Full Throttle on The Grape Ape! YZ144 Test Riding! (I put a thumb Throttle on it)
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2 жыл бұрынFull Throttle on The Grape Ape! YZ144 Test Riding! (I put a thumb Throttle on it)
#2stroke #yamaha #motorcycle
Hey guys, this is a 1998 Yamaha YZ125 that a subscriber and friend gave to me for free. It was blown up and left in bins for years. I restored it and named it the Grape Ape! Here is the first time getting it into the upper RPMs and installing a thumb throttle; why? Because I always wanted to try it 🤘
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@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my video and thank you to everyone who watched the making of the Grape Ape! That video has exploded! Welcome aboard to all new subscribers 🤘
@Hootman865 2 жыл бұрын
Mike , man you gotta open a small shop.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hootman865 thank you man; I may actually do that
@gordonfirth2334 2 жыл бұрын
Love the build its great graffix sounds ace
@greysonriegel9403 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo for some riding tips go to the MX factory on KZfaq they’re really good at explaining and that’s how I learned.
@raceradgarcia3274 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a start up video of all your cool toys and what’s all done to them that would be cool bro
@PeteHager 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! Thanks for the shout out, You’re assembly and breakdown of the Urmosi throttle was awesome, the 400ex is coming together very nicely! 👌
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete! I'm about to check out your 400 video 🤘
@krisp589 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see a video from Mike,Pete,and John all on Friday. Yall killed it
@andyperez4255 2 жыл бұрын
Pete save me one thumb throttle kit, ill hit you up soon! 2016 Raptor 700R
@matthewturowski8281 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, runs great. The Karen's in your neighborhood probably aren't digging it though.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao, I was getting worried one might call when I was making this
@Kr4j 2 жыл бұрын
Last time I heard a Karen joke, I fell off my dinosaur! #DeadMeme
@grapejuic 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kr4j what
@halogod0298 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kr4j it’s not a dead meme it’s a fact
@fpvdominator9563 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kr4j last time I heard a joke like that I feel off my couch watching stop brothers
@donovanring8054 2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar year YZ125 that I "restored" when I was in high-school. Have had many dirt bikes over the years. A ton of respect for the work you do. The time and effort to use correct bolts and rubber pieces really elevate the quality of your work. Subscribed and looking forward to future content.
@Thewatson77 2 жыл бұрын
Killer content Mike! 🤘🏼 I can hear it in your voice how fun it is to ride this thing! Looking forward to the 400 project coming up too. Thanks for the video! 🙌🏻🤘🏼
@pierrelucstjacques591 2 жыл бұрын
I watch the rebuild video twice now and love how you just tell everything in details
@chucklittlefield802 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, sweet steel frame! Just a heads up, I have a buddy who blew up his yz144 multiple times from the wristpin bearing wearing extra fast. Id just do top ends a bit more frequently. Also, sounds a bit lean in the upper, maybe up the main jet 1 size.
@austinstephenson228 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. Loved watching you build the bike and seeing it run is amazing. I think it runs great definitely sounds amazing
@Urfavoritefascist 2 жыл бұрын
Man that thing sounds nice. For a self proclaimed junior mechanic you’ve got a talent for building a beautiful machine.
@roberturmosi-dirtbike-atv 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Mike! Love how that engine revs, You made me to thinking to get one.Thanks for the detailed explanation on the throttle!
@nymetsfan912 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds absolutely perfect! Looks absolutely perfect! I’m absolutely jealous!
@doug_errickson 2 жыл бұрын
That was fun! She eats for sure! Excited for the TRX vid! Keep the great stuff a' comin'! 🤘🏼👍🏼✌🏼
@johnnyroastbeef84 10 ай бұрын
It sounds BRUTAL!!!! I dig the thumb throttle being a big 3 wheeler guy. Great work as usual.
@ethandfortune 2 жыл бұрын
Launching in the grass too you have hella grip. Until that small patch is all dirt. I did that to my dad's yard as a kid I'll never forget. Beautiful bike I want another 99 kx125 I weigh 140 so it's perfect for my body size.
@theredneckrider7422 2 жыл бұрын
YES IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE THIS!!!
@rubenechezabal6397 2 жыл бұрын
Nice man ... you always do quality work! 👍 👌 👏
@sheaburns3713 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds class!
@skeetlybeet2584 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you getting more subscribers after every video. You definatly deserve it, been following since 4,000 subs, love the content
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for following for so long Skeetly; wouldn't be where I am without your support!
@darrinwoodward14 2 жыл бұрын
When I used to ride 125's,I never let off the throttle going through the gears.keep it on the pipe!!the bikes I used to race made about 35 hp.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
I'll try it out man, thank you!
@darrinwoodward14 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo no worries! And love your content.your a man after my own heart with being technical on your builds.i used to b a machinist, and I also worked on bikes,quads for a living,and unfortunately where I live at now,it's too seasonal, and I can't make a living doing it.just work on my own bikes anymore.
@benwood04 2 жыл бұрын
2002 KX125 made 38 horse from the factory. It only made 19.5 ft lbs of torque though. 125 2 strokes had some ponies, just not a lot of torque.
@greysonriegel9403 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo trust me don’t do that it’s super bad for your bike I did it with my kx 85 when I was on the road and caused damage to my engine and my clutch. When you pull in your clutch it disengages so your gears can grab without the mast disengagement your gears will just grind and wear away at each other
@jamesjames6137 2 жыл бұрын
@@greysonriegel9403 this is true for a car's manual transmission but a dirt bike has a consistent mesh transmission so there is no grinding cause they are always spinning with each other
@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 2 жыл бұрын
Love the channel man !!!
@glenadams2858 2 жыл бұрын
Nice build. I love the detail and all the trial and error. We learn and make things better. I just want to ride it with you.. Nice work on the video.
@aboutfaceretreats6562 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Sounds amazing!
@johnlangston466 2 жыл бұрын
Always great content keep up the great work 👍
@kennethschoeff322 Жыл бұрын
The bike sounds spot on
@hayzi9630 2 жыл бұрын
Love that bike proppa nice man 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@ericmacnichol3791 2 жыл бұрын
I think the bike sounds great Mike,you did a great job on the build. Honestly you should do more build videos like you did with the grape ape, keep the videos coming. I always look fwd to watching them.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this feedback Eric; much more to come 🤘
@baked_red_eyes 2 жыл бұрын
Yes back with a bang absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙❤
@williamgreen2364 2 жыл бұрын
super helpful mike, alot of guys dont ride bikes with a thumb throttle, i have to because i have deformation on my left hand and having a thumb throttle allows alot more grip for me
@shaunholden7633 2 жыл бұрын
Dude you knocked it out of park with that bike. That may be one of the nastiest yz I've herd. You killed it on the jets it sounds perfect not to lean and it's not breaking up so your not to rich. I love it bro.
@luckyyou200 2 жыл бұрын
I had a atv thumb throttle on my yz85 as a kid and loved it
@bigc7t 2 жыл бұрын
Bike can out great man, looks awesome
@harrysloman9490 2 жыл бұрын
I want one I've never been able to afford one but yours takes it to a hole new level of me wanting one 😍
@BraapEffex 2 жыл бұрын
A YZ has never been so crispy 💯 nice
@Holmanboyz 2 жыл бұрын
She's a Ripper! Nice job man
@user-jk9bz3ch8o 8 ай бұрын
That bike is so tight and sounds amazing
@jordanpanich 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@shanefarmer7193 2 жыл бұрын
That bike is so cool!!! Looking forward to the 400ex vids mike!!
@mikenike776 2 жыл бұрын
that thing sounds sick man
@kdsgarage8475 Жыл бұрын
Great rebuild video! I was watching this test video and noticed your neighborhood looked familiar. Funny coincidence. I used to ride in those back-to-back retention basins when I was a kid on my RM80 and 250 Quadracer. We used to also rip through the woods and the farmland, before the newer section of the neighborhood was built. The section you drove through first. That area was farmland with section of woods with trails behind villa, and the cops used to sit at the dead end waiting for us after the ride - I think the nuns used to call the cops on us. Another kid we rode with, lived on the far side corner of the back side basin, had a couple of 125's and I know one of them was a YZ. I think the other was an RM. If you would have turned right on Georgiana instead of left, you would have dead ended at my old house. I have a 02 KX250 I picked up about a year and a half ago that I plan to completely restore some day. Its in pretty good shape as it sits, so I am not in a rush.
@mikewiley1007 2 жыл бұрын
Bike sounds crispy 🤙🏽😎
@aidano7503 2 жыл бұрын
Happy that vid is blowing up. You deserve it.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love Aidan!
@rossdarocy3576 2 жыл бұрын
Content just keeps getting better! Goodshit Mike
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ross!
@nelsonkarrer6961 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great way to go
@coopscoop5424 2 жыл бұрын
Sound like it's running perfect, love the bike this video made me realize I want to go retro with my 2000 yz125 instead of a restyle
@MusicSensations1971 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds crisp clean and on point to me
@haniyacouby4859 2 жыл бұрын
Great content and luv the bike. You sir have earned a subscriber.
@colindefreece2601 2 жыл бұрын
Love the grape ape and also excited for the 400ex build I plan on getting one for an upgrade from my blaster and putting some nice parts on it
@Shanem.07 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I that’s exactly what I did. I had a 1998 blaster and it was really fun. Buttt it didn’t really have much tourqe but it’s was pretty fast. I trail ride so I needed that bottom end power so I picked up a 1999 400ex and it’s was 10x better in my opinion. I had it bored to 426 and rebuilt the entire engine and the thing is a beast. Def never gonna sell it.💪🏽💪🏽
@colindefreece2601 2 жыл бұрын
@@Shanem.07 yeah man my blaster is a beast it’s an 05 and has a toomey pipe it’s sick but definitely need more torque so I might just get a 400ex or yfz450
@tsar-bomba2413 8 ай бұрын
Sounds great and looks pretty too
@thumbgas888 2 жыл бұрын
I've tried the Urmosi and it's very nice, but so used to the Honda Thumbthrottle I kinda like the ergo more,awesome video man
@mixtips637 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing love it
@jasononeill3709 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good takes a bit longer depending on temp outdoors for the pipe to build up heat plus it’s only received the 144 kit plus new jetting. you’ll notice the tone changes more depending on the outdoor temp. Great job
@baby-sharkgto4902 2 жыл бұрын
Omfg the ass dyno segment is GOLD!!! One of the best things I've seen on KZfaq in a long time 🤣🤣🤣
@yourmompog1450 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited for the 400ex video!!! Let’s goooo I picked up a crab model yfz450se bbe I’m upgrading slowly
@FarmerBrown420 2 жыл бұрын
Love the song of the 2 stroke
@LogansCustomWorks 2 жыл бұрын
Really nice bike I’ve always been a fan of yz 125’s but never got to ride or own one. It sounds like a beast and nice work on the 400ex, I can’t wait to see it when it’s done.
@gordonfirth2334 2 жыл бұрын
Got jets spot on
@zachstein2538 2 жыл бұрын
that thing sounds amazing wow😳
@kennynadeau17 2 жыл бұрын
keep it up! love your work man! cant wait to see that 400ex!!
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kenny!
@kurky72 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build, luv it. Sounds like it screams #2strokeforlife
@wiggie7420 2 жыл бұрын
hits hard sounds great jetting is mint by sound.
@jamiejohnson9895 2 жыл бұрын
Damn son sounds good looks good nice riding as well can feel your joy and happiness in this video
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jamie!
@jeremyarchuleta621 2 жыл бұрын
Bike sounds awesome
@mississippiknightriders5557 2 жыл бұрын
bike came out nice,sounds good too.
@diesel7391 2 жыл бұрын
The Moose dual is a cool setup too. You have twist and thumb throttle. Love the builds
@DoodMangSpeaks 2 жыл бұрын
DAMN THAT BIKE SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!
@FLEXHARVEY 2 жыл бұрын
Aint nuttin' betta then a thumb throttle don't ya know eh der brah! Nice bike too!
@lifewithreuben2769 2 жыл бұрын
Love the bro💜💜💯👌🏾
@christiansmith3169 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video buddy
@aidano7503 2 жыл бұрын
Great series
@B4R19 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to own a bike like that You did a great job with this build
@randylott2953 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@luisguzman8695 7 ай бұрын
I follow all your video thank you to support the xtream sport . I am a technical instructor in Mech tech college at Puerto Rico and Mech tech in Florida usa, also your a good mechanic take care and be safe.
@dankybras8585 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the build vid
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching it man!
@rescuehoundemtd 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet. I have a crf150f 150 with adult suspension. I too am a quad rider and have never been good on a dirt bike but I love ripping on that bike with a f f pipe on it. And the think sips on gas. LOL. Love your content.
@mzondi1970 2 жыл бұрын
I learned how to ride on a 86 YZ 125 I love that bike
@BigDirtDawg 2 жыл бұрын
this bike is beautiful
@thomasewing5283 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing
@brettlaage9687 2 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds sweet. I can't wait for the 400ex build video. I built one like 12 years ago. Unfortunately I had to sell it when I got sick. Now I'm building an 02 CR125R.
@squid_racer 2 жыл бұрын
Man you clean up stuff good, would love to see your process to clean up that 400 swing arm when you get to it!
@Jimbo718Slice 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet build mike! Used to have a 98 RM125 I regret selling it loved that bike.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim; sounds like you need another RM!
@tomlenza2768 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber. Love the bike. Great video. I got a 92 RM 125 for free and I’ve been working on it slowly in my shed your bike gives me a lot of ideas. I had 250s. Multiple 125s.. Banshee. . Blasters when I was a kid. Minibikes go carts etc. There’s just something about a 125 I continue to love. And I’m 39 years old
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing Tom; sounds like 2 stroke is in your blood! Thank you for the compliments on my bike and good luck on you RM build!
@zacharyh6760 2 жыл бұрын
it sounds perfect :D
@bryantoal9343 2 жыл бұрын
bike sounds awesome.
@connersnow298 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid and edits and filming and shop and bike and parts
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you Conner 🤘
@11GalleryATV 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking and sounding bike! Love that thing but I could never do a thumb throttle on a dirt bike. Not after racing them way back when ...
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the love man! I'm gonna say between thumb and twist, it comes down to 100% preference
@11GalleryATV 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo I agree! Do you like the thumb throttle on the bike? I know you said it will take some getting used to, so is it going to stay?
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
@@11GalleryATV I'm still undecided; I think what I'm going to do it get comfortable with it and just riding the bike in general, and then switch back to twist and see if I feel less at home on the bike.
@11GalleryATV 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo That's a damn fine idea! I would definitely be interested in the results!
@darrellfolk5284 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike Great Video! Iv got a Mint 94 Kx250r. And I would say I'm a mediocre rider. Someone once told me, Seat time is all it takes! That little area back there looked awesome for testing and tuning as long as no one cried about it. Dam Karen's! If you keep the bike for yourself enjoy it. Take it one ride at a time!
@lanniewiant8269 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds and looks great bud
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Lannie, what's up man! Thank you for the love as always 🤘
@sharkey5150 2 жыл бұрын
SWEET!! Brings back sweet memories. The YZ125 was my favorite, being a smaller guy, I could handle it or rather it could handle me on the track. Later, I went to a YZ250 but, it was just too much for me at my size. Honestly, the “Grape Ape” sounded like you were getting much more out of the low end than I remember. I imagine all the work and boring out to 144cc could be the difference. I just remember my YZ125 was a screamer, seemed much higher pitched in the power band but, it was virtually bone stock. Great video, Great Bike!!👍👍
@bunnymanmoe8819 2 жыл бұрын
You would have to lower the suspension. Ricky Carmichael had his 250 set up damn near like a 85cc. RC was a short guy n is legend. Don't give up Champ
@sethgarrett1994 2 жыл бұрын
Nice dude looks sweeeeeet
@SketchyXC 2 жыл бұрын
Love the bike! That Urmosi is impressive, i get wanting it on the bike. I thought about it with my 250xc (quad guy too) but now i feel better off after seat time and learning proper technique. Love the vids bro! 🤘
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love bro!
@sherf2654 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! She looks and sounds great! A good 150lb rider will shame the 250 boys!
@careysoutherland8291 2 жыл бұрын
sweet man can't wait for the 400ex video.
@joshbeck289 2 жыл бұрын
It sounds dam good
@XoticKazoo1 2 жыл бұрын
love the video mike and you kind of remind me of the guy from cat and the hat you know the neighbor
@GMC-ut6pc 2 жыл бұрын
Keep it up
@juao6253 2 жыл бұрын
damn I want a bike like this one sooo bad!!!!!! nice bike man
@chadsmith14 2 жыл бұрын
Let it rev up more. It is still pulling hard when you shift, you are just getting on the pipe when you shift. You did better towards the end but the 125s can't be hurt w revving. The more you rev the more the 125s like it, she wants you to beat on her before she will reward you. Friend had a yz144, fun bikes.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yea man, I'll let her wind out more next time!
@FreeGameBp 2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@BDauto86 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know that I could do thumb throttle on a bike. As a youth I liked to buy bikes/ATVs and fix them up, it was more budget fix up but they usually were pretty nice when I sold. Your restorations are on a whole new level lately they come out nicer then new. I think you should keep some diy/budget builds in the mix tho, alot of viewers can relate to those. Keep up the good work Mike, your on your way to 100k subs.🤘
@davemooreracing 2 жыл бұрын
Man my CR500 had a thumb throttle on it. None of my friends ever ask to ride it lol.
@MichaelSabo 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, it's dual purpose Dave, serves as an anti-theft device!
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