Restoration Of An Abandoned Yamaha DT 250 - Genuine Barn Find!
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16 күн бұрынIts been a while since you've heard from me but that's only because I've been locked in the workshop and been hard at work saving this 51 year old Yamaha DT250 or DT3 from the junkman. Its a project that was abandoned by its previous owner a long time ago and has been lying in this small barn for a long time so it really is a genuine barn find. This restoration really took a lot out of me and there were a few times I nearly threw in the towel as doing a 6 month restoration in 3 weeks is quite the challenge! anyway I hope you enjoy this episode and will leave a little like and a comment to show your support. Enjoy.
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Restoration Of An Abandoned Yamaha DT 250 - Genuine Barn Find!
@furiangameclips 15 күн бұрын
What button do i press for a second thumbs up? THIS is how you do a restoration video! All in one video, excellent. You do great work!
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much ,glad you enjoyed it :)
@furiangameclips 15 күн бұрын
@@RRCRestoration always great stuff, particularly loved that vfr. Do you just pick up bikes, restore them and sell them or are they customers that come to you to do the job, or do you keep them?
@Nikado71 15 күн бұрын
i think we need dual accounts for this channel for more thumbs up ;)
@michaelmccann4706 15 күн бұрын
No worries, I just pressed the second 👍 on your behalf
@thomashoekstra3037 14 күн бұрын
I thought the same thing 😜👌🏼
@gr1mrea9er82 15 күн бұрын
One of the best restoration channels out there.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
You're too kind :)
@james5796 15 күн бұрын
Perhaps you can get that main engine chain sprocket side cover printed if you can get hold of the design?
@james5796 15 күн бұрын
I second that comment and I just love hearing his precise Scottish accent!@
@thomasvisser2983 14 күн бұрын
The best
@BoroGarage 13 күн бұрын
Same
@dougschepp6015 14 күн бұрын
I'm probably in the minority here, but I still prefer the multi episode format. It gave me something to look forward to every Saturday night.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
I don't really think you are in the minority there seems to be a lot of people who prefer the multi part series with a lot of detail , this format glosses over far to much of the detailed work but I had to give it a go and see how it worked out.
@anthonykinrade8642 13 күн бұрын
That noise brings back memories for me.❤..
@santiagomontesinoayguaviva8873 13 күн бұрын
A mí particularmente me gusta...no tienes que esperar como una serie 😂...el vídeo ne dio para la cena, el desayuno y el almuerzo 😂
@nickbarnard5991 13 күн бұрын
Watch in 30mins at a time, simples 👍
@stuartmatthews8187 12 күн бұрын
I agree. It's the amazing attention to each individual detail that I love.
@tonyw4863 12 күн бұрын
I don't care how long they are. I appreciate every minute of your restoration work.
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@molser13 15 күн бұрын
88 minutes of pure RRC pleasure, what else ? This long format video is really my prefered one, thanks !
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@brians654 15 күн бұрын
One and a half hours! Better put the kettle on...
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
I hope you enjoyed it :)
@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 15 күн бұрын
This is amazing, ha-ha! 😅
@brians654 13 күн бұрын
@@RRCRestoration I really did enjoy it. I struggle to change the filter in my air fryer so to watch your skills is amazing.
@leftyjcw7173 Сағат бұрын
I was 13 in 1973. I owned one exactly like this. My father was a HUGE fan of motocross and enduro. He had several bikes. Mostly European bikes. My favorite was his Bultaco Pursang. Anyway, thank you. This video is amazing and truly takes me back to my youth.
@koolmist1973 8 күн бұрын
I really like that you narrate what you are doing, I have noticed other channels don't do that, which makes you guess what they are doing. Great video!
@RRCRestoration 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
@tonyhawthorne3222 15 күн бұрын
When powder coating you need to make sure the metal is absolutely clean from any paint and residue from the stripper ,putting the parts in the oven for a few cycles with no powder then let cool . Then you should treat the steel to prevent corrosion underneath the coating , emertan works good on steel .Hope that is helpful to you .
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice its very much appreciated :)
@williammunro9399 12 күн бұрын
Did you apply powder cold maybe try applying it to hotter parts
@germanmarcos267 15 күн бұрын
I´m all for a 4 hours long video. Excellent job!
@Watchyn_Yarwood 14 күн бұрын
Roger that!
@hankshobbies 14 күн бұрын
Is it just me or this he do the absolute best restorations anyone has seen….thanks for another great video and awesome job
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Aww you are too kind, thank you :)
@franklinwilkerson2061 7 күн бұрын
And the accent is just dreamy😊
@longlowdog 3 күн бұрын
Oh man that noise takes me back. As a youth in Glasgow I had a 4th or 5th hand Suzuki TS100 for my first ever transport. It was stolen at least once a month and always recovered as it was such a bag of crap. I absolutely coveted a DT. You've really done that veteran bike proud and produced another great video. Thank you very much.
@craigsmith9379 15 күн бұрын
4hr long video sounds awesome 👌
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Oh man that gives me the shiver's just thinking about editing together a 4hr long episode lol
@ryno9732 14 күн бұрын
@@RRCRestoration😂
@deepbludude4697 11 күн бұрын
Perfect upload well done resto! I have a story about a 74 DT250- In 1982 I was working on the UK island of Ascension as an American on the Pan Am base side. I bought the DT250 it was the tail end of the Falklands war it was crazy busy there. Took me several weeks to get the old girl in running condition but it was enjoyable if not frustrating due to difficulties in getting mail in parts. A Brit named Peter that worked at the BBC power station had several parts for his 2 yamahas that he loaned me until my parts could be delivered. That was the perfect bike for exploring that awesome island in a remarkable time period. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. Frog in Arkansas USA
@zeiturama 11 күн бұрын
for those who are sixty years old like me, or more, and who love motorcycles and have rust and gasoline in their veins, these restoration videos like this should be at least 4 hours long,
@leftyjcw7173 Сағат бұрын
Absolutely. I’m 63. I owned a bike just like this. My dad and I would work on repairing it. Of course, we were repairing a newish bike. Not renovating an old one! I agree, this video can’t be too long.
@dooleys1972 14 күн бұрын
late eve here in yorkshire, whisky nightcap , peace n quiet , watching RRC, does it get much better than this..........😊😊
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
sounds like a cracking evening you have planned :) . What whisky are you having?
@scorpio9578 12 күн бұрын
I'm in Lancashire, doing the very same!
@minime9990 12 күн бұрын
Great shout!
@dooleys1972 11 күн бұрын
Famous grouse 🙂🙂🙂 ( not a single malt, but I like it) 🤗🤗
@gdfggggg 3 сағат бұрын
@@dooleys1972I can’t stand whiskey, ever since I drank waaaaay too much as a youngster. My friend suggested I try a single malt, and it was silky smooth without that v strong after taste of the usual type. Very nice.
@leewaken5059 15 күн бұрын
WOW! You packed a lot of day's work in this one episode. Having restored many bikes(70 Hodaka Super Rat, 69 Yamaha AT1 125, and on and on and...) in the late 80s and 90s. I have a very good sense of what's involved with the care of literally every nut, bolt and washer in a restoration such as this. The time and effort you put in documenting(filming) these projects. As well as your editing is both, very appreciated and gives your viewers some nicely produced content. Oh, and your skills, knowledge and attention to details are beautiful.👊🏼 Thank you.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment I'm lad to hear from folks like yourself who know just how much work it takes to restore these bikes let alone squeeze it all into one episode.
@craigrobbins9498 15 күн бұрын
Also the money, it must cost a mint for all of the factory OEM replacement parts.
@nevillesmith9795 12 күн бұрын
Better than when it rolled of the production line❤❤❤❤
@nathankveene3849 15 күн бұрын
Wasn’t expecting the full restoration in one video! Great job. Looks like a lot of fun!
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@jasoncdebussy 6 сағат бұрын
I'm not remotely a mechanic nor have I ever ridden a bike but that was great work with a beautiful result. I'm so impressed
@MegaPoxie 14 күн бұрын
I restored a DT 100 of the same vintage and I was chuffed with the result .... then I saw your resto, what was I thinking! Your all round skills of perfection are unrivaled and I bow to you! 🙏🙏
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
You're too kind :)
@kevlar_1965 15 күн бұрын
Could watch your videos all day 7 days week.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
You're too kind :)
@hitscanner 15 күн бұрын
A master of his craft makes his profession look easy - brilliant work Mr. RRC.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@craigrobbins9498 15 күн бұрын
You are hands down the absolute best restoration channel on KZfaq. I also really like the choices of projects that you make into museum pieces. They are cool and really beat so there is a drastic change from bad to perfect. Thank you, keep doin' you brother!
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)
@craigrobbins9498 15 күн бұрын
Swingarm upside down 1:05, lol.
@sheilalucas9154 2 сағат бұрын
Best restoration job on youtube You are a true craftsman. Well done! Paul Lucas,
@michaellee7255 15 күн бұрын
4 hr RRC restoration video!!! Sign me up 🤤 another fantastic resto mate
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
@ro63rto 15 күн бұрын
Orange peel in powder coating is usually down to either the powder being laid on too thick or a poor ground.
@dave1135 15 күн бұрын
He seemed to have an excessive amout of excess powder on the ground so i agree on the poor ground
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Im thinking along the lines of a poor ground too, any advice on cheap and effective grounding?
@rdmeenach 15 күн бұрын
My friend had one of these with at Git Kit in it, and in its day, it was very fast and powerful.
@Shinysideup 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely fabulous, I had a DT250 after seeing the restoration I wish I still had it, brought back so great memories, thank you
@joaomorais6801 15 күн бұрын
Another amazing restoration job what a peach well done ✅
@davesnowpros6785 7 күн бұрын
Upload it however you like, it's your channel. I'm just grateful that you do it. Thank you
@gdfggggg 3 сағат бұрын
I’d love a workshop like that. That vapour blaster is the shisnit (whatever that means). She ran like smooth butter. Great vid.
@dcasteaux9181 15 күн бұрын
Used to own a new one when I was young. Bought it from Coburn & Hughes north London. Sweet memories.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Nice, Id love to have seen a new one to see how mines would compare side by side :)
@OneLiterPeter 15 күн бұрын
A purple DT100 was one of the first bikes I rode as a 14 year old. Excited to see this restoration.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Nice! , Kinda wish this one was purple now so it stands out a bit more lol
@stevenwallman2346 14 күн бұрын
I also had a DT-100, mine was the same color green as yours though. I had a lot of fun on that bike.
@scubavader 14 күн бұрын
Also excited to see this one! The first bike I ever bought was a 1981 DT100 in white and at 14 yrs old :D What a powerband....I miss that bike and those years.
@OneLiterPeter 14 күн бұрын
@@scubavader A lot of people had Yamaha 100's growing up. I remember them being the bike to get back in the day.
@OneLiterPeter 14 күн бұрын
@@RRCRestoration Back in 1978 I had an RD 400, what a great restoration that would be. They seem to go for a pretty penny today though regardless of condition, but what a cool bike.
@pongooyooypong 12 күн бұрын
I'm from Thailand..I like to watch when you work...making old things..into new things...thank you..your videos are great.
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@1911MikeinOregon 6 күн бұрын
I just found your channel and I'm watching the video 8 days after it was posted, but when you mounted the swing arm you asked if anyone noticed the mistake that you made. I noticed right away that it was mounted upside down 😊 I'm sure it's not the first time that anyone has done that.. Your videos and restoration work are both outstanding. I had to watch it because I remember looking at them on the showroom floor when they were new, and I always wanted this exact bike, but at the time I was 13 years old and spending all of my money on motocross bikes. Your shop is incredible too. It doesn't look very big, but the way it is setup everything flows nicely and it's very clean. You have a great selection of specialty tools too. I like how when you get to a certain part on a bike, you go to one of your box drawers and pull out a tool made for the task. It's amazing how much easier a complete bike disassembly is when you have all of the proper tools for the job...
@nahimibrahim107 15 күн бұрын
All in one video! That's how it's done! Excellent!
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy it :)
@titiwin25 15 күн бұрын
What a pleasure to watch! Everytime! .... Good job !!!
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you :)
@user-ul5qg8cu6r 12 күн бұрын
Nice to see an entire restoration in short form presentation; a very relaxing & satisfying watch. Great work, thanks!
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@cikguOnn 12 күн бұрын
That VFR400 😍 Kept us entertained for many episodes 🥰👍👍
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Really happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
@randycooke7168 13 күн бұрын
I certainly don’t intend to be critical of your work but I’d like to mention your assembly of the clutch steel and friction discs . Unless the rear of the clutch basket and the face of the pressure plate have a friction material bonded to them from factory , you’ve put the clutch together incorrectly . I am not trying to say anything bad about your videos as I really love watching them . I don’t have access to a service manual for a dt 250 but unless your 100% sure you should review your segment where the clutch was assembled , metal on metal can only lead to a disaster . Sorry to point this out and if I’m wrong accept my apology , but please review your footage . 😊
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Not at all Im more than happy when a mistake is pointed out so that it can be fixed as soon as possible. In this case i can assure you with 100% certainty that the clutch is assembled correctly.
@royset3050 6 күн бұрын
Yeah ,I noticed that but thank goodness that you raised this same point before I could. Good pickup M8!👍I also missed seing any tyre locks being fitted to the rims before the tyres were fitted but maybe it was time lapsed and I missed it.
@royset3050 6 күн бұрын
I have never seen any 70's Yamaha trail bikes where the aluminium pressure plate contacts a steel clutch plate before. It always contacts the fibre plate first.
@rdm26 11 күн бұрын
I’m watching this instead of putting my own bike back together. 😂
@RRCRestoration 11 күн бұрын
Haha I used to be the exact same... I still am sometimes lol
@user-qk3yk1pf1t 8 күн бұрын
It is called inspiration.i do the same instead of working on my Wolseley 1100
@neevesybikes 6 күн бұрын
An absolute joy to watch a master at work and amazing to see the old Yam brought back to life. Your patience with the filming and editing is another level, let alone your restoration skills. Keep them coming 😊👍
@grahamhill6616 15 күн бұрын
DT's were lust machines for me as a seventies kid. That exhaust chrome lattice simply iconic. Another superb better than new restoration. Thank you for enabling us to follow your craftsmanship.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment :)
@ImranOO7 15 күн бұрын
The back swing arm was on back to front which was your small mistake but you fixed it. Great work and an awesome video.
@TheJosesantiago123 5 күн бұрын
Awesomeness. I worked on mine for 48 years and rode it 100 yards because I had to much ice cream and beer in the garage refrigerator 😂.
@sparkie920 8 күн бұрын
You sir have a talent. What a wonderful restoration. A hour and a half of wonder, keep them coming
@RRCRestoration 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@andreastreichel261 12 күн бұрын
Hallöchen schön das Sie den alten Motorädern neues Leben schenken ,Respekt auf Ihre Arbeit .Hoffe auf weitere Videos weiter so und Grüße aus Berlin.🤩👍
@deborahstein 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for the nostalgic flashback. I used to work at a Yamaha dealership back in the day and worked on hundreds of those. Used to get an average of 5 basket cases just like the as you found it condition sample every season. The final result is exactly what I remember when I first unboxed and prepared them for the showroom floor. They were fun to ride as well.
@gregjones2217 12 күн бұрын
I used to have one. Sure brought back the good old days. Thank you.
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Nice,thanks for watching :)
@malcomthewasp 15 күн бұрын
Jesus… that could be my barn!!! Exactly the same farm stuff… Can’t wait to follow this… well done for taking on another one 👍
@Rudibeata 2 күн бұрын
Hi my Friend, the rear swingarm was with the upper side down. You make my evening. Best regards from Rudi, from the north of Germany.
@BottleBri 13 күн бұрын
WOW. This is the best bike restoration I’ve ever seen on KZfaq. You are fantastic. Talk about no stone left unturned- you literally done everything. Absolutely superb and you are such a great restorer. Very well done indeed. 👍🇬🇧
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you! :)
@bcgraham3512 6 күн бұрын
Hats off to you. Great knowledge, skills and lovely work. Admire your attention to protecting parts during reassembly. The well organised and clean workshop says a lot. Beautiful paint job, by the way.
@dwyanejetersr6470 15 күн бұрын
Ich hoffe, ich habe Ihre Sprache richtig ausgedrückt. Hervorragende Arbeit, Sir. Sie gehören zu den Besten, die ich je gesehen habe. Viel Spaß beim Ansehen Ihrer Videos auf KZfaq.
@sharplessguy 12 күн бұрын
I owned one. Same color, bought brand new. This brings back memories. Thanks
@RRCRestoration 11 күн бұрын
Nice one, thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
@allanjacobs977 14 күн бұрын
Watched the video last night on the tv so I couldn't like/comment then. Always enjoy watching you work....I think I've said it before but your attention to detail is really inspiring...wish I was that patient and good with my hands.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
@TomtomTomtom986 8 күн бұрын
What a stunning beauty... one of your best Restaurations you did so far...
@RRCRestoration 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@andyburnett8012 10 күн бұрын
One of the most satisfying videos I've ever watched, tremendous work 👍
@california123able 7 күн бұрын
I think it's awesome you are one person in the world bringing these machines back to the glory of when they were new. Great Job!
@RRCRestoration 6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for that kind comment :)
@antonios2846 14 күн бұрын
Your skills, dedicaton and passion is incredible. Watching your video is a true pleasure. Take care!
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
@graham6229 7 күн бұрын
I like the week by week episodes. But any are fanstastic from you.
@RRCRestoration 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your feedback :)
@walkalone8060 13 күн бұрын
Like this long format, but more shorther episodes are better for understanding everything. Thank you for your work!❤
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :)
@Bigtbuilder 15 күн бұрын
HYLOMAR!!! I haven’t seen that since 1975, we had to use that on the Vauxhall 2.3 Twin Cam engine fitted in the Chevette HS 2300 droop snoop! Now that’s a proper resto video, no waffle, no click bait drama, just excellent spannering. PLUS “torqued to factory spec” lol
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
ah the old chevette cool looking little motor, even though ive always been more of a ford fan lol
@Bigtbuilder 15 күн бұрын
@@RRCRestoration it was this version, Lotus Twin Cam, absolute nightmare to work on, only 100 made so to get homologation. The front end was all rubber. www.appreciating-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/D4S5871-1-1024x682.jpg
@funkypotamus 10 күн бұрын
Unbelievable stuff. The best standard I've ever seen.
@peterclarricoats2014 9 күн бұрын
Wow!, what a turn around. Fantastic work RRC.
@RRCRestoration 8 күн бұрын
Thanks , glad you liked it :)
@pyro323 7 күн бұрын
I installed a speedometer cable on a Yamaha V Star 650 one time, that's the extent of my Motorcycle repair experience. The Original cable broke in half and we thought it was the gear on the front wheel, well the guy that diagnosed it ended up buying the new cable and I installed it. But this is how we learn to do stuff, we make mistakes and do better the next time!
@freqenc 12 күн бұрын
I'm so relaxed. Love these type of videos. No drama, just fix and clean. Has zero purpose but to ride a motorcycle. Pure enjoyment from start to end. Nice ride, Mate!
@RRCRestoration 11 күн бұрын
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)
@texgowing7359 6 күн бұрын
Been there big guy, But you are one hell of a Machanic. I was heavy plant but do still appreciate watching a guy like you who really does know his stuff. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
@robertasjuscius1092 12 күн бұрын
Multi part please!!! Like someone mentioned its so much better to watch weekly updates 🎉🎉🎉 thnk you for grate content.
@RRCRestoration 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :)
@zzota 14 күн бұрын
Best restoration channel by far, thank you for sharing. I had a slightly later DT175 and it was a great bike. I miss it.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
You're too kind :)
@heathwellsNZ 12 күн бұрын
I really love your content. It's both a pleasure to watch but also I feel it's full of wee educational tips and knowledge. As a person who gave up on "free to air" TV and pretty much only watched subbed YT as primary evening viewing I am grateful for any amazing content such as this... I don't have any particular preference for the longer or shorter formats. I am used to longer videos from Mustie1 for example so maybe... the longer videos are nice to watch - but I also appreciate just how much work goes into making them, especially the longer editing sessions to create the videos after having done the wrenching! Thankyou so much for another excellent piece of work! Love your stuff!
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for that kind comment full of detail and feedback its very much appreciated :)
@wattie1050 2 күн бұрын
Another excellent rebuild ,craftsmanship second to none .Great camera work and editing a joy to watch . The bike looks superb in the green Yamaha colour . Great to hear it running ..a stunning bike better than new .I like this style of resto all in the one show brilliant .👍👍😁
@tedvanmatje 12 күн бұрын
Well done again, mate! Managed to watch this, with a wee comment, before I go out with the lads on the pish at the local biker club. Best get me skates on 😂 Thanks for posting...you're an absolute legend! 🍺
@RRCRestoration 11 күн бұрын
Cheers buddy, enjoy your night out.
@grpAfactory 11 күн бұрын
Immediately taking it to a dirt path upon finishing, really speaks to the level of your work. Unmatched. Superb.
@RRCRestoration 10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@raymondsmith5832 13 күн бұрын
I loved this restoration! I had an orange '72 DT250 that I loved, but, it NEVER looked this good! If your were close, I would be sending you another DT 250 to restore!!! Pure artistry!
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@TheGazza636 12 күн бұрын
love all the bike restos youve done swing arm was upside down ,love these wee bits you put in to see if we are paying atttention
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Nicely spotted, Really happy to hear you enjoy the way i put my videos together :)
@diego646464 10 күн бұрын
This guy is INCREDIBLE. My favorite restoration channel ever. By far !!!❤
@tomk4199 14 күн бұрын
I was looking forward to the traditional flinging of the rusty chain and I wasn't disappointed!
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Haha glad you enjoy it ;)
@niniksulikah8861 6 күн бұрын
My first bike nearly 40 years ago .... payed $70 dollars for it with my birthday money from all 4 grandparents,,, that sound at the end when it started up brings back memories
@FixitFred 13 күн бұрын
Just saying I would love to see a 4 hour RRC episode.
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Haha maybe one day ;)
@chrisbrowne8997 12 күн бұрын
What an amazing restoration of a classic yamaha... so glad you kept that beautiful emerald green... those bikes just sounded better they looked cooler love the format and your work
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much really glad you enjoyed it : )
@scottjamison1602 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for saving this great bike. My father had one when I was a young boy and I loved going on rides with him every weekend. He would let me sit up front and run the throttle. For some reason I liked the throttle wide open :) when I got older I had a Yamaha 60 that was a copy of this bike but smaller. When I was much older and married, I found a Yamaha 360 enduro which was the same color as this bike and I rode it everywhere and from home to work. Sometimes my wife would ask why it took me longer to get home today and I would confess that I took a detour off-road up and over the hills between home and work, then I would put her on the back and I would show her the new “”Shortcut “” I found. I now have a yellow 79 DT 400 that needs some TLC, but I still have a soft spot for the old DT3 bikes. Thanks again for saving this gem of a bike.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your memories with us in that lovely comment I hope this bike brings me as much joy as yours did :)
@hanswurst4728 14 күн бұрын
Four hours long? Hell yeah i'd watch that!
@joesmith1926 8 күн бұрын
DTs were every young boys dream when I was a pup! Super work as usual👌
@RRCRestoration 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
@paulhare662 14 күн бұрын
The motorcycle of my youth. What a marvelous machine. Beautiful result.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that you liked it :)
@ptarka 5 күн бұрын
Incredible workmanship and another classic saved :)
@RRCRestoration 4 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Mudgrove 12 күн бұрын
Good job! Man years ago I did a '76 DT 250... I think it was one of the first rear monoshock jobs. I did away with all of the oil mixing stuff.... therefore the oil tank became a tool box... and there was never any guessing if the oil was distributed evenly.... I just mixed the fuel & oil into the tank.... no worries.... Even with 6 year old fuel... it started. The only mistake I made was missing a spacer in the gearbox..... so between 4th and 5th I had another neutral ! Didn't matter to me... it was a chook chaser.... and started every time. Cheers !
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Nice sounds like you had a great bit of fun on that bike : )
@Speakno12 7 күн бұрын
Excellent! I had a 1974 Suzuki TS 250 Savage. I was 16. Changed my life with transportation… we were always stoned 🥴
@lrdisco2005 14 күн бұрын
Best restoration channel in the world, and scotland.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Your too kind :)
@TomSkulander 14 күн бұрын
Wow, I used to have a DT250, bought it new back in the day. Rode it to work, uni and for fun on the weekends, wonderful memories. Thanks very much for all your hard work on a job very well done.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Nice , How does me restoration compare to when the bike was brand new? Thank you for watching and commenting :)
@Basedoutlook 14 күн бұрын
Good morning from Saudi Arabia. Another fantastic video from my favorite channel. The right level of detail, commentary and top level skill. Keep them coming buddy. They keep me sane out here 😊.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Good Morning, Really happy to hear you are enjoying my work. Thanks for watching :)
@marbellaprivatechef7773 14 күн бұрын
As always, impeccable work. And also all in one video!! Thank you very much, I really enjoyed this hour and a half.
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting :)
@andrewmoylan6295 12 күн бұрын
Hey my mate, that is unreal how you've bought that old Yammy back from the dead, just awesome work ,great stuff
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
@iainrutherford184 15 күн бұрын
I think this was one of my favourite restorations. Fantastic bike and beautiful results 👌
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@TheHilbertino 14 күн бұрын
I just lov the way you bring the old classics back to "as good as new", thanks for the video!!
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@danisfotos781 9 күн бұрын
Being a 70-year-old literary writer and a young-owner of a YAMAHA CT1 175 (1972 model), I'd like to address the following sincere and bold compliment to you, sir: This filmed-restoration of yours is the optic equivalent of the great-late Robert M. Pirsig's "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"! (And this is no small thing.) Once again, thanks and congratulations for your patience, dedication and work.
@RRCRestoration 8 күн бұрын
You're too kind, thank you so much for your kind comment :)
@JDnBeastlet 13 күн бұрын
Hey RRC, awesome video. Great job restoring that forgotten piece of history!
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@Shavenuw129 13 күн бұрын
You sir deserve a medal. Another outstanding restoration. Thank you!
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@Nrgpack 14 күн бұрын
Wow, this will be interesting. I owned a RD 350 - 1973, so this brings me back to my early biking years. I can't wait to see this come together. Big thanks RRC!!!
@boyzorro 14 күн бұрын
This long format video is really nice, thanks! Awesome craftsmanship!
@RRCRestoration 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
@davidmain7794 7 күн бұрын
I love the 70s bikes and I own many of them back in the day excellent video excellent restoration stunning little bike 👍👍👍👍
@WTiaP 15 күн бұрын
You’ve done it again, great video and really enjoyable to watch. The amount of work you must put into the restoration is only a small part of this. The editing and everything - the hope you enjoying making them as much as I enjoy watching.
@RRCRestoration 15 күн бұрын
Thank you I'm really glad you enjoyed the restoration :)
@WTiaP 14 күн бұрын
Out of curiosity how many hours did you spend on this restoration? How much additional time do you think it took because of the filming and editing?
@pauljenkins2501 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for an absolutely absorbing video. And for restoring a cracking old bike.
@RRCRestoration 12 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
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