The 1979 CR250 Ratt Rocket Build

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Watch this incredible transformation from a junker 1979 CR250 Red Rocket to a beautiful, unique Cruiser,... the Ratt Rocket! None of the original parts from this old MX classic were altered in the build. This video has loads of creative and practical bike building, and restoring ideas and techniques!

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@Masterkill45588 2 года назад

As someone who's into engines and tools and machines and motorcycles its crazy to me that I found your channel because of your video where you keep a grocery store lobster as a pet. I said hey that's interesting and watched it and said huh he was talking about jellyfish and stuff too maybe ill see his other stuff, then I said wait he restores old dirtbikes too? What?

@cramdangle 2 года назад

Same here

@lyndonwebber1389 2 года назад

I found it because of Leon the lobster aswell

@roryasrorri701 2 года назад

glad i'm not the only one!

@amelcia001 2 года назад

Same again

@LecheChelu 2 года назад

Yup same here man!

@JamieBainbridge 2 года назад

I don't know anything about motorbikes but I like watching restorations. Cool how you made all the changes reversible for potential restoration later. Best of both worlds!

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Awesome Jamie! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

@yopacific 2 года назад

Leon got me here. I love vintage MX bikes. My first was a 1980 CR80 when I was 11 and weighed 100lbs. I held on for dear life. I could smoke all other 80’s to the first corner and never let up. Kaplan Cycles….another amazing channel keeping the 2 Strokes alive! This seating position and the violent powerbands of these early CR’s is gonna be insane!!!

@mechanicundercontract7752 2 года назад

Been a mechanic for 18 years and Always thought what it would look like to strip an enduro down to look like that…your bike came out like a piece of art.

@michaelhrivnak1719 2 года назад

Still trying to wrap my mind around the vision and skill it takes, to build a gem like this! Super cool.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair 2 года назад

I agree

@matheus_ps 2 года назад

came for the lobster, stayed for the bikes!

@uraveragegreatgrandfather 2 года назад

💯

@robertbartlett4999 Год назад

Same here

@seanklotz937 2 года назад

I know absolutely nothing about this stuff...but after watching your Leon video i checked this out. The way you explain everything is fascinating. Sat through the whole video...and i have 0 mechanic skills lol

@bigjay6743 2 года назад

Turned out amazing. Love the old 2 stroke music to my ears...

@DetroitFettyghost 2 года назад

And wow. Your restos are UNREAL. Love this weird little two stroke bobber too. It's awesome.

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Hey thanks for checking it out. I’m a huge MX guy but this bike just puts a smile on your face when you ride it and crack the throttle. ✌️✌️✌️

@Lumby1 2 года назад

That's a beautiful bike, nice work all around. Thanks for not having elevator music and such throughout the piece, I prefer the well done commentary, the video was inspiring.

@cavscout62 2 года назад

Man I absolutely Love what you’ve done here! Being an old guy I also like the old air cooled 2 stroke MX’ers. I often dreamed of doing this with an MX Bike and it’s kind of like looking at my own dream come true. Go ahead and finish it off so you can ride it on the street, it’ll Blow people’s minds!🤣🤘🏼

@Todd66 2 года назад

I’ve never liked or been into choppers, but that’s just badass.

@Chalmich5 2 года назад

I think it's cool solely because it's basically a unmolested cr250 platform!

@jeffdorsman1175 2 года назад

Ratt bikes ,Aboriginal history and a Lobster tale on one channel,been an interesting afternoon. Thanks

@devindunn2575 2 года назад

Absolutely love it. Love that nothing was cut up to do this build, although if you had I believe that it’s nobody’s right to get in your face about it. Your bike your choice. Keep doing your own thing.

@unchained20000000 2 года назад

This is a sweet rebuild. I love the looks and the scrapyard and smelter didn't get it. Thanks for saving it and giving it a great looking new life. It's people like you who keep the dream alive.

@storm3016 2 года назад

When I was a teenager I had a Honda MT50. It was a 1984 I think, or from around that year anyway. I normally rode it to school every day but in wintertime I replaced the rear shocks with ring-spanners to lower it so I could easily flat-foot it and ride it on the ice. I always thought it had great chopper-potential when looking at it in that lowered position and you just proved that. Great build and video, thanks for sharing. Say hi to Leon for me please.

@markhausknecht6061 2 года назад

Mad skills, and painted lobster Leon red! Great build.

@lukedenton5322 2 года назад

When cooked

@403punk3 2 года назад

Man I have been waiting for this bike for years! I love 2strokes! I love choppers, the 2 in 1 is extremely rad to me!

@kinleyjackson4405 2 года назад

Leon brought me to you. Now I cannot stop going through all your videos! Well done sir. You are a hidden Gem.

@jimhiscott2918 2 года назад

Intuitive. Awesome rat build. I didn't think I'd like it and ended up loving it

@DetroitFettyghost 2 года назад

Wow. Clutch perch actually looks super trick. Nice spotting that one brother.

@RatsnRods 2 года назад

DAMN YOU HIT THE ALGORITHM GOOD, I came for the lobster, stayed for the vintage bikes, im going to start building a vw buggy race rep in the next month and vintage bikes are soon after!

@charlesharper7292 2 года назад

I grew up around these old 2 cycle bikes. Love em! Thanks for sharing.

@xisleprez 2 года назад

I'll never forget the sound of my first Honda... summer of '76... I was 12 ... XR75! So freakin' BADASS. Great build here Brady!

@edwardmcewen 2 года назад

While I enjoyed your pet lobster, I now understand why the algorithm recommended your page. Awesome project and great video!

@billbong156 2 года назад

I have a 1979 or 1980 Suzuki DS 80. Complete bike. I have had it a couple years now and had planned on getting it running. When I got it the motor still turned but now after sitting its stuck. Long story short this video has really made think about what I could with this little bike. Great video. Glad this bike will ride another day instead of hitting the recycle yard. ♻️

@Naedlus 2 года назад

Oh my. I grew up with an 80 model of CR-250, and hearing that fire up was pure bliss. May you have years of enjoyment from what may become your new "daily driver"

@mastercylinder1939 2 года назад

That’s a really nice bike, you don’t need anything larger than a 250 for riding in the city. Now you’ve given me ideas.

@seanchang4442 Год назад

I was amused seeing the grocery store lobster molting then vintage bike restoring project! All felt like meditation journey, love the vid & narration. Great content, superb skills and fantastic bikes.

@Bradybrandwood Год назад

Awesome Sean, thanks for checking it out! ✌️✌️✌️

@marcribaudo1965 2 года назад

That thing came out tasty. Nice job on it. Reminds me of an old stripped down dirt track bike.

@1mikewalsh 2 года назад

I love your "eye" for art, it's beautiful. 😍

@danielaragon8108 2 года назад

At first I thought this was a weird build but I like the process man especially the fact that you took it and made it yours without having to murder the frame

@heinketrapp7180 3 года назад

I’m a Vintage MX purist, but this build is sensational. I might have to do one of these! Well done! Great work and great imagination.

@Bradybrandwood 3 года назад

Awesome Heineke, thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@dougtilaran3496 3 года назад

I am too. MX Linux ;-) so zzzimple even Shady could run it ;-) I have the ultimate respect for Mr Brandwood. If you never met the dude....you lost

@Bradybrandwood 3 года назад

@@dougtilaran3496 😅 I need more tools.

@pecan11 2 года назад

As a woman who enjoys 2 strokes and their rocket like acceleration, this was really cool! Thanks for sharing next I shared it w a couple of friends who love ‘em too! BTW go ahead and put your face in there ! it’s nice to put a face to a cool creator

@embededfabrication4482 2 года назад

I owned a 1979 CR 125, I bought it used after outgrowing my YZ80 back in 1982... I used to stop for the cops on my 80, not on the 125!

@davidthomas7032 2 года назад

It’s bespoke modern art and I love it👏

@KillroyWasHere86 2 года назад

I've always thought. When you have a template like this one. The sky's the limit.

@ncode03 2 года назад

Change the pilot jet on the carb one or two steps smaller. I could be wrong but it sounds like it's a tad too big. The carb is big for the displacement imho but with the right main/plot jet tuning, it will work fine. I love these project. I'm working on a '82 honda 100cc myself. It's fun

@jeffglass7485 2 года назад

This is a beautiful creation you saw in your mind and built. Congratulations on a awesome one off a kind.

@JpJp-zd7vu 2 года назад

Unbelievable creativity & craftsmanship ! Hats off to you sir , Magnificent ! I'm getting ready to resurrect a 96 CR250R.

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Awesome JP! Thanks for checking it out! I would love to have a 96. ✌️✌️✌️

@JpJp-zd7vu 2 года назад

@@Bradybrandwood You'll be hearing from me from time to time , probably to pick you're brain when I get jammed up..lol. BEEN on the hunt for a Shop manual before starting , can't track one down on E-bay other than $100+ones. You have any leads ? Which years are compatible ? 92-96 ?

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

@@JpJp-zd7vu I’ve been just going to a Honda parts warehouse online and pulling up the parts schematic,… to see how parts go together, and to order any replacement parts that are still available. Also the parts and numbers from there have been a huge help tracking down parts that I need.

@andrewwww7684 2 года назад

80's strokers were thee best, I rode schoolboy trials over here in the UK and had a little go at moto X and enduro. so miss my old bikes. TY175, RL250, YZ250, IT175 etc etc Not to mention all the road going strokers I had back in the day, thanks for sharing.

@thespookdeville5112 2 года назад

Wow, loads of respect, you have built a really special bike, it's a credit to your skills, bless you and your loved ones. Rodge David kidderminster uk 🇬🇧 ❤

@TS50ER 2 года назад

Great stuff. I wasn't going to watch the video as the 'MX Purest' in me cried sacrilege, but I am glad I did watch it. PS: That clutch cable bracket find in the store worked out awesome.

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Man I know where you’re coming from, and this bike has had some haters, but it is amazingly fun to ride. That 2 stroke surge and the way the street tires hook up will put a huge smile on your face. 😄✌️✌️✌️

@TheImtoomuch 2 года назад

The fact that you didn’t ruin the original parts is awesome!

@johnemmons9087 3 года назад

Really cool man. Ratters are awesome. I love the tone of the video!.... Reminded me of a trade school film of the 70’s!

@Bradybrandwood 3 года назад

Haaaaaaa cool! Thank you for watching!

@dougtilaran3496 3 года назад

You mean the best times ?

@johnemmons9087 3 года назад

@@dougtilaran3496 yeah ur right about that!

@got_to_roll 2 года назад

Fantastic! I could somehow smell it when it fired up. What a unique and cool build. Of course I want to ride it!

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Todd it’s a seriously fun bike to ride! Thank you so much for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@winky_cat 2 года назад

I needed to hear it run YES!! I can almost smell that smoke

@Lucidbkeo 2 года назад

Who doesn't love a good restoration vid?

@NuttyOffroad 3 года назад

I think it's good enough to have some shocks built for the back... 2" travel or so and you could set your ride height with them too. Economy, maybe $100 and custom probably $500.

@feralscotsman9067 Год назад

Awesome build man, this little chop would clean up all the awards in the custom bike scene over here in the UK..... and piss off ALL the neighbours too! Came for Leon im staying for the bikes.

@Bradybrandwood Год назад

Awesome feral Scotsman! Thank you for checking out the videos. ✌️✌️✌️

@thomashayden4522 2 года назад

Boy that sound makes me miss my 250R three wheeler . I bet that thing is a blast to ride.

@59vaughn 2 года назад

A video is worth a thousand words....and such a fine piece of art...

@issaacxxx6202 7 месяцев назад

I absolutely love this build! Have you considered gearing it higher and installing a lighting coil? You could probably make it street legal at that point! You wouldn't rip the highway but it would be the coolest bar hopper ever.

@chuckingram5966 2 года назад

Much respect sir love what you've done to Elsie

@JETHO321 2 года назад

When I was 13 I had a 1974 Kawasaki F11 250 that someone before me had pretty much converted to a strict dirtbike. I bought it from a neighbor down the street because it didn't run. I pulled the jug off to see the cylinder was badly scarred but my dad was a tool and die maker so he bored it out and got an oversized piston. I installed all of that and then saw it had no spark. Points and condenser later it fired on the 1st kick. That bike served me well for years afterwards.

@Monestary_Warrior 2 года назад

I came here for the grocery store lobster and I said to myself whataya know he’s into custom motorcycle builds too! 😆 Awesome stuff.

@jimhiscott2918 2 года назад

I must say that clutch cable stop is slick!!!!

@shaneolivier1650 2 года назад

That is an awesome plain and simple build,love it and good work

@richardkey4289 2 года назад

Wow, nice vision & creativity for an older battle - horse of a bike !

@BrentTheGent1 2 года назад

Awesome mate. At 53 this brings back great memories of having dirt bikes way back in those days and being young had to learn how to get by as most of us could not afford to spend crazy money like the one guy i knew who had a mom who spent a fortune on him to race even though he was not near as good a rider nor fit or strong enough to handle the 125cc he had when we were on 250 cc and 500's but hey he had a good time i guess as did we all.

@jeremydavidanderson 2 года назад

You should try fermented molasses to get any rust off of ferrous based parts. Had an old guy teach me this technique and it’s the best I’ve found. 10:1 Water to molasses. Let it ferment in a bucket and dip your parts for as long as you wish. The stinkier it gets the better it works!

@jennifermartin506 2 года назад

Here because of Leon. Loved watching this rebuild.

@Lou-eye 2 года назад

This is cool! I had a 1974 Suzuki TM125 i got bored and turned it into a drag bike, split the cases and changed the gearing on 1st and 2nd gear for quicker starts, it also ran on cox airplane fuel, (had some nitro methane in it), and had to drill out the carb main jet to get enough fuel to run it. It looked similar to your CR ratt rocket but more level with aluminum tubes for forks,no suspension and no rake on front end. Was pretty quick on 1/8th mi strip. But not so much on 1/4mi. Nice video!👍

@neilreid2298 2 года назад

Fun build and a unique on. I'm sure Leon approves!

@craigthomas7834 2 года назад

That’s a great idea I’ve done motocross for years and love what you done with it the old cr big well done 👍

@MikeRemvidas 2 года назад

This is the coolest ride I’ve ever seen ! I’m a CR guy from back in this era ,,, I had a 1978 CR125 in 1985 ! Still to this day I have three CR’s vintage CR,S …FANTASTIC BUILD 👈🏻

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Mike many thanks, and thank you for watching. Yeah I’m glad I did something different with this bike. There were so many very pricey parts missing, and I already have a 1978 CR250 I’m very happy with,… plus I really love this bike now. ✌️✌️✌️

@theaustralianconundrum 2 года назад

@@Bradybrandwood Utterly insane attempt to make a MX bike look like a Harley Davidson.........?????? It just looks ridiculous. Shame on you.

@williamamacker3119 2 года назад

Your bikes are great you’ve done an awesome job restoring and your rat bike is so unique that it’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen thank you for your excellent video and sharing your motorcycles with another person that appreciates all types of motorcycles when they’re built by someone who has attention to detail and just builds super Cool bikes ☘️🇺🇸🤘

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

That’s awesome, thank you for checking it out! ✌️✌️✌️

@sarchizm 2 года назад

Nice work! My bud had a CR125, early 80s, brings back memories...

@966396631 2 года назад

10/10 for originality and cool factor! Congratulations.

@ZPDSurvival 2 года назад

Very cool Build. Lobster Red. Lol. Great Job with Leon, Very Fascinating and Educational. I am on the final build stage of 2 bikes equal One. 72 and 75 Honda XL250. It's a keeper.

@itstrizzo 2 года назад

Not sure how a pet lobster video led me here, but this might be the most well rounded individual I’ve seen on RU-vid. I know nothing about building bikes, but loved watching this. Love the simple cafe type look.

@dedasdude 2 года назад

come for the lobster, stay for the vintage bikes. maybe a tagline for your bistro if you decide to open one!

@ch4aser 2 года назад

This is the sickest build ive seen on youtube.

@javierbernal5069 2 года назад

It turned out really good, looks amazing! Congratulations.

@steveblottenberger1097 2 года назад

Your cat's got the right idea my cat does the same thing he hangs out with me when I'm working on projects wow you got my vote

@AsuWanker 2 года назад

I enjoy your videos. You are a great story teller keep it going!

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Awesome thanks Asu, many thanks for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@jakessmallengines 2 года назад

I would take red paint off the ends of head studs .nice job that was my dream bike back in 79

@josephlwallssr6166 2 года назад

Pretty cool, bike! Well, worth the time& effort!Great , job! Looks really , Boss!!👍

@kenturner3268 2 года назад

These bikes bring back fond memories. My dad bought me the first Yz mono shock that showed up at the dealer in 75 I think it was. I raced that and a Maico 400 in the open. Thanks for the fun video. Cool stuff

@Iknowyouseenme 2 года назад

Brady, you are officially my new favorite RU-vidr I love your video Ideas! I barely comment on videos but i had to let It out.

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Awesome Tacoma! Thank you so much for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@cheatham777 2 года назад

I had a 79 CR125 after I outgrew my XR 75 I had over 1000 acres of woods and pastures power lines and country dirt roads man I had it made and didn’t know it

@Missed_Apex_GT 2 года назад

I had a 1980 RM 125…air cooled,twin shocks,drum brakes…I wish I had it now 🇬🇧😖

@ronwaters2922 2 года назад

This person must be brilliant to be an expert at restoring old motorcycles, maintaining salt water aquariums, and making videos! (And either single or having a very understanding wife!)

@johnnypetro9314 2 года назад

You just unintentionally created a bike that looks like an observed trials bike 😁

@gazzertrn 2 года назад

Smell that two stroke oil ,brings back my memories of the seventies . And that is one awesome looking bike . Regards from the u.k. .

@brifo7334 2 года назад

The bike looks amazing. It's so cool you didn't have to alter the frame.

@Bradybrandwood 2 года назад

Yeah I was careful not to alter anything in case I wanted to turn it back on to a motocross bike someday, but actually I’m really loving this bike the way it is. Thank you so much for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@sizzerbladez2220 2 года назад

That was a great video to watch. it gave me some new ideas . I have a 94 Yz 250 that needs some love. Thanks. I look forward to seeing some of your other builds. 👍🤘

@Kane-O-Mansfield 2 года назад

Hooning down a dirt road on power and with two stroke smoke behind you was the best scene ✌🏼 nice build mate

@ralphcantrell3214 2 года назад

Very impressed. I've got a very complete and running '01 CR250R in the garage that just needs a suspension job (it's a little stiff for my son's weight and intended purpose - trail riding), the engine gone through, and a general cosmetic "freshening up". And I've been putting it off for two years because I'm hopelessly intimidated by the task. I think you just gave me the incentive to start tearing into it.

@billlevassiur5891 2 года назад

Really nice build. You can think outside the box , and that helps alot. You should be proud of your build..

@xTheCommodore 2 года назад

Admittedly I don't know anything about motorcycles, but that is one neat looking bike and this was a well made video that was relaxing to watch.

@Wint3rshad3 2 года назад

Super cool dude, love the bike. Thanks for the video my friend, keep up the good work. ✌

@SubToTripleThreatRC 2 года назад

Much respect. Brought back some good memories of early 70's two strokes! My first motocross bike was a brand spanking new 1975 RM250 and I loved it. A big thumbs up from me and I'm subscribing to see more dirt bike restorations and more of Leon.

@wrf8245 2 года назад

I thought the RM didn't come out until 75...

@SubToTripleThreatRC 2 года назад

@@wrf8245 I think you're right and I'll edit my comment, thank you. I was bouncing memories off where I was living at the time. I started road racing in 1972 and I remember that I bought the RM250 to motocross in the off season. It must have been in 1975 as you say. I road raced until 1983. It's obvious that my memory isn't as good as it used to be. I only have one picture of me on that bike and I wish I could post it here. I also had Suzuki's RL250 Trials bike. I'm not sure what year it was but it was within a year or two of buying the RM and it was the first year of production for the bike. I raced out of a Suzuki dealership. I bought so many bikes over the years that I sometimes can't remember them all. Now I'm so old I ride a Harley when I'm feeling okay. Thanks for your comment. Take care and be well.

@wrf8245 2 года назад

@@SubToTripleThreatRC it’s all good. My first bike was a 79 pe250 Suzuki so so long ago.

@SubToTripleThreatRC 2 года назад

@@wrf8245 Yes, I would give anything to have those years over again! My first bike was a 1969 Ducati 350. It took my two wheeled virginity lol.

@richy9047 2 года назад

I remember you sharing the build photos in our vintage MX group on Facebook . Sweet ride!

@realms89 2 года назад

Love that drag bike tank style. Great job Cheers!

@robbiemckinnon7901 Год назад

I can agree with leaving the basics stock so it can always be turned back into an MX bike.

@aircraftlinemtcliving6392 2 года назад

Great job! Looks very fun!

@mototoad1242 2 года назад

I've never been into choppers or any kind of street bike...but this one is epic. Just the idea of this build is a beautiful thought.. Thanks for sharing! I'll take your other CR off your hands for ya😉