1994 Honda CR25 Restoration - Bringing a Forgotten Bike Back to Life

TLDRIn this video, we restore a 1994 Honda CR25 dirt bike that has been sitting unused for 12 years. We encounter challenges with the purchase, including the seller increasing the price. The bike needs extensive work, including fixing a cracked manifold, cleaning out a packed air filter, and removing water from the engine. We manage to get the bike running again and address the issues along the way.

Key insights

🛠️The 1994 Honda CR25 dirt bike is a rare find, and its restoration presents unique challenges.

💰The seller increases the price of the bike after initially agreeing on a lower price, forcing the buyer to pay more.

🚀The bike has been sitting unused for 12 years and requires extensive repairs and maintenance to get it running again.

🔧We encounter issues such as a cracked manifold, a packed air filter, and water in the engine, which need to be addressed during the restoration process.

🏍️After overcoming the challenges and performing the necessary repairs, we successfully get the 1994 Honda CR25 running again.

Q&A

Why did the seller increase the price?

—The seller received a higher offer for the bike and decided to take it, going back on the initially agreed-upon price.

How long had the bike been sitting unused?

—The bike had been sitting unused for 12 years, stored by its previous owner who went into the military.

What challenges did you encounter during the restoration?

—We found a cracked manifold, a packed air filter, and water in the engine, which required repairs to get the bike running again.

Did you manage to fix all the issues with the bike?

—Yes, we addressed and fixed all the issues we encountered during the restoration process, getting the bike running again.

Is the 1994 Honda CR25 a rare model?

—Yes, the 1994 Honda CR25 is a rare and sought-after dirt bike model.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and background information about the 1994 Honda CR25 dirt bike.

02:21The challenges faced during the bike purchase, including the seller increasing the price.

02:58Information about the bike's history and the fact that it has been sitting unused for 12 years.

07:35Analysis of the fuel in the gas tank, revealing its age and condition.

10:58Inspecting the frame of the bike for any cracks or damage.

13:19Removal of the carburetor and inspection of its condition.

18:58Checking the spark plug and confirming the presence of spark.

19:59Discovering water in the engine and taking steps to remove it.

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