They Said This $1000 2-Stroke Dirt Bike Couldn't Be Fixed

I buy a project 1998 Kawasaki KX125 dirt bike that needs a lot of work. Let's fix it. #Kawasaki, #DirtBike, #Fix,

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[alanpettibone]

I think the thing that I like most about these videos is that he fixes these bikes in his garage with tools we all have. It’s a very approachable style… and his narration is helpful too.

[CAPS_Paranormal]

Growing up, my first bike was a home made contraption with a lever rubbing the wheels for brakes. It had a lawn mower engine. Very fun, no suspension, almost no brakes lol. Years later I find out that the very same bike was my cousin's first motorcycle as well, many years prior (he was older than me). Then I had a little Suzuki FA50 (how many of you remember those?!?) and finally at about age 12, Mom and Dad brought me home a KDX 80, brand new. My goodness how much fun I had on that bike. Through the years I learned to rebuild engines, change chains, tires, brakes, sprockets, all the stuff, but as an adult I got away from working on bikes. This channel absolutely inspired me to get back out there. This year I did a bunch of mods to my KLX250, and really this channel had a lot to do with me wanting to go back to working on my bikes; it helped give me confidence and the motivation to go outside and make some improvements. Thank you for the work you do!

[harrybosch]

I've got this... from reading the comments I suspect Joe repairs his 'youtube' bikes with some laissez faire just to wind us all up. I'm sure he is having a good laugh at our 'could try harder' remarks. If honest I like his content and the advice from other commenters has really helped me get better at fixing bikes. Thats a win win!

[tommyscroggins]

I've learned a few things watching your videos. I've seen a few mistakes. But there's something that baffles me about the power valves. You don't completely clean them. Why?
The power valves will gum up quicker when they aren't completely clean. I only work on my own motorcycles. A long time ago I was a professional mechanic. When I worked on an engine, I cleaned every part. The cleaner the engine and parts, the less likely there'll be a problem after the rebuild.
So again, just curious why you don't go that little bit extra and thoroughly clean everything. You're 95% on point. Give a lil bit more attention to your projects and you'll be just as good as any big name bike builder/mechanic. I do enjoy watching your vids, even though I sometimes have criticism. I'd bring my bikes to you for repairs, if you were in my area and had a shop.
Sincerely and continually watching!

[jamest]

Joe, you don’t need to buy a new shock just have it rebuilt by S3 Suspension/Quickwrench in Wisconsin. They don’t do just my new motocross bikes but also older stuff. They did my 1993 CR250 front and rear.

[dezrtrat]

They put on 99-02 shrouds and fender. I remember doing stuff like that when I was a kid, thinking I’d fool someone into thinking my bike was newer

[robertb]

There's my man Vinny! I thought maybe Vinny got fired! 😆

[frankhouser]

Nothing like putting the clutch together totally dry without oiling bearings or anything.

[rclmxshift]

Those are some deep grooves on that clutch basket.

[michaelapodaca]

Tip: Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda is a really good degreaser and parts cleaner. Very inexpensive as well.

[ste]

Every time I see the beautiful wee dog he reminds me of a teddy bear & he's full of energy great job 💯👍🏻

[jonathanglanville]

Little tip, when you pour fluids in, turn the bottle on it's side, it flows better.

[Liesthroughisteeth]

Did I just see filthy dirty power valves going back into an engine? Oooooph, time for a parts washer. :)

[Bigbo]

This man can fix damn near anything, gotta love the channel

[thyreaper]

May be just me but imo the rust behind the waterpump impeller and the powervalves shoulda been cleaned

[GNX]

Joe, if you get a Vapor Blaster cabinet, you will be so pleased with how it makes all your repair projects look.

[jeffroberts]

Seeing you use that razor blade in a scraper did my heart good!

[daveknott]

Congrats, thanks as always for your work. Do you have a FB marketplace or other where you sell your machines? Shock rebuild next?

[jasongodin]

As a kid I had alot of bikes, the little 80cc and 250cc were beasts, The 125, s were just reveres, the 500cc only had torque, 250cc were my fav

[ste]

Awesome little lawnmower is working great as well