We Bought a Mini Bike to Flip for Profit and GOT BURNED!

We bought a 1970s Trail Horse GTO mini bike on Facebook Marketplace to try to get running and flip for profit, and we got burned big time! The vintage mini bike revealed usual amounts of jank while we were going over it- hose clamps on the brake cables, a jerry rigged throttle assembly, and chunky oil, but the real issue was when we started it up!
The mini bike hadn't run in 20 years, and we think we know why it was parked. When we started up this vintage Tecumseh HS50, it made the worst knocking noise! We rode it anyway, and we cruised and raced it with two other vintage mini bikes. The ride ended... badly. Check it out!
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[@jimmyalgiere1291]

I'm 70 years old and watch you funny guys all the time and when I get up around 6.30 am watching you all is sometimes better then taking my VA pain meds.

[@alejandroreyes1061]

I agree ,I'm also a vet and give you guys an A++ !

[@alejandroreyes1061]

Just subscribed to your channel! Impressive 👍

[@paulweigle6872]

The longer format is way better. The chemistry between you guys really shines that way. Fantastic video.

[@ghomerhust]

40 minutes of utter chaos, im here for it!

[@rtaylor3634]

I really dig the longer episodes. Makes the wait so much sweeter guys! Keep up the good science! Lol

[@xBlade_gg]

I love how you can tell they are having way more fun each episode, and it makes the content even better.

[@garagegeek7493]

@@xBlade_gg absolutely it almost like there more rested up to make a more exciting videos 😊

[@bpagan7781]

Hearing John lose it as Ike starts it up for the first time and hears that nasty knock. Great content on this one.

[@ernestthomas3965]

Ike.. "It feels funny when i pull it". 🤣😂 The look on John and Charles' face was priceless.

[@CarsandCameras]

15:40 is so hilarious😂 you know you're into vintage mini bikes when it takes you and the boys 2 minutes to start up your bikes

[@danhouse]

Spies Like Us is one of the greatest movies EVER!!

[@coltonkirkman8714]

you guys should make a custom kick starter for a small tecumseh bike.

[@masonanderson8865]

Do a rebuild

[@holtpage8226]

Spies Like Us

[@jimsworthow531]

"Spies Like Us" Chase/Akroyd

[@charlesgraham9954]

I'm fine with a video a week. 45 minutes to an hour long is fine as well. I'm just happy for u guys. to see the channel grow and how far y'all have come, especially John. i also can't believe how much time has passed, when u are a kid time is slow af, then when u get grown, it gets faster and faster.

[@paulpetty3331]

Yes it does,then it just won't slow down!!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@iamlonefrog4866]

The force is with you guys, thank you for the laughs, the longer format and throwing a shoutout to friendships ❤

[@waynerowlinson6177]

I love the low horsepower videos. 3 mini-bikes with a combined 15 horsepower (once upon a time) and tons of fun. It was a great way to spend some time watching. Thanks!

[@peterherrington3300]

You 3 definitely got your mojo back 😊 Great episode 👏

[@FloridaMan0561]

These longer videos are so much better!

[@Jasonsminiadventure]

Quality>quantity

[@mackfauber]

Cool mini bikes it takes me back to the 70s. The movie reference is Spies like US, doctor 🤣

[@justinswanson7582]

Dude when Charles did the little "you can keep on knockin but you can't come in" I instantly thought of cheech from up in smoke lol. You guys are awesome I haven't missed an episode in years. Keep it up guys!

[@SlickArmor]

Dave's not here.

[@johnathantaylor2059]

I missed you guys…..this less video thing is so sad lol but I am 100000% behind it and love you guys keep it up!!!

[@lukemeier8917]

I think these are some of the most interesting ones you guys do is when something fails and we get to see what happened inside.

[@brianwooten5022]

Ike's laugh @ 24:11 😆 Great episode fellers! Keep up the awesome work. Loving the longer format!

[@CarsandCameras]

I thought it was hilarious that Ike was laughing before Charles even finished laying it down

[@toyyoda3710]

It was way too long ... i would not have clicked if i had known it was 46 minutes but thank goodness for fast forward... I trimmed it down to about 25 minutes as much of it was just nothing

[@NitrousNation]

Ha , I love it when he says " I couldn't have blown it up already" that look on his face is priceless. Great work guys

[@charlesfrazer1166]

I'm old. I remember The Three Stooges doing "Dr.", "Dr.", "Dr." I also remember an episode of M*A*S*H when they did a version of it in the 1970s.... Big fan! Reliving my youth through you guys!!!

[@Hurricane-Hayden]

Thank you guys a lot for making longer videos. Love you guys.

[@cameronhasenbalg6452]

I'm enjoying the longer and more detailed content. Thank you for the change.

[@lowerclass4182]

Love how yall put ike on the half blown 1 😂

[@robsweekendgarage]

Love the mini bike content. We used to have an old Sears 2-speed mini bike when I was a kid. Had a foot brake that pressed against the tire itself. My grandfather fab’d up a wood block to replace it when it wore out. Worked really well actually. Would love to find one

[@hemidart7]

The green one is the coolest looking worthy of full resto

[@parker73711]

man im with Charles""i was hoping it would have chunked a rod""

[@jstephenallington8431]

*phew*! 😮‍💨 I think that I've kinda been holding my breath waiting for the next video from you guys! Thanks, I can breathe again.

[@KEIFabrication]

I restored a Trail Horse for a friend. It has the two speed clutch system, and rear suspension. Glad to see another Trail Horse!

[@atticusnicol151]

Watching you three guys trying to start y'all's minibikes was just downright hilarious to me 😂

[@scho45]

Charles is just such a wholesome dude! All the guys are in fact wholesome!

[@EveryDayCharlie]

"we got out of it what we wanted to, we had fun". More proof that Charles is an person of the highest caliber. What a great dude.

[@handsonwithblg4949]

Like the new set up guys . The fewer and some longer videos gives me something to look forward to . 👍👍🤟

[@henrymiller7162]

I love these engines, I have a 196 from a snowblower that’s on a homemade chassis and the thing is a champ starts first pull and runs like a dream.

[@jonathanjames1864]

As a child of the 70s, I remember when these were new. I don't remember them being so sketchy, but that's probably the naivety of youth. Things changed for the better when we got a Z50 though & the Trail 70 was like getting a Ferrari to my brothers & I. I only rode it once. The family rule was we had to be tall enough to ride, & I'm the youngest. It was a couple of years before 1 of my brothers relented to my whining. I took 1 lap of our course & when I got around to the long straight all I wanted to do was a top speed run. I did it & when the corner came, I went straight... ....into the trees. By the time I was allowed to ride it again, it was gone. This is why I like your channel, memories. Keep up the great work.

[@metallicobject1831]

Quality content. It was great before but this was even better. Thanks Guys!

[@ericlawrence5635]

I really like the longer episodes. Nice to hear you guys having fun.

[@benparker6415]

I love these kind of videos everyone with a smile and having a blast !

[@jamesbigham9036]

You guys were so lucky to not destroy that engine I have never seen that happen before. I always enjoy your videos

[@quevicular]

Charles, you keep knocking but you can't come in. That is freaking priceless😂

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

You guys would know more about this than I do. But, I've always thought Tecumseh's were kinda garbage. Wouldn't those things be better off with Briggs in them?

[@joshmanis9860]

I haven’t heard of many problems with tecumsehs they were cheap but good their vtwin have dual carbs

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Yes tecumsehs are a lesser quality engine than briggs Tecumsehs tend to leak oil faster than any other brand ive seen tecumsehs when they develop the slightest rod knock its best to go ahead and start looking for a replacement engine immediately because it wont be long before it throws parts of the connecting rod out of the block

[@DunnDifferent]

Every Tecumseh I’ve owned had relentless carburetor problems. The motors themselves seem to be great when you swap the factory carbs.

[@MayheM_72]

My older brother had an old Rupp Roadster 2 that had a Tecumseh motor, and it never failed. Of course, other parts broke, and were unable to be replaced. (This back in the 80s, long after they went out of production, and long before the internet.) We would ride double, and he could get air off a hill in the woods behind our house.

[@matthewdrew6268]

Only thing good they made was the snow king

[@arlenaform9342]

Is it just a coincidence they posted this on 4:20 pm? 😂

[@no84one]

I noticed that as I was sparking up

[@GratefulEd907]

It’s only 12:20 where I live 😢 oh well I just burned one ten minutes ago LOL

[@Darecky80]

Nice episode guys!! "Spies Like Us" reminds me good old times 😁

[@BennyTygohome]

This channel is always super interesting and fun. Like hanging out in the garage with own friends.

[@jamesyoung3428]

Thanks for a good old fashioned Cars and Cameras video 👍👍👍👍

[@t-lesk5686]

Was a really great treat to see yas ripping the bikes again!

[@johninzerillo1510]

Fun riding around the track. Good video.

[@kellkingdom3118]

Guys keep doing what you’re doing enjoying the videos

[@larrydavidson3402]

Needed laughs today and the three of you did not disappoint.

[@robertharris4010]

Man love your videos you guys are the best. Love too see you beat on those mini bikes.

[@sethjensen54]

“Spies like us”. One of my favorites

[@martinda7446]

The green one sounded lovely. Looked lovely. I want it.

[@Smalltechguy]

OMG I'm laughing my arse off. That was a blast and the race was so close. Makes me want to grab me a mini bike now. Oh yeah, my coasters are still looking good.

[@giggleisraw1154]

loved it great video! I love yall so much great laughs every time watched every second of it

[@SongLyricsHD]

I’m with you John, old Tecumseh’s are cool! Even though you’ve all decided to part it out. I hope somehow you guys change your minds and find a way to fix it. It would make the story even cooler!

[@Herbybandit]

Have a look at the piston and bore, I had an H50 which ran like a hammer in a tin bucket! 😮 the big end, crank bearings, piston rings and bore were totally worn out like yours yet it still ran.

[@brianmarshall9398]

I loved the shot of Charles riding over the hill into the sunset. Lol

[@zaclooking3656]

You guys lucky I don't live next door, you'd never get rid of me. Awesome fun watching, thanks guys!!

[@Gmcworrior1]

The patina on the green one is awesome

[@dspears9250]

That was awesome guys

[@scottinWV]

This was a very fun episode!

[@surferj0e]

‘Spies Like Us’ I love that scene. “Doctor, doctor. Doctor, doctor. Doctor, doctor. Doctor, doctor….” 😂

[@cmonster6]

Never seen a setup like that in 45 years of working on small engines

[@carterslaugh38]

The whole scene with pulling it and then Ike saying johns fly down I could not stop 😂

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Its not a total loss if you learned something new and you did. Good job as always boys.

[@munson221]

best video in a long time! I laughed hard. keep it up!

[@dangrefrath9852]

What's more fun than going "fast" on a slow machine. LOVE IT!!!

[@billmarvin3306]

Spys like us was the movie. "doctor doctor" Man what a great episode I had fun!

[@answerswithweedbo636]

Very enjoyable video!!!

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff guys thanks

[@mumblez22]

You guys could be on that show "Seconds Before Disaster"!

[@cb175s]

Spy's like us One of my most favorite movies Chevy Chase Dan Aykroyd Thank you for making another great episode Looked like fun 👍👍

[@tinygaragepowersports0122]

On the roller bearing Tecs, the cover goes on (with the bearing in it,) then the snap ring, then the oil seal. To remove the cover, remove the seal first, then the snap ring, then the cover. Pretty cool to see an HS35/HS40 with one....Out of the dozen Tecs I've owned, none have had a bearing. Tec is a good motor....WHEN it runs. Also.....for HS40 and HS50 blocks only, the ARC billet rod #6282 for the OHV Enduro engines will actually fit. The dipper is slightly off due to the angled cylinder of the OHV, but it still works, and is cheap insurance since Tecs have poor oiling to the stock rod.

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

I had a flipping good time!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@Justin-oe9fs]

30:26 "he's sellin hotdogs in the woods" has to be the funniest shit I've ever heard

[@BennyTygohome]

The green one sounds really good!

[@jasonkelly4964]

C&C: In the future we're gonna be safer John: haven't been back there in 3 months Charles: YOLOOOOOOO!!!

[@musicauthority7828]

That's wide open and it's making a lot of noise. why is it making so much noise? Ike always makes me LMFAO. that description that Ike mentioned is definitely a a rod knock. that was really good save that Charles did there. Ike ran over Charles air cleaner. this video was definitely hilarious.

[@TheSonofruss]

That was a fun episode. Scammers don’t even try you will be junked faster that the engine was.

[@romeo032982]

Charles if you want a bike made in North Carolina… make one you guys have the equipment to make your own mini bike from scratch go for it ,send it !

[@cafn8ed74]

"Sounds like somebody building a new roof." 😂

[@SchoolforHackers]

Yeah, lots of hammer images.😂

[@joshuagibson2520]

I saw a fat tire trail bike at Lowes for $800. It's tempting. I have a lot of mountain trails right near me and I think to would work. Might be some ruts, rocks, roots, and steep parts I'd have to stand and throttle the bike through it though. I think it would fit in the back of my Pacifica too. Would even have to deal with a trailer.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

1 of the hitch mounted trays will be fine too.But yes,it'll fit in a Pacifica.Have fun.

[@derpydog1008]

If it's the Colman looking one, I'm not a fan. I sat on it, and I was like, nope, I like my baja warrior better.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@derpydog1008 it wasn't like th smaller Coleman bikes. Had big tires. Bigger everything really. Been reading and it says it has some kind of gear ruduction / cvt transmission. That worries me a little if I'm being honest. Has a headlight. That's a bonus. Does 20mph or so out of the box. 20-26 ungoverened.

[@derpydog1008]

@@joshuagibson2520 is it the dark gray one?

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@derpydog1008 yeah. Grey or black. It's AXIS branded.

[@jakesizemore5885]

This one was one of the funniest episodes of cars and cameras 😂

[@twocvbloke]

When there's a tecumseh fitted, suspect everything is broken until proven otherwise... :P

[@backwoodlabs]

Absolutely love this video. Favorite part was the crank up of all three bikes 😂 I just got my hands on one identical to the orange Roper those are sweeeeet!

[@awesumplayer]

I love how the captions says [applause] when the engine first started

[@onlywildturkey]

spys like us, is the movie , great video ya'll put out as always

[@twisted.throttle]

The views this video got in hour should be recorded love this channel

[@Mr.M1STER]

"Variable valve timing.... one time" lol

[@jasonmarange5973]

We had a Trail Horse when I was young it was pretty rare with a 6.5hp Tecumseh, straight pipe and cone filter stock. My sister whiskey throttled straight up on a wheelie drug behind it about 50 feet it's one of my favorite memories as a kid. Fun bike wish I still had it.

[@kaseyjones4143]

see you guys in texas keep up the great work

[@tristanmcnabb2741]

Haha 😂 allsome work guys from cruzermans inventions so cool ❤

[@Jimbobdro]

You guys looked like y’all had some good’O old school fun in this one 😅👌💪

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

There you have it boys! A genuine mini from Garrett (aka Cleetus McFarland) Mitchell's motherland of beautiful Nebraska! Hells yeah brother! Oh and another seller sorry..."Lets go!!!!!" Wicked upload as always fellas, thank you!

[@Mike-sk7gt]

So funny guys I've loved this episode

[@davekauffman8727]

I'm amazed that you all didn't start quoting lines from your favorite movie, there were a lot of events that something from Fast & Furious could have been used. That generation of Tecumseh engine has a reputation for grenading, I am impressed that Ike didn't catch any shrapnel. Looked like great fun!

[@kevinleee3408]

Thank you Go Powersports the OG sponsor

[@zacharywarren939]

Need more videos & collabs miss the 2 vids a week 😢 this is carma lol jp great video miss the old days

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

6:00 One thing I have learned in my days of running small engines: MOST folks that get them NEVER EVER EVER change the oil. They have this twisted idea that if there is enough on the dipstick to see, they're all good, and if not, just add a little until you can and keep going. This rapidly accelerates the demise of the engine, due to acid buildup, followed by internal surface corrosion and embrittlement, followed by advanced abrasion, followed by loosening of clearances so that in a very short time [relative to their potentially living up to 100 years] they begin to wear out and fail. While many such engines MIGHT be rebuildable, I got hold of one which was NOT [the pistons, normal or oversized simply could no longer be purchased (and now I know why the pressure washer it came on was being sold as a close-out model!)] so I simply had to salvage the usable bits off of it and put it in my scrap aluminum collection. Other much older engines by said manufacturer can still be purchased, and I was given one such engine [because the owner thought it had locked up, but it turned out that ONLY the pull cord was locked up, so I found some replacement parts for that and will be assembling it eventually when I have time] that I can use for the same pressure washer, but which is slightly more powerful. I have already thoroughly gone through said engine, and while in storage, I have intentionally had it full of ATF, which, as some of you may know, has dispersant and detergent additives, making it a perfect slow soaking solvent to remove decades of corrosion and carbon buildup. That way, when I go back together with it, I will put some high zinc and molly additive in it, and give it a gentle RE-break-in period to kinda fill in any tiny little voids I can before putting it back into service. As it is, in my opinion, too small for a performance engine, AND I need my pressure washer back in the worst way, I'm going to leave it to that job. I have two 8 hp Briggs, one 8 hp Honda [original] one ten hp Tecumseh laying around for such ideas. And, over time, I will probably come up with more.

[@TheFurriestOne]

I'd imagine that it would be possible for a machine-shop to put a bushing into the block and save it. Granted, the hole for the governor shaft would need bushed too, and there might be other damage from all that metal and silicone floating around in there. Still, might be a worthwhile block to keep around for experimental builds/mods.

[@coryjones9573]

Great video!

[@Chris-cq5dy]

That was a awesome show

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

Just by how complete it is makes it cool.