Anyone know what dirt bike stand that is?

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

I welded it up myself out of salvaged aluminum 👍 here’s a video I made making it 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqBrz9mll5TcoJs.htmlsi=idzJPTDJ2VfnHU7s

I dont understand how people can go through life filled with so much negativity, it will eat you from the inside, they just want to pass their misery to someone else. Keep doing what your doing Mike, I dont ride any longer but still enjoy all your videos regardles of the content, golden nuggets for anyone to pick up in them.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@independentcontractor1633

2 ай бұрын

Luv all your videos Mike.

I like your rationale at the end. I ride with a group of guys that only think bigger is better. They obviously can’t ride as well without a 1100cc monster. I also find they most of them are fairly novice riders without the pain to their body or wallet that comes with bigger bikes. I have been riding for 30 years and now find myself moving toward these smaller bikes. They offer a huge amount of fun and confidence out of the box at a low price of entry. My kids are also just getting into dirt bikes and these are the perfect trail bike for that purpose. Thanks for the content.

Little bike's are really fun. Easy to throw around. I'm 6'4 235 and my favorite bike is a Honda trail 90. Just fun times

@Mikefestiva

4 ай бұрын

Definitely! 😊👍

Apparently there are those who don't know that Mikie installed a lawnmower type engine on a larger Japanese dirt bike chassis,and made it work for next to nothing... He's doing his thang,and sharing it with us. So some of y'all need to either sit back and let Mikie ride his things his way ,spending his own money on and labor on them,or maybe just stfu and enjoy what you're watching for free 😉

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that 👍

@MrAdrianjohnson

3 ай бұрын

Mike channel is awesome 👏🏾 I bought a bike he reviewed recently and I love it ,china is valued highly in my book because of the value they give for the price I’m honestly amazed. Thanks mike for your insightful videos

Personally I hope you never change what you do in your videos or how you always give your personal opinion. Your one of the best DIY guys on KZread and that’s why I keep coming back thank you

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Man I really appreciate it! 😊 I definitely will keep making videos and keep giving my honest opinions on them 😊👍

Cute little bike. I get you wanting to ride a bike with your son, I did the same thing. I have big bikes and small. They are fun. Now that my kids are grown men, they still like to ride,same with my daughter. "Texas on the prairie "

@Mikefestiva

4 ай бұрын

Right on! Good times with the little ones that they will always remember 😊👍

It's sad we got so many haters out here I have a Dr 650 and I love riding that little bike its a blast to ride.. to the haters buy a bike get out of the house and off your phone.

I hope to see a video of your X-pro 250 soon. You make the best content. Great job.

@Mikefestiva

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate it, yes I’m working on that Templar 250 video now. Should be posted in a few weeks. 😊

Mike I've watched your videos for a long time. Like you I'm a hopeless tinkerer, lol. I find your videos very honest and enjoyable to watch. Keep em coming. I do a few videos as well and I get pretty tired of the KZread trolls as well. Sorry I don't make exactly the kind of video they want, but not really. Looking forward to seeing new videos on the templar too. Thanks for all you do Mike.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video mike! At 180 lbs, that thing is a single track weapon! Cool to watch you and your son rip around together. Ignore the haters!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yes the 180LBS is awesome 😊👍

Great content, please don't stop making these videos!

I bought my son xpro sail 150. Same bike no lights. We have modified cdi box, front sproket 16th, rear shock adjustable rebound/preload dhm, thicker fork oil, ported cylinder head myself. Z40 big cam, ported exhaust header and muffler gutted, Dunlop mx34 tires, renthal kx high bend bars, nibbi pe24 carb, iridium spark plug is cut, hour rpm counter. Only have had to replace hand grip, handle bar, clutch and brakelevers. We have 25hrs on it. Great bike for anyone mechanical. Would highly recommend. Thank you for your content. Btw in wa too 😀

@bryduhbikeguy

4 ай бұрын

That all sounds great.The iridium plugs are hard on CDI's though.They have too much resistance for the need.But you did state "modified CDI" so maybe your's can take it without burning out. Happy Trails :).

Don't listen to negative people. I had a guy freak out on me the other day over a question about an electric lawn mower. I really don't know about people anymore. I watch your channel because you're an 😮honest person and I enjoy your videos

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on

Best part of this video is watching you and your son enjoying the outdoors - together. 👍👍😎👍👍 Man that sure looked fun!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Joel! Yes my son is really enjoying his bike, good times, my 2 year old is excited about quads and bikes, so he will be riding around with us soon 😂👍 Good times

I’ve had my Storm 150 for about a month. I upgraded to the Nibbi PE24 and filter, chain, 16T sprocket, and new exhaust. The Nibbi made a big difference. I moved the needle to the highest/5th position. It’s all working well together. The National Forest trails have been closed due to rain in S/E Texas. Hopefully I can get out there soon.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on! Thanks for the update on your mods! 😊👍

Mike, I bored my bike out with a 180cc kit and cornered through every daughter, mother, father, forefather and so fort. Big guys couldn't steer their 500cc to 1000cc properly until they saw me ripping, and their common responses were throttling out to get away from me. Good to know small bike can put a smile on my face for life instead of purchasing a bigger one. I sold my 2nd hand Multi and Fatbob because wifey wanted a car, and my first FZ-06 was bargained for a scooter to pick up groceries. Now she couldn't stop me or my XR😂 Marketing wants the youth to be another salesman and the old to spend their retirements. Leave them to bite the dust! Pit bike for life!

Hey Mike don't worry about what other people say or think you are in your 40s now what other people say or think is of no consequence just keep being your self and they will either figure it out or they won't . Keep that kid of yours riding and have fun

Rock on Dad!! Don’t worry about what other people say! Your son is lucky to have a Dad like you!!

My wife and I bought a 150cc viper dirt bike to get back on the trails and we love the thing. It’s cheap and fun. So we take that and the four wheeler to trail ride. It’s a blast. We have taught lots of people to ride on it and we don’t have to stress about damaging it. These little bikes are a blast and a lot less stressful to own. I love this content, and think you are doing a great job. Thank you for the videos!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

Great stuff. There isn’t anything better than hanging with your son and having fun on dirt bikes . When my dad was still alive , we rode snow sleds together . Some great memories from that.

Nice to have fun with your son on trails. Can’t do that on a big bike.👍👏

Hey Man, Yeah I've Been Waiting For This One, Since Your Last Two. Thank You.

Dont listen to the haters Mike! Time with your son is priceless.

Don't listen to them. Chineseium is fun. It has its place. There's lots of us enjoying riding them.

i find this great. fun for ordinary people. not a thing you see often on youtube nowadays so thanks for the vids mike. =)

Hey thanks for the info. Im in Washington State too. San Juan Islands. I just received this bike this week for my son. Finished building it yesterday. We used loctight on everything and changed the oil before starting it. Every went together flawlessly. Started right up runs great. It's pretty amazing what you get for the money. Just waiting on the mso paperwork work then we can register it. Thanks for doing these videos. I recently bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan and plan to get a Templar 250 once I recover from purchasing these bikes. Love tour videos. Oh and it's funny ive also got a kei truck a 94 acty. Take it easy

Hey man I think Chinese bikes are perfect for the beginner and experienced. I've had expensive bikes before and there's no way I could afford to get back into riding buying 4 Japanese bikes. I got 4 Chinese bikes for less than 1 new KTM! It's all about having fun with the family and modifying/upgrading whatcha got.

You bought the bike to ride with your son. How much more macho does it get? Making memories spending time with your son that he will cherish forever.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

👍

Thank you so much for this video! I wasn’t sure if you’d make any more videos on it, this is just what I was looking for to get advice for upgrades

Awesome that you ride with your son. I bet he will remeber that forever! Have you put an led bulb in the 150? Dont think to much about the haters, you do you man :) its them that have the problem. It seems with motorcycles theres a high concentration of people with the need to proove something... Looking forward to the next one and hopefully some trailriding videos. Awesome nature where you are!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate reading your comment, you are definitely right 😊👍

Great video and an awesome way to spend time with your son without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing!

I think it’s great that you can get out and teach your son to ride. Y’all should have a blast on the trails. I learned to ride at 5 and have ridden all sorts of bikes. Small bikes are just fun. Sure they’re not a CR 500R, but they’re not trying to kill you either. lol. Great video.

Most of the trail riding fun I've had have been on small CC bikes

I'm with you 100% - small, light bikes are a TON of fun for cow-trailing and having fun with kids and friends. And I really enjoy your videos, and the detailed info you include. Pay no attention to the riff-raff, your son will grow up a better, more independent man than the fan-bois will ever be. Looking forward to the next installment... cheers.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on!

@Alex-gn6xb

2 ай бұрын

@@Mikefestiva btw how do you think , it is reasonable to pay extra for apollo brand ? They have thesame specs as storm, rfn free ride i guess, just $400 more

I like how you took that bike and modified it for the better. And when you asked the little one, do you like riding dirt bikes, big smile. Keep it up Mike suck it to all the nay-sayers.

Thanks Mike. I like your content. Some people just don't 'get it', and probably need their mental carb adjusted!! Keep 'em coming.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug! I really appreciate it 😊👍

Great vid on the X-Pro Storm 150. I’ve been looking for a light, street-legal trail bike like this for a while. I like the Honda XR150L, but man, it’s 280lbs and 4 times the price of the X-Pro after dealer fees. I look forward to your future reviews!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on!

Looking forward to your Templar X video,seriously thinking about getting rid of my ol’ 85 xr250 and getting something with electric start and be able to run on the roads 👍🏻enjoy your videos 🤙🏻thanks for the work you put in to making them🤘🏻

Hi, I'm getting back to riding again after 40 years of absence. Thank you very much. You're an awesome rider. Forget what people say about you. A good rider can ride anything and more importantly enjoyed it. I want to buy one but unfortunately everyone is out of them. Maybe I'll get the 250 like you have.

Great info. Always learn a thing or two watchin' your videos. Thanks, Mike!

@Mikefestiva

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Bryan 😊 I appreciate it!

In the service manual for my XR150L it lists a high elevation jet size and a different spark plug for “high speed running”. That spark plug is one step cooler. It would be nice if that was in the owners manual not a service manual I had to buy separately

It's more fun to drive something slow at full throttle than it is to drive something that is fast at half throttle!

Hey, I recently discovered you on KZread, and I've been having a great time watching your videos. I've only seen a few videos you've made on these Chinese bikes, but they are the best videos I've found on them. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to make these videos and doing a good job on them. They are really informative and I appreciate them. I have been buttering up my wife to not get too mad when I buy the Templar X. I have 3 bikes already, so... wish me luck!

Lol, riding a 150 4-stroke definitely says something about your masculinity. You’re secure with yourself and open minded. ❤ I sometimes ride a 1975 xl 125. Gives me a special Feeling.

I really appreciate what you are doing in this series. I think it’s awesome you have your son out there with you, looks like he’s doing a really good job riding that bike.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yes we are definitely enjoying riding together 😊👍

Your videos are so amazing. Thanks so much for sharing them.

You're doing a good job I like your review and your upgrade choices

Great review and so good to see you out with your son. making memories!

Hi Mike, thanks for posting very informative videos! My Storm 150 in yellow was delivered a week before Christmas. I live in N.E. Ohio and like you, cant wait for spring. Only have 12 miles on mine so far, all of which put on riding around the neighborhood. Cant wait for the carb and exhaust video! Keep up the good work! Rock on!

Super fun upgrade and tips video. Super tight editing too. Looking forward to seeing what's next. Take care Mike 👍👍😎👍👍

Any time you get to ride any size of bike is a fun time. Especially with your son.! Love the videos!!

I always have fun on these smaller bikes. Ordering a 150 DLX for my girlfriend's first bike. Thanks for the informative video.

Great video! Well done

Ignore the naysayers, I ride a GPX and have 700 miles of PNW trail riding without issues. I keep up with my KTM buddies just fine and can jump rock and logs better than them. But I do have a trials background that kinda fools them sometimes.

Mike, the best part of this video is watching your boy having a blast! Thanks for trying out these bikes. Im in the market for a modern air cooled 250 since i pooched the motor on my 83 XT250 (my fault). Really would like EFI so a late model XT or a CRF250F are top of the list. I was looking at the CRF250F at the dealership and was pretty disappointed on how hideous the frame welds look. I really think these Chinese bike are making leaps and bounds in quality and some of the Japanese bikes that have outsourced manufacturing to other countries are no better as far as build quality, they just cost more. Peace.

Like the videos the way you explain the upgrades is great you should do bike reviews too.

Nice video. I got the same bike. I needed something smaller than my 2022 klr for exploring in the woods. I love that its light and simple. Dont focus on the trolls. The internet has a bunch of man-children making trouble and talking trash. Anyone seriously knocking you for the bike probably spent wayyyy too much on a dirtbike and has to justofy their stupid purchase with looking down on folks. Keep up the great work

Looking forward to the carb upgrade.. my boy is 8 Got my subscription, party on. Takes bigger balls to give zero F,s and do your own thing.

Cool video man nothing like a nice ride through the trails and tinkering with the dirt bikes.

Excellent, thanks Brother.

Nice upgrades!

Just found your channel. I can tell you what, raced motocross back in the late 70s, restored many old ct70s and ct90s back 15 years ago, been a mechanic my whole life (retired Alaska Airlines mechanic) and you got it figured out when it comes to dirt bikes. And dam you rip in the woods! ( You would probably really rip on a real motorcycle, just kidding). I actually put a china lifan 125 in one of my last ct70s retores. Put a 17T on it with the RK chain I always normally buy and it's crazy fast. Use it to burn up dirt roads in Alaska. Turns a lot of heads. Been searching for a fun pit bike. Was thinking of a klx300 but I like the small stuff. Thanks for making these great videos. I get teased about my bike selection also, it's fine.

Thanks for the video, its good stuff.

I like how you put the icing on things to make them nice. That is a fun bike, and so awesome to ride with your little boy. Very special season of life. Enjoy and thank for sharing. ✌️🇨🇦

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks again I really appreciate it 😊👍

Great stuff Mike! Nice job. Haven't seen any good drum fills in a while.....

Great vid and content Mike! I have the Xpro 125 bigwheel, picked it up last year as a spare small bike. I'm having similar experiences with it as you are. I've put the Nibbi 22 on it and it really woke it up. Jetting the nibbi is a little challenging though. Stock was fine and lean, but i also wanted some more adjustments that the Nibbi has. I also have gas gas mc 450, ktm 300exc, kx250f, TLR200's, trail 110, 0:16 and a Rokon. People don't realize these small bikes have their place. Much of the single track i ride you have a hard time on with a heavy bike. Keep making these good videos.

Another awesome video Mike! Love it when you do upgrades to anything , and trail footage is always welcome! 🤘🏻😎 The fact that you’re doing it with your son makes it even better. 👍🏻👍🏻 If I wasn’t already subscribed, I would be now.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on!

Love these !

Great video looking forward to the rest of them

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

DNM makes really nice adjustable rear shocks. I'm running one on my Orion RXB150XL. I got the model with the reservoir that has more adjustability. Had to get a slightly shorter shock than the one that came on it and run a shock extender so I could clock the rezzy to the side. The rear shock is night and day difference, totally worth the money. These 150s are so much fun around town and in the trails.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Right on! I really appreciate the info 😊 I will look them up!

I've got the 250 templar just like yours .I also have the rfz 125. I've done all the necessary mods like you have. I actually bought a second 250 templar for my son. He got his street legal. I took all street legal off my 250 except headlight . I ride it hard on trails it's a good bike. All of them are. If your not mechanical and don't like to work on bikes and aren't good at modifying parts I would suggest these amazon bikes. But like you Mike I really enjoy all of it. Here's the reason I'm messaging you. Brake fluid change on these bikes and the original brake fluids came out black?¿? New brake fluid. Front shocks I dumped that oil out. Black also. New shock fluid added a little more than I measured. No more bottoming out . P.s. keep an eye out on the templars top motor mount. Mine broke on both sides. Very excited to see more of your videos...especially on the templar. Good luck and happy trails

Thanks for the update! Fun bike! Your son is a good little rider! He’s braver than me lol

Thanks for what you do Mike 👍

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Hey Mike! Thanks for the detailed vids! I decided to order the same bike. I’ll be doing similar upgrades to the ones you’ve done already. I was wondering if you could show me how to adjust the valves in the next upgrades video? Also looking forward to the Nibbi install. Thanks again for the videos and happy riding 👍🏼

Mike, another great video! Let the haters hate… you’re obviously a bike enthusiast, and man you got me excited about wanting to ride one of the Coleman’s and I haven’t ridden a trail bike since I was a kid in the late 70’s early 80’s. Best part is you have your son interested and that is cool as hell… and what it’s all about. Riding isn’t about the biggest and baddest, it’s what interests you, it’s awesome you want to get out and try different things.

These are great videos! Please continue the series. Also, What if these were the only bikes people can afford? Great inexpsnsive fun.

People are toxic, I hate the constant negativity of the masses…thank you for doing what you do…love the content..:)

Glad you showed the correct way to install the split link,'ve seen so many KZread vids where they install it backwards

Great video and good information 💯💯

You are nailing it, buddy. Hope to see you soon! Thanks for the video!

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! Yes stop by the shop next time you make it out this way, it would be great to see you 😊👍

Great vids man! I ordered this exact bike should be here soon! Looking fwd to the nibbi and fmf update! Thanks for the detailed vids and I appreciate it!

@Mikefestiva

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my videos 😊 I think you will like your Storm 150, it’s been a lot of fun 👍

Now I need one to putter around PA too. And that is some good parenting! Well done.

❤❤❤❤loved this videos great bike to have fun and not killed yourself 😊😊😊😊😊

Really enjoyed the video. Thank you.

Thanks Mike! I got myself a red 150 DLX after seeing all your videos, I’ll be looking forward to your videos after the Nibbi

@Mikefestiva

2 ай бұрын

Right on 👍 I should have that next upgrade video posted fairly soon

I appreciate you making this video. I am interested in buying a duel sport. I will definitely buy this for my first bike, to learn, to Drop a few time, and commute every now and then. Thank you sir

Thanks for the video! I can wait for the next update.

Seems good for $1k for a new bike. I like these test and review. You lucky to have the land and time and kids for all this. This new format is good but dont stop the builds, i love the 6x.

Great video, sir 🫡👍🏼

27:08 If you don’t want to change carb there are longer idle-jets you can buy, with a knob in the end that you can actually adjust from the outside.

These cheap little Chinese pit bikes are a lot of fun. My Trailmaster TM29 is also made by "Zuma" and has the identical frame but it's a 125cc w/ 17" and 14" wheels. Fun bike to have kicking around and let people ride. If it blows up or gets wrecked or the cops steal (impound) it, no huge loss. Mine's seems pretty durable for what it is.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Definitely fun bargain bikes 😊👍

@bwxmoto

3 ай бұрын

@@Mikefestiva Absolutely!

New subscriber, great videos. Told me everything I needed to know about the bikes I was contemplating purchasing.

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video 👍 I got a few other videos on this bike as well, I would recommend checking out my trail ride review video 😊

Bought this bike and I love it!! Easy assembly and starts up first try

@Mikefestiva

22 күн бұрын

They are a blast 😊👍 great value!

@Lukespw

19 күн бұрын

@@Mikefestiva any issues with your storm yet?

Great video. Very informative Got a pit bike for the little man. With a little know how the cheap bikes are great and I like a few mods. Plenty of reliably to ride hard. Believe you me my kid is great for testing the limits LOL

Pass the torch! Real cool to have a dad like that. Loved the video. Can’t wait for the next one. Are you gonna upgrade any of the internal engine components?

@Mikefestiva

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes my son really has been enjoying riding dirt bikes and quads 😊 I don’t know if I will mess with much internal on the engine, maybe a cam? But that’s probably all. There’s a 190cc engine that’s a 5 speed available that puts out 19HP compared to 10 this engine produces, I think the 190cc maybe something worth going with at some point. But for now I really just want to see how well everything holds up. I wanted to test these bikes out and review my results with others to see if they will actually hold up long term or not. Take care 😊

Looking forward to the next video on this Bike

Heck ya Mike. That bike looks to be turning out to be a great ripper! Keep it up bud!

@Mikefestiva

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Still having a blast on it 👍 the weather is starting to get better so hopefully I will get more dirt bike videos posted fairly soon 😊

Haters gonna hate. your reason for the bike is Great!

Hi mike.this is Mike from lake havasu Arizona. I got the same 150 x pro like yours.i ended up making some lowering plates and dropped the shock a little. Easier to get on and off of bike.that 2nd top whole was not a shock hole like I was hoping.so I made my own mod.installed a nibbi 26 and the bike rips for what it is.needle was sent in middle groove.i moved it to top groove on needle.seems to be perfect for me.ill keep an eye on the plug to make sure it doesn't get lean.the stock carb was giving me a white plug.thanks for inspiring me to get that bike.mike from havasu

@Mikefestiva

Ай бұрын

Right on I’m glad you swapped out that carb! I still haven’t installed mine, the rain just keeps coming down in Washington, hopefully the weather gets better soon. Sorry about mentioning the other hole was to lower the bike, I heard someone else say it was for that and I looked like it would fit, unfortunately as you mentioned it doesn’t. Have fun on you bike Mike!