🏍️ 5 YEARS DEAD! WILL IT RUN? | Honda VTX1300 Resurrection & Fix
🔧 Join us for an incredible restoration journey where classic motorcycles come back to life. A friend offered up a Honda VTX1300 that has been driven less than 1000 miles in the last decade! It has been in storage for 5 years and doesn't run. Can we bring it back to life? Can we Fire It Up? Watch as we breathe new life into this vintage motorcycle, showcasing the work that goes into every Honda VTX Motorcycle we revive. In this episode we will do some troubleshooting that will show how to fix a motorcycle that doesn't run. We will work through the fuel system, clean the tank, and lines, clean a motorcycle carburetor carb, change spark plugs, and more. At the end will this thing run or not?
Will we make some cash on this project or wind up in the red?
Our passion for motorcycles and other vehicles has been passed down through generations, making every project a testament to preserving automotive history. 🛠️
🏍️ 5 YEARS DEAD! WILL IT RUN? | Honda VTX1300 Resurrection & Fix After Long-Term Storage 🔧
This Honda VTX1300 sat untouched for over 5 YEARS… Will it start? In this video, we dive into the full revival and repair of a long-dead VTX1300 motorcycle. From first inspection to cranking that engine, watch as we bring this beast back to life!
Whether you just bought a project bike or you're trying to resurrect your own long-stored cruiser, this guide will help you diagnose, fix, and fire up a VTX1300 (or similar carbureted bike) after years of sitting.
🔧 In This Video, You’ll See:
✅ First look & condition check after 5 years
✅ Cleaning the carburetor & fuel system
✅ Replacing the battery, fluids & spark plugs
✅ First attempt to start – will it run?
✅ What to inspect on a stored motorcycle before riding
📌 Applies To:
• Honda VTX1300 (Retro, S, C models)
• Other carbureted motorcycles that have been sitting
• Any long-term storage bike resurrection project
🧰 Tools & Products Used:
• Fresh fuel & Seafoam
• Battery charger/jump box
• Carb cleaner + compressed air
• Basic socket set and screwdrivers
💬 Drop a comment if you’ve resurrected a bike – or if you’re starting your own!
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