@@hubertdrabarek8188 hopefully it helped. That bike was a real pain, I think it needed some new parts that the owner didn’t want to go for. Live and learn
@hubertdrabarek8188
16 күн бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures I have a one 87’😃
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
16 күн бұрын
@@hubertdrabarek8188 take good care of it. My thoughts are that the one I was working on was run low on oil. They seem like a decent machine overall, but since this was my only experience with one I didn’t get a good idea.
@MrAddison79
11 ай бұрын
I love the old xt 350, definitely worth working on. Excellent bike, poor suspension, still an amazing bike for the average price.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
11 ай бұрын
I only rode this one a bit, the suspension was awful. I rarely see them for sale near me, but when I do the prices are not great. Cool bikes anyway.
@niconine268
7 ай бұрын
Sounds like it idles real good. Cool job there
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t get this bike to run correctly, I tried a lot of stuff. I’m pretty sure the piston/rings/cylinder needed to be replaced because compression numbers were not great but I did the best with what I had.
@ray77j
Жыл бұрын
Another fine video. Cant wait to watch you rebuild the 225. TW mod :D
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
It’s likely to happen, but it might be a bit.
@azdesertdog
Жыл бұрын
I like using old sandwich bags too. The mayonnaise keeps the bolts from rusting 😁
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Good call!
@trustonlyline4206
Жыл бұрын
I have had 3 of these 350’s and 2 of the 600’s. In San Francisco growing up in the 80’s these were the cats meow. The SFPD had a gang of them too. But our bikes had to have lights and blinkers so these and Honda XLs were the go to. They cost $2850 for the xt350 and $3300 for the xt600 right about 1987-88. They were always pretty bulletproof and ran strong. The 350’s suffered on the freeway but were great around town and through traffic parks and short cuts.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I remember seeing police departments with these. In the 80’s the choices were pretty limited. It’s amazing how good bikes are now and people still complain that they are a few pounds heavier than the competition.
@karlvanboxel561
Жыл бұрын
Given the low compression a new set of rings and hone woulda been the go though not paying the bill cheers for ya vids from NZ 🍻
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
100% truth. I wasn’t really too pleased about tearing it apart just to do the gasket. The cylinder head was in bad shape as well. Overall, the condition of the bike wasn’t good enough to warrant much repair in my opinion but I couldn’t convince the owner of that.
@ray77j
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@tonyversus9787
4 ай бұрын
Im about to attempt a valve cover gasket replacement. I have oil dripping from that gasket currently. I believe its just 4 head bolts to remove it but I was curious, is there any special step to take to ensure the new gasket is seated and any tips? I never see that gasket getting put back on in videos. Thanks
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
4 ай бұрын
Just the valve cover gasket, you can put a bit of sealant on it to make sure it stays in place. The manual has the torque specifications.
@pheasanthunter4809
Жыл бұрын
Did u ever shoot the Winchester 1400
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
No! Thanks for reminding me! I have been holding onto it for my friend, it was his dad’s. I want him to be the one to fire it and I want him to keep it.
@josegarcia-eq7wp
5 ай бұрын
I have a Yamaha xt 350 2000,i need a cylinder head top end
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
5 ай бұрын
Parts are out there, hopefully your bike isn’t as bad as this one
@michaelbdoherty
Жыл бұрын
A typical roach bike. Unfortunately, to be done right, a total rebuild should have been done. Vintage bikes are just not worth working on unless your doingbthe work yourself. Paying $80 + dollars an hour labor rate quickly exceeds the value of such a bike.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed. I did exactly what the owner wanted, but wasn’t really happy about it.
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