Minibike BUILD Ep.5 - Test Ride

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Fat tire minibike build from scratch. In this video: finishing touches and test ride! Forgot the paint - paint will come!
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Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

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  • @DonnDIY
    @DonnDIYАй бұрын

    My other videos: www.youtube.com/@DonnDIY/videos Support me on: www.patreon.com/DonnDIY Follow me on: facebook.com/D0nnDIY Follow me on: instagram.com/DonnDIY

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777Ай бұрын

    This was worth waiting for. Great design/build Donn. Up next: a Donn DIY lift table and no more ripped shirts. God bless.

  • @user-mh2si9of7v
    @user-mh2si9of7vАй бұрын

    Я приветствую всех! Очень давно подписан на этот канал и смотрю его ролики. Не понимаю, почему на этом канале до сих по не 1000 000 подписчиков? Этот парень чертовски крут, его контент это релакс для глаз и души , формат подачи этого контента просто шедевр , ни одного слова не произносит , но все понятно. Это один из лучших канал на всем ютубе . Успехов тебе, друг!

  • @jamesadams893

    @jamesadams893

    Ай бұрын

    He's getting there, won't be long definitely this year. He deserves it

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words.👍

  • @miklemikle-pp6fg

    @miklemikle-pp6fg

    Ай бұрын

    Ещё не все уровни оптимизации прошёл)))). Конечно мне тоже очень нравится творчество и подача. "Технари" они такие - самые ЛУЧШИЕ!!!

  • @Patriottoo2
    @Patriottoo2Ай бұрын

    I saw that grin... I'm grinning with you. Nice work!

  • @rjung_ch

    @rjung_ch

    Ай бұрын

    15:27 that grin on his face, yes!

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-BartАй бұрын

    Donny's kids': "My dad's cooler than your dad". Other kids': "Yup".

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @MadeinPolandChannel
    @MadeinPolandChannelАй бұрын

    looks very nice and drives great too! 😁

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers man!🙏

  • @TopCat2021
    @TopCat2021Ай бұрын

    I know you enjoy the work you do fabricating, but it's nice to see you grinning like a 10year old with a new toy having fun. The mini bike looks wonderful.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely, I felt like a ten year old 😀😂

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasoundАй бұрын

    You started spinning the pulley and chain and wheel with the drill...and you knew we didn't want you to stop! 🤣😂😉

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @brandonwebb2529

    @brandonwebb2529

    14 күн бұрын

    Never thought to do this ...thanks ...helps

  • @tedbastwock3810
    @tedbastwock3810Ай бұрын

    LOVE the design. Minimalist and lightweight .. yet strong and sufficient. Also very much enjoyed the series!! Thanks Donn!!! ps cool seeing your old boards XD

  • @robsoncavalo
    @robsoncavaloАй бұрын

    The difference between men/women and children is the size of their toys!!! Good job mam !!!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I sometimes do suspect I'm still a boy trapped in a fully grown man's body 🤣

  • @danf4616
    @danf4616Ай бұрын

    That bike looks like it was made in a factory... except it is way better! Great work as always Donn. 👍👍

  • @lefzer7713
    @lefzer7713Ай бұрын

    8:36 AC DC...amazing talent and work,rock on!!!

  • @Crewsy
    @CrewsyАй бұрын

    That mini bike puts the fun in FUNctional.

  • @BigBlueMotors
    @BigBlueMotorsАй бұрын

    Jr. going to have some fun when he grows up!!! Great build Donn. 👍

  • @09FLTRMM77
    @09FLTRMM77Ай бұрын

    MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼………………………………………………………………………………………….Skateboard seat with grip tape……..so when you nail the throttle, you don’t slide off, GENIUS! LOL Great build and from your grin, enjoyable too. Eagerly anticipating the next thing that materializes from your brain, LOL.

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655Ай бұрын

    Hey fantastic, well done. Many thanks from UK.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Wil_Liam1
    @Wil_Liam1Ай бұрын

    Looks great, Bubba 👍 !! Notice the top tier work he does on all his projects,and the forethought he puts into each one?!?! The only thing my 59 year old butt would do differently is spring loaded the seat,pegs mounted a few inches more forwards,foot brake pedaled the rear, add a disc and caliper up front controlled by the handlebar mounted master cylinder lever...and maybe a low wattage headlight,or not.. 😉 😆

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I'm ordering a proper seat off of Amazon or eBay so the butt thing should be sorted soon.🙏👍😀

  • @licencetoswill
    @licencetoswillАй бұрын

    that smile says it all.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    😀

  • @levidbateman5174
    @levidbateman5174Ай бұрын

    Nicely done!! Looks great and seems to ride well too! More fun project videos please

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Rides great👍

  • @pvk6665
    @pvk6665Ай бұрын

    Suure rehvi eelis, et vedrustust pole praktiliselt tarvis. Väga lahe projekt!

  • @guillermoalfaro2714
    @guillermoalfaro2714Ай бұрын

    Ohh my God?!!! That bike 🏍 came out, phenomenal 👌 😍 🙌

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers buddy🙏👍

  • @jimrussell1446
    @jimrussell1446Ай бұрын

    Great job nice build, It puts a smile on your face. that's all that's matters🤘🤘

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    It is super fun bike to ride around.👍

  • @hidhshsj123
    @hidhshsj123Ай бұрын

    This man is an evil genius

  • @user-dw5dg4mf1c
    @user-dw5dg4mf1cАй бұрын

    Классный мопед! Как и все проекты! Удачи!

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082Ай бұрын

    Proof positive, if you can dream it, you can make it. Nice project build... Thumbs Up

  • @PorkBarrel.
    @PorkBarrel.Ай бұрын

    Very cool. Good to see you smile!

  • @diggerdog9096
    @diggerdog9096Ай бұрын

    Boys and their toys ,, nice build. thanks for sharing

  • @iainhetherington4608
    @iainhetherington4608Ай бұрын

    Never seen you smile so much, great build Cheers from Aus

  • @metricstormtrooper
    @metricstormtrooperАй бұрын

    Thats one brilliant vehicle there Donn, congratulations.

  • @mikenowland2739
    @mikenowland2739Ай бұрын

    Love your work Donn 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🦘🦘

  • @darthgbc363
    @darthgbc363Ай бұрын

    The smile proves it was worth building.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Definitely - 4 hours flew by the first day I was on it. 😀 Butt was sore the next day from the skateboard seat though.🤣

  • @inflamerss
    @inflamerssАй бұрын

    Самоделка просто бомба (TNT), крепкий, мощный для своего веса, неприхотливый китайский 4-хтактник. Во истину народный конструктив, конечно для тех, у кого руки из правильного места. Браво.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @Mikefestiva
    @MikefestivaАй бұрын

    Right on Donn! It’s good to see the mini bike is going 😊 they are a lot of fun, something about the simplicity of them just really feels like riding when I was a kid 👍 good times!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Yep, this minibike is like a timemachine - brings you back to 1980's 🤣

  • @beozzie690
    @beozzie690Ай бұрын

    ❤ Tons of fun with this build. Can’t wait to see what you’re doing next.

  • @jasonhovey815
    @jasonhovey815Ай бұрын

    This mini bike turned out awesome looks like a blast to ride

  • @george8873
    @george8873Ай бұрын

    Great build Donn. Turned out great. Looks like it's fun to ride. Looking forward to your next build, whatever that may be.

  • @punkbloater
    @punkbloaterАй бұрын

    Great work Sir, I enjoyed watching the build.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sticking around for that long 🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-pq9yq8tl4o
    @user-pq9yq8tl4oАй бұрын

    Великолепная работа

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026Ай бұрын

    Hello Donn beautifully done good job well done

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alandalgleish9536
    @alandalgleish9536Ай бұрын

    Well played sir . Love it .

  • @jakobv8
    @jakobv8Ай бұрын

    I had no idea about you making skateboards. But I am not in the least bit surprised :-) You are a man of many talents.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    We did skate with my brother quite extensively and had no money to buy "store boards" so I made our own boards.👍😀

  • @kaydog2008
    @kaydog2008Ай бұрын

    This is GOING to be a rough ride 24/7. With no suspention or seat springs except for the fat tires. Yikes my tail bone hurts!!!!!! An old twin Yamaha motor would of been the ticket for this build.😎😎👍👍

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I just ordered spring seat for the minibike.👍😀

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590Ай бұрын

    He is a true "jack of all trades".

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much🙏🙏🙏

  • @valdis7663
    @valdis7663Ай бұрын

    Отличная работа. Очень люблю наблюдать за твоими проектами, все хорошо продуманны и конструктивно грамотны. Спасибо за позитив. Всего тебе самого хорошего.

  • @user-vw1rm7bq3v
    @user-vw1rm7bq3vАй бұрын

    Классный мотик получился 👍

  • @ridethroughlifertl
    @ridethroughlifertlАй бұрын

    Yeah boy, I love me some dirt skids. You can tell by my profile pic that dirt bikes are my life. All shapes and sizes of them. You could build a one-wheel trailer for it too, with another big tire.

  • @guntisjogurs5604
    @guntisjogurs5604Ай бұрын

    The outcome is impressive👍

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers! I apprrciate it!

  • @knox8844
    @knox8844Ай бұрын

    I like the skateboard seat! Very cool

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cool but uncomfortable.🤣

  • @harkbelial
    @harkbelialАй бұрын

    That seat looks really comfortable.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @carloskawasaki656
    @carloskawasaki656Ай бұрын

    Awesome, great project, thank you for sharing, i learn a lot 👍👍👍👍

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!🙏

  • @opendstudio7141
    @opendstudio7141Ай бұрын

    The wife and kids are going to get a lot of use out of that. 😉 You will need to build another mini if you ever want to ride it again. 😁

  • @brianpentecostaldeplorable9841
    @brianpentecostaldeplorable9841Ай бұрын

    Here in the U.S. they used to have something that looked similar, called a "fat cat". The fruit growers liked to use them in the orchards.

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkermanАй бұрын

    That look on your face Donn, it just says ‘Woo Hoo’ 😂

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    😀 Yes! This bike is super fun. I highly recommend getting or building one if you're into bikes in any way.👍😛

  • @thomaswestwood5227
    @thomaswestwood5227Ай бұрын

    the big wheel is awesome man looks like you having some fun

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I am having tons of fun🤙😀

  • @donstelfox6921
    @donstelfox6921Ай бұрын

    Awesome, have fun with it. Cheers

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I will!😀

  • @brentonpaterson7047
    @brentonpaterson7047Ай бұрын

    Awesome. Needs a mini side car for the little ones.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaa! Yes!😂

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715Ай бұрын

    Pretty Good!!! Works like you planned all along. Great job Donn. Thanks for sharing with us, really enjoyed this build too. Stay safe and keep them coming. Fred.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much Fred.🙏🙏🙏

  • @karstenwetzlar8304
    @karstenwetzlar8304Ай бұрын

    Great part! 👍 I had Honda Dax exactly 48 years ago. I learned to drive with it, of course, of course without a driver’s license🤷‍♂️! 😂😂😂

  • @jjt1093
    @jjt1093Ай бұрын

    Now that is seriously cool and looks like damn fun

  • @scottsorby7966
    @scottsorby7966Ай бұрын

    So now you need to build one with full-size tractor tyres 🤔😉 Great work as always

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    😂

  • @glass1258
    @glass1258Ай бұрын

    That’s so cool 😎 you did a fantastic job

  • @peterkathmann3136
    @peterkathmann3136Ай бұрын

    wow. thanks for sharing.😎

  • @cowdogg3085
    @cowdogg3085Ай бұрын

    The smile says it all! Lol 🎉🎉🎉🤣

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I'm happy to both finish (sort of) a project and enjoy a ride on two wheeler anytime 💪💪😂

  • @joebalusikiii5811
    @joebalusikiii5811Ай бұрын

    Excellent 👍

  • @JayBee-cr8jm
    @JayBee-cr8jmАй бұрын

    Now you just need to ride it to Sturgis. Well done!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @be007
    @be007Ай бұрын

    nice little bike for little donny in the future ! cheers ben

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaa, yes!

  • @crawler1x
    @crawler1xАй бұрын

    Pretty excited about this one!!!

  • @hpda44
    @hpda44Ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @craigsaunders1728
    @craigsaunders1728Ай бұрын

    Sweet ride

  • @051biohaz
    @051biohazАй бұрын

    Just awesome, thanks for the upload..:)

  • @markkennedy4055
    @markkennedy4055Ай бұрын

    If you build it, they will come..... I want one too! Since you have the frame jig you could make more. Would you consider selling just the frame as configured? Coolest minibike since....well ever!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I would consider selling minibikes 👍

  • @user-tg7cl5uw5s
    @user-tg7cl5uw5sАй бұрын

    Congratulations beautiful works 👏

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PrimeministerAus
    @PrimeministerAusАй бұрын

    Hooray!

  • @tedbastwock3810
    @tedbastwock3810Ай бұрын

    I want to say ... God thats so freaking cool ....... but he already knows

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_chАй бұрын

    15:27 that grin on your face!

  • @Tidofelder
    @TidofelderАй бұрын

    A real fun mobile. 👍 Very successful work. You should look for a partner who produces the fun mobiles in series, because I think there would be a lot of buyers. Greetings from the North Sea coast of Germany 🦀

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-ServicesАй бұрын

    Brilliantly done Donn, be mindful that most small engine fuel caps are rubbish and leak fuel on most occasions

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I especially searched for an engine that has a proper tight fuel cap and it seems to be leak proof at the moment. I do not know what the future holds though.😛

  • @victorriceroni8455
    @victorriceroni8455Ай бұрын

    That looks like a beefed up version of the Kits by Heald Superbroncs of the 1970's. Very cool.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I'll look into this Heald Superbronc👍

  • @CamberKitesurfing
    @CamberKitesurfingАй бұрын

    turned out nice!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers man! Now paint!👍😂

  • @johneisnor
    @johneisnorАй бұрын

    Great fabricator, attention to 18:00 detail, how safe you are, love it🎉

  • @s.m.aggies7220
    @s.m.aggies7220Ай бұрын

    Great work be safe Donn. :)

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers! I will.👍

  • @jimhohl9003
    @jimhohl9003Ай бұрын

    Top it all off with a little cushioning on your seat! 👍

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    A proper seat will come, ordering from amazon. My butt really hurts from that skateboard seat.🤣

  • @merrillballantyne
    @merrillballantyne25 күн бұрын

    I have a coleman ct200u. It needs a light. Yours needs lights. I think you can get a different flywheel that can provide power. Let's see you make that upgrade. Your bike would be awesome with a big round light up front.

  • @petropete3122
    @petropete3122Ай бұрын

    AC⚡️DC Weooooo! 🤙🏻

  • @vladzaha4169
    @vladzaha4169Ай бұрын

    такой классный ))👍

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangzАй бұрын

    Dude, that thing came out SWEET!!! It's so awesome, one of my favorite builds of yours! I feel like you could make kits and sell them, I bet you'd sell a LOT! It would be cool to maybe make another one that is electric, would be amazing to have it be stealthy... I'm looking forward to seeing what color you paint it. I feel like some kind of flat color would be best, I'm sure you'll keep us posted on Insta. Awesome job pal!

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers! I'm not sure yet what color would be the best.

  • @ninjamagic5150
    @ninjamagic5150Ай бұрын

    I've been watching from the beginning. Awesome video. Now take it all apart and let's paint it. A fun color. Than name it. Than put it all back together. Even paint the gastank.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Yep, paint will come. I'll just have to install the new seat and weld on a kickstand prior to paint.👍

  • @sjoemie_himself
    @sjoemie_himselfАй бұрын

    Awesome beefy little bike. You've got me thinking.. I've got a pair of balloon tires laying around. I might see if I can stick them under a modified moped. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands,Mark

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Would be nice to see more balloon tire minibike projects arising 🙏😀

  • @dakotamax2
    @dakotamax2Ай бұрын

    Gotta take that thing off some sweet jumps.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I do fear jumping it 🤣

  • @nicholasviney5975
    @nicholasviney5975Ай бұрын

    Some paint and seat pad, ready to take on work

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    Seat will come!👍👍

  • @DerekGraham777
    @DerekGraham777Ай бұрын

    Thats cool good job man enjoy it eh

  • @vittorinoventurato9878
    @vittorinoventurato9878Ай бұрын

    Complimenti ai fatto un bel giocattolo

  • @matthewmoilanen787
    @matthewmoilanen787Ай бұрын

    It really bummed me out that u had to use your AC/DC skateboard for the seat but u did look like u were having more fun that frog hair on your ride! Nice job Don.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    I just ordered proper spring leather seat for the minibike. The ride will be better after installing it.👍😛

  • @johnconnell1424
    @johnconnell1424Ай бұрын

    Awesome build super great job😎

  • @tedbastwock3810
    @tedbastwock3810Ай бұрын

    I dont think you gotta worry about those torque specs 🤣 nicely done

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    👍😀

  • @chahidabdelmjid5653
    @chahidabdelmjid5653Ай бұрын

    That smile is like Marquez s on Ducati

  • @57monoshock
    @57monoshockАй бұрын

    Mini bike wheeles are the best.

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506Ай бұрын

    Cause Donn was 🎶booorn to be wiiiiiiiild 🎵 😎👍

  • @jmangus83
    @jmangus83Ай бұрын

    Only thing id recommend is getting you a fuel filler neck and offsetting it on tank. It will solve the issue of the original cap being directly under the backbone, and those caps are notorious for leaking. Nice build though.

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    No worries, I personally don't mind the fuel cap under the backbone. There's enough room to fill the tank with a nozzle. 👍 And the cap doesn't leak... yet.🤣

  • @jmangus83

    @jmangus83

    Ай бұрын

    @@DonnDIY famous last words "yet". Lol. Makes me want to finish building my tube bender and buy some bigger dies for it. Currently only have the 1" dies for it. Would like to do 1.5" imperial tube, that way I can have thinner walls for lighter weight and maintain the same strength or stronger, going with heavier wall 1". At least that's what I gathered from research. Could be wrong and I'm no engineer.

  • @raynald444
    @raynald444Ай бұрын

    Bravo great work. However, it would be better to mount cleats articulated motorcycle feet so as not to damage the legs

  • @DonnDIY

    @DonnDIY

    Ай бұрын

    The foot pegs are foldable.👍

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