$400 Kawasaki Mini Dirt Bike From 1977 - Will It Run?

[@codycarse]

Jennie’s garage is my favorite carburetor channel on KZbin.

[@Rickwaldron1960]

YouSJOULD OF FLUSHED THE TANK FIRST

[@grandleo81475]

So sorry to hear camera girl hurt her self. Hope she gets better soon. Love you guys been watching for years.

[@donbrashsux]

Poor thing 🙏 that must be very painful .. take it easy gurl 🙏

[@jenniesgarage]

She is slowly getting better. Thank you for the kind words!

[@martinkeller1263]

@@jenniesgarage Really miss her commentary and skill with a camera. Tell her there's a thing called a wheelchair and get her back to work.

[@jinkerGM]

Get well soon Camera Girl!

[@DirtyBob200X]

Man this brings back so many memories. I had a '77, was bought new, I was in my early teens. Rode that bike for years, put gas in it, check the oil tank, kick it over, ride like the devil. I just turned 60, thanks for brining up some wonderful memories from my childhood. BTW the number plate was white and oval shaped.

[@joshbridges9234]

One of those channels that gets a “like” before even watching

[@Jim-xu9jy]

You know you are loved when your better half gives you a Jis screwdriver for Valentines Day. I wish camera girl a speedy recovery.

[@jenniesgarage]

I am a lucky man to have her.

[@foxpuremage]

You're welcome for watching. Thanks for the video

[@mikemontgomery8407]

Nice little bike👍 the boy will have a blast on it.

[@rohrt1]

Love this episode. I had a 79 KD100. It was awesome. I still miss it.

[@lancenutter1067]

I had a 1982 KD80, brand new. Got it, mid winter, rolled it into my bedroom and stared it all winter long. Loved that little bike! Rode it until I outgrew it and, today still have a 1987 KLR250. Fond of the Kawasaki brand ever since.

[@jenniesgarage]

Your first ride when the weather got nice enough must have been great!

[@lancenutter1067]

@@jenniesgarage it was! I grew up just outside Fairbanks Alaska. I bought the bike in mid December. Was super happy my mom let me keep it in the house. But in late April I wheeled it outside and rode around in the slush. Was soooo fun. What neat little bikes. Essentially the same as yours but different plastics and color.

[@SOCMMOB]

When I was a kid in the late 80s, my mom had a 1970-something Kawi KE(KM?)100 that she had as a kid. I remember riding on it through the yard. Wish I still had it.

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

That's a nice original little Kawasaki, a true survivor!

[@leslieaustin151]

Get well soon, Jennie! What a dream little motorcycle. Sounds like it needs an oil-can round it and some loving care… that kickstart pedal squeaked in protest when you folded it out to turn the engine over by hand. I don’t think Kwacker ever brought that model to the UK, but it’s lovely! Watching for the next video. Hope Jennie is soon up and about. Les in UK 🇬🇧

[@jamesobrien6855]

That puppies clean, always had an eye for them old little kawi's

[@beachthor1]

Jennie’s garage diagnosing old motorcycles is sublime.

[@restrothunderroad]

Seeing her fire up put a big ol smile on my face. Thanks! Hilarious that you let the camera battery die. 😂 Get'em Jennie!

[@jenniesgarage]

It had been a long time since a did a video alone, it is a lot to keep track of!!

[@chopperz127]

My first ever bike was a KM100. Thanks for taking me back.

[@wavefuse]

Me too, it was a green 1976 one, my first bike

[@JDTheOkie]

Can't beat the sound (and smell) of a two-stroke engine. Glad to see it fired up! 👍🏻

[@PatrickImboden]

Not whe you're riding behind one..😂

[@marlonkelch9050]

Brings back old memories. My friend had a KE 100 and I had a 125 KD. 49 years ago.

[@ridersanonymous4756]

Dude that carb set up just blew my mind crazy how it's built inside the side cover. Thanks for the education your like my small engines teacher lol.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! Yeah that configuration is kind of uncommon.

[@chamberedfreedom]

Nice to see the relics living with people like you keeping them alive . Hope camera girl gets better soon .

[@peteramberley9952]

Cool bike .one of my all time favourites.as I said befor probley the ultimate bike for camera girl.hope she's OK.x

[@ratatouille420pm4]

Always puts a smile on my face when I see u posted a new video especially after a bad day

[@rong4189]

Oh, ‘rolled’ Ouch, get well soon!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you, she is slowly getting better.

[@mrshaneyt43]

Tell poor camera girl I’m thinking of her , really hope she has you run ragged looking after her with a little bell to call you . Here’s to her swift recovery. Great work on the solo video👍

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Sweet runabout! Camera Girl has a test drive appointment as soon as she heals up. Good stuff man.👍

[@upperroomtoo]

When I was in Jr High my friend got a 1979 KD100 for Christmas. We drove the wheels off that thing. Loved that bike.

[@germanium1872]

I remember the old days before cameras girl joined you. I’ve been subscribed to you that long.

[@chrishutch45]

I have that exact same motorcycle in blue road it twice 15 years ago and it’s been sitting ever since

[@chrishutch45]

Oh, I’m sure it would

[@billbright1755]

I power buffed up with metal polish engine cases to beautiful high luster. Carb boot ( unavailable) can get dry and unflexable but a heat gun with careful use can allow to fit properly. Filter is available. Super torque motor for displacement. The rotary valve is a great system. I run mine dry by fuel shutoff. It can sit for six months. One kick startup. Bel Ray SI - 7 almost no smoke.💨

[@andyreynolds6194]

Flipping love when you upload mate. Not an ounce of pretension, just a genuinely nice guy sharing his love of old broken things and making them old barely-broken things. All the best to camera girl for a speedy recovery! (Now’s your chance to pop out and buy some more old 2 strokes!) All the best from a still quite chilly (but not currently raining) Manchester, UK.

[@tomdunn7147]

great little find. I need to look for something like that. Hope Jen gets better soon, miss her laugh already.

[@davemangamer7365]

I had one of them when I was a kid and I actually had two of them. It was a KE 100 Street legal that little dirtbike here working on there I had a lot of fun on one of them good trail bike❤

[@noahwomack3620]

I got ahold of one of these in the late 80’s. I was 10. Very nostalgic watching this. Love your channel!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you! Nostalgic for me too. I had a KE100 when I was a kid, which is really similar.

[@danielgeist5497]

I was taught growing up on these two strokes to turn the choke on and kick until you hear it fire once. Then turn it off and try it again. Can always turn it back on if needed, but saves you from flooding it. You know what you’re doing, just sharing how I learned! Great video again, thank you!!

[@GTIFabric]

Like an old chainsaw

[@danielgeist5497]

@@GTIFabric exactly!

[@Ball1501]

That "baffle" joke got me good. Nice going on the bike, Jake! And hope Camera Girl gets well soon!

[@kriswright1022]

Having owned a kawi from 1969 that had dual carbs and dual rotary valves ( actually disc's) , this little machine should have some real pep! Mine was a Kawi 350 Avenger, and it was a scrambler model that was fitted with some nice off road nobbie tires. It really screamed, I mean there wasn't a bike made that would keep up with it thru the 1/4 mile, but it was too heavy for the trails in retrospect. Then the 500 triple came out and the Avenger became a footnote in history! I only owned that bike for a yr until I blew it up, and turned my interest to a 57 Chevy Pu.

[@HelloHello-hd3ds]

Been watching since late middle school and now I’m in college, wanting to buy a busted bike and fix it up, inspired by you

[@jenniesgarage]

Best part of doing the videos, is reading comments like yours. Thank you.

[@alanelder3259]

Nice little bike. Best wishes to camera girl for a speedy recovery.

[@Slowrex123]

That bike is in great condition for its age. Nice find

[@markparker5451]

I had its bigger brother the KD125! My dad bought it for my 13th birthday when I was told I wasn't getting anything at all. I just loved that little bike! Kawasaki also made a 175cc that was really cool. Thanks for the memory!!

[@jenniesgarage]

Wow that must have been a surprise!! What a tease!

[@reckless3008]

Beautiful 😍 I have a 75 dt250 love the old bikes so much fun

[@Keith-rk4td]

My friend growing up had one of these. His had lights. Slower than most 80s of the day. Still alot of fun too ride.

[@anthonyl6141]

Jen is amazing and adds so much to these videos. Wishing her a speedy recovery!

[@jonathanodell9507]

Yay I’m first to view 😂😂😂😂😂, hope Jennifer is ok!!! You’re right Jake, it’s just weird without Jennie.

[@RobsNeighbor]

Love it my cousin had one just like this, so much fun we had!!!

[@GrnBltSniper]

holy cow, i used to love your videos but forgot completely. youtube finally recommended one again. love to see you've stayed true to jennie's garage origin.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you found the video and enjoyed it!

[@mudpuddle8805]

Your son has got to be one happy youngster. Your hobby will keep him in toys forever.

[@johntreloar8203]

I use to own one of these but it was the 90cc version, loved it, it was a great bike.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Just goes to show you, every now and then you get lucky, camera girl comes to mind first, and this little motorcycle has got to be in the top five, ice helps with that sort of injury, get better soon Jenny

[@vhfgamer]

I love this older stuff. Keep er up!

[@32road]

Oh no, best wishes for camera girl! That is one nice little bike, great shape!

[@MattiasE]

Really sorry to hear camera girl is hurt. Hope on speed recovery. Nice video as always ❤

[@crumplezone1]

I roll my Rs yet to roll my ankles ! get well soon Jenns :)

[@MehYam2112]

Reminds me a lot of the Yamaha MX80 I had as a kid, two stroke w/ oil injection, sparkplug fouler, but so much fun.

[@toddodell2904]

My first bike in the 1970’s was a 70’s Yamaha 80 enduro I was 8. I’m 55 now and own a 2006 Harley Heritage Softail.

[@jonnenne]

I was surprised to see the fuel line going straight in to the block! That is crazy design

[@clarkwilson2670]

Cool bike!!

[@jonlambshead5115]

🥺 Poor Camera Girl, Jenny I Hope U Get Better Really SOON. Wow That Little Kawazaki 100 Is In Really Great Shape For It's Age. Love It, Great Little Bike. I Have Twisted Both Ankles Before At The Same Time Trying To Save Myself From Falling Over & It's Not Fun...

[@AvaPxiaO]

The beauty of rotaries, won GP500s till late 80s

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

What a great bike... Awesome job man ty for taking the time to share with us!!!

[@johnobrien8542]

Love the kd's. One of my favorites from the 70's

[@markallen1343]

It’s Kawasaki Showtime! Jake really got “Beetlejuice” look going😂 Best wishes to Jenny ❤

[@unitedstatessc]

I love this channel, you guys are the best

[@billbright1755]

I have a 78 KD 100 M . Runs and appears as new condition. Very capable machine with super frugal consumption of oil and fuel. Perfect camper bike.

[@Rollie961]

Get well camera girl you 2 are a great team 😊

[@Shipman37x]

Heal up Camera girl!! You did a great job regardless Jake. Looking forward to the next video. God bless

[@56Spookdog]

I would imagine a 100cc that small will be screamer. Looks like a good buy.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

Nah, I had one. They were very slow revving, heavy, low power play bikes. They were 154 lbs and made 8 peak Hp.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

Kawasaki designed the mini cycles with a very restrictive exhaust port and exhaust pipe. A very common issue was the exhaust pipe becoming carbonned up and the motor barely running. We would clean the baffle and shorten it so it would flow more. They were still slow.

[@Bickybo]

I had a 74 mc1 90. It was my 1st bike, and it was an absolute tank. The rubber grommet that the cables pass through that attach to the carb, didn’t make a proper seal leading to a seizure of the piston and the destruction of the cylinder. RIP little Kawasaki.

[@jenniesgarage]

I think that bike was basically the same as mine. It is a weak link that the filter isn't attached to the carb. Lots of places for dirt to leak in.

[@carolinamotomadness1987]

That’s a gem I bet it would clean up nice some one deffnetley took care of it and kept it in there garage money well spent

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

WOW! Awesome Little Bike! Hope Your Feeling Better Camera Girl.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you. She is getting better.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Great looking little bike! I have a 90cc Kawasaki engine I purchased years ago that looks exactly like this one.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@josephdangelo1503]

Just happened to catch your channel, boy that bike is a blast from the past. I can tell you whoever had that bike had that put up where it wasn't going to get messed up, probably belong to a collection at one time. As in mint condition as that little bike is I'm sure there's not going to be any problems getting that thing going unless it was parked for a bad reason. Anyway good luck and God bless

[@jabrown1075]

I had a KD-80 when I was in grade school/Jr. High. We were a Kawasaki family.

[@birdsfabulous]

Bike is in amazing shape..seems all there but the # plate. A good wash and it will be in its glory

[@germanium1872]

I remember the old days before camera girl joined you. I’ve been subscribed to you that long.

[@jenniesgarage]

I appreciate it.

[@TheCookieCoolMan]

Get well soon camera girl! ❤

[@svenskas2574]

Good job! You’re making some topnotch videos I really enjoy!

[@steveaw5895]

Send my best to Camera Girl. Tell her she was missed. Neat little bike.

[@Mikesacco1B]

Dude… that bike is clean. I had a 1976 street legal. first bike. Only thing I have left is the owners manual.

[@ubertalldude]

What a cool little bike. Love the paint and graphics on the tank

[@alexwirtz3047]

“Exhaust pipe confuse” had me baffled

[@SuperHurdman]

Hi Jake! and Jen I feel for you Jen I rolled my ancle real bad a month ago and it was so bad I wanted to throw up! It hurt that bad. Hope your feeling better. Jake my Boy! I just picked up a 1975 BMW r75/6 What a Jem The best part it is restored. I have a few things to do to it. Will be back in the wind. Great video Great to see you.

[@jenniesgarage]

Jen is slowly getting better. Dr. says she tore a ligament. Sorry about your injury. The old BMWs are cool!!

[@libertyforamericanow]

1:58 i test spark with carb cleaner and a couple kicks

[@mrc1539]

Best wishes to camera girl, hope you get well soon .

[@BigDogChopperRider]

Great video! Get well soon camera girl!

[@raysoutdoors3558]

Love how that bike sounds good for a Barn fine and can't wait until the next video on and everything else that may come across in the future love this channel a hole lot and y'all have a great day and let's not get hurt in the process ok ❤❤

[@googleuser1522]

What a find! Well done!

[@justinprohm]

I am very happy that this video came out at a perfect time haha, just 5 days ago i bought my green '78 KD100M but there isnt much of anything online about them. It already runs, look forward to hopefully riding it today once i fix the fuel leak! Also mine happens to have a number plate on it unsure if its oem or not but it might be 🙂.

[@buildingspeed8969]

Thank you carb Daddy !!

[@chrisw.1457]

greetings from germany... ...a very interesting construction and a great video!

[@wheelhousegarage2940]

Yes back in action!!!!

[@Shedhunter2]

Over 500 views and only 100 thumbs up? Let's help the guy out!

[@scottgroves1010]

Have you watched the video of how he discussed how he wants to do everything in life and not work? it’s not like he uses his money to pay the rent why he’s always moving.!!! he needs to get a haircut

[@Shedhunter2]

@@scottgroves1010 Bought and sold houses and fixed them up. Worked pretty hard to do that I'm thinking. Built up a huge following on youtube, making decent money at that. I wish KZbin was available when I was doing something similar.

[@grntitan1]

@@scottgroves1010Seems you are a little obsessed with his hair and employment. Damn dude, you might be the one who needs help.

[@scottgroves1010]

@@grntitan1 no it’s making a comment stating his entitlement!🖕🫵🫏

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I in my mid teens had a Kawasaki KV 100, brilliant little bike. I tried riding it 138 miles one day, it did not go so well, the workshop manual I got with it showed how to modify the cylinder and the rotary disk for more power and it didn't have the baffle in the muffler so I designed one only to come to the realization that type of baffle was already available..

[@bertamusprime618]

That is a sweet machine!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@PatrickImboden]

Now, that's a beauty! Camergirl, get well soon... your camera skills are needed. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining video! The heedless mechanic shot got me laughing

[@ianmangham4570]

Beautiful bike 😊

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@fenix849]

That baffle joke was atrocious. Good Job. 👍

[@michaellitscher9456]

I had the enduro (street-licenseable with a battery, headlight, and tail light) version of that bike. It started every spring.

[@rune5512]

Get well soon, Camera Girl!