I Buy Project Dirt Bikes That Need Work and Offer Tuning/Repair Services for 2 & 4 Stroke "Name Brand" Models
I buy used dirt bikes that need work, running or not. Do you have a 1990 or newer Japanese or European dirt bike that's been sitting or just blew up? I'll pay cash and pick it up within 50 miles of Oak Grove, MN (located 30 miles north of the Twin Cities).
Other Services I Offer
Carburetor Tuning/Rebuild [2-Stroke and 4-Stroke]
Common carb tuning problems I fix:
- Bike won't start after sitting
- Won't idle/stay running
- Only runs on choke
- Hanging/inconsistent idle (slow to settle or erratic)
- Revs really high on first startup
- Fuel leaking out overflow
- Backfiring/popping on deceleration
- Bogging/sputtering when accelerating
Current Pricing (2025):
- 4-Stroke (Liquid-cooled): $250
- 4-Stroke (Air-cooled): $200
- 2-Stroke: $200
I help people identify problems, troubleshoot, and tune their dirt bikes to start, idle, and run better than new through YouTube videos, online courses, and "done-with-you" private coaching, and now I'm offering it as a local service (we're located in Oak Grove, MN - 30 miles north of Minneapolis)
You can drop your bike off, and then pick it up when done. Lead time is based on parts availability (if applicable) plus 3-5 business days (Mon-Fri).
I also offer a no-hassle personalized "pick-up" and "drop-off" service if you don't want to deal with loading and transporting your bike.
Pick-up: $50 for the first 20 miles. After that, it's an additional $3 per mile.
Drop-off: $50 for the first 20 miles. After that, it's an additional $3 per mile.
Please fill out this form below if you'd like the carb tuning/rebuild service:
Carburetor Cleaning:
- Small engine/single carbs (dirt bike/motorcycle/chainsaw/lawnmower/leaf blower/etc)
- Ultrasonic cleaned
- Safe on gaskets/o-rings (I've cleaned countless carbs over the years with this cleaning solution) - "Carb cleaner" products typically do more harm than good and don't do a "deep cleaning" job that's needed for carbs that have been sitting for months or years.
- Drop off the carb (near Andover, MN). Turnaround time is typically 24-48 hours during weekdays (Mon-Fri)
- Carb will be disassembled and all passages cleaned
- There's a 50% chance that the o-rings will leak when reassembled (this is due to the rubber hardening/cracking from age or harsh chemicals/fuel sitting in the carb).
- You have three options: 1 - Buy a carb gasket/rebuild kit yourself. 2 - Have me order the parts and I will charge you the cost. 3 - Reuse the current gaskets, knowing they may or may not leak.
- Current price - $50 per carburetor (plus parts if necessary)
- Contact - please use our contact form page
Radiator Straightening:
- If your dirt bike radiator(s) are bent/twisted/crushed, they can usually be straightened
- This is a new service I'm offering - if you're interested, please contact me through the #/email listed at the top
- It will be straight enough to mount but don't expect it to look brand new - please buy new radiators if that's what you need
- Please remove all hoses/accessories before dropping off
- I do not straighten the fins - you can easily do that with a screwdriver/pliers at home with some time spent
- Drop-off location: Near Andover, MN
- Cost: $20-80 per radiator (depending on the condition)
2 Stroke Pipe Repair (Dent Removal)
- Is your 2 stroke dirt bike pipe dented or smashed? If you leave near Andover, MN, I'm considering offering this new service - please contact me for details
- It won't look brand new, but you can regain 10-20% power over a currently dented pipe
- Heat is used to fix dents - expect the finish to be different after repair is done
- I'm not liable for a pipe seam breaking when attempting a repair