Custom Mini Bike FIRST RIDE, It's TORQUEY! Full Suspension Mini Dirt Bike Build

We finish our custom built simple full suspension mini bike build and take it for its first test drive! The Tillotson 212 electric start engine paired with the 30 series torque converter and 265 hot cam makes this thing a torque monster! The cleated but aggressive rear tire trenches and GOES! Next up we have to swap the shock out for a better quality stiffer unit, mount a battery box, and paint it!
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[@spyder7758]

a Solid Rubber Isolation Mat under the engine would be way better than 4 individual risers

[@alfredo42o]

Best suggestion I’ve seen, cheap too cause you could make your own very easily

[@geoffreyjones2000]

"On your mark, don't lay her down ... GO" I like it, sir

[@gcfirestorm12]

Ike is like the big brother that always let's the little brother win.

[@iankelley5080]

😂

[@uncrustable9923]

Yea

[@jamesfox9527]

Yes he is

[@HellmuthsHotRods]

You verbalated the situation perfectly!

[@StupidEarthlings]

Yea, starting to get annoying to see John always take as many tries at it takes to win..

[@bubbarandall645]

The side shot GoPro of the beard is majestic

[@vedranzegrec1827]

Probably a good thing that Charles dented the fuel tank...otherwise somebody would get hurt beacuse of that loose handlebars

[@cavemanvi]

charles fake account lol

[@jamesedwardhuse]

it's hilarious that almost everything they make is too small for them lol

[@donellmuniz590]

Except the Trophy Truck (yes, it's a Kenworth).

[@michaelholland8683]

They lookin like Donkey Kong from mario kart haha

[@sethlloyd5878]

To small or to big yes.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Probably for the best though.

[@bldallas]

Yes funny. I also chuckled a bit when he said “...before we paint it up and make it look pretty.” Do any of their creations actually look “pretty?” I’d say functional, at best.

[@El_Chompo]

I love the bike. The colors, the size, the performance. Great job just fix that weak rear spring and it will be perfect. You guys should do a video where you do a quick go over of every vehicle and project you currently have. I know I've long lost track of them all and I've been watching for years.

[@bashr52]

Chunks of hockey puck would work well for you. Really stiff, but a good rubber insulator.

[@simonallan3861]

Perhaps skateboard wheels cut down..?

[@brodyhays3599]

Beautiful bike! Some fenders would really make it look a lot better though

[@monkeyraven1617]

Yes and Maybe some wider tyres

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

That shock angle will likely need to be tweaked, but nice build either way.

[@christopherkirk1939]

Ya just a little

[@chrism9069]

They’ll lay it down parallel with the swing arm and then they’ll wonder why it’s so soft in the rear. Classic cars and cameras.

[@christopherkirk1939]

Yep

[@RyanWasyluk]

I really think that that shock would work if the angle was vetter

[@Ozzy-DRZ-Adventures]

It'll be fine..

[@emersonb5764]

Been wanting to do a similar build for years, glad to see you guys do one. Basically a vintage Rupp, only without spending vintage Rupp money.

[@Seanbossaert]

Can’t wait to see more on the trophy cart!

[@backyardrestorations]

@Carie Vietor why??

[@nathanlovern5283]

You can make the handle bars rubber mounted and the foot pegs. Most of the smaller older Hondas had rubber mounted handlebars and pegs. Try that it may help the vibe 😀

[@shaharsdechen2537]

Love you content! Keep it up

[@jamesmcgee9279]

This little bike has some great range all the way through. Your lows, mids, and highs are spectacular.

[@drakrazerclaw5146]

Nice build, see you two at Pate in a few weeks. I'll have my Thunderbird race bike and my dad's rat rod quad with me.

[@edwardweisenburg16]

That little shock is only rated 50lbs. It's cool to see you guys build something with spare parts. Sooooo cool. Reminds me of my childhood builds.

[@stevenburton2302]

Cool build. Can't wait for the finishing touches

[@krisley5178]

We wanna see the snowmobile cart at the farm rippin up the track!👍👍

[@james.d.8044]

I love your time board everything I see it it reminds me of Top Gear ❤, and makes me smile 😃 .....ahhh memories....and that Orange Peel is quick !!

[@tonkabot420]

Great job guys

[@jstephenallington8431]

Great job guys! That thing is a pocket rocket for sure!

[@henryescat1104]

Looks like a perfect little combo of parts!

[@ericcarr3042]

Another awesome build! You guys rock!

[@keeganwilber5030]

Love the vids guys keep up the amazing work stay safe guys

[@MikeSoCal805]

Always love the content ... Long time subscriber and fellow fabricator. Thanks for all the Lil extra tips and tricks cause they come in handy especially when you find yourself in a pinch... Keep up the awesome work Guys ! #CentralCoastCaliMini's#

[@mikewhittaker4520]

Hey guys maybe try using like some kind of urethane bushing or even make like a thick washer? It's tougher than rubber but still helps with vibrations?

[@PhaQ2]

The sound of spring peepers is the sign that spring has sprung and is here to stay.

[@billwilliamson9842]

the ones here in se ky ain't that smart, they were out in dec a couple nights lol

[@shanco73]

Looks great, rear brake will be great, new shock is a must! Great video guys.

[@ztfishing6031]

that thing looks sick!!

[@philiplibby6360]

Awsome build I love this one

[@antoniorivera6187]

You guys are awesome love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻keep up the nice work 😁👍🏻

[@HellmuthsHotRods]

This channel is always evolving. Started as a car review channel, evolved into "Why you should buy a go kart", and now, here we are, an Ike's Beard appreciation channel. Seriously, this build is great. The work and cost to final project ratio is fantastic.

[@nathanlovern5283]

Ludicrous speed GO 😃

[@stompbuilds5416]

This little bike rocks. Stiffer shock and rear brake, you guys can throttle through the turns and drift a bit, cutting your time. I bet the Orange Peel gets into top 5 after upgrades.

[@Dkote3]

What if you put the rubber in a steel pipe? Cut the pipe a smidge smaller on both ends. Kinda like a car mount just tighter. Maybe the margin of movement would be smaller and the chain won't throw. Love the builds!

[@jacobkukovich7910]

I got a tip for you guys or anyone who rides bikes in general I've been riding a mini bike for 4 years and I've learned that when you're coming to a corner and less then 20 mph off road put your weight on the front tire and lean the bike and keep your body upright or to the opposite side your turning and roll on the throttle once you hit the apex of the corner ( middle of the corner) I hope this helps some riders out there this will great greatly improve your lap times on two wheels and your skills

[@Alex-zm8vh]

Sup guys i love the mini bikes

[@Everett-xe3eg]

I really enjoy the top gear leaderboard

[@armedinbama]

Charles, you goob! 😁

[@martinramirez6050]

Looking great guys love the eduro rat bike look on the custom built bike! Much love from Socal! Ps the gran pre hot lap is looking slightly more dry this time of year! I'm sure brush fires are less common in that side of the country but it would be wise to place fire extinguishers in spots around the track just in case! Much love guys

[@nick3488]

Love your vids

[@RedneckSwede]

Cool build. How is the pond coming along? I would love to see some fishing soon.

[@cavemanvi]

put an underwater camera so we see it time lapse PLEASE

[@The_Adventure_guild]

Love it!

[@sandmanbub]

That looks pretty cool guys. I hope you don't give up on the rubber engine mounts. Look at the way rubber mounts are designed on motorcycles and start there. Y'all make a good team.

[@slaytonreinbolt893]

Love your videos

[@ctcoello2502]

Love watching. Can’t ride because of some nasty road rash. This keeps me entertained

[@borderm3]

Love that you guys got some meat on the tires!!!! Imho never overlook the impact of good tires

[@hammerT2997]

Hell yeah guys, I dig it!!!

[@joshbannon8989]

It would look really cool with a front and rear fender.

[@Spacecruizer203]

woW !!!! that bike is so cooL its a classic

[@urban_kuntry2398]

I just love that that’s the same seat I have on my bobber

[@craignelsen3740]

That little engine rocks !!!! Moose from michigan 😊

[@ezl8002]

One heck of a PIT BIKE. Forget the engine vibration idolators they don't work and a extended wheelbase might be the way to go. The bike looks like it's a lot of fun to ride but maybe a the Trailmaster is the winner. You guys put a lot of work into this project and did a real bang-up job engineering it! A cheapo Chinese bike would be a cheaper solution to the project since the rascals have their entire engineering staff working on the designs and testing followed by big $$$. That tells us that American ingenuity is still alive and thanks for the inspiration on this! :)

[@StansWorld]

Looks good Guys seems maybe should be a bit bigger but I like.

[@k-ryder4503]

I want one now 🤙

[@MrVolksbeetle]

Wicked nice job. I like it a lot. It'll be a contender with a bigger rear shock and rear brakes.

[@VirginiaMaker]

Love the bike. Came together well. A stronger spring will also lift the rear some. So the pegs might not dig.

[@Cactusruss1]

Charles is a good guy. Can't get mad at him for doing a "For Testing Purposes Only" move like checking things out.

[@ranger6779]

I use the hard pivot bushing that they use for control rods in cars to help with vibration. Rubber mounts give the engine to much freedom and that was learned on a street

[@jaredmism]

The smile on top speed run says it all

[@krazykage9210]

The look of pure joy when cranking on the gas

[@lizzard7473]

How does it feel to get one right on the first try? Congratulations! All the practice has paid off for this one.

[@weenfain2321]

I’m never this early lol I literally just picked up my new mini bike (Coleman) and my parts in the mail. They’re so fun to work on and ride.

[@nybergsgarage]

I myself had a lovely afternoon trail ride on my motobecane moped.

[@weenfain2321]

@@nybergsgarage I have a little moped it’s fun as hell but have always been a dirt bike gal until I came across this channel and saw what a blast these mini bikes are so I bought my oldest son and I both one and then a couple weeks ago decided on another one but went with Coleman 196cc and grabbed some parts to do some mods. They’re super fun

[@nybergsgarage]

@@weenfain2321 wish I could get a minibike, but between my moped, my kawasaki s350 and five vintage snowmobiles I have too many projects to focus on already!

[@kennethdispain1807]

It's still pretty cool

[@nathanlovern5283]

You guys have such fun. I haven’t had a small bike to mess with in a long time. I never have anyone to have fun with I had all girls they had no interest in anything I did and do. I’m alone working on my 66 Chevy truck. Have fun and be safe. 😀

[@1one3_Racing]

That 60p got me!

[@mee1492]

You guys should get an old 490 running and see how she does around the track. Love the videos guys. Looks like a fun little bike.

[@coryyoung574]

Good day everyone

[@mikeruscher8359]

Would love to see the monster truck rebuilt with all the stuff you've learned from all the current projects

[@bsollars14]

sick

[@bonecrushercurtis6949]

Hey John, engine motes might work if they were thinner and tighter, my opinion only, not sure. But , ive been wanting to try is to.

[@edwardthayer8965]

You didn't fail on the rubber mounts you learned!

[@Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh69]

Legend

[@aguyinnc2865]

Broke a collar bone riding a mini bike that was too small for me years ago... having flashbacks lol!

[@Ryan318l]

I use air compressor dampeners from Home Depot that work great instead of the rubber bushings. It’s also nice because the work as spacers for the cvt transmission instead of having square tubing there.

[@williamm.vazquez8801]

Awesome Build Guys She Has Balls 😂

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Have you consitered a harder durometer body mount,or possibly a thinner one?

[@bewilderment9268]

Is it smooth? Yeah, it's real smooth. John sounding like Speed Racer..."Ohhh".

[@randomgc]

I'd love to see a future return of the soft mounts, but in a higher durometer rubber, or maybe polyurethane. I think someone added a link for an industrial site that had them in the last video.

[@Doc_89]

2:01 "......And make sure you have nice warm cup of tea, and let us see, how perfectly balanced this custom minibike really is!" IF you get the reference, you sure do deserve yourself a cup of Yorkshire gold.

[@donbot5000]

perfectly balanced with no exploits whatsoever

[@toshayonguard4253]

Mount your engine down on a 1/4in thick rubber mat .......We did this back in the 70’s 🤟🏻🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Hey John.... You should look into an “Anti-Gravity” Battery for that Minibike.... they’re TINY! Best choice for something that small without a lot of space.

[@TheFishyPlumber]

Great job guy's. No need for brakes... Just send it!

[@twocvbloke]

Definitely need to increase the angle on the suspension strut, and put the oil tank on the shock up top to keep the shaft lubed so it doesn't get all worn out prematurely, but overall it's a pretty sweet little bike... :D

[@midority6691]

Put a washer on the top and bottom of the rubber mounts it will help it to stay still

[@stanlucas665]

Eye ball engineering at its finest.

[@handiman5001]

Love the JUMPS /// LIFT it up wheelie (Bahahahaha) -- Poor John, something built so he can handle it and he's afraid of it!!!!

[@jburks01]

@carsandcameras Add some hose clamps to the rubber mounts to stiffen them

[@18wheeler77]

I’d love to see y’all make a motorcross bike!!!

[@shaneburzacott4409]

They couldn't handle the power😂

[@outlawed_kustoms3825]

When are you guys going to bring the golf cart back? Could make a good recovery vehicle around the property, especially with the diesel engine and some upgrades.

[@jakebromstad4236]

The fly wheel on the diesel is blown apart

[@outlawed_kustoms3825]

Thats why I put, with upgrades in there lol.

[@smallenginepower2267]

Things fast

[@TDS82]

How about rubber mounted handle bars? I think wider low psi tires would also help the ride quality for that 'Cadillac' ride.

[@handsonwithblg4949]

maybe change to belt drive from chain drive like a Harley to use rubber engine mounts ? That thing looks like a ton of fun guys .

[@leaflee2066]

You can see now why most bikes with a rear shock in that position have a form of rising rate, I would go for a more conventional twin shock set up, simple works! Great job though.

[@leviolson7056]

Ike if you still have that 250 dirt bike that you fixed up it would be cool to see it on the grandpre

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Spring is in the air and when this thing gets tuned in so to will be our boys on it over the jump. I can feel it. I bet It just needs a stronger spring. 1 Shock should be enough.

[@sean7058]

Polaris 250 trail boss has the rubber engine mounts and ther never a issue i have two of them ridden a few of them so how did they do it

[@markhaugaard2986]

cool

[@Hurricane-Hayden]

I love you guys