Building A Motorcycle Battery Box With Sheet Metal & Simple Tools

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this video we design and fabricate a custom battery box for the street legal KX100 dirt bike project. This motorcycle wasn't designed to have an electrical system so we have to create one. We use 16 gauge sheet metal and basic tools to make the part. An epic journey of cutting, bending, struggle and triumph.

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  • @cbr7170
    @cbr71704 жыл бұрын

    Honestly there is nothing better than a video from you guys. I am so happy when I am seeing your content pop up. You guys really make my day 100x better, and I am sure I am not the only one that feels this way.

  • @brookerobertson2951

    @brookerobertson2951

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same.. 😋

  • @tcepilot

    @tcepilot

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ll third that! Absolutely love this channel. And KZread is my primary source of entertainment

  • @montygarrett4195

    @montygarrett4195

    4 жыл бұрын

    your not alone when I see they have a new vid I get so happy to watch it they make me so happy

  • @w-dad4040
    @w-dad40404 жыл бұрын

    "Why do you let me get away with jokes like that?!" LOLZ Those jokes are all you man and part of what makes your videos fun to watch

  • @duemoto1683

    @duemoto1683

    4 жыл бұрын

    If he didn’t tell his jokes it would be like eating shrimp with no tartare sauce... Plain shellfish

  • @hellshade2

    @hellshade2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@duemoto1683 "Plain Shellfish!" lulz!!!

  • @hyrumbeck2739
    @hyrumbeck27394 жыл бұрын

    When the world has you down, come here to see some new wholesome content.

  • @jenniesgarage

    @jenniesgarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like the videos. The world can bee awesome too, keep your head up!

  • @mrhappy8269
    @mrhappy82694 жыл бұрын

    9:08 now that’s some real slick editing right there

  • @roarlyng

    @roarlyng

    4 жыл бұрын

    I didn't catch that the first time around, had to go back and check. Slick editing indeed :)

  • @Nevir202

    @Nevir202

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very slick lol

  • @idahoduckhunter

    @idahoduckhunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    ha I rewatched several times to see if I saw what I done did see

  • @kdt85

    @kdt85

    4 жыл бұрын

    also 3:48

  • @jgreenjeans

    @jgreenjeans

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kdt85 I commented about that too. Editing game is on point! Edit: just a few seconds earlier gives a better understanding

  • @rookiewrenching938
    @rookiewrenching9384 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard the Harbor Freight cardboard welders are pretty decent.

  • @gregv1852

    @gregv1852

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just picked one up for myself

  • @hotdoginabananapeel1579

    @hotdoginabananapeel1579

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @914Catfish

    @914Catfish

    4 жыл бұрын

    What kind of shielding gas do you use for cardboard? Or is it flux core? :)

  • @AS-rz3nj

    @AS-rz3nj

    4 жыл бұрын

    I heard they were on recall, too.

  • @fordilac

    @fordilac

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregv1852 My Harbor Freight has them on back-order.

  • @OliverMotorized
    @OliverMotorized4 жыл бұрын

    That last bit is so true, every time I create something I find nifty and am proud of, I will just stare at it and admire it until i realize I gotta move on. Awesome project!

  • @noahsussman7713
    @noahsussman77134 жыл бұрын

    Who else never thought about it but, jennies garage has 🔥 editing

  • @joshadsett4835

    @joshadsett4835

    4 жыл бұрын

    watch the kdx200 vids. Really crisp editing. I was surprised

  • @lethimguideme
    @lethimguideme4 жыл бұрын

    So wholesome. Also, find you a partner that looks at you the way he looks at the mounting bracket at the end.

  • @NotJo4Ever13
    @NotJo4Ever134 жыл бұрын

    Dammit that triangle edit was SMOOTH. I love it. I love these vids, I love the live ones too, don't take this as encouragement to stress yourself out and make more really hard videos that take tons of edit time from you. Do whatever feels right, and I will watch it! :)

  • @jenniesgarage

    @jenniesgarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wobblysauce

    @wobblysauce

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jenniesgarage Well played.

  • @Agustin-jo8mv
    @Agustin-jo8mv4 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I'm a fabricator and sheeeessh! Haha. I wouldn't have attempted that all in one part. Haha. So much work, good job!

  • @leslieaustin151

    @leslieaustin151

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agustin I agree. That was a really fine bit of planning and fabrication. Excellent job Jake! Les in UK

  • @chetniksrb333
    @chetniksrb3334 жыл бұрын

    I've always beee a fan of cad... Cardboard aided design

  • @MattH198

    @MattH198

    3 жыл бұрын

    Project binky? Ahh a man of taste!

  • @averagecarguy420
    @averagecarguy4204 жыл бұрын

    When I saw battery box I was like "ah how interesting could that be" I forgot, this is jennies garage! True example of the workman's spirit. I find myself admiring finished parts too. My friends would probably think I'm crazy if they saw the way I looked at a newly restored bolt or fuel valve or spring lol.

  • @sclark1701
    @sclark17014 жыл бұрын

    I actually let out an audible “oooooo” when I saw the finished product. Looks amazing and the video was entertaining and well done! Keep em comin!

  • @jasepoag8930
    @jasepoag89304 жыл бұрын

    "Just drill, and don't ask any questions." You've got a quality wife there.

  • @jasepoag8930

    @jasepoag8930

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pink Alien it's been there too long. I'm afraid the shock would kill it.

  • @wrightvcx2249
    @wrightvcx22493 жыл бұрын

    I low key love his wife. She is smart, funny, pretty and so supportive of her husband.

  • @maxiirides9354
    @maxiirides93544 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else been checking KZread at least 10 times today waiting for the upload? The longer the video the better. This channel is amazing.

  • @citabria4804
    @citabria48044 жыл бұрын

    Finally KX100 IS BACK!!! Love the Content guys!

  • @tristanbourgault9788
    @tristanbourgault97884 жыл бұрын

    jennies garage i wanna thanks you for all the tip on mecanic you have help fix my bike also camera girl thanks for always making me laugh

  • @jizmb39
    @jizmb394 жыл бұрын

    Nobody make me chuckle more when I watch a video than you two. Thanks for smiles you bring me during the day

  • @dominicw8868
    @dominicw88683 жыл бұрын

    Jeez man that ending made me tear up.. “Thanks for the motivation. And thanks for watching” that genuine smile of yours could take over the world. I love this channel (:

  • @TheOneCleanHippy
    @TheOneCleanHippy4 жыл бұрын

    That last bit of him turning to admire it made me laugh out loud.

  • @Builditathome-Restoration
    @Builditathome-Restoration4 жыл бұрын

    Ifound you through the suggested videos 2 years ago. First your videos are very informative. I just made a KZread channel so I'm definitely doing my research. Thanks for all your help. Please keep it up!

  • @tomitoropainen2765

    @tomitoropainen2765

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you on starting to upload informative videos, KZread may be a bit bloated platform but i hope you get a good start To your channel.

  • @Builditathome-Restoration

    @Builditathome-Restoration

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tomitoropainen2765 thanks man😃🙌

  • @UncannySense
    @UncannySense4 жыл бұрын

    this channel inspired me into a resurrection, resto-mod, barnfind, rescue, Honda Xl185 and I don't even know how to ride. gotta start start somewhere, make a few mistakes and learn to enjoy the challenge for the sweeter earned results. looking forward to the day I can stare at my bike with the same sense of accomplishment as a custom battery box. Thanks a wholesome lot Jennies Garage

  • @iberian21
    @iberian214 жыл бұрын

    I didn't even blink all 27 minutes, had me hooked to the video the whole way! The battery box turned out great and it was a good learning experience for me. Awesome!

  • @mightybeanstick9872
    @mightybeanstick98724 жыл бұрын

    "That's our Benz, and it looks sharp..!" Thus proving that mum jokes are every bit as bad as dad jokes :)...

  • @eddiediederich7244
    @eddiediederich72444 жыл бұрын

    Dude, that is absolutely amazing! Your skills are unmatched man. Very impressive, and really cool to watch your brain work. I could never do that. Kudos

  • @Speed04GT
    @Speed04GT4 жыл бұрын

    Every time you say thanks for watching. I say to myself thanks for sharing. Great work and please keep the awesome videos coming.

  • @kevinstonerock3158
    @kevinstonerock31584 жыл бұрын

    Now that’s what I’m talking about! Funny, informative, educational, and click to watch as soon as I see you have a new video up. I never thought of cutting the center of a bend before. The interaction between the two of you is priceless.

  • @lemmykilmister450
    @lemmykilmister4504 жыл бұрын

    Good afternoon from the UK, good to see you back.

  • @thegamingmonsters9810
    @thegamingmonsters98104 жыл бұрын

    Yay another video! Really love it guys you seem nice and loving people! God bless!! ❤❤

  • @prdoohan
    @prdoohan4 жыл бұрын

    This project is a real testament to what can be done with a few tools, a lot of patience and some brain power. Love it.

  • @CoachMcCabe
    @CoachMcCabe4 жыл бұрын

    This is what KZread was created for, you guys are the best and I sincerely wish we were neighbors! So much to create in so little time lol

  • @alexandrealbergaria6224
    @alexandrealbergaria62244 жыл бұрын

    THE MAN, THE LEGEND, THE KING OF THE DAD JOKES! yes, yes and yes!

  • @Oceam
    @Oceam4 жыл бұрын

    Good thing theres a filter so the motor dont suck up all th electric air and becomes an ebike

  • @TheDiego1255

    @TheDiego1255

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's an e filter

  • @dokasamurp9826
    @dokasamurp98264 жыл бұрын

    When you said black could be boring and you were spraying the white primer, I thought, "OK yea, white could look better." But then that burst of green was a great surprise! Well done!

  • @turgsh01
    @turgsh014 жыл бұрын

    Now that you painted it, no one will ever believe you made it without first showing them this video. It just looks too well made to be home made.

  • @err_kk
    @err_kk4 жыл бұрын

    "I've always been ok at telling jokes but I've never been good with impressions" :-D

  • @anthonypag9723
    @anthonypag97234 жыл бұрын

    Yaayyyyyyy you finally posted I’ve Been waiting so long

  • @tundrajt
    @tundrajt4 жыл бұрын

    I loved watching you make this battery box and dang - it came out great! You’d almost think it was factory! It is things like this that expand your horizons and give you the confidence next time to do it again somewhere else. Thank you for showing us this! It wasn’t just informative, but the entertainment is what really sets your videos off. The jokes, the banter - it keeps us all coming back for more and the patience is worth the result!

  • @dirtbikefreaks4955
    @dirtbikefreaks49554 жыл бұрын

    Firat i am so excited for a video from you guys. Is anyone else excited?

  • @tolga1cool
    @tolga1cool4 жыл бұрын

    "Traditional place to put a battery on a motorcycle" -> inside the airbox lol Love your vids dude

  • @henrik7966

    @henrik7966

    4 жыл бұрын

    it is, especially on enduro bikes

  • @tolga1cool

    @tolga1cool

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@henrik7966 People do it. Yes. But that's not it's intended place

  • @DillonHuffmanOutdoors
    @DillonHuffmanOutdoors4 жыл бұрын

    Find someone in life that looks at you like he looks at his battery box.

  • @TheDiego1255

    @TheDiego1255

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok this deserves more upvotes you peeps

  • @CurtisMassey
    @CurtisMassey3 жыл бұрын

    For some reason, it was infinitely satisfying to me that you found and snapped those little magnets into ur vice, and then put on those straight edges.

  • @PKMartin
    @PKMartin4 жыл бұрын

    I can *taste* the pride and satisfaction coming from this video. There's nothing like the feeling of pushing your limits to build something good quality that you're really proud of.

  • @matthewwisenbaugh3883
    @matthewwisenbaugh38834 жыл бұрын

    You guys have the best content on, and I love seeing you more keep it up please......

  • @mikeythellama
    @mikeythellama4 жыл бұрын

    4:00 i didn't know you were a GAMER

  • @randallmartens6204
    @randallmartens62044 жыл бұрын

    JAKE...I love these vids!!! Film the little things, morning coffee wJen.etc. Don't try to be aPerfectionist. Ten to 15min of simple content everyday will keep your Fans HAPPY!!!! Keep it simple. People i introduce to your channel , love to see the interaction with you and Jen as much as the bike projects...a 12min video of conversation about the current project or up coming projects will work great, then if it takes a month to finish a project build, theFans are still HAPPY! Rand

  • @ivanoxx
    @ivanoxx4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed every 27minutes of this video where you guys create a frickin battery box. This proves that you guys can make content of out everything. Dont ever think about not doing a video about something because it might be "boring" -- Because it's not.

  • @cameroninfocus916
    @cameroninfocus9164 жыл бұрын

    If you’re reading this have a good day :)

  • @keepflyingraceup698
    @keepflyingraceup6984 жыл бұрын

    You don’t know how many times I lose my tools on my tires

  • @chrishansen8026

    @chrishansen8026

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or footpegs

  • @mlindholm
    @mlindholm4 жыл бұрын

    That turned out more gorgeous than a little hidden battery deserves, and absolutely functional. Great work!

  • @adamalexander1993
    @adamalexander19934 жыл бұрын

    Greatest Channel on KZread!

  • @bbq1423
    @bbq14234 жыл бұрын

    Ever thought of converting a gasoline motorcycle to electric?

  • @moto1594

    @moto1594

    4 жыл бұрын

    gym shoe I did it. Great project and only cost 1000$ for a bike that does freeway speeds

  • @joejoe4games

    @joejoe4games

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't take this the wrong way, but judging by what we have seen of his electronics skills so far he doesn't exactly seem the type for this sort of project.

  • @buscoclanlatinol2494

    @buscoclanlatinol2494

    4 жыл бұрын

    electric motorcy. HAHAOAHOAHOAHOAHOAHA this is a joke right? go watch rich ppl buying wrecked cars naming themselves mechanics and ''car fans" plz... Jesus sweet Christ

  • @mrandrew481
    @mrandrew4814 жыл бұрын

    There's so many "that's what she said" jokes hidden in here, I feel 13 again

  • @skylerb7103
    @skylerb71034 жыл бұрын

    Woke up to a bad day. It’s all better now that I got this video to watch!! Thanks jake and Jen!! Portland Oregon loves y’all

  • @FORSCHISHORD
    @FORSCHISHORD4 жыл бұрын

    You need to post more, your one of few KZreadrs I miss after you stopped posting regularly

  • @jeffh4505
    @jeffh45054 жыл бұрын

    So glad to have you back making videos. Your bad dad jokes make my day. Your ingenuity is so fun to watch, and reminds me that I don't need a machine shop to do a bunch of the stuff I want to do.

  • @jgreenjeans
    @jgreenjeans4 жыл бұрын

    19:37 "made a nice foot massager too" LOL is not the words for this. That's freaking gold!

  • @hugeinjapan4635
    @hugeinjapan46354 жыл бұрын

    Finishing what we start can be difficult, sometimes (okay, a WHOLE LOT!). The pride you must have felt at a job well done was palpable. Thanks!

  • @jasonjulian1
    @jasonjulian14 жыл бұрын

    That is without a doubt the best battery box I've ever seen, custom or factory. Not kidding. Job well done!

  • @grumpyartist9416
    @grumpyartist94164 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the levity and the clean language!

  • @joshdcr91
    @joshdcr914 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see new content. Enjoy your humor just as much as I enjoy your projects!

  • @gtametro
    @gtametro4 жыл бұрын

    Good work, the finish was excellent and it goes to show you don't need a shop full of expensive tools to make stuff!

  • @timothykronser135
    @timothykronser1354 жыл бұрын

    Love it when you are feeling the itch to create something. You guys are awesome, and the process is as entertaining as the results.

  • @richardkeen5828
    @richardkeen58284 жыл бұрын

    Love Jennies Garage! Best making and fixing stuff in the garage show anywhere!

  • @hectorsaverageday7432
    @hectorsaverageday74324 жыл бұрын

    👏🏽 👏🏽 Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽. Welcome back, you’ve been missed.

  • @trevorjones3755
    @trevorjones37554 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to school for engineering in the fall and that cardboard mock up really inspired me. I love how someone can make something complex using simple methods!

  • @Polecat54941
    @Polecat549414 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video and great to see you smiling!!

  • @joshbridges9234
    @joshbridges92344 жыл бұрын

    12:45 shows how great these videos are. Not only are they so fun and entertaining but there’s so many interesting tricks you learn!

  • @jackchapman4420
    @jackchapman44204 жыл бұрын

    I love you two so much. I get so stoked when your videos drop. Thank you for the time you spend on letting us into your lives.

  • @Stephen033
    @Stephen0334 жыл бұрын

    You both need to upload alot more often, i would love to watch a new video 1 to 2 times a week from you guys, I have learned alot from your videos and i always can't wait to watch a new video. Thank you for everything and keep uo the great work you do. Hope you all have a blessed night.

  • @TomsTinkeringandAdventures
    @TomsTinkeringandAdventures4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like Project Binky has brought their cardboard aided design and their love of brackets to your channel.

  • @GaryLordsWayMinistry
    @GaryLordsWayMinistry4 жыл бұрын

    You guys crack me up, and it is too bad that you guys can't do more of these project videos more often through. You guys make my day.

  • @mongo2218
    @mongo22184 жыл бұрын

    I love this. That feeling of creating and building something of your own, it’s just awesome. Watching you figure it out and using the tools you have available gave me that joy at every step in this video. You guys are awesome.

  • @matheweccles7161
    @matheweccles71614 жыл бұрын

    Dude.. im a welder fabricator myself can i just say youve made a really good job of that battery box with just basic tools! Keep up the good work guys

  • @waltermorgenroth7872
    @waltermorgenroth78724 жыл бұрын

    There were tears, tragedy, love and joy. Best film of 2020.

  • @worpd_gamer270
    @worpd_gamer2704 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I love you guys. Your banter is perfect for a Monday morning - and your projects always help me learn and encourages me to work on my own projects. Thanks guys!

  • @darthgoggins1747
    @darthgoggins17474 жыл бұрын

    You're a lot like me in that if you don't have what you need you find a way. Be very proud you fabricated a part that never existed and made it look factory. Nice work indeed. 😉👍👌🙏

  • @abexuro
    @abexuro4 жыл бұрын

    I hesitantly clicked on this thinking why should I watch a video about a custom battery box. But it turned out really interesting, awesome job!

  • @Chong1975
    @Chong19754 жыл бұрын

    Love this project! Can't wait to see it finished and Jenn riding it.

  • @fordilac
    @fordilac4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, a lot more complicated than most people realize.

  • @birdman8934
    @birdman89344 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see more uploads..

  • @williammidgette3370
    @williammidgette33704 жыл бұрын

    In a word gone mad You guys are so refreshing Thank you

  • @The33TIGGER33
    @The33TIGGER334 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work there. Glad to see that you flipped the battery over and got the positive terminal away from the steel. Keep up the good work.

  • @benjaminfrancisgonzales8431
    @benjaminfrancisgonzales84314 жыл бұрын

    Great job with sheetmetal battery box...maybe easier to make separate pieces of L bracket to attachment point. Jennies make your video so much fun to watch. She brings out your best and personallity come out in the video. Good job Jennie.

  • @Alfonzo227
    @Alfonzo2274 жыл бұрын

    That battery box is absolutely beautiful! Worth the wait, thanks for documenting the process so well! Nice inspiration for the rest of us.

  • @andrewquigley8052
    @andrewquigley80523 жыл бұрын

    In all seriousness this battery box really is quite the piece of hardware, I’d be hard pressed to make something as clean and as functional as you have done here. Props

  • @mathiasholmin7855
    @mathiasholmin78553 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!! That looks really authentic!

  • @charliehobbs3631
    @charliehobbs36314 жыл бұрын

    Great to have you back

  • @jeramiemaddox1974
    @jeramiemaddox19744 жыл бұрын

    That is an amazing job. I've done things like this and just sat holding it. It feels unbelievable when you complete it. I would've painted it black but that green is beautiful!!

  • @jeremyfarley423
    @jeremyfarley4234 жыл бұрын

    I am really impressed! I can't make anything nearly that good. I just made a couple of carpeted floor panels for my $hitty fishing boat where I cut some plywood into shapes, cut some cheap outdoor carpet and stapled it all together thinking I just made a masterpiece. This battery box is a TRUE masterpiece. well done!!

  • @nike12000haha
    @nike12000haha4 жыл бұрын

    Your level of patience is saintly!

  • @combatdentist
    @combatdentist4 жыл бұрын

    I like the long videos! It makes the videos more enjoyable, and jake is very interesting explaining things. Of course the short ones are good too!

  • @mkrbrkr
    @mkrbrkr4 жыл бұрын

    On little sheet metal corners, I use a series of tacks. Then, of course, I grind until I can't see my crappy welds. Great job, the end result is superb!

  • @datnis916
    @datnis9164 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Came out so nice.. that's a template to keep

  • @RcFlyer49
    @RcFlyer494 жыл бұрын

    You two are the best. I notice and appreciate the increased time and quality of production in this video. Thank you so much for sharing this project.

  • @jordohd1990
    @jordohd19904 жыл бұрын

    Your guys humor is a plus but your knowledge I am extremely grateful for. I bought and pieced together two PW50 for my sons and here I am looking forward to every genuine video that gets posted by you guys! Love the progress and organic growth of who you guys are! Keep it up!

  • @okiemoto6114
    @okiemoto61144 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work and humor! As a carpenter I like to put an X on the piece I need to keep before cutting. Just a nice tip to keep you on point with the project. Thank you for sharing.

  • @chebbyshev2204
    @chebbyshev22044 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you have an audience that motivates you to make videos, because I love watching your stuff.

  • @zackarybrown6752
    @zackarybrown67524 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video as long as they keep coming I don't mind waiting for them. It was really cool to watch the fabrication process of that battery holder.

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