The Benelli Broke My Knee… So We Freed a Seized Yamaha GT80! - Motorcycle Rewind | MeeTV

The Benelli Broke My Knee… So We Freed a Seized Yamaha GT80!

Motorbiking7/19/2025

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The Benelli Broke My Knee… So We Freed a Seized Yamaha GT80! #vintagemotorcycle #motorcyclerewind #benelli650 #yamahagt80 We had big plans for our 1970 Benelli 650 Tornado today. The goal? Fire it up and finally take it for a ride. But the Tornado had other ideas. No spark, no start, and after a few too many kicks, a very sore knee. Instead of ending the day in defeat, we pivoted to another project in the courthouse collection—a 1978 Yamaha GT80 with a seized engine. In this episode, we go from Italian frustration to 2-stroke redemption as we attempt to free up the little GT80's locked motor and maybe even get it to fire! Whether you’re into big-bore European twins or little Yamaha dirt bikes, this episode has it all: seized engine tips, kickstart chaos, vintage motorcycle storytelling, and that unpredictable charm only old bikes can deliver.s 🛠️ Subscribe to Motorcycle Rewind for more revivals, adventures, tips, and stories from the garage. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below-we love hearing from our community of motorcycle enthusiasts and DIY heroes. ⬇️Get your Motorcycle Rewind Gear Here ⬇️ https://be40a4-4.myshopify.com Check out our great sponsors: Eastvolt 46 Pieces Drive Socket Ratchet Wrench Set https://tinyurl.com/yc43wr92 Lokithor JP400 Jump Starter/Air Compressor https://tinyurl.com/3udm5nv4 Cycplus AS2 E-Pump https://www.cycplus.com @cycplus_official Crocodile Cloth Wipes https://crocodilecloth.com/product/powerscrub-80-count/ LOKITHOR Portable Jump Starter https://amzn.to/4cdlwtX Rabaconda Street Tire Changer https://rabaconda.com Website link: https://tinyurl.com/Mukkpetninja Exclusive discount code: EM80 VEVOR Tough Tools, Half Price https://s.vevor.com/bfQUyH 5% off code for your viewers: DISCOUNT23 (Valid for all the items) The DigiSync http://tinyurl.com/thedigisync Use Promo Code "MotorcycleRewind" for $10 off your purchase Buy ANPUDS Torque Wrench https://tinyurl.com/33nf8kh2 F40 Jump Pack https://www.jfegwo.com/products/f40-4000a Use Coupon Code - REWIND and save 10% Join us on our social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/motorcyclerewind Instagram: www.instagram.com/motorcyclerewind Sponsorship opportunities: If you would like to sponsor our channel contact us at motorcyclerewind@gmail.com and put the word "Sponsorship" in the subject line.