$20 Mini Bike (Saved from the Crusher!), Will it Run + Ride?

Welcome to the crusher mini bike! Ike chased down someone on the way to the crusher, and bought this Baja Warrior mini bike for $20 just before it was sold for scrap. The chassis isn't in great shape, but it's functional and salvageable. The 196cc Honda clone engine is in poor shape- the previous owner removed the spark plug, and built a custom exhaust that points upwards, allowing rain to pool in the combustion chamber. This engine was REALLY stuck, but we freed it up, and got the old mini bike to run and ride!
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[@Andre-ww5sr]

I like his explanation of how he got the bike.

[@ryan1johnson610]

Me too

[@jon112492]

I don't have $25 😏 aiiiiight 💵💰 20 ducks 🦆 it is.

[@Tampaboys]

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[@matthew-clarkkeeble7015]

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[@CarsandCameras]

I was sure this was a goner... even Ike had is doubts. Let's put some new rings in it!

[@ethanwieczorek915]

Love the content guys keep up the good work

[@srcobra50]

Awesome work guys was waiting for this videos. You guys always find awesome deals. Btw how much did that cool little bike lift cost?

[@FangOfTruth]

Diamond in the rough,more like a lump of coal. But never give up. Engine Restore ,of still available worked for me on a wore out engine. That is if new rings and hone doesn’t fix it.

[@MokesEnd]

I'd take the piston and jug off the "spare" engine and fit it entirely if I were you

[@benpeters-brown5317]

Seeing a tilly 225 on this would be sick

[@zackflatford6233]

Need to put crusher in 80s graphics on the tank..that be awsome looking.

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8695]

I couldnt find a set of handle bars for a mini bike for 20$

[@kevinolson5112]

Amazon has some for just over $20

[@W00lveR1ne]

@@kevinolson5112 I think the point is, that mini bike was cheaper than a handle in Amazon....

[@nubreed13]

Yeah most shops stopped carrying them where I live. You either have to buy online or order from the one shop that still stocks them. As a result the second hand market prices are ridiculous. I've seen really haggard bikes costing as much as new ones.

[@speckledjim_]

"I'd buy that for a dollar"!! It's great you are fixin that engine rather than just swappin it out for a new one. We throw away far too readily, well done boys

[@user-neo71665]

The problem is unless you get free sponsored parts, the parts to fix that engine are worth more than the fixed engine. The 196cc engine being 4 maybe 5 HP compared to getting a new 6.5 hp engine for under $100 with the right coupon. I'm all for restoring and saving things but sometimes more to it. No point in spending $100 to save something worth $50.

[@speckledjim_]

@@user-neo71665 excellent point 👍

[@HoliTalksAboutStuff]

@@speckledjim_ thats very true, if it were me i would have put that carb in my ultrasonic and let it soak overnight before i inspected it. that thing REALLY needed some love. although thats if your desperate and don't have a sponsor.

[@speckledjim_]

@@HoliTalksAboutStuff Sponsorship makes a helluva difference buddy 👍

[@Tampaboys]

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[@Ratkill9000]

If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer.

[@daviddonaghy6494]

Aaron .J Or a blue-tipped wrench.

[@jamesblanton9364]

HaHaHa In Australia we call a hammer an American screwdriver ! You know, aussie slang. Thanks for another absolutely ripper episode boys.

[@buckykattguitar]

Heat Wrench!

[@jeroldlafferty54]

80weight oil. Is that a 2 stroke? LOL

[@TheElectro121]

I like how he went from "it'll be alright" to "it might be alright" in like 30 seconds of video 😄

[@dacek13]

Seriously, how does one come across a 'lightly used' coffin... LOL There's a good story there...

[@1one3_Racing]

Its quite common. If you opt for cremation you generally won't get a new coffin and you won't be told. They don't cremate the expensive and elaborate coffins because of toxic smoke so you have an "exibition" coffin for the viewing/funeral and then they are transferred into a plain pine, eco, or no coffin at all for the actual cremation. Then they fancy coffin is reused. Over and over. And over. Until it becomes unfashionable or scuffed

[@dacek13]

@@1one3_Racing Fascinating. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing...

[@muddy_armadillo]

In another video, he said it was used as a prop in a play.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

I would love to see you guys fix it up on the cheap and give it away to some local kid.

[@lastnamefirstname9043]

Ike: Ahh! John: That's a terrible sign Ike: it might be alright John: the flap is stuck in the Ike: (drops it) AHH HOO HOO... it might be alright... oh my.

[@georgewiley1055]

A little tip u can tin/solder the end of cable be for u cut it. This will stop the cable from fraying

[@carstrucksntrattors3070]

Ya I do that a lot I use a socket that I closed the end off for a little run to dump the end in

[@Cee64E]

Ike [ Buys $20 minibike chassis with lump of aluminum on it. ] "You shall live AGAIN!"

[@Tampaboys]

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[@megoingfast]

I've been working with that TCT a lot. AMAZING little carb, lots of secrets to it for smaller builds. Really great benefits. Great choice for worn engine rebuild!

[@Tampaboys]

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[@zeroackdraws]

Good trick to get those fraying cables to stop fraying is to solder them before cutting.

[@chandlerberthel1998]

Id like some background on ike real interesting dude, all these buildings and toys. Idk this just me ?

[@megoingfast]

A little vinegar on those parts soaked in that sink laying there. Better lighting using those lamps in the back there, it'll look great!

[@megoingfast]

@Skott hey dude! 😆😆😆 You been having more good stuff on your channel!

[@bextar6365]

Trans fluid and MMO is great for soaking stuck engines and more.

[@EJ-74]

I hear Red Bull will work well also? Never tried it myself

[@EJ-74]

@Skott I've seen a video of it cleaning off grease that wouldn't come off with other products but you know how people fake things also and that's why I put the ?

[@cornfieldcrawlers9907]

Built this same brand of bike for my son. Stage 2-hemi 212, torq converter, and the stock rear sprocket are good for 55mph with a 180lb rider. Pulls wheelies with ease and is a ton of fun on trails. Leave plenty of room to stop from 50+ brake fade is real!!

[@budd2018]

Just did a complete restoration of a yerf dog kart. All the way down to bare frame then me and my two boys ordered every single piece from Gopowersports because of these videos. Cheap entertainment and nice stuff.

[@chaunceywilliams2614]

I like the way you guys explained every step including the size of the wrenches and screwdrivers!👍

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

Sometimes we forget how satisfying it is just to rescue something like that from the crusher..... good show, guys!

[@99unclebob]

good fix you guys, I think Ike is correct about a set of rings or piston swap even if the cylinder wall is a bit rough the hone attachment for your drill may take care of it enough to allow for the rings/piston swap to work out for y'all , looking forward to the video on this $20 mini bike, 👍

[@bdubz5150]

The small engine power sports manufacturer I spoke to said they've had a 400% increase in sales since Covid19 hit. I think KZbinrs, namely John and Ike can take credit for a chunk of that increase in sales. Covid 19 caused more KZbin watching worldwide, and a ton of people watching people like John and Ike. I believe the small engine power sports industry needs to show more gratitude in the form of fiscal transfers. 400% increase folks! Their bathing in sales. Time to start reviewing new parts and equipment from a stable of manufacturers and supply chains John, Ike!

[@jordenmaddox262]

Yall dont know how happy I am to see that yall bought one of these, I got one and I'm 420cc swapping it, I should have just bought a tillotson 212r but wanted a big heavy street minibike to cruise on

[@minibikegarage1577]

Baja warriors are solid bikes. They have better frames than some of the colemans and other bikes. Parts are readily available, easy to work on, plenty of mods, there simple bikes and a great bang for your buck pickin up a used mini bike. Keep up the good work guys👌🏼👌🏼

[@cybertronianexchange595]

I bought one of these for my kiddo last year and rebuilt it for him. It is probably the coolest thing I have built to date. He rides it to the bus stop most mornings.

[@prophez23]

$20? Seriously? I’ll pay $40 all day long for just the roller frames of those Baja bikes. And that one is in great shape compared to many I’ve bought. Paint it back nice looking and slap a Predator 212 on it and rock it.

[@ernestrollins383]

No Parts, No Tools, No Problem! . That’s the Cars and Cameras that I started watching, glad to see some good content like this again

[@sandmanbub]

Ooooooh yeah! Coffin dragster like Grandpa's in the 1960's tv show "The Munsters" !!! :D

[@ollilehtonen6764]

Hell yeah brother! The coffin dragster is sick as hell!

[@jonsnapp1400]

Great job guys on making it run again . I see Ike has the kilowatt at his place. Love to see that thing running again. I found one and did the 420 engine swap and been modifying it thanks to you guys. Got clock at 59 mph with only stage one kit on it. Thanks for all the inspiration guys.

[@wenthoj2663]

Another trick for lapping the valves would be to use a piece of rubber hose between the drill gun and the valve stem. While spinning the valve, apply pressure with your finger to press the valve into the seat. This gives you more control and you don't have to worry about keeping the drill gun on axis as much.

[@lovett1200]

No matter how bad the job looks...Ike has a positive attitude...I like that outlook....

[@kurkruk70]

Awesome job saving that old bike. Its always great to see an old bike or car get new life breathed into it.

[@jackallen6261]

Well, it's not yellow, nor is it a Camaro, lol. BUT! Cool to see it run again! I can't speak for everyone (Obviously) but I would love to see more resurrection videos like this in the future. I know you can't do it all the time but maybe once every few months or so? I work on small engines myself I was, (past tense), Briggs certified when Ii worked at a Deere dealership in the '90s. Anyway, great video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@richiefearn4214]

Great work I was surprised that it ran with the cylinder crusted up like that , looked like it sat in a pond for years 👍👍

[@minimotorsociety6834]

I just found the same one for a hell of a deal hopefully I can upload on it soon enough, your guys channel has sparked something over here and just want to give a thank you and hope to continue to follow the builds and learn a few things.

[@stylze5767]

the frame alone people want more than 150 where i live, you guys always get so lucky with used stuff not fair

[@zacksaylor8203]

Yes about time you guys get an older Baja thanks to you guys I have a Baja with a predator engine without a governor and had a stage 1 performance kit

[@tacticalidiot175]

Y'all are awesome! I can't believe how you can fix literally anything.

[@rick66]

So glad i found your channel fellas,u two are great to watch,all the best from the uk

[@mfinite689]

Man, you guys find the best projects!

[@dinny7777]

Great video, saving old stuff is always a good watch.

[@Builditathome-Restoration]

Dang good price!! In m last buildseries on the ycf125 there was a blown up bearing in my bottom end and it trew all metal bals true the transmission now iam rebuilding it.

[@JonathanWhoever]

My grandpa had a mower shop when i was kid. I watched him lap many valves. Several of the suction cupped tools still setting on the shelf. I always had cart or a bike, but I never got out if mowing grass.

[@evhexrc1765]

“Slightly used coffin🤣” y’all are gonna be killed driving that kart!💀💀💀

[@blinderb853]

Of all of your videos that I have watched this one may be my favorite! Maybe because it most closely represents what’s going on in my garage. I’d love to see more of these!

[@stephenerickson2514]

One of the best vids staying alive Keep shows like this coming

[@gokartbob6478]

Excellent save, John and Ike to the rescue. 👍😎🏁

[@nickgilkerson7995]

That was so awesome to see that thing run again!!

[@jessemeade87]

Baja Warrior. Nice! I still have mine.

[@cootersgarage4408]

Speaking of coffins, I bought one that I've converted into a ice chest that'll keep the beer and such cold at my Halloween wedding this Halloween 2020. 73s from Hillsboro Texas.

[@Tampaboys]

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[@nothingtoseehere4026]

"Driver does not carry more than $20". Good to know Ike.

[@dragonrider6875]

Great job! I wish I had that one to work on. It looks like alot of fun to work on.

[@zmac7467]

Ike you’re a mechanical genius

[@NoWr2Run]

HELL OF A BUY FOR THE MONEY & I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE BIKE.

[@imagamerful]

I have a factory Baja 196 motor, when I bought the bike we got it running without having any oil in the block. I took it home and filled the oil, it ran like a champ. Fair to say they are hardy motors

[@quadshopcustoms1228]

love what you guys do

[@g0ldensample21]

I love the lighting in this video.

[@TheWonderboy420]

Junkyard digs would be proud of you guys! Good job on getting it running!

[@CPthetooladdict]

The sink and cofin lol love it!!

[@kenerew]

Great as always!!

[@ethanwieczorek915]

Loving the vids lately keep up the good work

[@GPDIY]

Congratulations. Excepcional job. Thanks for share.

[@triballking]

Love your vids man keep it up

[@OKbigpop]

and this.... this right here is why your by far one of my favorite youtubers..... ike just literally makes me smile by doing crazy shiZZ

[@codyhernandez1323]

I have that exact bike with the original motor and all, it runs but its currently my project bike. I love it

[@darrellroeters4951]

Love the saved bike story.

[@Evilslayer73]

its nice to ressurect old bike il love it too the satisfaction is awesome :) great work guys !! hi From Montreal,Québec!

[@BradRange]

Impressive....Most impressive!

[@Tyler1288MC]

$20 buck is a steal considering that in this weeks princess auto catalogue has a similar frame to this for like $500 bucks

[@brianpugliese2665]

These are my favorite type of videos👍👍

[@probablynotwearingpants6228]

Now that's a multi angle valve job, nice job Ike! You ever try using a piece of rubber vacuum or fuel hose that slides over the stem? Put a little hose clamp on it to snug it up and you can either rub it between your hands or connect it to your drill, less chance to bend a valve.

[@trevorhansen1940]

It's been a while since I've seen a minibike with a total loss oil system, she's a vintage beauty.

[@LoneRevD]

Pretty cool little shade tree valve grinder, good idea!

[@almostsapien]

Quick tip: If you cut throttle or brake cable at 45⁰ with an angle grinder, it won't fray. Put it up against a piece of wood so it won't move when you cut it.

[@user-neo71665]

Take a cut off wheel and put a shallow cut in the block of wood for the cable to lay in it keeps the cable from rolling around when you cut it.

[@almostsapien]

@@user-neo71665 Bingo bango buddy.

[@user-neo71665]

@@almostsapien LMAO, learned that back when I was racing 3 wheelers. Yes I'm old

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[@jamesfarmer3336]

HELLO ! HELLO ! HELLO ! Isaac have you ever heard putting diesel motor oil in a motor like what you have with this mini bike . It has a lot of at additives that that motor needs . To make it quite smoking . and make sure the oil seal on the vale steam is all the down and sitting on the head . And I would put diesel motor oil in the cylinder and turn a few times . And let it set over night . Run the diesel oil tile the next oil change . Hope this helps your motor . I have done a lot motors this why . And I like the way it brings the motor back to life !

[@ollilehtonen6764]

What a unit of a bike. That front end looks hella solid.

[@Tampaboys]

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[@troy-from-cjrc]

That was fun! What a score!!!

[@georgewiley1055]

Alittle tip, for stuck rings try some transmission fluid. Run the engine at med rpms pour about a cap full of trans fluid right into the air side of carb. Plumes of white smoke will fly out the exhaust, do the cap method two to three times its should clean valves and unstick the Rings right up... easy fix on a low budget...

[@dj_spaulding]

Definitely wanna see this engine rebuilt. Rings and a hone job, she'll be good as new.

[@jasoncaribou9530]

Love watching your videos great stuff , From Canada ☺️👍

[@ravenwinggaming4339]

Love what yall do I got a coleman bt200x and did some work to it after watching yall. But I am a over the road driver and it got stolen out of my garage while I was out.

[@weldorman8495]

When I was running Formula Vees in the '80s, I'd freshen up the valves with a drill and valve compound. Works just fine....just don't get carried away.

[@toshayonguard4253]

Grandpa Munsters Rod.....He’ll Yeah Brother’s 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mixonmachines]

Wow 😳 I would have never thought it would run

[@markcollins5026]

Man, that exhaust is a nut warmer !

[@edgardovigocastillo794]

I loove the History of this Bike. Awesome bike love iiiiittt!!

[@limitedthinking8278]

DUDDDEEE I grew up riding one of those. I remember being too young to ride it when my grandparents first got it. That’s awesome

[@leyaudricmoraga5447]

You guys are bloody legend

[@dracogtm]

Keep up the good work guys

[@fckthmbtchz8585]

That's so cool, Good save!

[@wrenchinrust4741]

Nice find!!! You should definitely do a part two and install new rings and maybe a torque converter and new seat and put that thing in the Grand Prix see what she does. ✊🏼 love you guys

[@lucid4984]

I love this channel. I use to always play video games I always wanted to go outside more, but nothing to do except fish on the weekends, I sold some stuff from my computer and bought a 97cc mini bike, I traded it, got scammed on this bad atv it was flooded. I sold the frame saved up money, I'm buying a 6,5hp 212cc go kart and im excited

[@alexclementson2528]

the paint job on the ct looks pretty sweet

[@jaredbasque5908]

Atf fluid did wonders to the rings on my 85 cb450. Definitely a good trick to try before doing rings. Just let atf soak in the cylinder for 24 hours. Or over night.

[@colbytyree2592]

I like the yellow reference like the crusher Camaro

[@markpwebb]

I'm a tool repair tech at a Home Depot rental facility and aside from maintaining our fleet engines, I also repair the customer's equipment as well. I can honestly say that was the nastiest carburetor I have ever seen and I have seen some janky ones! Every now and then when. I get a really bad one I'll take a picture. You guys might want to get a sonic cleaner BTW! Enjoyed the video!

[@DirtRoadBoyz2]

Honestly did not think this thing would run. Holy cow!

[@lizzard7473]

Hey!! john and ike!!!! Cut the cable with a cut off wheel it makes a much better cleaner cut! I learned this on my own building a project you guys inspired.

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[@joelchevalier88]

You guys are the best

[@slimjimsanji232]

Person with mini bike when he sees isaac - Ah yes, the negotiator.