Can’t wait to show you this!!!

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Күн бұрын

So lucky to be able to work on bikes like this amazing YZR 500 especially with someone as knowledgeable as mr whitham, I’m learning everyday so hope you can take something from it also and thanks again for watching.
Hope you guys enjoyed this weeks vlog!
Chapters:
00:00 - Start of the video
00:05 - Intro
01:28 - PHR workshop
02:36 - Spray bay
04:50 - Jims house

Пікірлер: 195

@BigBadLoneWolf 3 ай бұрын

Whitham is like a dog with 2 tails when he's around a 2 stroke race bike

@Martin52863 3 ай бұрын

Or as my Grandad used to say, “As happy as a dog with two dicks and ten p*****g posts”

@mickleblade 3 ай бұрын

The better phrase is 'like a dog with 2 dicks'!

@iamtherealzombie 3 ай бұрын

Good seeing James looking healthy, such a legend.

@stevec-b6214 3 ай бұрын

You smiling, Jim smiling, me smiling, everybody smiling!

@davegreenslade4539 3 ай бұрын

I love the way Jim plays down what he’s achieved in racing, legend 👊👊

@zacharyradford5552 2 ай бұрын

Going through cancer and DOMINATED 1996 BSB, like Doohan 92 500cc season it should have been his.

@stephenhuskisson2230 2 ай бұрын

@@zacharyradford5552 was good to watch in world supersport as well.

@joeruszczak4360 3 ай бұрын

The man the myth the legend whitham. Could listen to him all day. What a man

@porkster5924 3 ай бұрын

I’m 62 years young now and as a 13 year old I attended my first ever motorbike race at Oulton Park to watch my hero Barry Sheene, the year is 1975. As I got out of the car I could smell the two-stroke smoke in the air and it was fantastic. So much so I said “fucking hell” and that’s the first time I dad heard me swear too 😂😂😂😂 Love the video guys and cannot wait see it finished.

@Scouserdeluxe 2 ай бұрын

60 year old here and saw Bazza at Oulton Park at about 13 and it changed my life, still riding an XJR1300 in South Australia now

@davetaylor4741 3 ай бұрын

How many racers today actually know their way around the bike. Sit on ride. Look at telemetry. The enthusiasm for what you do has no doubt helped both of you to success. Whitham and his two strokes, priceless. This was a wonderful era of racing. But then I love racing. Went to my first race early sixties. Still going.

@seanpotter4943 3 ай бұрын

All sidecar lads know bikes inside out. And the Irish national road racing scean the lads are the same. But yes I agree what your saying it's a dieing breed.

@iainmorgan7888 3 ай бұрын

You 2 are as great as each other, make sure you keep us updated. Fantastic!!!

@chrisadkin726 3 ай бұрын

Jamie Whitham is the reason i got into bikes. He never disapoints !

@The_Repairman_Workshop 3 ай бұрын

I could genuinely listen to Whitham all day long. Does he need a tea boy?

@kennymack8178 2 ай бұрын

What a legend of a guy! Can't wait to see a video of the finished bike!

@dave_listener 3 ай бұрын

Loving this rebuild series. How excited you both are, is infectious. Good to see you both looking healthy and happy.

@clansman4061 3 ай бұрын

JW you are a star, such knowledge and enthusiasm a joy to watch and listen.

@Shinysideup 3 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to see whit. Love the excitement and enthusiasm.

@davidbriggs7123 3 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is infectious, good luck with everything this year, 👍

@trevorwillis3950 3 ай бұрын

Two Strokes never get old ! they just get more expensive 😂 love it so much 👍🏻

@merv690 3 ай бұрын

the enthusiasm is infectious, just brilliant and what a guy James is, good to see you getting about Lee even though it looked a little uncomfortable at times

@stephenmorrissey2635 2 ай бұрын

Whitman’s like good old Fred Dibnah but for bikes not steam trains 😂 class vid 👍

@Evo836 3 ай бұрын

Great work Mr Whitham and a lovely RD in the corner.

@davidpatterson9107 14 күн бұрын

Lc mate 👍

@jfoz7602 3 ай бұрын

Loved this video. Can’t wait to see the bike finished 👌👏 Whitham is so excited it’s great to see!

@firestorm755 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic project to be involved with. It's just dawned on me that there's probably people watching this who've never seen a 500 race, or seen James race. They were proper race bikes. Ah those were the days👍

@zacharyradford5552 2 ай бұрын

96 BSB was his he DOMINATED.

@Jj12915 3 ай бұрын

We need more of James! That bike is beautiful, love the old two strokes!

@jamest5149 3 ай бұрын

Whitty should be your race team phycologist… he makes you smile… he makes everyone smile.

@kirk2863 3 ай бұрын

We need a tour of Whitman’s place looks like every bike fans dream

@greendogg83 3 ай бұрын

You have such a great group of friends Lee, always enjoy seeing Jamie, he is a good dude

@ryanpierce9793 3 ай бұрын

James and two strokes, haven't clicked on a video so fast (great to see you both well!)

@raymondo162 2 ай бұрын

10:19: i'd love that LC - those paired curved spoke wheels made em look like they were doing thirty when they were parked

@jerryshepherd6528 3 ай бұрын

Fair play to James, the bike is looking great, can`t wait for the next video.

@stephenbeamis1151 3 ай бұрын

There is no sound like a proper two stroke race bike great to see you boys so excited getting the bike done Whit is a legend proper excited about a stud😂

@grahamclutterbuck583 3 ай бұрын

Brought back so many memories Lee. That bike is beaut.

@user-nt9nd7xm5f 3 ай бұрын

My absolute two favourite racers on the planet 🏍️💨💨👍

@geriantmills397 3 ай бұрын

Whit needs his own KZfaq restoring bikes .

@Mayhem-train 3 ай бұрын

Love your channel Lee, very enjoyable video… Jims passion is infectious. Keep up the good work mate. Enjoy all the way from Australia. 🤙

@vinceallen1411 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant vlog Lee , good to see you up and mobile. Whit is a legend, his enthusiasm is unreal ! Good luck on your recovery, can't wait to see you back racing, and cant wait to see this bike completed !👍

@user-ln5sm6wf4n 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog Lee you 2 are a great double act ! And definitely know your bikes Lee hope your recovery is going well !!

@billbryant1242 2 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see the finished bike and hear it being put through its paces. Great to see you in such high spirits and Whit is just a big kid around race bikes (aren't we all). I have just finished my own two stroke restoration down here in Queensland, Australia (one of them RD350LC's) and I was just as excited when it cracked into life for the first time. No doubt you will capture any track action with your bike. We're all "peaking" (I think is the term you use) to see it.

@terrytopliss9506 3 ай бұрын

Great video Lee,always a pleasure to see Whit. Can’t wait to see the bike complete. Thanks for the video.👍👍

@ragnarironspear1791 3 ай бұрын

Hope you're healing up well Lee

@caninepro 3 ай бұрын

Great job, lads!

@markclifton14 3 ай бұрын

That’s what I love about you two. You love what you do. The bike is looking mint. Can’t wait to see it finished. Would love to see James and your self have a spin on it . That would be the icing on the cake. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@THC11 2 ай бұрын

Nice 1 Lee, Great to see you up and about again, That bike is going to be so dam good man!! cant wait to see the finished article and hear it! awesome content as always .

@bofblog 3 ай бұрын

Superb...James is a font of knowledge...great looking machine love the blue

@keithward233 3 ай бұрын

She looks good . Mr Whitham is different class

@charlesnelsonhonnor2520 3 ай бұрын

Great that, you two. Cheers👍👍

@liamato1 3 ай бұрын

Allen Millyard is your man for manufacturing parts, give him a shout.

@andyh1917 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the vlog Lee. Always good to see Whit too as he is a legend. Can't wait to see more on this as i could watch you 2 all day long 👍🏻

@redchemicalsltd2324 2 ай бұрын

Brings back all the memories from back in the day...this is why we love pure race bikes... especially YZR500'S... Great work so far Jim & thks Lee for sharing.

@pawilson1978 3 ай бұрын

I remember the Fast Orange days! Miss those 500s though. Awesome machines.

@glenhorrocks2510 3 ай бұрын

Everyone gets giddy when tinkering with bikes,great flog keep it coming guys,love it

@jonelson1983 3 ай бұрын

Great vid, and it already looks awesome

@markbooth6745 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Lee, JW so much knowledge on bikes.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😃👍

@SteveButler-km5fg 3 ай бұрын

New bikes are great with all the technology they have but you can’t beat old school 2 strokes the looks and sound totally understand why you guys get so giddy. 👍

@ReCheck_WotTheFluck 3 ай бұрын

Imo new bikes aren't great with all the tech(wait until they put geo fencing on them like modern cars, guess what's coming). All the rider is doing is losing skills. Agree will never beat a two stroke for smiles per mile. Just reluctantly bought a 08 CBR600RR because replacing the RGV250P would of cost at least 2x as much. Imo the RGV250P was the best bike I have rode/owned , the Rd's LC's LC2, 500, KR1/S, RG250gamma, 500 was close but handling wasn't great. Dream bike to have sat in the garage would be a Suter 500, only 100,000 euros.

@user-gc4bi6yz5f 3 ай бұрын

My god that bike is going to be stunning when finished

@stephenbeirne6575 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant as ever, always good to see Jamie and the bike looks fantastic.

@joeyhenry3946 3 ай бұрын

Love to see Tames and Lee they are great together 🍻🍻🇬🇧👍

@tonic8945 3 ай бұрын

Two blokes excited about an awesome 2 stroke, I wish it was mine.

@stevenraines6175 3 ай бұрын

Great vid 2 bikers just having a great time

@johnbeard8013 3 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is infectious 👍👍

@molkie72 3 ай бұрын

Love watching you two together, both top blokes👍. I'm booked on a whitham trackday on the 2nd of July and looking forward to meeting the man himself.

@AndyHumphries-cs4rv 3 ай бұрын

Just love seeing you guys getting so excited, so refreshing and heartwarming, something positive in this sad world, keep the passion going!!!

@MrMartinchristie 3 ай бұрын

brilliant love the enthusiasm !

@johnbellamy6449 3 ай бұрын

good to see you both .

@findus605 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant Lee, looking forward to seeing the finished bike

@iancharlton5530 3 ай бұрын

Exciting you both are me also and them pipes not mentioning the paintwork stunning 🤩

@THE-APEX 3 ай бұрын

Nice to see you on the mend. 😊

@motionsick4973 3 ай бұрын

Looks sick. I can't wait for the reveal. I would love an in depth on the bike setup and equipment once it's finished.

@MisterBruce250 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant to see this video, im like this with my TZ250 🏍💨🚀💪

@chrisjackson7896 Күн бұрын

Really enjoying these videos Lee. And the entertaining of Mr JW69#. Keep them coming please.

@Worther12 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for recording and uploading this. You're living my dream life! James Whitham really is IRL what you'd expect. I've read his book, it's a good read. You can feel the passion and dedication he has for the bikes through the screen. Top lads! 💯💪👍

@andyh1917 3 ай бұрын

Second that his book was a great read 👍🏻

@philanderson7611 3 ай бұрын

Another good vid 👍 keep them coming

@davidpatterson9107 14 күн бұрын

2 Stroke Heaven ,keep on racing all 2 strokers🏁.

@nigelshepherd2970 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful 👌

@kawi704racing 3 ай бұрын

Awesome.

@lordnibs758 3 ай бұрын

Mega video! Top work fella!

@JayVtec-GAMING 3 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff!!

@90dfender 3 ай бұрын

What a blast from the not so past.Cant wait to hear it.Could you bottle the smell and send it to me at my cost.

@LyndonWilliams-jj7zx 3 ай бұрын

Let's not forget The man The myth The legend The one and only Mr super spanners NEIL

@patrickfay1055 3 ай бұрын

So nice to see you up and about lee take care ps love this bike

@grahambennett8579 3 ай бұрын

God can't wait to see it built James the smell will be fantastic castrol R this was my ERA

@andym6608 2 ай бұрын

Got love the 2 strokes

@pasha12343 3 ай бұрын

Me like a lot of, great content chap 😎👍🙂 so want to hear this beast 🤪🤪🤪🤪

@devolvedspud6101 3 ай бұрын

Love this ! I remember they used to race 750cc two strokes, any chance you guys could resurrect one of those? Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki seemed to be the main protagonists, 'cos Honda Didn't do two strokes ( until they realised that they couldn't win unless they did ). Now that we know more about how 2T's work, you'd be able to make them easier to ride. The power band was ridiculously narrow, I'm lead to believe. "Good luck Jim..." ( mission impossible music plays...).

@garysmith1178 3 ай бұрын

Great video Lee. Can't wait to hear that yamaha. Love Whit, such a funny bloke, great character, I'd love to meet him I've got his book & I want him to sign it.

@TheMadmostin 2 күн бұрын

Wow great work guys.

@DaSilva995 3 ай бұрын

My fave YT moment 2024 so far!!! Thanks guys you both look well good times

@pokechopracing8862 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great episode it’s always great to see James acting like a kid in a candy store! Bike looks great can’t wait to see the completed job. Greta to see you up and walking around hopefully that brace is off soon! As for riding the 500 my vote goes to Mr. Whitman or mad mark LMAO! Hope all is well cheers from California!

@Cb-46 3 ай бұрын

Loving these vlogs 👌👌

@TN-uj9vz 3 ай бұрын

Some good stuff lad's ' keep her lit

@claretbuck1882 3 ай бұрын

Awesome guys cheers 👍🏻

@raycarter6037 3 ай бұрын

Could watch you both all day working on these fabulous machines, ps , Spray bay 1/2 mile up the road from me, they have a great reputation! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 looks mint.

@patriciaamaxwell9264 3 ай бұрын

Love the beany hat 😂

@anthonyfairlcough3888 3 ай бұрын

That will be mint.

@simonmcmaster8949 3 ай бұрын

Guessed Yam France as soon as the colour came in through bubble wrap. Best 2 colours in bsb boost and Fast orange. Saw Jim's bike in speed motorcycles in Hull. .

@jaysmartin 2 ай бұрын

Love an episode with Jim

@rcfools 3 ай бұрын

Although James raced the Harris SLS YZR500 at Macau 1992, 1992 French 500GP 9th and top privateer and the 1992 Donington 500GP DNF (clutch went). He did start practice for the 1995 Donington 500GP on a ROC 500 but had to pull out of the meeting before race day due to illness.

@garyhutson6361 3 ай бұрын

Love your vids buddy. Cheered me right up. As in hospital after a heart attack. 🙏🏼 You two are like two kids on Christmas morning. That bike is going to look amazing. You got to take it on track to test it lol 👍🏼you and whit are brilliant.