Man, getting this stolen and destroyed really really sucks. I though that small islands use to be peaceful places, but I guess there are bastards everywhere.
@@fantared5263 It was hard to clearly see the plate numbers, but they were clearly different colors. At @2:46 he mentions he has an additional, identical brown c90.
@@JimmyRaptis It is the same bike, he changed the plate from UK standard (yellow) to a vintage black metal pressed plate. the J registration is the same.
This video is bloody heart breaking when you find out what happened to the bike. I really hope he is able to get another to somehow fix the one that got smashed up by pricks
Man, watching this after hearing that you had this bike stolen from you, makes me wonder if one of the neighbors happened to catch you prettying it up and decided they'd make off with your hard work when you weren't looking.
My Grandad had a Honda C90 about 1976 . He lived in Cheltenham and travelled every Monday to London and returned Friday for work on his Honda . He used to come down to Tidworth on it , upto Sunderland and Retford . It clocked up about 90,000 miles and still started as normal , never burned oil .
This video is so bittersweet now. I’m glad you were able to document the condition of the bike when you bought it. Hopefully the bad actors get caught and brought to justice.
I'm so sorry man. I'm sure you're thinking about this as well, but I would look into getting some really good security setup since your success on CZcams is probably making you a target. Please be careful man.
I'm really sorry about what happened to this jewel... I really hope you can restore it to it's beauty and the people who did it will be sent to jail. It feels to me that it was a deliberate personal thing against you, so I'd really make sure that you're safe in your house and have the police really look into this. So sorry man.. Hope everything goes for the best.
I hope you get your bike back. Watching how much effort you put into i just want to see the robbers get hanged by their balls. Keep strong mate! That bike would be difficult to sell without get it notice!
Wow I'm watching this and it's a 1977, this is the year Elvis Presley died, not only that but he died on this day in 1977, August 16th. Crazy ! I always thought it would be forever before I reached the age of 42 when he died but here I am now at 43 lol. Anyway, had the chance to see a C90 in the flesh at a vintage rally here in Ireland at the weekend at a place called Duckett's Grove, Carlow. Absolutely gorgeous bike. One of the big attractions to the bike was it's simplicity and more and more bikes today are adding more and more tech and worst of all those hideous looking plastic TFT screens.
My first bike was a 1976 p reg c90 painted by someone to ford tractor blue. It jad originally been brown same vontage as yours. My c90 returned over 200mpg
May I suggest using some iron removing spray? This product works magic removing those spots of (oxidised or not) iron contamination. It's specially noticeable in the lower parts of the bike and helps a lot for conservation in regions close to sea.
LOVE the video - such a sweet ride. I'm drooling over auctions with old Monkey bikes, or perhaps a Yamaha Chappy. Those were some of the coolest means of transportation that 15-year old me could think about in the mid 90s.
So sorry that someone felt it was ok to steal and trash your new bike. I hope they find out who did it and they are probably punished. I know you'll be able to restore it better than before.
I have just bought a Yamaha YBR 125 2007 off a friend and been doing that up bit by bit. Great video sounds lovely . Keep up the great work from the UK 🇬🇧
Oh man you're killing me lol. You have to give it a thorough wash first before trying to buff anything out. You might be causing scratches or taking off more paint than necessary. Please wash, polish, and coat/wax it. You won't chase your tail that way. Rust is cool and stuff but its a great place for dirt to live, think of it like the grime from some sweaty kids hands in a used gameboy. Same thing. leaving the paint unpolished and then unprotected opens it up to having more debris sit in it and cause more rust pits. Its very significant that you take these steps especially if you want to restore it. And if you polish one part, polish the whole thing or you'll regret it. The rust on chrome can sometimes be polished out with chrome polish as well. So if you are considering changing parts, I would make sure you polish the areas that are hard to get to before reassembling
You might want to get a new exhaust smash gasket to go on the tailpipe where it fits into the manifold. It might reduce some of that high pitched rattle or at least keep you from having exhaust fumes around the tailpipe fitting
So cool! Hondas my favorite car make before Toyota. Really interested in what happened to the reliant? Knew it needed lots of work but nothing you couldn’t figure out
I am so sorry for what happened to this bike! Absolutely heartbreaking. Hope the bastards that burnt it are brought to justice. Take care Elliot, stay strong. A lot of us support you. Lots of Love.
Hello, Elliot, There is a 2 component cleaning solution to clean air fiters that are hard to obtain, like my 1989 Opel Kadett concept car. That cleaning fluid is most likely even cheaper than the filter itself.
Hey! Just so you know, when you're checking oil level, don't screw in the dipstick, the level gauge is designed just to press down to where you would start to screw it in, then remove and check the level. :) Sorry to hear about it getting stolen, but glad to see it's now on the mend!
I want a Cub so bad. There's a 1962 50 in rough shape on Craigslist that I'm really tempted by, but I've gotta get my CB125 running and sell my Tomos before I can rationally commit to it.
Its not finished yet...I wish those non bikers would stop making uninformed comments...parts are available to repair the burnt parts...most of it is undamaged.. unlike mine stolen and set fire to back in 2007...was reduced to black ash..nothing left to repairs..only the engine remained..and that probably had damaged seals inside from the fire..this recovered condition I would have rebuilt in a week or so...As soon as the parts arrived...
I hope the bike can be found and safely returned to you. Sad that It was taken so soon after you gotten it. Hope they get caught. Keep a look out for the bike
@@makedaevilmage Talk about deliberate and senseless destruction of property.. I mean most would probably just go out for a joyride and probably try to sell it.. But to set it on fire and push it out into the sea?? What kind of purpose does that even serve?? Maybe I just don't know a whole lot about these types of situations but this one definitely seems like it was targeted.. This is so awful. And here I thought a neighbor's U-Haul ramming into my great condition 1990 Miata, and puncturing the bumper within my very first day of ownership while I was at work was pretty bad.. Car still had all the dealership plates, and they literally had just left without any type of note or anything. Sucks because I still haven't even gotten it fixed 6-7 years later. Was frustrating to see that happen to my very first car that I had saved up every penny of my paycheck, all since the beginning of when I started my first job flipping burgers 7-8 months before. That said Elliot's situation is like mine but definitely 100 times worse..
I find it funny that most cars look exactly the same now, also this looks exactly the same as one I have but it is newer and frankly the one i have doesn't look as good since the one i have literally just sits there doing absolutely nothing
Man, getting this stolen and destroyed really really sucks. I though that small islands use to be peaceful places, but I guess there are bastards everywhere.
The number plates not the same.
@@fantared5263 They both still have the same plate number though
@@fantared5263 It was hard to clearly see the plate numbers, but they were clearly different colors.
At @2:46 he mentions he has an additional, identical brown c90.
@@jameslechner4233 they are different plates. If you slow down the video you can see the last digit is not the same.
@@JimmyRaptis It is the same bike, he changed the plate from UK standard (yellow) to a vintage black metal pressed plate. the J registration is the same.
This video is bloody heart breaking when you find out what happened to the bike.
I really hope he is able to get another to somehow fix the one that got smashed up by pricks
Man, watching this after hearing that you had this bike stolen from you, makes me wonder if one of the neighbors happened to catch you prettying it up and decided they'd make off with your hard work when you weren't looking.
My Grandad had a Honda C90 about 1976 . He lived in Cheltenham and travelled every Monday to London and returned Friday for work on his Honda . He used to come down to Tidworth on it , upto Sunderland and Retford . It clocked up about 90,000 miles and still started as normal , never burned oil .
And Tidworth in Wiltshire .
It's so heartbreaking to see how much love you put into this just to have someone set it on fire and throw it into the ocean.
This video is so bittersweet now. I’m glad you were able to document the condition of the bike when you bought it. Hopefully the bad actors get caught and brought to justice.
I'm so sorry man. I'm sure you're thinking about this as well, but I would look into getting some really good security setup since your success on CZcams is probably making you a target. Please be careful man.
I'm really sorry about what happened to this jewel... I really hope you can restore it to it's beauty and the people who did it will be sent to jail. It feels to me that it was a deliberate personal thing against you, so I'd really make sure that you're safe in your house and have the police really look into this. So sorry man.. Hope everything goes for the best.
Wow the precision of that freehand oil pouring. A mixologist in the making!
I don't get how the hell youtubers have so much free time / the actual energy to do this
That's absolutely amazing, you are living the dream with these vintage products you put so much care into!
RIP
When draining the oil, you can crank the engine for a few times with the kick starter to circulate the oil and get more out.
Really cool bike!
But rust is not considered patina, rust should be fixed before it spreads and makes the part crumble away.
It's a shame to see the state she's in now. But I'm sure she'll be back on the road and just as pretty as she was before soon.
This is hands down the best gaming review/walkthrough I've ever seen. 10/10
my dad had one of these in the day. Very reliable and very fuel efficient at the time.
That is nice and retro
Be glad you do what you do, documented all this. It will help someone enjoy theirs one day. Keep going!
Ha, 1977! That's when I was born. Some real classics from that year. 😎
I hope you get your bike back. Watching how much effort you put into i just want to see the robbers get hanged by their balls. Keep strong mate! That bike would be difficult to sell without get it notice!
He has the bike back but the condition... :(
He got it back, but they lit it on fire and put it in the sea. Just awful.
@@SuperLegolover23 why would someone steal it to burn it and dump it in the sea?
where he lives? Imma find these criminals easily and get their names lol I can't stand such things and I'll help how I can
Wow I'm watching this and it's a 1977, this is the year Elvis Presley died, not only that but he died on this day in 1977, August 16th. Crazy !
I always thought it would be forever before I reached the age of 42 when he died but here I am now at 43 lol.
Anyway, had the chance to see a C90 in the flesh at a vintage rally here in Ireland at the weekend at a place called Duckett's Grove, Carlow. Absolutely gorgeous bike.
One of the big attractions to the bike was it's simplicity and more and more bikes today are adding more and more tech and worst of all those hideous looking plastic TFT screens.
My first bike was a 1976 p reg c90 painted by someone to ford tractor blue. It jad originally been brown same vontage as yours. My c90 returned over 200mpg
I'm doing an electric conversion on my C90 right now. Mines in MUCH worse condish so it's nice to see yours!
Nice! I had a C70 for a while before moving onto Vespas and Lambrettas, but it was a really nice scoot to ride. I should get another one some day.
May I suggest using some iron removing spray? This product works magic removing those spots of (oxidised or not) iron contamination. It's specially noticeable in the lower parts of the bike and helps a lot for conservation in regions close to sea.
LOVE the video - such a sweet ride. I'm drooling over auctions with old Monkey bikes, or perhaps a Yamaha Chappy. Those were some of the coolest means of transportation that 15-year old me could think about in the mid 90s.
I hope that the culprit who stole this bike will get caught soon!
So sorry that someone felt it was ok to steal and trash your new bike. I hope they find out who did it and they are probably punished. I know you'll be able to restore it better than before.
Love these bikes , bullet proof classic simple design .
Love your second channel and enjoyed this repair.
It’s sad when he says really good condition knowing what happened to it just 3 days latet
Love the bike videos! Games and bikes are my two passions!
i really dig the mechanical content you put out man! keep it up!
I have just bought a Yamaha YBR 125 2007 off a friend and been doing that up bit by bit. Great video sounds lovely . Keep up the great work from the UK 🇬🇧
I have a Yamaha Chappy LB50 from 1978....still driving it during summertime when the weather is nice :) many greetings from Bavaria / Germany
Killer bike man....two thumbs up!
5000 miles that’s insane. Great video as always man!
noiice i love the look of older vehicles its like an artstyle in a way
This is so cool! Can’t wait to see more
Love it 💯👏🏽
Man seeing this retro looking bike it's very fascinating to see in surprsingly good condition
Nice bike 👍 I use to have a Honda CT110 1997
That's awesome, we have a Honda Super Cub c125 and we love it.
Looking good! Keep it up!
That bike is gorgeous
Absolutely awesome Honda. Looks to be in great shape for its age. I dig it! 🤘🏻
not now unfortunately
@@qwerty_studios just saw. :(
Wow, what a cool bike. Would love to see more about it.😀
Great video lad keep up with the good work
we call them plastic pigs because of the noise the panels make when rubbing together 😁
Nice. The best thing about a C90 is you can fit an entire album on each side.
Top comment right here
I see what you did there
I spent a while in the Dominican Republic and similar style bikes were everywhere. They love to do wheelies on them.
From collecting consoles to collecting motorbikes! Amazing!
Loved the glasses peak through the camera
Oh man you're killing me lol. You have to give it a thorough wash first before trying to buff anything out. You might be causing scratches or taking off more paint than necessary. Please wash, polish, and coat/wax it. You won't chase your tail that way. Rust is cool and stuff but its a great place for dirt to live, think of it like the grime from some sweaty kids hands in a used gameboy. Same thing. leaving the paint unpolished and then unprotected opens it up to having more debris sit in it and cause more rust pits. Its very significant that you take these steps especially if you want to restore it. And if you polish one part, polish the whole thing or you'll regret it. The rust on chrome can sometimes be polished out with chrome polish as well. So if you are considering changing parts, I would make sure you polish the areas that are hard to get to before reassembling
this didn't age well
You might want to get a new exhaust smash gasket to go on the tailpipe where it fits into the manifold. It might reduce some of that high pitched rattle or at least keep you from having exhaust fumes around the tailpipe fitting
Nice Bike.. 🥰🥰🥰
Def not a gameboy. but i dig it. 👍🏾
So cool! Hondas my favorite car make before Toyota. Really interested in what happened to the reliant? Knew it needed lots of work but nothing you couldn’t figure out
I am so sorry for what happened to this bike! Absolutely heartbreaking. Hope the bastards that burnt it are brought to justice. Take care Elliot, stay strong. A lot of us support you. Lots of Love.
Wow you really did just get this thing
Hello, Elliot,
There is a 2 component cleaning solution to clean air fiters that are hard to obtain, like my 1989 Opel Kadett concept car. That cleaning fluid is most likely even cheaper than the filter itself.
I would love some longer videos tbh
Last time I rode one of them was the early 90s when me and a mate went halves buying one for 40 quid to ride around the fields.
Absolutely bomb proof engines
Good job 😂
could use a lil Rust converter and oem honda paint pens to treat the little spots, good way to stop what oxidation that is happening from progressing
Please keep us updated.
Hey! Just so you know, when you're checking oil level, don't screw in the dipstick, the level gauge is designed just to press down to where you would start to screw it in, then remove and check the level. :) Sorry to hear about it getting stolen, but glad to see it's now on the mend!
Omg omg love those…. I have a puch ds 50 😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪
Cool moped
Ahh man, I feel so bad for you that it got stolen and trashed now ...
I want a Cub so bad. There's a 1962 50 in rough shape on Craigslist that I'm really tempted by, but I've gotta get my CB125 running and sell my Tomos before I can rationally commit to it.
Had one of these when I was 16, loved it, some absolute shites unfortunately stole it then set fire to it
Wow
Such a beautiful bike. Hearbreaking to see it ruined 😥
My Grandfather has one expect he has a 30.30 mount on the Front for Scouting
Its not finished yet...I wish those non bikers would stop making uninformed comments...parts are available to repair the burnt parts...most of it is undamaged.. unlike mine stolen and set fire to back in 2007...was reduced to black ash..nothing left to repairs..only the engine remained..and that probably had damaged seals inside from the fire..this recovered condition I would have rebuilt in a week or so...As soon as the parts arrived...
To check the oil level you only rest the dip stick on the threads, NOT screw it in
I have a 1968 Tempo Corvette :)
Elliot's just gonna have to retrobrite the fairing, lol.
Nice
Love this! Where did the red and blue Hondas go?
Check the oil without tightening the dipstick on a C90 so you just rest it on the top and pull it out
You are living my dream.
Ugh read your newest update. Hope you find this man.
the clock would have flipped once or twice
I hope the bike can be found and safely returned to you. Sad that It was taken so soon after you gotten it. Hope they get caught. Keep a look out for the bike
well the bike was found. But set on fire and pushed out to sea ...
@@makedaevilmage Talk about deliberate and senseless destruction of property.. I mean most would probably just go out for a joyride and probably try to sell it.. But to set it on fire and push it out into the sea?? What kind of purpose does that even serve?? Maybe I just don't know a whole lot about these types of situations but this one definitely seems like it was targeted.. This is so awful.
And here I thought a neighbor's U-Haul ramming into my great condition 1990 Miata, and puncturing the bumper within my very first day of ownership while I was at work was pretty bad..
Car still had all the dealership plates, and they literally had just left without any type of note or anything. Sucks because I still haven't even gotten it fixed 6-7 years later. Was frustrating to see that happen to my very first car that I had saved up every penny of my paycheck, all since the beginning of when I started my first job flipping burgers 7-8 months before.
That said Elliot's situation is like mine but definitely 100 times worse..
Shit that's horrible. Just seen the vid. He been going through a lot of crap lately. Hopefully things turn around soon for him 🙏
😎
I suggest to upgrade the CDI. It will avoid a lot of problems
So Elliott are you trying to be a mod.🤣😅😂
Was the exhaust rusted through? Kinda looked like it just needed a polish.
sad moment 😔
Any plans on a a TRF respray colour scheme?
How is the rebuild going? I've been working on my (less majestic) blue one.
I find it funny that most cars look exactly the same now, also this looks exactly the same as one I have but it is newer and frankly the one i have doesn't look as good since the one i have literally just sits there doing absolutely nothing
Well spoiler go to the main channel 😔
Anyone else actually like the cream and brown aesthetic? Or is that just me?
HI ELLIOT
I’m sorry to see it go man. That’s awful
Dominican use this motorcycle on the regular 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
Where did you get the c90
From memory i think to check oil you dont screw it in just rest in ontop