Will it RUN? Rebuilt Ed’s Rokon Engines finally Goes in

[@chgq8675]

Great video guys. Wouldn't have found you channel without your Matt's off-road Collab. The display of persistence, team work, plus the scripture exactly what I needed today. THANK YOU.

[@jeremywallace5961]

Me too.

[@edellenburg78]

Never heard of you before the Rokon build. I'm glad now because you have great content. Thanks for helping out, Ed.

[@BikesandBeards]

Welcome aboard!

[@weegeemike]

Just discovered this channel/Fb page a couple weeks ago myself, awesome content! Really dug the undercover motorcycle salesmen/dealership videos lol

[@mynamejeff2006]

As soon as i started a month ago researching motorcycles to buy, i been watching and re watching reviews here. Good dudes

[@Nowrongdoer]

Isn't it nice being out from under that rock!

[@johnreis1872]

Congratulations Dan! Thanks to all of you for bringing us along for this project!

[@mike94560]

You can get frustrated doing a project like this. But there are moments of huge joy when each major milestone is reached. I saw some frowns but the smiles at the end made it all worth it. And in the end you can always say "I made that thing work".

[@garywilson4396]

Really cool way everyone has came together to accomplish a shared goal of kindness. It’s been an awesome time watching all of the different people involved in this 👍

[@82cj8]

@@xmashayes Who shit in your Cheerios? You deviants are quickly talking yourselves out of sympathy......

[@donaldhalls2189]

Which hypocrite are you talking about

[@richardwood467]

@@donaldhalls2189 you

[@Rj-jm8vm]

I used to work at the company that was producing the 820 engines in the 90s into the 2000s . I machined the blocks , support plates, milled the heads etc. Also built them . Tough little engine .

[@AICD1999]

These videos always remind me of the old Wild Kingdom TV show from the 70’s. Marlon always was involved to a degree but when it was serious he always said “ Ill watch from a distance as Jim approaches the hungry lions”. This is Sean and Craig.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

God bless yall for taking time out of your schedule to help out ed ,I'm sure he doesn't feel like a celebrity to all of us he is one of a kind and priceless .

[@Carado5150]

They're doing to for the channel and this is their job since they quit actually selling bikes so it's not like they're doing it for free.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

@@Carado5150 regardless if there getting paid ,or not it's a project they didn't have to take on . they like anyone else in the service industry right now most likely a full plate in front of them .yes its good for their channel but that was already going well but more importantly there doing it to help out ed because it is what they do and their good at it .so Sean got ahold of Matt to offer there help which they certainly didn't have to do .

[@chrisnixon1991]

I can't wait to see Ed shredding up the trails on the Rekon but even better Sean doing some hillclimbing! also Congrats Dan on the baby!💪🙏

[@chrisnixon1991]

@CruzRedEye lol no shredding is the hillclimbing term for dirt kicking up from the rear tire when going up a dirt hill it's similar to doing a burnout on a motorcycle which shreds up the tread on a tire

[@paulf9653]

Pretty sure Ed's shredding days are over. LOL

[@chrisnixon1991]

@@paulf9653 they said the same about Evel Knievel but look how long he rode for

[@ecka4x4]

Loving watching all the different channels for this project of getting Ed's bike & LJ20 restored. I think we're all gotten quite invested in seeing this come together. Kudos to you all for pitching in. It's a testament to all your characters in showing such passion & cooperation to get the job done. I must sat though that Ben could easily be Matt's brother. They look similar, but there voices are so close you could easily mistake one for the other.

[@kasuraga]

Heck yeah, it's great to see the Rokon getting put back together.

[@danrussell3439]

Guys, thank you for helping out on this project.. you are blessing many people.

[@terrallputnam7979]

Congratulations Dave and wife!!! God bless you and your family!

[@h2recoveryteam2]

You has seen and now own a Rokon. They are the best thing ever. They go places a Jeep can not. They are a Goat on tires. They can go anywhere you want. Power to to max with them. Like Ed even said. It drives slower than you walk. At Ed's claim he could go anywhere he wanted with this thing. And just point and that direction was rough terrain. He went on the Rokon. And made it many times. I think what all of you involved are some very special and very Blessed people. God Bless and keep it up.

[@DonaldChapman]

Looking at that fabulous workshop, if amazes me you don't have a proper heat gun for heat shrink. Great work guys! God bless!

[@michaelpayne1737]

Yep. I picked up a cheap one from ol Harbor Freight. Done

[@jakerucker3709]

Appreciate the content. All your review videos helped me narrow down to the shadow I own now. And your recent videos have me rebuilding my 80s jetskis after a couple years of hiatus. You all are awesome!

[@postersm7141]

You learned a valuable lesson that I always try to tell my customers. New does not always mean good. There’s been many times where I get a brand new part that’s bad out of the box

[@someidot3699]

age =/= condition

[@superchargedt-bird5304]

Love the video. My dad got me one just like that when I was six or seven. It was awesome, I would run it up and down the cliffs of coal city hollow in north east Alabama on the Tennessee state line. It would climb anything, at least from the perspective of a six year old. I loved that thing. But dad's friend wanted it and that was that. I've dreamed of getting that monster back for over 40years. Watching you guys work on that really makes the memories flood back. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@mikesbarn1858]

Just a thought. If you run the piston to TDC check the carburetor intake and see if the piston clears the port. If not trim to clear. Will improve performance. Exhaust clearance can change timing.

[@lawsonbart1573]

Ed will be dead before. You get the nugget and it all Together

[@pebear]

Craig displays the fruits of the spirit as he's so patient with Shawn.....

[@xmashayes]

And don't forget the bigotry he shows for those who are different than him. Jesus loves that shit, right?

[@LostinFrance626]

That’s great, and educational, I’m currently in MMI studying Yamaha, and I’ve picked up on a couple of tips from this. Thanks guys

[@Quijoteb]

I know I’m not a part of building this thing but it still put a smile on my face when it fired up. Cheers to all involved

[@robinwammack218]

Considering Sean’s mechanical aptitude, it reminded me that all things are possible when god is on your side. And Craig is in your shop. Love the rebuild series fellas. Keep it going.

[@BikesandBeards]

we have three different places or shops that we film videos, and this one was filmed in craigs

[@robinwammack218]

@@BikesandBeards And a very nice shop it is. Just trying to be funny. Lots of respect.

[@emmanuelkibet6197]

I really love the verses in between your videos guys They're just perfect

[@jamesbigham9036]

Congratulations Dan on the new baby. Ed is going to love the Rokon when he sees it this surprise you guys have planned for him is going to be epic . Great work guys

[@mrpopps6322]

You guys are aces for doing this for Ed. God bless you all.

[@DancerOfClouds]

So cool seeing you guys working together. Robby, Matt and sundry

[@bengtkorswing5279]

Thank you for witnessing so openly and clearly. God bless you.

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Brilliant Video!!Your Commitement to this Build is truly inspiring!!! An old Workhorse Dinosaur brought back to life! I can't wait to see it finished!! Thank you!!! You Guys ROCK!!!

[@RedBud315]

I'm only going to say this once. Okay once on each of these sites(Matt's Off Road Recovery, Fab Rats, Robby Layton Nation, Bleepinjeep, Chads Fab, Bikes and Beards, & Mischief TV). I have watched over the last 6 months something that is truly hard to put into words and believe me I like to talk. Manhour wise you've created for Ed the worlds most expensive Suzuki along with Rokon and custom trailer on the planet however, it isn't about the monetary value of what you've done for him. With the divide that has been going on in this nation I have been blessed to watch a group of friends who have been blessed in their life to pass along their appreciation for someone who has been a valuable existence in their life. It does give me hope for the human race. I have no idea how I ended up on the MORR channel but, it led me to all of your channels so YT did a good job there. While watching this story across your channels I have learned so much in the fields that each of you specialize in. You guys make stuff look so easy(of course with editing, lol). I give a big shout out to Matt for setting all of this up. I even think the Robby Layton crew might have a hit song on their hands. "The Sound of Sanding" The work that each and everyone of you have done including the shirts and book and replacing what you found in the truck is pretty darn special so thank you very much. If I don't plan a road trip to Utah to meet most of you then I might be out of my mind.

[@rtpickett]

Congrats on the new baby! Loved the update on the Rokon.

[@pwilly_1]

As a young guy I had an uncle who was also a placer gold miner & inventor of placer gold recovery equipment. He owned a couple of these back in the day. Once you got it started, it’s very unique sound took me back in time. Thanks @ Bikes and Beards 👏!

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks for sharing

[@murdoc6501]

Well done. Amazing that such a small crank shaft and engine moves that beast! Keep moving forward!

[@-HighTide]

Nope...podcast behind bars... Not a true story.. just another lie. Liars.

[@dougalexander7204]

Congratulations on the new baby and, bess you for your kindness towards Ed and the Rokon project. Much respect.

[@troy17981]

Congratulations Dan!!!! Pair of pliers when I’m being asked what it’s called. Pliers when I actually need them. Lol. You guys are awesome! Thank you Sean for keeping things going!

[@jamessmelcer616]

Congratulations Dan and Mrs. Dan!! Good show as usual. I am anxious to see the rokon finished.Ed is liable to piddle his britches! Thank you all for sharing. Stay safe guys. Jim

[@LTD347]

Just a thought, would it be worth putting an electric starter on it for Ed instead of the pull start, incase he’s not strong enough to kick or pull start it. I’m super excited for all these projects coming together for Ed.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Looking at past video of Ed I don't think he will be using it without the help of someone else. Though adding it would be nice for anyone so maybe.

[@LTD347]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 he rode the modern rokon alright!

[@419Tpm]

I just typed the same thing 😙

[@MostlyInteresting]

I don't recall an electric starter ever being available for these engines. That may be something that the oems added on to them. But even then I've never seen an electric start on one of these Chrysler two strokes.

[@LTD347]

@@MostlyInteresting you can get kits to replace any pullstart. I think it would be a worthwhile addition

[@lpd1snipe]

It's the right way to do it. You always make sure everything fits properly and works properly before you paint it. Back when Choppers were popular in the 60's and early 70's lots of nice paint got trashed when they tried to put the bike together without pre fitting it before the paint and Bondo work.

[@BikesandBeards]

Yep

[@terrallputnam7979]

When I was 15, I rebuilt my Kawasaki 100 engine and I just learned about 5 things I did wrong. The engine ran about 4 hours and locked up again.

[@BikesandBeards]

ooohh no what did you do wrong

[@michaelpayne1737]

Yeah that's a little rough being 15 n rebuilding a motorcycle engine. Wow

[@gayle4804]

Yeah!!! The Robcon runs!🙏🙏🙏 Thank you guys!! Congratulations on the new baby 👶

[@neproadie]

I see new video from bikes and bears...I click like and then watch it...because I know it's gonna be good!

[@BikesandBeards]

who are these bikes and bears guys?

[@neproadie]

@@BikesandBeards Lol...my bad...I'm really looking forward to the weekend :P Was mixing Beards and Beers :P

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Bikes and Bears would actually explain a lot 😜

[@robertfishback4196]

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT... INTO EVERYTHING. WHAT A GREAT PAIR OF WORKER YOU GUY ARE .. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

[@scottlin777]

"The plastic identifies as leather" too funny.

[@SW-jw6il]

it’s so exciting seeing you honor & respect for Ed & old folks in general. believe it or not this use to be the norm. Thank you guys for showing the youngbucks how its done.

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

I felt Craig's pain when you took the protective plastic off his multi meter.... 💀💀 He gave you the eye hahahaha

[@lockedin60]

I know helping getting Ed's Rokon Motorcycle back to tip-top shape has been tedious but you guys are getting it done. #1 I am not a mechanic so a lot of things just go over my head. I was young and stupid and should have taken a shop class in HS. I should have paid more attention and spent more time with my Dad because he was a good shade-tree mechanic. But unless you follow a process like you two are doing you just don't know how involved and how precise a rebuild must be to get things in working order. My hat is off for your efforts. But understanding your background I know you are not doing this for Ed but for the Glory of the Lord!

[@timstull1355]

Pressing the bearings on that crank that way will tweek the crank.. you need to support the counter weights.. not press them into each other...

[@gailtaylor1636]

No comment...typed a long one and deleted.

[@fluxburner1636]

after seeing him hammer in that wrist pin I'm sure it's not that important to them ha

[@gailtaylor1636]

@@fluxburner1636 My mouth was hanging open long before that. Had to run duct tape around my head to keep from stepping on my jaw.

[@fluxburner1636]

@@gailtaylor1636 lol I know what you mean

[@kurtfoulke5130]

@@fluxburner1636 hahaha 🤣 Shame on the mess !

[@novavroomvroom6809]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY...!!!! a plyers...!!!!

[@philipbranch75]

Great Job guys getting Ed's Rokon up and running again! But, Ed has aged quite a bit since he rode it up and down from his claim and from watching you try and start it, its not a very easy thing to do so... I'm wondering if there is a electronic starter that can be added to this "Claim Jumper"? I think if there is, It would be a very nice addition for Ed!

[@jamesfield6568]

Philip,,I'm calling it Clemintine

[@kurtfoulke5130]

And he's going to be a lot older by the time this is over 😂

[@TeneTsTaroT]

Yes! Goodmorning Sean and Craig! Always happy to see you fellas doing your thing.

[@randall1959]

When you two put your heads together you pull off some mechanical miracles.

[@BikesandBeards]

yeah we can

[@randall1959]

@@BikesandBeards That little engine sounds pretty healthy. It's got a lot of crackle.

[@Heeman5]

The smile on his face when it started. Priceless!

[@peterburke5174]

well done guys, sounds real good, and \craig well done for getting Sean to do some work.

[@BikesandBeards]

haha I love work

[@peterburke5174]

@@BikesandBeards yeah yeah yeah lol.

[@peterburke5174]

@John D same as always then lol. you know we love you guys lol

[@FeedScrn]

Wow what a rebuild. It's good that you guys took it on. You were probably some of the very few who could handle a 50yr old Rokon.

[@Souperkire]

Love these 2wd bikes. Always wanted one myself

[@marvindebot3264]

You can still buy one brand new.

[@Souperkire]

@@marvindebot3264 I know. Just not in the cards right now 😒

[@BikesandBeards]

but dont find yourself a nice used one, the new ones are over priced

[@PacemParabellem]

Yet again, another awesome video. I really liked the added information from Craig when it came to putting the engine back together. Very informative and interesting. It's good bits of information to know.

[@BigDadGigaCHAD]

Craig is so lucky Sean is so smart and mechanically capable but Sean is lucky Craig is so funny and childish. What a great team.

[@BikesandBeards]

super team

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I think you may have their names mixed up 🤣

[@chukhentcy5642]

Sean, don't pull a pull start until it stops! That's the way you break the rope. Make a bunch of continuous short pulls and stop well before the end of the rope pull and the engine will start quicker. Quick, shorter brth, brth, brth, style pulls until the engine starts. {I'm aware that sentence is lame, but without being there to show you what I mean, it was the best I could do :-*} This from a guy who broke a few starter ropes on his two stroke gas powered tools who learnt the hard way. Good luck and God Bless! Congrats to Dan!

[@larryferguson1314]

Is the Shop closed down for good? I'm sorry if I missed a video explaining, but I was trying to check out inventory, and on the website it says temporarily closed. Hope things turn around! Love the videos! I need to buy some tank straps for sure!!!

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Was very cool to see you Guys collaborate. For Good Ole Ed👊🇺🇸👊

[@brianshellnutt9986]

Congrats on the baby! I just had a baby myself, a food baby.

[@BikesandBeards]

how do you know its not a bad baby?

[@brianshellnutt9986]

@@BikesandBeards damn sausage fingers of mine. It was supposed to say "food baby". 🤣

[@juliancrooks3031]

Congratulations on the new kid hope Mama's and the baby are doing well. The bike is looking good

[@aaronlagos5863]

@4:47 although 99% of the time Craig is correct, it is a pair of pliers, not a pliers. Honestly if Craig actually said that it would be the first time I've ever heard someone say it singular.

[@dr.floridaman4805]

a pair is two. hand me those pliers. is how I ask for one. you ask me for a pair my butler will bring you two. what does a pair of ones equal? two must be the public schooling programs

[@Laugh1ngboy]

It is a pair of plier.

[@l.greenemachine66]

congratulations Dan and your wife for having a baby. God bless and enjoy.

[@Captain4life3]

Congratulations he was not even showing and didnt miss a day of work. Congratulations to HIS WIFE for having a child.

[@jeffmosley4043]

Nice job. Ed will be very thankful for all u have done. Thanks for the video great job. God bless u and the family.

[@secondchancegarage]

That flywheel will get you every time! Lol

[@BikesandBeards]

its like a jack in the box

[@secondchancegarage]

@@BikesandBeards 🤣

[@thomasnugent6445]

Congrats on the Baby, been watching you for awhile, good work, especially on the Ed project. Nice to see so many different trades & companies working for one goal.

[@sanjosejeff]

Great job. I’m kinda concerned for Ed though. He mentioned this thing only had front brakes but the new ones have both. Prolly the reason he wrecked going downhill in the first place. Will the new models rear brakes bolt onto this thing? Need to keep old Ed healthy. Well kinda. This thing could prolly use a cigarette pack holder on the front handle bars😂

[@michaelpayne1737]

Yeah Ahhhh,..Ed will Only be allowed on level ground so no worries.

[@ronniewilliz153]

yea front breaks going down hill takes skill even then you might dump it

[@sanjosejeff]

@@michaelpayne1737 I’ve actually dumped a bike on slick level ground

[@michaelpayne1737]

@@sanjosejeff Yeah I don't like driving on slick pavement.... I got caught in the rain one time.

[@edbruder9975]

The brakes

[@joeybobbie1]

I like how Craig’s just rebuilding the Engine, but Sean is doing the important stuff. You guys could do Comedy Television on Bikes. Can’t wait to see the next Video on the Mighty Rekon.👍👍

[@MrBobsathlon2]

Will it run ? Of course it will. If not , Craig will be be demoted to Sean's butler.

[@BikesandBeards]

hahaha no I ll just have to do it myself which means, But an already running engine haha

[@dragnfli520]

Love seeing Ed's GoldDuster coming together! And ... Congratulations 🎉 New Baby‼️👏

[@jameswilson7338]

Pliers are like pants, they come in pairs. I put on my pants, and I use pliers. Either is correct, and I say it both ways "hand me those pliers, I need a pair of pliers". But I would never refer to them in the singular. They are NOT "a plier".

[@BikesandBeards]

thats how i feel

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Best explanation trophy 🏆

[@magnumcipher4971]

Loving this build series. I can remember seeing black and white print ads for these things in the back pages of Dirt-Wheels and 3&4 Wheel Action back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Good times.

[@johngenis344]

Sean piece of Google life Behind bars there's already a channel good idea Sean I always said you're the idea guy

[@waynebrown5428]

Congratulations Dan!!!

[@JT_70]

Calling Robby Layton, “the Layton kid” and your other comments are very insulting toward Robby Layton and his team and show that you don’t know what your are talking about. Based on your comments, I am certain that Robby knows far more than you will ever know about painting and body repair of any type of vehicle. If you took the time to watch more of Robby’s detailed videos you would learn what a professional and perfectionist he is. He and his team may clown around for the camera but their work quality and attention to detail is impeccable. Check out his recent videos on painting the Golden Nugget or Mischief Maker. I believe the plan is to have the Rokon match the color of the Golden Nugget and the custom trailer built by TomTom and Lizzie for the Rokon.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Watch the old blood pressure JT, it's only a reality and by reality they mean fake !

[@maxironpaw]

When I was a kid I had a Fox go-cart with that motor. Two summers of odd jobs to save the $50 price. But it was fast. Two Tillotson carbs. Then one day the cops swung by and we couldn't run it on the road any more. So we ran it in the dirt - without air cleaners. We got really good at changing those roller bearings on the crank pin.

[@isaiaahballard8045]

1st comment and 1st like.

[@annahenderson3769]

I really appreciate your spreading of the Word🙏 during these videos. And being the daughter of an older mechanic love to watch you guys RE build older projects 😉

[@dimebagthelegend1]

I sure hope that crank is still balanced after seeing how those bearings were pressed in. Usually you would brace the crank from the bottom side of the counter weight your applying the bearing to so you don’t squeeze the crankshaft unevenly

[@kurtfoulke5130]

It's a Butcher Shop 🤣

[@fluxburner1636]

using a hammer on that wrist pin won't help any either so I don't think they know any better ha

[@BrianWilliamsPhotography]

Aluminum foil and water takes rust off chrome. Some chemical reaction to it, it just works and it does not scratch like a wire brush.

[@SchoolforHackers]

Oh ho golden - thank you!

[@Woodworkingnurse]

Hey guys. Nurse Eric back in your comments. I say a pair of pliers, but it makes sense what Craig is saying because it’s one tool so it’s not a”pair”. Never thought about that. Can’t wait to see the reveal and Ed get on it and go for a ride.!! Keep up the great work fellas. 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@jaybowles9417]

I don't usually smile but knowing why you guys are doing this really makes me smile.😁 Good man!

[@AFloridaSon]

Congratulations Dan

[@russkester7006]

Congratulations on the new addition.

[@southsideronnie]

Congrats on the new member of the family!

[@clayfarnet970]

To saturate a part in a liquid like the mud flap, I use a large zip lock bag. It doesn’t require much liquid product when you push all of the air out. 👍👍👍

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Good job. Love hearing it fire. Ed will ride it for sure. Like you show.

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

Ed's going to love it. By the time you guys and then Robbie gets finished it will be better than new. Too bad it doesn't have a starter, might not be as easy for him to pull it like the last time he used it. A starter would be hard to rig up on that little engine.

[@ZootSuitCooter]

I got a 70ish Rokon running for a friend a while back, that old diaphragm carb was murder, balls and springs everywhere. I got it running, very interesting machine indeed. Never quite understood the low gearing, 1st gear was useless, unless you were pulling logs which you could effectively do in any gear as 3rd was low enough to drag its own weight at idle. Novelty, nothing more.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

ed hauled 4-500 pounds in and out of a gold claim that was inaccessible any other way....i wouldnt say its useless

[@nelmar5560]

Congrats Dan n I’ll one. She did all the work, congratulations Mrs.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Nice work gentlemen. So excited too see Ed burning it up on his rokon

[@billdoolinofficial]

Congratulations to the baby for having dan and his wife. Well if you think about it, that baby met dan & wife recently as his father and mother. So, I am congratulating the baby. 😏💙

[@amassey3062]

That smile at 22.09 is AWESOME!

[@SNELLERIZED]

15:10 That's a Morse Fairbanks recoil. There are sources online to help you rebuild/assemble it.

[@BikesandBeards]

good to knowthanks

[@theone31man]

Congratulations Dan and wife, and baby also.

[@Daytonafox1]

Congratulations on the baby Dan

[@peterbockholm3176]

Excellent way to get it done, Sean stays out of Craig's domains and do the simple stuff like cleaning things. Cleaning things is also an important role in getting a good result. Gold medal to the inventors of the ultrasonic cleaner and the vapor honing cabinet.

[@wd4477]

Dan congrats on the new baby! Great video guys.