Dude, you should fix it up & ride it with a buddy to Aspen Colorado in the middle of winter. I'm sure it can hold 2 adults if you try.

@2vintage

3 ай бұрын

Haha

@JamieR74

3 ай бұрын

Even better do it wearing brown n blue tux’s.

@timothykelly5588

3 ай бұрын

you could get 70 mpg on that hog@@2vintage

@vincenta.6168

3 ай бұрын

Dumb and dumber reference 😂😂😂

@michaelbrinks8089

3 ай бұрын

@@vincenta.6168 A couple people on YT actually did reenactments. To see if 2 people could actually ride a mini bike from Nebraska where they started to Aspen 😂 😂

Drives me crazy when you start working on something super crusty and don't pressure wash it first

@stanm9396

3 ай бұрын

I don’t understand it other than he likes playing in the dirt. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@shittygitty71

3 ай бұрын

Usually doesn’t bug me but damn this thing was dirty/oily/crusty

@colinlogan4879

3 ай бұрын

Same drives me nuts... start with a clean machine/engine

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

Don't need to wash it.

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

​@shittygitty71 so if it is doesn't bug him so that's all that matters.

There’s probably thousands of these mini bikes laying in barns. I have one complete Honda 50 in my basement along with a spare motor and parts from others. This video gave me the inspiration to make it rideable again for my grandson.

@ZepHoffman

3 ай бұрын

you can do it! good luck

Loved the end with the wild cooking should do more of them 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I have used Marvel Mystery Oil for years. IT WORKS! Great channel and I have learned so much from you. Thank you!

I ll never understand why these shows dont CLEAN THE PROJECT FIRST! I love watching this kid work tho - always has a positive outlook

@mlindsay527

3 ай бұрын

+1 If nothing else, to keep the dirt out of the engine.

@COlson-rh3dg

3 ай бұрын

You could buy a pressure washer and have your own show.

Back in the mid 60’s, my friends and I all had homemade mini bikes. We’d get a frame, used of course, and created our bikes. One of the guys father bought him a brand new Rupp mini bike. Your bike reminds me of that. It blew all of our “homemade” bikes away. Great times

@michaelmack1966

3 ай бұрын

I had one too in the early 70’s. I probably put 5000 miles on it lol! Great simple times.

Hey when you were testing the compression and it said 60 psi that's how it's supposed to be from the factory. It's got a compression release you would have to spin the engine over with a drill to get the true compression number. Also should replace that clutch before buying anything else.

Nice cooking segment, great addition 👍

Oh yes Joe ,what a great end to a video ,A bit of Rustic Campfire Cooking ,i want to see more please .Thank's Joe

Idk about anyone else here, but i crack more smiles riding my minis than my big bikes. I cant not have one in my collection. They are a must have. 👍

2 Vintage, Mustie 1 here on KZread fixed one very like that bike. I remember watching that fix. God Bless

My favorite part was the deer backstraps. Cool little mini bike.

Clean the magnet on the flywheel and clean the coil pickups

Brings back memories of my mini bike when I was little my grandmother bought it for me. That was my first then grandma got me a yamaha 60.then a yz125,then a yz250,then a tt500. Grandma was the greatest.

Another great video. Have done a lot of repairs on my dirt bikes since coming into your channel. Just liked to say, thanks! Keep’em coming.

definitely wasn't expecting a cooking show at the end...niceeeeee

It's a cooking channel now, LOVE IT! I like the lean to you built. Looks like you had a fun day.

When cleaning points I would use contact cleaner does not leave any oily residue behind which can attract dust dirt and grime and contaminate the points in the contacts yet again WD-40 leaves a little bit of a oily residue behind

Love all of your videos and definitely enjoyed your cook out! Thank you for the content and hard work, your channel has taught me tons and given me confidence to diagnose and do bike work. I'm nowhere near your level, but love to learn!

LOVE IT, what a fun little project. Instead of safety glasses, just squint? Mmm, I can smell the wood fire - thinking camping. 49:10 hate to say it..... Now we're cooking! This is reminding of the MAV channel or SeekOne

Back in the day when I was a kid we used to clean and polish points with an emery board.

@supercrew63

3 ай бұрын

Me too don't know why none of the revival guys don't use them super cheap and effective.

@darrenstockton9595

3 ай бұрын

Me to emery always did the trick

@That1E_K1129

3 ай бұрын

I still do that. 😂 works a treat on mower engines.

@msaul85

3 ай бұрын

The only thing about his techniques are scraping screwdrivers on metal. He does it on the points, on carb bowls, etc. makes me cringe every time 😂

That is the neatest little bike. I have a 1982 Honda z50r that I’ve had for a long time. It was my daughter’s first bike and now I’m fixing it up for my granddaughter. They are definitely timeless little bikes

Gotta say joe, i been liking seeing you catch up on other projects when you cant get one done and this one is pretty awesome doing the cooking!

the cooking at the end made me real hungry, looked delicious!!

Nice Job! What happens is: the Cam Lobes wear down and it closes up the Gap! By the way, please try pouring Oil Bottles @ 180 degrees from they way you do it. Just a tip it allows the air to escape and won't be doing the Blurp-Blurp on ya. Love all your videos!

@james-xs3yt

3 ай бұрын

Finally someone said it

@indianachrisUDX1313

3 ай бұрын

Ya Know, I just didn't want to! LOL@@james-xs3yt

@JyveKilla

3 ай бұрын

worn cam lobes increases clearance if anything. it often doesnt change the clearance much, just decreases lift

@indianachrisUDX1313

3 ай бұрын

I would be curious as to what would cause the clearance to decrease? Was it like that from the factory then?@@JyveKilla

@JyveKilla

3 ай бұрын

@@indianachrisUDX1313 the valves receding into the seats with wear.

Adding the cooking over a camp fire with a sweet shelter was a nice touch. Also liked the venison. Thanks. Keep up the good engine work. Love it. Dan

I liked the little camping action / cooking part in this video! So chill and relaxing! I like to watch camping videos in addition to bikes/cars wrenching videos! That Honda monkey could have used a little pressure washing! I say fix it and have fun with that little pocket bike! 👌🏻👌🏻 Greetings from Dubai 👋🏻😊

ive been waiting on you to do a mini bike, hope you get it all fixed up. and the back strap and veggies was the icing on it. really good video man

Hi Joe we used to bore the cylinders out and put oversized pistons in. did not know you were a hunter and fisherman

BROUGHT BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES, I HAD A PIECES AND PARTS MINIBIKE. . I REMEMBER ALWAYS BUYING NEW CHEAP CLUTCHES.

Definition of a safe biker......even in his back yard, he looked over his left shoulder pulling away. The good old life-saver in action.

Cool, love the cooking segment!

Kind of looks like a Z50 chassis with a different motor in it. I had a 77 z50 that looked alot like that.

@stevewoods7237

3 ай бұрын

exactly what I was thinking.

@blackcatpgh13

3 ай бұрын

yeah, looks like someone had a roller mini trail and heavily modified the frame for a jackshaft. Those handlebars are definitely mini trail

@LuckyYolo

3 ай бұрын

yeah same tires and head light and every thing...

@MiniBikeMike

3 ай бұрын

I believe it’s a Gemini SST frame.

A quite unexpected ending to a vintage minibike video;). You should do a dirt bike camping outing video. As well as a video on what you would bring for a dirt bike/ATV/snow mobile field repair kit.

Love this different content at the end of your videos and finishing up other projects. Keep up the great hard work Joe!

A 3 in one video, nice! Enjoyed it, Joe!

That's the Dumb and Dumber hog! Worth thousands!

@andersbacklund6224

3 ай бұрын

gotta wash off those pee stains first

@HDMann292

3 ай бұрын

lol

@pdub9925

3 ай бұрын

No it not. Totally different bike

@frostypreppersk3593

3 ай бұрын

@pdub9925 yeah we know. That was this thing called "humor"

@bowfishinguru

3 ай бұрын

Got room for 1 more if ya still wanna go to Aspen!

Man I'm addicted to your videos. New fan. I'm learning a ton about 2 stroke engines and this is so cool. Had a mini bike just like this as a kid. Thanks and great

at the end I thought that was a hole for Vinny since he likes to run in front of you when you’re riding 😂 I was screaming, “No not the Vinster!” you almost had me in tears there 😂

Best part is when Joe Cleans the bikes before he works on them, so no dirt falls into the engine.

@worthington3637

3 ай бұрын

And washes his hands before cooking.

@finkster7983

3 ай бұрын

For sure that is the Joe trademark hec thoroughly washes every bike he repairs especially when he opens up a bottom end

I'm 66 and I've been working on small engines all my liife.pull the piston, make sure it's good.hone the cylinder install new rings and you'll been good to go.like one guy was saying that minibike is a fortune.dont use a H,F. Engine. You can get that Briggs to run pretty fast.

Enjoying these multiple project videos!

So cool lol, it’s awesome how you get all these weird little machines. I can’t wait to have some property like yours! Thanks for the nonstop entertainment man!

Cooking with Joe! Who woulda thought? Seems like a 5hp Briggs and Stratton motor should be easy to find? Thanks for this video, Joe. Well done (actually it looked medium rare).

Just a suggestion. Glue a strong magnet on the back of your compression tester gauge. It'll stay put for you.

Those old Briggs and Stratton engines are almost indestructible! And if it doesn't have a hole in the block and you can get spark then you can get them running.

Sounds like my B&S lawnmower but with 50% less power. Interesting side valve engine and project. Loved the outdoor cook-up 👍🏻

I'm oddly hooked on your videos...they are exceptionally well done and I'm continually impressed with your mechanical, AND diagnostic skills. The only thing I wish for was better video titles when you start a project on one video, and finish it on another (sometimes a month or more later). This is especially problematic when I'm watching older videos. I have to scroll through looking at thumbnails to see IF you've released the second/completing video... Anyway, love the channel!

@rockman49er

3 ай бұрын

Hit the bell and you'll get notified when it's uploaded I never miss anything 💯

@adriantowe278

3 ай бұрын

I agree I am also addicted I wish I could find the 2nd video to the first ones

@jamiegeise7496

3 ай бұрын

Nope. Bonanza used a split cradle frame.

@CostaMesaPhotography

3 ай бұрын

@@jamiegeise7496 I've removed my guess...appreciate your expertise.

Finally you riding something that dosent scare the crap outa u.

Thanks for another great video Joe, loved the cook out too!!

That was an awesome video Joe . That cook out looked really good .

That looks like an Aermacchi Harley-Davidson X-90 Shorster that has had a Briggs&Stratton conversion. Pity it isn't original.

My wife, may she RIP, and I used to cook up fresh venison, exactly like that. Mixed with some camp potatoes (potatoes, green peppers, onions, and a ton of butter, wrapped in aluminum foil and set over the fire), and you have yourself a meal fit for a king. Oh, how I miss those days.

@theshirehighlander7292

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss buddy. You can still eat the fresh venison in her remembrance..

@TruckingCarsL48

3 ай бұрын

@@theshirehighlander7292 So... in loving memory of his wife losing her life HE SHOULD TAKE ANOTHER'S' LIFE and EAT THE BODY?????? Actually I love venison but it was a weird picture you painted...lovingly

@theshirehighlander7292

3 ай бұрын

@@TruckingCarsL48 haha English is a third language. I hope he understands I meant well.

@TruckingCarsL48

3 ай бұрын

@@theshirehighlander7292 I live in the USA and for most people here English is a third language.

@michaelb.42112

3 ай бұрын

Sorry man, that sucks.

What are we doing big guy lol. Bushcraft with charcoal fluid and shelter deer. Love it lol

Loved the cooking at the end!🎉

A bit of Mini bike repairs mixed with outdoor survival shelter/cooking😂😂. Theres no other content online better then this channel.

Dude, I don't know how you do it...multiple builds every week. Your a hard working man. Well done brother!

Same here on the wash ! To each his own 😊 it beats me how you have so much knowledge ? Great camp cook 😊 at 75 I just thought I was good at small engine repairs 😮

Likewise, I would've LOVED to have this in 6th grade, but in 7th grade in 1982 I saved my paper route money to buy a Yamaha Trail 70, then a Honda CR80. This mini bike is so cool and I LOVE the revival of pull start bikes in 2024.

Man, I really enjoy your videos. Good work.

@user-uu8uk5oo4o

3 ай бұрын

Tight valves. 😂no

@user-uu8uk5oo4o

3 ай бұрын

The valves do not need lapping or it would not run that good😂

@user-uu8uk5oo4o

3 ай бұрын

He has a feeling the intake will be tight he will f*** around with it and then say he fixed it he's no mechanic he just knows how to f*** with stuff

Why not pressure wash before working on?

@wisecampmotorcycles8258

3 ай бұрын

Lazy

Was not expecting a mini bike video to turn into a cooking show. Haha

FYI. I've had a lot of weird things happen with condensers. 70 Challenger. When the condenser would start to go the car would start, idle perfectly, but any pressure put on it, it would break down and stall. We used to test them buy nosing your bumper up to a tree, in gear and give it a little gas. I had the same thing happen to me in an 82 boat. It would start and idle perfectly but the second you put it in gear it would stall. Had to be towed in 2 miles. Got back home and it donned on me, oh yea that what condensers do. Had two extras with me that day but never thought of it. lol Condensers will break down with time also. Never trust one over a few years old. Good luck.

@mlindsay527

3 ай бұрын

For sure. Using “known good” ignition parts from a properly running engine can really help chase down the gremlins.

That mini bike is a 1970 ramjet it would have had 4hp Tecumseh engine on it there's another model too that's called a trailjet but I'm very positive that it's a ramjet 1970 and I'm 💯 percent positive cool little bike I actually own but mine was blue

@mlindsay527

3 ай бұрын

Nice. I was thinking Fox, but I don’t have any experience with vintage minis.

I have to ask, the bikes you pickup are usually neglected, why is it that you never wash them off before tearing into them? You’re just transferring the grim on to all the parts you pull apart. 😊. Quick ask solves the grime on your gloves transferring on to engine parts.

@kalaharimine

3 ай бұрын

Agree, but that's the way Joe does it. I would end up doing a lot of cleaning and not much fixing.

@adriantowe278

3 ай бұрын

Yeah it could do with a wash

@talon0863

3 ай бұрын

My guess is he does not clean on purpose, to milk more comments, which is good for the algorithm.

@03roadking

3 ай бұрын

What? 's funny is a lot of times when he's all done.Then he cleans it but he's still a master of diagnostics

@BobSmith-cs9nq

3 ай бұрын

I don't like bringing the extra dirt into my shop so I clean first.

That was a twist at the end with the cooking. What a great video! I love some backstrap. Keep up the great work on the videos!

Loved the cookout! Thats awesome!

Old Bushcraft Joe out there boy scoutin it!

Bud, you need a power washer!

@zerozero6265

3 ай бұрын

He has one just doesn't use it 😂

@jaredpeterson380

3 ай бұрын

And some type of lift so you don't have to stand on your head to work.

@joeweber1575

3 ай бұрын

I bought him a lift for xmas

Bro i cant even keep up with you! You post so often and all the videos are so inspiring! And damn that cooking looked good I would eat it everyday. Especially eating it outside in the middle of the land ! I love u man keep going because if u quit KZread than there would not even be a meaning to life without you!! Much love for what you do❤❤

I remember doing this when I was 15 & having to do this at a mechanics club and doing it by hand on a car engine valves we weren't allowed to use the drill to do it either but it was great learning these things 💯👍🏻

Check with Cars and Cameras or Go Power Sports! They might be able to give you some input!!

That's a oil bath filter

@calvarybuilders5689

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure he has ever encountered one! He's to young 😅

@urphonesucks

3 ай бұрын

Yep. Joe, put enough oil in it so air has to be sucked thru the oil. Should be a fill line.

Sweet video!!! Cooking out on the land !!! Can't beat that !!!

LOL the cooking segment, really nice! keep it up bro, i really love your content

Great video 💯💯. But how come you didn't give it a bath before working on it!?!?!

@wisecampmotorcycles8258

3 ай бұрын

Because he is lazy.

It looks like a Honda 50 frame and it’s been modified with that engine but maybe I’m wrong.

@mc9551

3 ай бұрын

Yep. that is why it has a neutral light on the headlamp like he pointed out.

@user-oo8vu2cj2w

3 ай бұрын

I agree. My friend had one when I was a kid. I would recognize that anywhere. Too bad they got rid of the original engine.

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

That's not a Honda 50 lol

@donaldcaissie

3 ай бұрын

@@jerrywilcox9890 funny you say that what is it then?

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

@@donaldcaissie I have Honda 50s 4 of them and that's not a Honda 50.

Nice lunch! I was wondering what you were doing at the end with a shovel. lol

Great stuff man, keep it up for us KZread mechanics. You have got to get a good sonic tank, at least 6 liter, it will change your life. Cleans carbs and parts like crazy!!

I'd say . Looks awesome

Cleanliness is not your strong suit, but I enjoy the rest. Stick a Predator 212 on it.

@budlite8207

3 ай бұрын

$150 today at Harbor freight!

Thats a neat little bike. I would definitely go with another little b and s engine to stay with the theme. The brute looks great,looks like its tires need refreshing. I definitely recommend bighorns or a close copy. I had them before and great all around tire. Love all the projects you do. Wish i have access to more projects like that.

Loved the last bit of the video. Great seeing you use the land.

Old tote goat, great find!!!

@lead5s

3 ай бұрын

naw that is nothing like a tote gote

@MSH_361

3 ай бұрын

Nope. Not a Honda. AT ALL, or any part of it. It is a Taiwan copy that was made back in the day and looked like a Z50, and this copy has had a Briggs engine mounted in it at some point (wasn't original to the copy bike).

@lead5s

3 ай бұрын

@@MSH_361 looked more like a rupp to me

Joe just a quick tip on motors that have points in them try a finger nail file to clean the points

Pretty cool little cook up at the end, but yeah lawnmower on 2 wheels...keep up the good work and love the vids, been following for awhile, all the best from nz👍

Bikes and deer meat! Can’t get any better than that. Nice work!

Joe, mechanic woodsman chef the Wisconsin Renaissance Man. Great video. Stay safe, healthy and warm. Bill H from Cranberry Township PA

Change it up - right arm day at the garage. 😊

@snowyowl7042

3 ай бұрын

😂I'm just here to follow the dancing orange hands

We also do small powered equipment repair here. Seen some pretty crazy custom farmer builds. Got a 5 h.p like that one in the shop, fresh build, still only bout 90psi. Fires right off, new carb on it too. Guy wants a tote goat made out of an 88 kdx 200 frame. Got the chain drive clutch for it, etc. Gonna be an interesting, rainy day project.

Thats an oil bath air filter, the air "gets filtered" by the oil as it passes through. Was quiet common back in the day on cars and trucks

The fire and cooking was a nice change of pace. Would have loved to see you harvest the deer too. Nice to see you adding some new content to the channel.

IS that basically an old briggs engine ?

I agree with the diagnosis man it needs an upper end rebuild at the very least piston and rings and a good hone I’m sure ya could get at least 100 out of it after that and should make decent power and if ya grabbed a new clutch too would be icing on the cake man those lil bikes go for decent money here so it’s worth it to fix

If my memory is correct, these mini bike were sold by Harley dealers for a short period of time as a promotion. I would keep as original if possible. The clutch would be my first choice for replacement as they can burn up (the friction material) and simple to replace before engine rebuilds.

@mlindsay527

3 ай бұрын

They are bad to glaze, especially with a poorly running engine that can’t generate enough rpm for full lockup. Sanding the drum and shoes can bring one back most of the time.

Love the bike but why on God's green Earth would you not powerwash the whole machine the day before you're gonna videotape it? Then it would be much cleaner and all dried out for you.

@2vintage

3 ай бұрын

Too cold for the hose in Wisconsin. Don't want to bust a pipe.

@natebm123

3 ай бұрын

I think it would be worth more because it’s vintage and power washing it would take some paint off

@Hammerback972

3 ай бұрын

I wouldnt waste a 1.50 on something that may not be repairable. If he chooses to resell it, he has 100 invested, doubt anyone would see it and say "Id give u 150, but ItS DiRtY!

@bananabrooks3836

3 ай бұрын

How about some hot soapy water in a bucket from the kitchen​?@@2vintage

@Hammerback972

3 ай бұрын

@@2vintageWoah now sir! This is the comment section, this area is reserved for the big brained, armchair mechanics with all the answers! You will become dumber if u hang around here too long😂😂 ❤ Appreciate the consistent content and frequency of your videos.

Briggs stopped putting their motors on mini bikes around 1968 I think.

@bradleynevills4444

3 ай бұрын

Nah had to be 80s

What a turn of events at the ending 😂. I didn't know you liked to cook Joe

This video inspired me to rebuild a drivable car for my nephew. I really like this video.