28 riders….small bore bikes….100+ miles!

The Spring Ride 100miler is in the books. What a great day! We had 28 riders from 6 states: Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana.
Only one causality, a broken throttle cable. We had beautiful weather and although they were a little tired, at the end, each rider completed the 100 miles safely. Thanks to all that participated!

[@trainnutk36]

Hey, that was me at the Yoho store! You can actually see me in the bottom left of the video for a whole second at 39:29! What a blast to see you all come through Solsberry. For a brief moment I considered giving chase but as I was in shorts and a Tshirt with no riding gear, I figured that probably wasn't the brightest idea. Mike, I'll definitely be up to see you some Saturday but which one, remains unknown at this point.

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’m in the RV now and will be gone for a week or so. I’ll contact you when I get back to Indiana.

[@lovett1200]

Mike, what a great job you did keeping track of everyone....

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@mikeb6431]

What an amazing ride. Thank you all for bringing us along. 😊

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Mike.

[@franciscoolvera6871]

You did a great job putting this together Mike. Also great support from Momma Warner and your son Brock! 👏🏼 As you mentioned is not easy coordinating a big group, but I’m glad it turned out great! I’m sure all the guys that made the trip enjoyed it very much. Loved the slow motion celebration at the end! 👍🏾 haha 🤣

[@MiniBikeMike]

It was a pretty good day!

[@swigg7907]

Looks like a great weekend! Thank you for putting this together Mike! I hope to make it to the next one!

[@kainenhall872]

had a blast! thanks for letting me hitch hike on the amigo after my throttle broke.

[@MiniBikeMike]

I felt so bad for ya. I know how much time you spent getting the SL ready. I’m sure it will return for future rides!

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Great job Mike, Mama Warner, and Brock. Looks like it was a heck of an event. Sad I couldn't make it this time. Hopefully next time I can come.

[@MiniBikeMike]

We missed ya.

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

@@MiniBikeMike I missed being there. Just couldn't swing it this time around. Hopefully next time.

[@nealyeager9079]

Hey Mike I just rode down from Mooresville to see what was going on on my Xt225 not planning to ride but when I got there everybody was having so much fun I decided to follow along and I’m glad I did had a great time thanks a lot hope to see you in the fall

[@MiniBikeMike]

Were you part of the 4 bike group that split off on the ride back?

[@nealyeager9079]

Yes and hoping to have a small bike for the fall ride thanks again we had a great time

[@Mamawarner]

So fun to see the guys again we met last fall at the first ride! AND to meet new riders! It’s always amazing to watch how much everyone interacts! Thx for a fun weekend!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thank you for everything you did for the weekend. Food was awesome!

[@scotlongyear]

Such a great weekend! Thanks Mike, Amy, Brock and crew! Count me in for next time!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Scot! So glad you joined and had a good time. We definitely enjoyed having you as part of the group.

[@user-vm8fy9cq1u]

I had a blast. Wasn't sure how my ole bones were going to fare on the ride but all is good! Thanks again, Amy and Mike, you hit it out of the park!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks for coming Tim! You and the Icebear did great!

[@blakehamby3544]

Me and the little Leo that could had a blast. Looking forward to the next one!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks again for coming Blake….great to see and ride with you again!

[@michaelcrosby6071]

Definitely Me and my grom had a great time. Thank you to the Warner family.

[@MiniBikeMike]

So good to meet you. Enjoyed having you and getting the opportunity to know you.

[@bartgoins1782]

It looks like a good time was had by all. Although I'm too far away to make one of your rides, I still want to thank you and your wife for putting on these rides for those who can make it. Great job, Mike!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks

[@stevebuckmaster13]

Looks like a great ride , great job Mike , Y'all be safe

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Steve!

[@tommers00]

Once again awesome ride you put together!! Thank you Mike and Mama Warner for all your hard work!! You guys are so hospital! Thank you again!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Tom, we really appreciate that you take the time to travel all the way to Indiana, to ride with us. Thanks!

[@donsoule6411]

Hey there Mike. Really appreciated your commentary at the end of the video. Nice to hear you summed the ride up as enjoyable, in-spite of the stressful things mentioned, the responsibility you sense, and the care you have for the safety of all involved. Perhaps in future group rides, at the pre-ride briefing, you might address the things you’ve learned from the two of these outings so far. Especially the need for consideration of the varying riding and experience level of the participants. Hope your feel up to continuing planning these and would like to be ready to respond to an invitation this coming fall. Well done Warner family!!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@tggfinancial]

Looks like everyone had SO much fun!! Excited to say, I picked up my "new" LIFAN 110/CT70 clone this evening! You'll hear from me again!

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 Mike…Congratulations on a Great Event!👍 It looks like everyone had a really good time. I was looking forward to seeing the Trestle Bridge, but there was no footage of that area. 🤷‍♂️ Great Success….as your Ride was a Great Success; as your Channel is a Great Success!!💯👍

[@MiniBikeMike]

You see it as I pull up on the bike. Sorry, once I got there, we were so busy with serving food, etc, I didn’t take any video at the Trestle.

[@Geordo1960]

Wanted to be there so much for this ride but couldn’t make it. Hoping maybe for next year.

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@victorblackwood3727]

Back in 1972 my buddy bought a brand new sl70 to race. The dealer put a Honda 65 cam and carb on it and wow it really opened it up to go. Thought you would be interested.

[@letsLearntheBible]

So cool to see that many Mini's on the road at one time, I have to build a Honda trail it's time. Reminds me of Wheelie and the Chopper bunch I have to go find those cartoon's now I grew up on Wheelie

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’m guessing it was quite the sight, for those that saw us roll by. 🤣

[@TheJosephayal]

Love your videos, greeting from puerto rico

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks

[@gerardkenny8408]

Mike looks like you did a awesome job 👍

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@dougr5809]

Next ride, Fall 2024: bigger and better! 👍🏼

[@MiniBikeMike]

Maybe better……definitely not bigger. Over 25 riders is just too much.

[@pellingt]

​@@MiniBikeMikehow about splitting into a Scenic group, and a Spirited group? Keep lunch line shorter and impact on gas stations down. Complicates chase vehicle...... Etc. I'm happy to help.

[@donsoule6411]

@@MiniBikeMikeI was glad to see someone like ‘pellingt’ offering to assist and was thinking that during my watching of this one, what an advantage that could add to the success of a ride, as an addition to your good planning. Obviously it needs to be someone you have confidence in and a comfort level with.

[@dougr5809]

@@MiniBikeMike yep, I gathered that sentiment after watching the full video 😁

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@pellingt I’m not sure what the right answer is, but I don’t think I’m a fan of having two groups. Just sounds like it doubles the stress level. If I host another ride, I’ll put more thought into it then.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Awesome brother.

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@Smallbore2wheels]

That Janus is such a great looking bike. Those twinsies look fun to ride, even if 100 miles may be longer stretch than I've done so far in a mini lol😅

[@MiniBikeMike]

You’re correct, the Janus was a badass bike. Chad, the owner, is also pretty badass. He lives around 40 miles from my shop. He rode the bike 40 miles to the bike night, then 40 miles back home. He rode 40 miles to the shop on Saturday, rode 105 miles on the ride and then rode 40 miles home. He put some serious miles on for the weekend. His wife was riding a CT125 and she rode the 80 miles back / forth on Saturday, plus the 105 of the ride. Wow!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

@@MiniBikeMike that's awesome! I found out about them through a friend and then saw their interview on the LiveOn2Wheels channel. They have a great story, I even bought Richard's book!

[@johnjohnson3992]

Man sorry I couldn’t make it. I ended up buying a house. I’ll do my best to make the next one. A lot of cool bikes.

[@MiniBikeMike]

There definitely was a wide variety of bikes.

[@TheMustafaish]

My personal best so far on a minibike is 422 miles on a 1976 Z50 with a 212 Daytona and yes it took time to stand up straight after I got home again. :)

[@monkeyroo8740]

Great turn out buddy, sure do wish I could of made it. Hopefully next time. Momma Warner’s food look so nice too. Can’t wait for a tour around your shop too

[@templechris6040]

I had a blast on the AR80, what a great weekend!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yes it was!

[@kevincombs2601]

I'm very sorry I missed this ride. I live in Indiana about 2 hours from you. I have several ct70s and other bikes and look forward to the next one.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Subscribe to my YT channel. I post all event details thru the channel. 👍🏻

[@kevincombs2601]

@@MiniBikeMike already did. Thanks.

[@aFriendlyPest]

I just dragged home an Icebear Champion this week. I live not too far from where you are located too. I'd love to join you on a ride in the future. I'm 40 and trying to recapture my youth. Have a few adventures while I still can. Little bikes are way more fun.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@aFriendlyPest We had 5 or 6 guys on Champions, at the last ride. Swap to a Nibbi 22mm carb and a 17t front sprocket, they’re a blast to ride.

[@aFriendlyPest]

@@MiniBikeMike Thanks for the suggestions. Where's the best place to order these parts?

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@aFriendlyPest Amazon

[@aFriendlyPest]

@@MiniBikeMike Thanks.

[@slideoff1]

Nibbi carbs. I use them on my bikes... 24mm is best for the 125cc.

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’ve used 10 of them on builds so far. My opinion…..the 22mm is the best for 125cc. Every single one has worked great, straight out of the box. I’ve tried 2 or 3 of the 24mm and on each one, I had to change jets and move the needle position, to get it to even run halfway correctly. They still didn’t perform as well as the 22 out of the box.

[@TheCbxmaster]

Watch that Dubble yellow mike.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yep, saw it. 🤣

[@randyhemker792]

👍👍😎

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@pellingt]

GoPro raw footage: if anyone wants a specific clip cut out and sent, I can do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ6UgHyMrtdsmrc

[@Messingwiththejohnsons]

That was a lot to take in, but good footage. Thanks.

[@brianborshoff6876]

Does anyone have any gopro footage?

[@pellingt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeUd2CEeKiHoKssi=WeCHQhwPwLxBE8WC

[@pellingt]

Redoing mine, big chunk got left out. And layout was weird. Had one camera not set to HD, drat. Reuploading soon

[@Messingwiththejohnsons]

Mine was boring. I just got up to the General Store before the trestle. I also have a follow up video on my channel.

[@Sgsl70]

Enjoyed every second of it!!! Always great to see old friends & meet new ones!!!! Until next time everybody ride safe & have a small bore blast!!!! P.S. Mike & Amy are the best!!!!!!!!

[@markmattsey4699]

What a great event and a wonderful group of friends. Thanks for all the effort you put into the planning and hosting. Hope you know how much we all appreciate it!

[@conniewaite1371]

Ever thought about doing the cannonball run?

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@conniewaite1371 Sorry, don’t know what that is.

[@conniewaite1371]

@@MiniBikeMike oh my! Every other year there is a cannonball run.only for small bore bikes.watch a fellow utuber,"Quasimotard" . He has a supercub he uses that pulls a trailer.he is from texas and has been in this race for the last 3 races. About300 or so join this races and it goes for 10days across country. There are checkpoints along the way. He has videos on them.this year a man from Bulgaria I think is comming over to ride with him.he has a utube channel as well.next race is in 2025,think they are already taking applications .he documents the ride very well .he also has about 20 other bikes he rides.The race is way up pretty good,they have trucks to follow, for any breakdowns.

[@conniewaite1371]

The race is at up pretty good

[@conniewaite1371]

Set up,stupid phone,lol

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@conniewaite1371 As I commented earlier, I’m not big on crowds. Honestly, this sounds like a nightmare. 😳