Can the Monster Chopper Hill Climb?

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Check out our favorite Everlast tools here bit.ly/47uIHgv The Monster Chopper is working but this week we make it even better and see if it can do hillclimbs and even jump!
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  • @d.r.bladeworks9025
    @d.r.bladeworks902512 күн бұрын

    I love how Ethan doesn’t compromise on how he wants things done. Perfectly good and functional v1 light bracket, “I don’t like it” (makes another one) Mad respect man.

  • @devinpena10

    @devinpena10

    12 күн бұрын

    If you look at a dirt bike chain guide the guide is closer pretty much right up on the sprocket

  • @garrettferry8266

    @garrettferry8266

    12 күн бұрын

    I liked the offset of v1 personally, still hilarious to have headlights pointed at the front wheel 😂

  • @builditgarage

    @builditgarage

    12 күн бұрын

    I think you should have put the wheel lights side by side and angled outward so that the illuminated the periphery so you can see more at night.

  • @Robert-fr7ud

    @Robert-fr7ud

    12 күн бұрын

    This thing just easily floated into my top three of my five favorite builds from you guys that thing is crazy

  • @ewaldmaas5790

    @ewaldmaas5790

    12 күн бұрын

    Better make enough plastic inlay. Chain will react like chainsaw

  • @DegenerateFabricators
    @DegenerateFabricators12 күн бұрын

    This bike should be in mad max for sure!

  • @MyShadowblue

    @MyShadowblue

    12 күн бұрын

    Was just coming here to say I hope George Miller sees this thing!

  • @mikkojaatinen4508

    @mikkojaatinen4508

    12 күн бұрын

    And perhaps in knee surgery commercial

  • @pitchforkpeasant6219

    @pitchforkpeasant6219

    12 күн бұрын

    Or Batman😊

  • @NDMotorFun

    @NDMotorFun

    11 күн бұрын

    This is mad max bike

  • @abcdefgh1

    @abcdefgh1

    11 күн бұрын

    A race against Mighty Car Mods "Mad Max" S15.

  • @jeepdude7359
    @jeepdude735910 күн бұрын

    I like how the second half of the video is essentially re-engineering everything they did in the first half. That’s real life engineering. 👍

  • @chrisoakey9841

    @chrisoakey9841

    8 күн бұрын

    He still needs a number plate mount. This would be hilarious on the highway, but still quite funny with the implication that it might be registered.

  • @Slay_No_More

    @Slay_No_More

    8 күн бұрын

    Programming is the same was funny enough.

  • @040mobil

    @040mobil

    3 күн бұрын

    Thats the way Ford does it. Build it first, use the warranty repairs to highlight the issues and correct it. Or dont. They do that too.

  • @MacroAggressor
    @MacroAggressor10 күн бұрын

    This thing is so badass. One thing I wish you'd done differently: that fork-mounted headlight is gonna blind you while driving... if you designed the bracket to offset the lights to either side of the front tire, and slightly angled outward and down (so you don't blind oncoming traffic), the light wouldn't bounce off the tire _plus_ they would actually be functional instead of purely aesthetic.

  • @chrisvanderhouwen9365

    @chrisvanderhouwen9365

    9 күн бұрын

    The center headlight has to be there for aesthetics, I totally agree with Ethan. I think it should be in the middle as well, if you place them off center it will probably give a BMW GS vibe that does not fit this bike at all. Maybe it is possible to switch the ground of these headlights in a way they are disconnected when you are driving straight and connect when you steer? In such an angle the light beam is just passing the front tyre on the left and the right? Maybe use a small bracket and a mechanical switch connected in series with the ground of those two lights? I totally agree this light is blinding you when it illuminating the front tyre like that. An how cool would it be the drive it at night especially!

  • @MacroAggressor

    @MacroAggressor

    9 күн бұрын

    @@chrisvanderhouwen9365 Exactly. This thing would have Mad-Max-Batman vibes for night driving... but won't be so pleasant with that permanent hi-beams-in-fog effect. But yeah, idk. I think it would look fine with a few inch offset on either side. *shrug

  • @MinimaDomum

    @MinimaDomum

    8 күн бұрын

    Could leave them in the middle, just mounted the other way round pointing out to each side so they're not facing straight at the tyre

  • @mrkars03
    @mrkars0312 күн бұрын

    Please, please do more long term projects like this. Watching Ethan fully in his element on these super creative projects is what every other builder show wishes they could be. This is some of the best content on KZread!

  • @jagharingenyoutube

    @jagharingenyoutube

    12 күн бұрын

    Absolutely! Ignore the fuckboys saying "is it done yet??" Its sad that its almost over

  • @barnett25

    @barnett25

    12 күн бұрын

    Agree 100%. I get that not every video can be part 54 of some crazy project, but please keep content like this coming at least periodically. Take a break if it stops being fun so you can come back and hit the next big project hard.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    12 күн бұрын

    ​@@jagharingenyoutube those folks have never even tried to build anything and are only here for ripping. And while I understand to a degree, the ripping isn't as satisfying for me if we miss the whole build. To each their own I guess, but it does annoy me as well

  • @sheldonsshed6335

    @sheldonsshed6335

    12 күн бұрын

    Agreed! I'd love to see them build an exocar. Something half stock half tube. But with that Grind Hard flair.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    12 күн бұрын

    @@sheldonsshed6335 so kind of Ute like, but more exo and less car?

  • @EdwinOlding
    @EdwinOlding12 күн бұрын

    I cannot believe how capable this thing is! I remember Ethan talking about how it probably wouldn’t be great off-road or really be able to do the rally track…

  • @sawyerchristianson

    @sawyerchristianson

    12 күн бұрын

    This is the vid I've been waiting for... Can't wait to check it out tonight!

  • @simracingeverythin5832

    @simracingeverythin5832

    12 күн бұрын

    Absolutely, but I would like to be able to switch off the decorative headlights, while keeping the front ones, and it would be nice to have a rear light too.

  • @Taintlessdisc

    @Taintlessdisc

    12 күн бұрын

    It cant turn 😂

  • @MangScoots

    @MangScoots

    12 күн бұрын

    my boss: "so what made you want to work at this garage, and what qualifications do you have?" me: "i watch grind hard plumbing co on youtube." boss: " ight bet, get ur ass out there! heres a uniform"

  • @ilianasworld3783

    @ilianasworld3783

    12 күн бұрын

    In the next sent and bent can you guys do a part 2 on Stephens adventures plz

  • @vernerivirta3045
    @vernerivirta30458 күн бұрын

    I literally KNOW that it's unlikely that you see this comment, but it is SO cool to watch this MONSTER of a THING to be ridden and somehow still feel like i could be driving it, even though it's more than evident that i couldn't drive it, even if i had the chance, when way more experienced drivers have a hard time controlling it. What i mean by that is that it's very cool to have been able to watch these videos for the past couple of years and actually feel like i, and every other viewer, have been a part of the channel and somehow trough all this fame and clout YOU guys as crew have been able to hold it together and deliver us these SUPER quality videos. It's actually insane that trough these videos we viewers in fact kinda can be a part of the crew. I don't know if its the environment that you are riding in that feels like home but for me these videoes are like they have been filmed in my backyard and that's insane considering that im Finnish! I actuallly find myself recognising part of these woods like "oh now u are in the backyard" or "nice i would have never gone that mud!" I love this editing and dedication to filming and wish you guys the best from the bottom of my heart! I'm no builder myself, but i have a wild imagiation like you guys and the passion towards your projects that you project is something to be jealous of! Keep up the work and knowing US's working ethic's work just as much as you need and really focus on these things that you love! Life is too short to be focusing just on money and viewes, heart and passion is the stuff that keeps us coming back! You guys are great dudes!

  • @GrindHardPlumbingCo

    @GrindHardPlumbingCo

    7 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoy the videos so much! You really are a part of the channel, because without you and all the other viewers it couldn’t exist. So thank you for watching and taking the time to write such a positive and thoughtful comment!

  • @cjstillman122
    @cjstillman1229 күн бұрын

    The fact he was running cad without a mouse was the most impressive part of the video.

  • @ManiacRacing
    @ManiacRacing12 күн бұрын

    I have to admit I was very wrong about how rideable this freak actually is. I never expected it to be anything but a show prop. The fact you can really ride it, and reasonably fast at that, is mind blowing. Awesome job Ethan! Can't wait to see it all pimped out and shiny! Stay frothy and confused out there in the woods and keep building cool stuff!

  • @barnett25

    @barnett25

    12 күн бұрын

    I agree, but I am curious to see if anyone other than Ethan is every able to really tame this beast. It may be that as its creator he is uniquely qualified to understand how to ride it.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    12 күн бұрын

    ​@@barnett25 that feels like a fair assessment. I'd like to see Edwin ride it, I don't know if I trust Will to not hurt himself with that beast 😂

  • @ManiacRacing

    @ManiacRacing

    12 күн бұрын

    John Wick could ride it. He's a man of focus and commitment. Will maybe not so much. Lol! @@barnett25

  • @tomsisk6811

    @tomsisk6811

    12 күн бұрын

    Never in doubt. 👍

  • @s13kuminachu

    @s13kuminachu

    12 күн бұрын

    This has to be in the next Madd maxx movie

  • @J.DiPietro
    @J.DiPietro12 күн бұрын

    @ 4:56 I guess we got the answer if the HMMWV's survived the journey. There it sits. Congrats on surviving the trip!

  • @pc8780

    @pc8780

    12 күн бұрын

    I didn't see the 2 door one

  • @davidanalyst671

    @davidanalyst671

    12 күн бұрын

    @@pc8780 who knows, they could have given up on one or already sold it. They kinda go through vehicles pretty quick

  • @ianj8505

    @ianj8505

    12 күн бұрын

    I wonder if the hummvees get sets of tires like the bikes - I also wonder if Ethan has an idea for some lighter tires on the bike? I’m also wondering why they got TWO hummvees… 💁‍♂️

  • @Sm0kEyX420

    @Sm0kEyX420

    12 күн бұрын

    @@ianj8505Because two is always better then one 🤷‍♂️

  • @adamp.8298

    @adamp.8298

    12 күн бұрын

    would second HMMWV fit into the small garage? 20:33

  • @gts1000rdr
    @gts1000rdr11 күн бұрын

    keep the DRL's for daytime and get rid of them at night, it looks like that bright white tire will take away from night vision.

  • @darylnicklen3685
    @darylnicklen36859 күн бұрын

    I love how easily you adapted to riding & Jumping your Monster Chopper seeing Brady struggle makes you realize if you have ridden a lot of ordinary bike you will struggle with what this machine requires.

  • @MyMarkn
    @MyMarkn12 күн бұрын

    I think I need to apologize for ever doubting you. That looks waaaay more fun and rideable than I expected.

  • @marcanthony854
    @marcanthony85412 күн бұрын

    Ethan, you are the kid I always wanted to be, now at 60 and all worn out, not having the drive I once had I sure enjoy your builds. I truly enjoy watching the Videos, I still have all of the shop equipment from my early years (15) and the shop I Sold(35) all the Tools, welders, plasma’s, mills etc. making me want to get back at it once again! Thank You!

  • @thebikespot9177

    @thebikespot9177

    12 күн бұрын

    Do it man!

  • @Willyknightka
    @Willyknightka11 күн бұрын

    I think painting the whole bike glossy black, with orange trims would look sick!

  • @EricV63
    @EricV6311 күн бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along for the ride and continuing to show the progress on this build. It might be visually more fun to put a large old school horn, (think vintage Indian), in the central headlight position instead of very nice tire illuminators. Could be fun to make your own horn to fit the theme too. Consider a spring loaded chain tensioner, due to the rapid chain wear. At your increased comfort level, perhaps handguards and some gloves during testing are warranted? Keep having fun!

  • @matthewbuttery8529
    @matthewbuttery852911 күн бұрын

    This build is the best thing on KZread right now. I'm always thrilled to see that monster chopper thumbnail!

  • @chadnuts

    @chadnuts

    10 күн бұрын

    Killdozer 2.0 is a good contender

  • @T.S.T2014
    @T.S.T201411 күн бұрын

    Editing, camera work, production, platform and last but not least the sheer ability to keep us entertained from start to finish is AMAZING. Imaging pulling up to a Biker Pub with it “immediate respect “

  • @motomaddox
    @motomaddox4 күн бұрын

    Not that long ago, content like this would only have been possible through a large content producer like Warner Bros. /Discovery Channel. This is not only amazing work, but exceptional production. Great works folks!

  • @jacknorthover2805
    @jacknorthover28056 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Really really awesome 1st video, stoked for all that is to come! 👏

  • @stir_stick
    @stir_stick12 күн бұрын

    The lights on the handlebars look good… but they’re a bad thing. Having the tire blazing bright right in front of you is not helpful to your night vision. It looks like a really rowdy beast to tame! Awesome vid, thanks for posting!

  • @tomg3855

    @tomg3855

    10 күн бұрын

    It would be cool if you had a light on both sides of the front tire. Great job with the bike.

  • @Ariceater
    @Ariceater12 күн бұрын

    That’s cool. I see you daubing your foot down on corners when riding. Bad habit in big bikes. Remember if your foot catches, you’ll snap a bone, not catch the leaning bike. That bike, like a Harley, is too heavy for you to catch or hold it with your leg while is rolling and moving fast enough to lean it through a turn. Keep your feet and legs tucked in when moving. In the video you mention how it doesn’t hand like a dirt bike. Ta keep safe ya gotta keep your legs tucked in when in motion least you try to stop it from falling and break a leg. Plenty of stories of guys snapping ankles trying to ride big bikes the same way they do motocross or Enduros. Respect the weight of the bike. Love the videos. Keep up the awesome engineering!!!

  • @MarkAlanKing

    @MarkAlanKing

    11 күн бұрын

    and wearing good motocross boots

  • @UmasPapa

    @UmasPapa

    11 күн бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing the whole time!

  • @Ariceater

    @Ariceater

    11 күн бұрын

    @@MarkAlanKing , yes. Absolutely. Motocross boots are super stiff and hard to walk in for a reason. They offer a lot of needed protection and support to the feet and ankles.

  • @72mardy

    @72mardy

    10 күн бұрын

    I challenge anyone to ride this without dabbing a foot

  • @EvLSpectre

    @EvLSpectre

    10 күн бұрын

    I did the opposite, went from a F850GS to learning dirt bikes. My big bike I just let it fall and kept doing the same on the dirt bike.

  • @dustynryser
    @dustynryser10 күн бұрын

    I'm so happy the Ethan was able to make this thing work, when they did the first test roll I was definitely doubtful of weather it was actually going to be able to mob around on it.

  • @nonyb6365
    @nonyb636510 күн бұрын

    This is so enjoyable to watch! My hat's off to you for such an amazing work. The creativity is out of this world! I am very excited to see it in its finished form.

  • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
    @GrindHardPlumbingCo12 күн бұрын

    This bike is WILD! What do you think we should do for paint? And talk about on the next Sent and Bent Podcast?

  • @oh_gosh_its_yash

    @oh_gosh_its_yash

    12 күн бұрын

    Barbie pink like everything else, duh

  • @CREWBOY-ip1di

    @CREWBOY-ip1di

    12 күн бұрын

    do like an batmobile color with yelllow stripes!

  • @Rockmaster867

    @Rockmaster867

    12 күн бұрын

    Clear coat the rust. It gives some madmax vibes

  • @femimakinde8117

    @femimakinde8117

    12 күн бұрын

    Black

  • @criticalevent

    @criticalevent

    12 күн бұрын

    I'll be honest, I thought this was going to just be an impractical static art piece, like a Orange County Choppers build, it's really incredible how it actually performs. Maybe you could try re-imagining a Rokon 2x2 scaled up to monster truck size next.

  • @on_another_level5661
    @on_another_level566111 күн бұрын

    This just shows you how much skill you guys have at driving your machines. Not for the faint of heart.

  • @rustywagon1436

    @rustywagon1436

    10 күн бұрын

    He should build the front and back framing so it’s staggered so one is left and one is right, that way the bike has better weight distribution.

  • @jimmywannstrom5151
    @jimmywannstrom515110 күн бұрын

    Imagine being a bikerider watching Ethan drifting this monster through entire corners and then going after him and barely being able to get on the road. I mean its not like Ethan didnt have problems with it, but it must be a humbling experience!

  • @agoogleuser7784
    @agoogleuser778411 күн бұрын

    I think you should always play classical music when Ethan is fabricating and then disorganized heavy metal for the when the boys are up to their “fabricating”. 😂it’s fitting

  • @arapahoetactical7749
    @arapahoetactical774912 күн бұрын

    I'm a retired mechanical designer and I've been following this build from your first video on it. I'm not a motorcycle guy myself but I was really intrigued with the design. I have to admit, early on I thought, "He'll never get that to run well." However, watching your design process and the testing you've done I quickly changed my mind on that and began saying to myself, "This is going to be so awesome to see once it's done." Watching you run that thing at speed and actually jump it is amazing. Are you planning to mount a front fender to keep sand and mud from impacting the radiator, not to mention your face? I realize that with that design it'd either have to be mounted to the frame and made wide enough to allow full range of motion on the wheel or you'd have to attach it to the spindle then extend it up the left side to allow it to move with the wheel. Great test on the rear fender. I thought for sure as close as it is to the tire that it would quickly fill up with mud, and I think in some locations like the Arizona Strip or Georgia where the mud is more like clay that it still could be an issue, but it does look cool! Keep up the great work.

  • @marcusellby

    @marcusellby

    11 күн бұрын

    I've learned that you should never doubt Ethen 😁

  • @StandUpCycleWorks
    @StandUpCycleWorks11 күн бұрын

    I worked as a bicycle mechanic for over a decade and did many single speed conversions. One needs one of three things; an eccentric bottom bracket, horizontal dropouts or a chain tensioner. I really enjoyed watching this revelation unfold.

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers481411 күн бұрын

    Grind Hard Plumbing Co. Making rear fenders *sketch as hell in Sandpoint Idaho U.S.A. since 2017*

  • @timothybrown5791
    @timothybrown579111 күн бұрын

    I love what you all do.❤ So much fun to see what boredom, good friends and an insane talent in engineering can achieve. Don't ever stop!!! Every single one of you are so ridiculously inspiring.

  • @pastaalalamborghini
    @pastaalalamborghini12 күн бұрын

    Totally in for development of the chopper. I can’t believe it’s remotely rideable, make it awesome!!

  • @peapentehelf1614
    @peapentehelf161412 күн бұрын

    The monster chopper series has been the coolest build from your group yet.

  • @davidanalyst671

    @davidanalyst671

    12 күн бұрын

    the only contender is the barbie car, and that really was something

  • @willsonj

    @willsonj

    12 күн бұрын

    @@davidanalyst671The Hayabusa snowbike is brilliant too. I would still rather ride that than any other project. Riding it in powder looks like a dream.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota155411 күн бұрын

    Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @baileylittle5170
    @baileylittle51707 күн бұрын

    This project has been so cool to watch!! Amazing build! 👏

  • @Tootal74
    @Tootal7412 күн бұрын

    It's slowly becoming the bike of my favourite superhero! "Scrap-Man!" The one that always finds the right part in the odds and ends stash!

  • @JShawseph
    @JShawseph12 күн бұрын

    Cannot believe how well this seems to drive. Ethan is a freaking genius!

  • @Kaodusanya

    @Kaodusanya

    12 күн бұрын

    till you see someone that isn't Ethan try to ride it.

  • @JShawseph

    @JShawseph

    12 күн бұрын

    @@Kaodusanya Haha, that's fair.

  • @TheMcspreader

    @TheMcspreader

    12 күн бұрын

    Yup. You only think it's easy because Ethan makes it look easy.

  • @huntertierchen9888
    @huntertierchen98887 күн бұрын

    I can't say enough how much I love this bike! To be there in some way, even if it is “just” through this video. It's so much fun to watch this kind of documentary, with every little improvement it's nice to see that it's an improvement. I'm excited to see what happens next.... Love for this project

  • @dangoesracing
    @dangoesracing5 күн бұрын

    This has to be one of the best, if not the best, playlists I’ve binge watched ever. Well done, crazy build, really nicely executed 👍👍

  • @jimwyatt8096
    @jimwyatt809612 күн бұрын

    A+ on the symphony soundtrack!

  • @matthewlwood
    @matthewlwood12 күн бұрын

    10:50 "Hexagons are the bestagons." -- CGP Grey

  • @Smokinbighit
    @Smokinbighit10 күн бұрын

    Orange frame and flat black accents!! This thing is so crazy! Love the channel! Y’all are great to watch. Always a good day when a new video drops!!

  • @theadventuresofnutter7483
    @theadventuresofnutter74836 күн бұрын

    Incredible!!!!! Glad to see it rip! Definitely another unique build, by far the craziest…. Awesome!! Jumping it on the first run!!! You guys ROCK!

  • @rickduquette3399
    @rickduquette339912 күн бұрын

    So glad that I got to see you jump the bike, that was fantastic. As I watched the video I thought that if Ethan could feel safe enough (or crazy enough) to get up to a good speed then I bet he jumps. So once again Thank You Ethan and the rest of the Gring Hard crew. Great camera work Stephen, keep up the good work, it is greatly appreciated.

  • @josephmuxlow2873
    @josephmuxlow287312 күн бұрын

    I think itd be cool to see some of the failed projects you guys have made like the "one that will never see the light of day" mentioned here. It would be neat to see what ideas just dont pan out and why they didnt.

  • @ivanmarensius

    @ivanmarensius

    12 күн бұрын

    They already explained why they didnt finish the original project the monster bike came out of. Short version: some celebrity scandal made them drop the build as that celeb "designed" the build.

  • @josephmuxlow2873

    @josephmuxlow2873

    12 күн бұрын

    @@ivanmarensius yeah I know. It was supposed to be for Kanye West. But there other projects that have failed or ideas that didn't work would be interesting. Maybe it would fit better into a KZread short as opposed to a full length video

  • @crazymtbrider

    @crazymtbrider

    11 күн бұрын

    I really wanted to see the electric motor hot wheels tank that was talked about ages ago but never happened

  • @natereinhold6180

    @natereinhold6180

    11 күн бұрын

    ​@@crazymtbrider me too! I've been patiently waiting for it!

  • @davidstock4296
    @davidstock429611 күн бұрын

    It’s so insane to think years ago when I stumbled on to these guys. I thought their home made power wheel go carts were cool (they are), but now this!! Absolute insanity! Definitely has grown a ton as a fabricator/ builder/ designer. So cool. Keep it up fellas

  • @EJG8894
    @EJG88949 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad to see this thing work so well! Nice job Ethan, I can only imagine the triumph you must feel doing laps in this thing. You had a vision looking at those two tires and a motor, and you willed it into existence. This is way more than just a motorcycle build, you created something entirely unique. Kudos Man. Love all the work all you guys do over at Grind Hard.

  • @edgarpoe8564
    @edgarpoe856412 күн бұрын

    This bike absolutely must appear in a Mad Max movie!!

  • @aserta
    @aserta12 күн бұрын

    Add a switch so that when the lights are pointed forward within 10 degrees L or R, the lights are off. And when you turn, they turn on. 10 degrees or more, idea is they only turn on when you're turning. ALSO, it would be really cool if you re-re-designed the bracket so that they're stationary on a pivot, and only turn when the handlebars turn past those 10 degrees L or R. Kinda like how some of our European cars (and old American) had turning headlights that remained straight unless they did a big turn into a hairpin. Also, the chain NEEDS to become a double link chain... somehow. It's so long and so much torque goes through it, that it will eventually break. If it were me, i'd see about buying elevator chain. The stuff used for the counterweight of a lift. Those are expensive, but afaik, it's super duper strong chain with very high tolerances against stretch.

  • @JuDGe3690

    @JuDGe3690

    12 күн бұрын

    Either that or forklift chains.

  • @klo1679

    @klo1679

    11 күн бұрын

    I’d suggest using 60h agriculture chain for combine harvesters. It’s relatively cheap, has sprockets readily available, and is really fucking strong.

  • @bakzetary3145
    @bakzetary31453 күн бұрын

    Nice video, thanks for the entertainment! I'm sure it was mentioned numerous times in the 3K+ Comments but you needed a dynamic chain tensioner: spring action or hydraulic. (Look up motocross chain tensioners of the 1970-80's.) The distance between the countershaft sprocket and the swingarm pivot is large so the chain tension will vary greatly with swingarm position when fully compressed or fully extended. Max chain tension I believe via the videos will be at full swingarm compression? (Max tension= when the countershaft + swingarm pivot + Rear axle are inline on the same plane. Above or below this and you will get slack.) Huge tension forces and excessive chain stretch so fast because of the large inertia created from all that un-sprung weight of tires, etc moving up and down. Your shock dampener is also screaming for mercy, lol! Might of also contributed somewhat to the rear axle bend, (if it's bent "off center or out of round" vs just "twisted bend".) Good luck fine tuning your wonderful creation sirs!

  • @mitch3398
    @mitch339811 күн бұрын

    This has been a project worth following up on. Mad respect man.👌

  • @jonathanbunker8077
    @jonathanbunker807712 күн бұрын

    Even the engine sounds match the tire size. Coolest vehicle build so far.

  • @alexvanschyndel2362
    @alexvanschyndel236212 күн бұрын

    One of my favorite parts about these videos is seeing the CAD design because as someone who is just starting out in CAD it is really cool to see the things I will hopefully build one day.

  • @say1033
    @say10336 күн бұрын

    Of all the crazy builds I've seen in my life, in person and online. This definitely takes my vote for number 1. Anything is possible, but this does not look like it shouldn't exist or especially drive so well. Great job. Love all the builds, but this is ridiculously awesome.

  • @Niobium23
    @Niobium232 күн бұрын

    Awesome job!!! Just incredible!

  • @revminTphresh
    @revminTphresh12 күн бұрын

    shout out to steve on some killer cam work

  • @KING_PHILLIP

    @KING_PHILLIP

    12 күн бұрын

    Dudes a legend. I’d love to interview all the dudes- but Steve would get his own special episode for sure.

  • @BigTraylb
    @BigTraylb12 күн бұрын

    You should put the handle bar lights on the same plane but side by side on like a 90° angle to light up the peripherals. Might help a little more with visibility instead of lighting up the tire 😅. Love the content broskies 😎

  • @jameskennedy4849
    @jameskennedy484910 күн бұрын

    Incredible machine I can’t believe how well it works I have loved watching this build thanks guys.

  • @jonstone5682
    @jonstone568211 күн бұрын

    Wayyyy better than i thought it would be, ive been following the whole build and never thought it would turn out like this!!! Keep it up guys!! AND GO PLACES YOU CANT EVEN WALK!!

  • @jakob.k_design
    @jakob.k_design12 күн бұрын

    I can not put into words how awesome the monster chopper is. Not only does it look amazing and badass, it also works, and it even works well. Ethan you created a masterpiece. I though the kernel would be my favorite build forever, but this Monster chopper definitely tops it and I am sure you will come up with something even better in the future.

  • @KING_PHILLIP

    @KING_PHILLIP

    12 күн бұрын

    Literally my thoughts exactly friend 😉👍

  • @KING_PHILLIP

    @KING_PHILLIP

    12 күн бұрын

    That mini truck looks like the most fun in the world

  • @quadsquadracingable
    @quadsquadracingable12 күн бұрын

    Man, you almost need a double chain like we use on our conveyor systems at work. Super strong chain! I've loved this build from the first time you started it!!

  • @blainerohlfs
    @blainerohlfs9 күн бұрын

    The limo moves! I was getting worried, hope to see more of it soon! Great video as usual, the chopper is truly something special!

  • @Ralph2
    @Ralph29 күн бұрын

    Seeing the bike evolving and your increasing confidence with it has been a great journey! Jumping and drifting that beast like it's nothin'.

  • @sebastiandobrota1873
    @sebastiandobrota187312 күн бұрын

    That's so not fair to see the Army H1's in the front of the garage without releasing the entire trip videos 😮‍💨

  • @42green
    @42green12 күн бұрын

    Yes! Best part of my Friday!

  • @robotgeorge1
    @robotgeorge110 күн бұрын

    Amazing video guys, as always! With your difficulty leaning after you lowered the tire pressure, you may want to shave the lobes again, since they are more squared off because of the lower pressure. You can see it at 38:52 that they are not as round as they coud be

  • @michaelltnv6741
    @michaelltnv67416 күн бұрын

    I do feel this is your best build! Brother, you can amaze us with what you build. Awesome, and thank you for sharing your world.

  • @yeeeeyee
    @yeeeeyee12 күн бұрын

    Not only does it look cool but it rips.. that is some talent

  • @krissfemmpaws1029
    @krissfemmpaws102912 күн бұрын

    As someone that has designed and built equipment I have fully enjoyed this build so far. Now comes the fine tuning of the design. As for you twisting the shaft I'm not surprised at all. There is a lot of torque and grip with that tire... the weak links are the chain and the cantilevered shaft.

  • @shane508
    @shane5088 күн бұрын

    y'all are super creative. awesome work.

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph71548 күн бұрын

    It makes me really happy you took my advice and put a mudguard on the back 👍 the first time I watched you test it I was thinking it looked really dangerous being that close to the wheel coming towards you.👌👍💚💛❤️

  • @JBroezel
    @JBroezel12 күн бұрын

    Love the rumble and roar of the v-twin. It perfectly fits this behemoth of a dirt bike!

  • @LordHolley
    @LordHolley12 күн бұрын

    Perfect for some nice Sunday afternoon singletrack riding....

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    12 күн бұрын

    Oh yeah, I bet that would be a cruise 😎

  • @HetotSmuyi
    @HetotSmuyi10 күн бұрын

    Fantastic project, guys. Its real functionality is a marvel of engineering. I adore it.

  • @bilinasmini3480
    @bilinasmini348011 күн бұрын

    I must admit that I was skeptical about the gigantic chopper project's viability when you originally announced it, but you proved me wrong! That is one amazing item! Congrats on yet another outstanding build!

  • @DrFrankenst9
    @DrFrankenst912 күн бұрын

    That bike is just like your channel, just keeps getting better. Y’all’s creativity and engineering inspires me every Friday to go create.

  • @Kim_Alexander
    @Kim_Alexander12 күн бұрын

    I would have used a spring loaded chain tensioner that tensioning the chain outwards. It would compensate for chain extention and eliminate the chain slaping on the frame. This build is dope, been a joy to see it!

  • @username34159265

    @username34159265

    12 күн бұрын

    I think it needs a sprag clutch bearing in the jackshaft. The torque from the engine and the tension there isn't a problem, the torque from the idling wheel back driving the system is the problem.

  • @robmanueb.

    @robmanueb.

    12 күн бұрын

    I'd look at a shaft drive system and some crash bars just to protect the legs if it falls over.

  • @jlucasound

    @jlucasound

    12 күн бұрын

    @@robmanueb. Interesting.

  • @Goose-it

    @Goose-it

    12 күн бұрын

    You want to tension inwards, because going outwards makes it more likely to come off the rear sprocket because it engages with less teeth

  • @CKILBY-zu7fq
    @CKILBY-zu7fq10 күн бұрын

    That file looked like the one I did for my guitar., lots of parts. And a file. Cool work. I'm glad to see you have got it moving. 🤔👍

  • @RaidConquerColonizeThrive
    @RaidConquerColonizeThrive8 күн бұрын

    You guys are badass. Respect to this build. Hopeful for a solid prototype 😊

  • @boddysurfer
    @boddysurfer12 күн бұрын

    Amazing build ! ! Get yourself an anvil and cross pein hammer. You will be able to 'adjust' and 'tweak' your brackets and custom parts with ease.

  • @djfeerer
    @djfeerer12 күн бұрын

    That bile is soooo mad max. The vibe of it is scrappy although we all know the hella fab work. Great job fellas.

  • @djfeerer

    @djfeerer

    12 күн бұрын

    *bike*.... ugh fat thumbs

  • @KING_PHILLIP

    @KING_PHILLIP

    12 күн бұрын

    Bike* love ya 🙏

  • @AwareOCE
    @AwareOCE11 күн бұрын

    Such a cool build, cant wait for next episode!

  • @almightywhitey6955
    @almightywhitey69555 күн бұрын

    LOVE THE HEADLAMPS! GLAD i made it to end! I was worried the boy would wreck like ATV 3-Wheelers used to cornerin' on pavement BUTT he’s adjustin’ & laying it down more boldly in dem corners HEK EVEN DRIFTED!

  • @KenzertYT
    @KenzertYT12 күн бұрын

    YEAHH!! New upload! I tell all my friends that GrindHard is better than TV, cuz it is. Think I've summoned 5 new fans for you in the past few weeks!

  • @antiunclematter9502

    @antiunclematter9502

    12 күн бұрын

    I honestly forgot tv existed lol, I didn't know people still watched it

  • @KenzertYT

    @KenzertYT

    12 күн бұрын

    @@antiunclematter9502 For real, I'd rather watch legitimate KZreadrs like GHPC with infinitely higher production value and good vibes, than TV at this point

  • @Derezzenith
    @Derezzenith12 күн бұрын

    9:47 I feel like you guys could sell the planes as a grind hard chopper merch

  • @nicolasbeland2624
    @nicolasbeland262410 күн бұрын

    Nice job! For the headlights I would put some sort of proxy switch that would turn on and off the light at the right steering angle such that the lights turn on when it clears the front tire. This would bring another layer of premium fanciness !

  • @openmindentertainment877
    @openmindentertainment8779 күн бұрын

    This is cool man thanks for the video!!

  • @johndyer23
    @johndyer2312 күн бұрын

    By far, the best ' thing' you've built. Bravo

  • @chris2414
    @chris241412 күн бұрын

    There's nothing Ethan can't build. The guys a GOAT fabricator

  • @barnett25

    @barnett25

    12 күн бұрын

    And not just fabricator. He is R&D, engineering, fabrication, CNC operator, test driver.... He basically does every job in a automotive company except marketing and sales.

  • @davidanalyst671

    @davidanalyst671

    12 күн бұрын

    @@barnett25 thats edwins job. He wasn't really in this vid much

  • @chris2414

    @chris2414

    12 күн бұрын

    @@barnett25 I just wanted to keep it short. We all know what he can do 🙂

  • @weareallbeingwatched4602
    @weareallbeingwatched460210 күн бұрын

    what this thing needs is some outriggers - one support or "stabiliser" could be attached to the front swingarm, the secondary one could comprise a stowage point and storage unit. The outriggers could be retractable, and a suitable outrigger design with active suspension would enable the bike to be jacked up and hydropneumatically maneuvered in rough or rock crawl conditions.

  • @bgd73
    @bgd7310 күн бұрын

    valid point about the regular bike and snow bike. I simply have a 90 pound fat tire ebike.. it's like i can come to a stop and let the 26x4 tires do what they got to do on their own. A regular bike , you own it.. it is meant to be nimble and thrashed. weight versus footprint versus gyro. Awesome machine to see it running and drving.

  • @nathanhull4472
    @nathanhull447212 күн бұрын

    This has been my favorite build on youtube. Love it and how drivable it turned out to be.

  • @More_Row

    @More_Row

    12 күн бұрын

    On faceboook?

  • @nathanhull4472

    @nathanhull4472

    12 күн бұрын

    @@More_Row I had just shared it with a buddy through messenger before I typed that.

  • @PrimeGlobalAdventures618
    @PrimeGlobalAdventures61812 күн бұрын

    Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @karlboucher1379
    @karlboucher137911 күн бұрын

    this is insane to think this thing was built from the ground up..! and it drives, FAST TOO! it looks so unnatural its simply amazing to see how well this unique (mad max'ish) madman's creation actually rides! ingenuity at its finest!

  • @hiesig4927
    @hiesig49276 күн бұрын

    Absolutely love that Twin engine! I own a KTM RC8 with a very similar engine. Exactly what is needed in this crazy awesome bike!

  • @mattbra20101
    @mattbra2010111 күн бұрын

    Love the drone shots, awesome work guys! ❤ Sweet music too, legends!

  • @_ArPTech_
    @_ArPTech_12 күн бұрын

    Literally the best content on youtube!

  • @1ROB82
    @1ROB8210 күн бұрын

    I gotta give you guys major props! I wasn’t to sure about how this bike would do as it was built but you guys built an amazing machine my friends!

  • @Ninjump
    @Ninjump8 күн бұрын

    I'll be honest, I never thought this thing would be such a capable vehicle. I am in absolute awe - feels like we are watching an entirely new sport being invented. Chapeau guys !

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