234

@zane762 Жыл бұрын

" Magenta " is the OEM color... never let em say it's pink..lol , nice bike 👍

@jasonm3835 2 ай бұрын

Somebody read tests/ shootouts back in the day or read a dealer brochure. That's correct! Lol

@user-cr7lv5nm9r 6 ай бұрын

Crazy thing, I bought and raced a brand new 92 YZ250 with the same color way in 92. Crazy part is that my AMA racing number was 511! Should have never sold that bike. I sold it when I bought my first house thinking that was the responsible thing to do. Won’t make that mistake again lol. Brings back a lot of memories.

@MarkAlan-no7mb 2 ай бұрын

I've had vintage rm 125s and Elsinore 125s don't have none of them anymore we all go through that regret

@mixingashaulinassssss Жыл бұрын

Got a 92 yz125 as well. Minus the pink graphics, frame was painted blue with custom blue/red plastics. Rips!!!

@markhooper5824 Жыл бұрын

This is addictive viewing for us guys who love 2 stroke engines. Well done mate.

@dirkeckle508 Жыл бұрын

U got that right

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

😂

@davidflores1707 Жыл бұрын

I have a mate that's in his 40's and rides a 125, we all make fun of him for it. But seeing you rip this bike, I'm looking on market place for one right now 😂

@yamaharaptor01able 6 ай бұрын

For those that don't realize what they're looking at...this is a 1992. It absolutely IS rare to find a bike this old and in this kind of shape. Most were used,abused and tossed aside. Especially the 125's,they were geared more toward teenagers that just came up from an 80cc. I have an 01 kx250 in this shape,MAYBE a little nicer if that's even possible, and that's only because it was ridden 5 or so times and put away in November of 01 when i bought my raptor. Your bike is classand SICK!!!! Keep it👍

@dowdawg Жыл бұрын

What a great bike!! Take that thing to a good place to ride and let’s see it in action!! I sure miss my 76 yz when I was 14. Best time I ever had riding that thing.

@oldjarhead386 Жыл бұрын

Nice buy! All dirt bikes should sound like that! One hint, if you want very a more accurate compression test there are compensation tables for temperature, elevation and even barometric pressure. So unless you live at sea level expect as much as 5 psi low. But that’s about the most variation you’ll see in most cases.

@edwardestes8038 Жыл бұрын

See....now this kind of seller is the best.A straight shooter with no BS stories.Fires it up without you asking.Nothing to hide.None of this um....ahh...awe um....well um....oh i think crap.

@packersfaninvegas 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike I moved from Milwaukee 8 years ago to Vegas just brought a 91 125 2 stroke from a friend it's black might change up the color scheme eventually to black and pink gonna keep it forever being my first 2 Stroke love the channel and the know how of fixing my bike!

@paradoxx109 4 ай бұрын

same year as my YZ80 and I still owe it. You made my day today with this video.

@vintagemxer9165 8 ай бұрын

I didn't realize how good I had it when I had 125 2 strokes like this. 65 years of age.

@garyeast7259 Жыл бұрын

Sounds a little hesitant in 1st an low rev 2nd but then that thing is screaming perfect. Beautiful bike my friend.

@raymondvandenbroek9833 Жыл бұрын

Meybe he never change the fuel

@garyeast7259 Жыл бұрын

@@raymondvandenbroek9833 yeah could be. It might just need riding a bit too. It can be a bit of a dark art sometimes with 2 strokes

@bradybright141 Жыл бұрын

Miss shift after another 😂

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

😂

@rtaskidoo14 Жыл бұрын

im in love with this bike love the 90s crazy color schemes

@mrmustangfox1865 Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s so cool im currently waiting on my 2000 yz125 to be done the bottom end was toast and the whole motor is out of the bike at a mechanic that’s taking forever to work on the thing hopefully it will be done soon

@dbradford24 Жыл бұрын

What!? No stuck rings, or at least a dirty carb. What a gem.

@riccochet704 Жыл бұрын

Sweet bike! What a find! She rips. BRAAP! Only issue you're going to have is ripping through the farmers drillings. LOL

@user-fi3fx5my2s 10 ай бұрын

Great find. Sweet ride! Keep it and enjoy it, teach the wife to ride it, can be a pain but I did that with my wife she can boogie on one. Just awesome Son!!!!

@shawnmclaughlin7418 Жыл бұрын

Nice bike nineties was a really exciting time in dirt bikes.

@hhstarwars Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous machine, love the 90’s bikes

@smokeyou812 Жыл бұрын

I remember back in the day had a mint 92-125 just like that minus original graphics and a mint red/white 1990-125. Both were awesome bikes. And remember kids....safety 3rd. Also wanted to add, time again Joe to make some mowing videos. They're actually very relaxing watching at the end of a long day at work.

@j33pfyn4tik6 Жыл бұрын

Aint nothing like feeling that powerband kick in on a 2stroke!

@raimoe4512 Жыл бұрын

I hope you never stop showing Tuckers episodes. I won't personally ever switch to twitter.

@Hanky_Bannist8r Жыл бұрын

My buddy showed up at my house Christmas morning in 1991 on this very machine brand spanking new. I was 15 years old and this is still my favorite Yz to date.

@krazokid19 4 ай бұрын

I had a Yamaha RT180 in this color scheme. Freaking awesome! Brings back memories from the early 90s!

@sw-mg3xy Жыл бұрын

I remember late 70s you could buy a 2 year old 125 for about $200.00 I bought a 1980 RM 80 that was about 3 months old with about 2K of mods done for $500.00 - After about 6 months they were basically throw aways, no longer competitive when the next model year came similar to what computers when through in the late 90s. Amazed at the longevity a 30 year old bike doesn't look that much different than a new bike.

@michaelbarbera4923 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike Joe! Sounds lean to me at wot. That’s one for the storage unit. When your kids are your age you’ll have something very special.

@duanelongworth6909 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s lean also

@davethebeagler7711 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike in amazing condition. It sounds to me like it is running a bit too lean. Thank you as always for the great videos. I appreciate the detail and you no nonsense methodical approach. Enjoy!!!

@anthonyblacker8471 Жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!! So reminds me of my youth.. we had a YZ125 and a YZ80 they were white with blue and red.. SO NICE back in the 90s.. loved those bikes!! rode the living SHIT out of them!

@TheStevo420 Жыл бұрын

Haha I’ve been waiting for this bike on your channel since the first 125 so long ago

@al4904 Жыл бұрын

Good thing us Aussies are not into drinking games because if we took a shot every time you say "real quick" or "right there" we would never make it to the end of any of your videos. Great find by the way.

@NemesisGrowz Жыл бұрын

“Oh yea”

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

I know a few people from Australia they drink like a motherfuker

@Michael-to7oz Жыл бұрын

Wow that screams the 90s. But I do miss those pillow seats.

@michaelhicks7995 Жыл бұрын

Very cool!! This was my first dirt bike I bought as a kid. I’ve been looking for quite a while but can never find one in good shape. Nice find!

@theoneandonly2421 Жыл бұрын

Brother im so super pumped over this one!!!!! These were the bikes of my day. Keep it forever my friend!!

@jasonpardoe1408 Жыл бұрын

Spluttering in first and second and the sand is my favourite ground to ride on. Those bends on top of field keep power wide open and lay her over😎 have faith joe 👊❤️

@tsar-bomba2413 Жыл бұрын

That is one nice bike, looks all original to me what a find! Low hours for sure, the crank case isn't even worn with boot marks. All they did was add a aftermarket pipe I think.

@jameslittlefield4812 Жыл бұрын

Keep this bike for LIFE!!

@kurtyoung6769 Жыл бұрын

It sounds a little rich on the pilot and or the beginning of the needle circuit and possibly a little lean on the main. Hold the throttle wide open in neutral for a few seconds to check the main. It should four cycle at no load at high rpm's.

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

😂😂🤣👌

@James-sir Жыл бұрын

A little spray adhesive on the corners of the stickers that are starting not to stick

@lucascady4992 Жыл бұрын

The front Fender looks New... But I like the way the new ones look, so not complaining. Nice Find Joe! I had few 125's growing up, a 79YZ, a 88' YZ, a 96'KX, a 00' CR.. For most people under 170lbs a 125 is a great bike!!

@Morleyx99 Жыл бұрын

Lol man you must have a never ending pocket book or something 😂 now this is a beautiful bike that I think we can all get behind. Yz 125s for the win

@JanneRanta Жыл бұрын

You can instantly tell it's from the 90's from the color scheme.

@steelwheels327 Жыл бұрын

She's a beauty !! Joe if you're going to build a track maybe you ought to buy an old Cat diesel bulldozer that needs fixed up !! i am sure you could do it

@franciscolopez3229 Жыл бұрын

Man, that bike looks like it's never been ridden. Jackpot!

@DevinBoynton Жыл бұрын

One for the personal collection!

@toytech454 Жыл бұрын

Great bike I have the 250 same color and year and love the 2strokes.

@hagarengela8312 9 ай бұрын

I found your channel the other day and love it subscribed now. Learning a lot as well. Something satisfying about watching you get bikes running again after taking things apart. I have a 2010 KTM 300 XC-W and like doing some of my own work on it.

@18wheeler77 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I thought it sounded a bit boggy in first gear. Thought the same, tad bit too lean.

@greathornedowl3644 Жыл бұрын

Great find, another learning moment. Fun Ride - a man living every boys dream

@kindnuguz 4 ай бұрын

I had one exactly like this in 1995, it was a 92, the header pipe isn't original but everything else looks oem. Yes it will rev high to warm then idles normal. Back then everyone called it a girly bike with pinkish color, I think Yamaha only did this color for 2-3 years because of the feedback lol this is what happens when someone takes care of their equipment

@larsmortensen1247 Жыл бұрын

I had a '96 YZ125, in purple/white. What a machine, this video brought back some awesome memories. Mine wasn't nearly that minty thought!

@RJasonKlein Жыл бұрын

You likely had a 1995 or older YZ125 - I still have a 1996 that’s in similar condition to this guy’s, and it has a blue tank and radiator shrouds, and white fenders and frame.

@Erlov71 Жыл бұрын

Numbers off and new grips and she is set for life.

@That1E_K1129 Жыл бұрын

Wow dude that is probably the crispiest 91 YZ ive seen since 91 😂

@Cooper391 Жыл бұрын

fucking beauty, i just picked up a 1986 yz250, just waiting for gaskets.

@markdamiter1909 Ай бұрын

The whole time I watched this video I thought for sure you were going to yell that you just burned your leg on the pipe! Cool video, I had a ‘92 YZ125 back in the day.

@MM_in_Havasu Жыл бұрын

Pretty nice ride, Joe! You scored! Looks like it absolutely rips too! Thanks for another cool video!

@mattclark420 Жыл бұрын

Check the oil before you bring it home. That’s almost number one thing to do before buying bike. Am I wrong. I know it’s clean but that’s what gets ya, ya tell yourself it’s to perfect no way something is wrong. Your lucky. But seller seemed true to his word. Congrats. That’s the best colors for these

@mikeolson7188 Жыл бұрын

It must be easier to call the color pink,but i think it was called Fushia.

@Bunk599 Жыл бұрын

Non-stop Wheeler Dealer. You find great things. Wisconsin is rich hunting ground for all things mechanical. "He who has the most toys when he dies wins"!

@joemcneil6602 Жыл бұрын

Man o man does that bike bring back memories. Something about the 92 and 93 yz,s. Theyre gorgeous and theu sound and ride like a weapon.

@snowyowl7042 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, great find, sweet ride - hope 🐶 can keep up

@faroutgenetics59 Жыл бұрын

Buying this YZ did it change your mind about them? One of the BEST two strokes ever made if not thee best I had them all and Yamaha YZs always been my favorite Yamahe ROCKS!

@user-fi3fx5my2s 10 ай бұрын

Damn you got a gem, Joe, cleanest bike I've seen in along time, that old. Sounds amazing.geat find and enjoy.

@buzzj6091 Жыл бұрын

love the vids man dont ever stop youve helped me so much with your videos

@brunodaniels7867 Жыл бұрын

Fr man. His videos and knowledge helped Me pretty much rebuild my 1998 marauder vz800.

@Larry-325 Жыл бұрын

Love it Joe’s sandbox! Awesome bike find! Deserve a good one after the recent burial! 👍👍👍

@35tyshawn Жыл бұрын

She is running so clean and crispy you can't ask for anything more great find and buy

@peteraitken6494 Жыл бұрын

Quality condition joe never seen one that clean sounds good too great buy mate 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️🏁🏁

@fordfan6474 Жыл бұрын

Dude u got that from is a huge dirt bike buyer and seller from our area

@LilSebastian_ 9 ай бұрын

In typical YZ fashion…. Bogs down in low rpm’s. You have to ride YZ’s wide open and use the clutch as a “throttle.”

@larrygross745 9 ай бұрын

I’m impressed and it’s not my bike. You found a lucky jewel 💎 man

@HolySych 2 ай бұрын

that is the most cleanest 90s bike ive ever seen! wow!

@Garage2Trail Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bike and great find! You don’t see many of those in that condition. I’m always looking for the early 90s WRs.

@iamtheq2969 Жыл бұрын

I got a 1992 wr200. turquoise and white, awsome bike.

@Garage2Trail Жыл бұрын

@@iamtheq2969 I remember being 13 years old in 93/94 drooling over those in the Dirt Bike Magazine ad with them in the woods.

@bbroken1 Жыл бұрын

You might want to drop the nedile down a notch on the slide and see if that helps with the mid stumble

@JimsNBHomestead 7 ай бұрын

It's 4 stroking at mid throttle sounds teterrible 😢

@nicke1903 Жыл бұрын

My brother has a 93 CR125 and 96 KX250, both look good but they still get ridden around a bit but definitely more garage queens...the CR is minty, both bike scream 90's bright neon colors just pop especially on the KX that Green and Purple looks good.

@ronm7489 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike.

@Jeff44 9 ай бұрын

When you open a vernier gauge like you have, the rod that slides toward the palm of your hand can be used to accurately measure the depths of things like holes, height of float valves in carburettors etc. It extends out the same amount as that shown on the lcd screen. Hope this helps you set up carbs easier.

@kylekdk456 8 ай бұрын

You're talking about calipers? A vernier scale is what you use to get the 0.000" measurement

@kylekdk456 8 ай бұрын

You're talking about calipers? A vernier scale is what you use to get the 0.000" measurement

@ladyjedi3D 8 ай бұрын

Wow! just in time for the 2024 Anniversary Editions. what a find! if you aren't just the most blessed! Kaplan America would like to see that one! if I was a Lotto millionaire, I would fly up and buy that from you! for a pretty penny... love the steel frame!. That bike would sit un my house on display and an occasional ride. Not a trailer queen. you should keep that for sure. you can flip plenty of other bikes. unless your on it for profit. wow! its a beauty!!! drool!!!!!

@GearheadRob319 Жыл бұрын

Those are great little bikes. I bought a new 92 yz 250 back in the day, and it was a ripper. Won quite a bit on it.

@jcbuckeye 11 ай бұрын

Wow what a clean bike. Took me back to my childhood

@Castleknight Жыл бұрын

Check for a drain plug this time, lol. Oh you did - way to go!

@2vintageDeamonFan Жыл бұрын

Always a great feeling when joe posts

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

🤡

@donnaluke4103 Жыл бұрын

I have a1992 yz 125 with vforce reeds and a pro-circuit pipe. It had been raced before i picked it up and runs well with new tires. The previous owner was a pro mechanic and kept it well. I have to say that 1992 yz125 was the bottom rung compared to the other 3 main motoX bikes, but still capable in the dirt. I dont like the ride height- too high for me to be comfortable.

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

😂

@andyhoms2001 4 ай бұрын

Nice ladie's livery. Clean is clean. It's a beauty!

@athomerecordschannel Жыл бұрын

Nice find. Pretty bikes but the 3rd slowest 125 in semi-modern times. Only 125's slower are the 1985 Yamaha YZ125 and the 1991 Yamaha YZ125. To wake up the 1991 & 1992 Yamaha YZ125 use a PSI Pipe (nearly impossible to find). The Forks on the 1992 Yamaha YZ125 also have an issue with Diving. They will plow through soft whoops rather than getting up and deflecting off of them. 1992 Yamaha YZ125 turns like a champ though and feels like you are riding/racing a BMX Bike. 💪✊

@firesquad6150 Жыл бұрын

Was about to say, they look amazing but I would pass solely from being an all time slow bike

@athomerecordschannel Жыл бұрын

@@firesquad6150 If ya' know, ya' know 😉. But they looked great and turned well, I went back to racing Suzuki RM125's after the 1992 Yamaha YZ125. 😊

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

😂

@jonmccormick8683 Жыл бұрын

Those PSI "Hot Pipes" from Wild Rose, WI have been out of business for awhile. Early to mid 80's they were popular until ProCircuit and FMF too over. Later they were not so great (mostly SnoMobile) and they were scamming people. An updated bike is way different than stock -and this bike here is nowhere near making max stock hp.

@Zams76k Жыл бұрын

Look at all the extra exposure your getting and DESERVE from tiktok you need to keep posting

@kenglxn Жыл бұрын

Sweet bike. Awesome video. Love your channel.

@edwardclark3980 Жыл бұрын

I remember broc clover dressed out in his pink riding gear in the day LOL.

@johnnorman6022 Жыл бұрын

You are so lucky to find a nice bike like this and it runs wow what a find .

@0-01 Жыл бұрын

Miss your 2t bike videos bro > Hope you do more. Thank you

@allysonsquires8421 Жыл бұрын

As a kids we had to kinda buy a cheap dtr 125 and make it a yz replica...... that's minty fresh

@Patshes Жыл бұрын

Such a nice bike . Hope you got it for a good price . If it was mine it would be a keeper.

@jessejarzabski5076 8 ай бұрын

These Era yz125s where the reason why the term...."yamadog" was coined as the census at the time said that the 91 and 92 yzs just made alot of noise but didn't really go anywhere, and "it couldn't get out of its own way" was another common one,....but one thing they said it did do was handle and turn and suspension was dialed in and it was chalked up to a few things like the expansion chamber was to long for the proper tuned length and I thinknthe powervalve design hindered the upcoming charge by deflcting it so they also said it would seem to run rich and boggy down low , but clean up considerably when the Revs were applied...MAKING IT SEEM LIKE a jetting issue but was really a bad design choice so def great for a beginner for sure as it's hard to get hurt but it's handling and stability was the best it had ever been so it is a thoroughly forgiving bike if anything else....