DO OR DIE 2: Mini Bike Enduro Race!

We rebuilt him... now it's time to race! Tag along as my friends and I race my modified Coleman CT200U in the Gambler Minibike Enduro Race 2019. Will Camo Joe survive 100 miles of off-road madness?
I also wanted to say it was so awesome to chat with people at the event that have watched my previous videos. You guys rock! Thanks for watching!
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[@JasonExplainsThings]

This and other minibike videos of mine got featured on an episode of #DieselBrothers on @Discovery! If you found my channel from that episode... Welcome!

[@ChrisBusy]

I actually found your video on KZbin straight away , looked like one of the more interesting and honest assessments resulting in a great build. Keep the straightforward approach and show some of the Wimpy's how to have fun

[@sandersballistics]

I think your engine spacers might be squishing down a bit and letting the engine turn then the chain becomes mis-aligned. Even though it would seem like that tubing would support it well the sides bow out under load. try some solid aluminum or maybe some 120 wall tube instead of 060?

[@aksaraksar5781]

It was cool meeting you there. Your video last year is how I learned about the gambler. I was riding a stock Coleman BT200 with a zip tied governor. Ended up finishing so it was pretty awesome. hope to see you next year.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice! Yeah stock may be the way to go! We would’ve finished if I had a spare chain... I had a bunch of extra parts but not that.

[@aksaraksar5781]

Dang I had 10 foot of chain from tractor supple in my parts box

[@jpink250]

5:54 there's me! Broke down on the side of the track😂

[@tkskagen]

This is one of my absolute favorite Video's that you have posted Jason!

[@thezachcole]

Waiting for the official "Camo Joe Will Return" tees...

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Zachary Cole merch!?!? Lol... maybe someday. I’ll be the Jake Paul of DIY channels. #buydatmerch!

[@zombiesir]

Man I wish there was something like that up here , great video .

[@wesleychapman8842]

Make it happen field of dreams make it and they will come

[@ThisTall]

Haven’t been able to find any events in the Okanogan.

[@sylvainb4049]

Awesome brother! It's not all about winning or losing! It's about the adventure, comradry and learning! Don't forget fun! 😎✌🖖🤙🍻

[@douglaschitwood8850]

Like your style

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

The very last part was the best of an exceedingly great video. I'm an alcoholic, drug addict, my wife left me for a time, my best friend stabbed me in the back, and I've lost more jobs than I'd care to think about. I'm now clean and sober one day at a time for 4 years, I have the greatest, most enjoyable job I've ever had, I own my home, and I'm working on getting an old Goldwing on the road. Luckily for me, I believed my 3rd Grade teacher when she told us "You never fail until you fail to try." It's a cliche, but it's true. I believe God helped me. I hope you'll believe in whatever helps you.

[@matthancock3526]

Man I honestly needed to read that thank you

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

@@matthancock3526 Believe in yourself. I believe in you, even though I don't know you. If I can believe in myself and succeed after my falls from grace, anyone CAN, if only they WILL. Courage is the will to go on, when all but your heart says Stop.

[@nataspihsrow4076]

So I just got a coleman ct200u....kinda by accident. Wasn't looking for one, but couldn't pass it up for 300 bucks.....there's a whole culture??!?? Oh snap, my peeps😁👍🏼can't wait to dive in, this looks like fun

[@christine_hazel_lange]

definitely be thankful jason! you will be okey! we lost everything during flood harvey, that was an experience i dont want to go through again ! ever! So yes i know what you mean by be thankful, and sorround ourselves with the things we like and love! its why i was watching your grass ideas, it came across while i was searching for ideas on how to make our yard cozy and pretty!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Christine! Your comment made my day.

[@tkskagen]

Looking forward to the 2023 "GAMBLER 500" for potential of "Camo Joe" to whoop some but, or revive Joe!

[@dhdogg]

Hey Jason, great video! Good to race against you guys the last two enduros. Tough luck with the chain. We have been fortunate to limp across the finish line each year, but as you know it is a grind! It is so tough on these motors and bikes ripping off 100 miles in the dust, rocks, and sand. I'll keep an eye out for you this year - cheers, the Manly Feller Racing team:) ABG!!

[@douglaschitwood8850]

Cool

[@daclark2]

Looks like SO much fun!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yes it was. Already planning for next year.

[@ChrisBusy]

honest and deeply felt ending statement. Our Lord guides us to our truth... your gratitude shows through my friend.. keep on - bring camo joe back!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Many thanks! Will definitely bring Camo Joe back. Likely in the fall.

[@thomastreanor6520]

I would so love to do that run! I bought an old mini bike as a kid and the engine blew up the second day. I saved my money back then (unlike now) and bought a new engine for it. I sanded down the frame and painted it black. It was great after that. I did all the work myself. I was just 10.

[@kiheirc3195]

Right on brother love your videos just got a Coleman a couple weeks ago Again thanks for the video and sharing your life

[@CORNDODGER]

First thing I would do is get a old Tractor seat spring and mount it under the seat

[@noelneveaux5490]

I just won a Coleman BT200 would love to come out to that. Awesome

[@anthonykarls1533]

Hahaha I totally watched you take that 2nd take on the intro!! I was rolling the green Lincoln with the mini bike in the trunk!! Haha good shit bud!! Great video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

LOL... it takes me a few takes most of the time.

[@douglaschitwood8850]

I can't wait. I need to start training.

[@markbenson3021]

Man I loved the video. Especially the end win or lose u remain grateful

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Mark Benson thanks! I was a little grumpy for 20 minutes but then just started thinking about next year, and putting this video together.

[@dkernek]

Great video, good fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@ANONYMOUSANONYMOUS-bf2xk]

Great comeback from round 1. As a builder it takes things like this to make things better. Design a chain guard. You'll make it man and keep your head up high no matter what. As a man in the military failure is not an option for me. You got to keep going 110% everything will work out. 👍👍👍 Look at it this way it's not wether you finished the race or not it's did you have fun or not? I'd have to say you and your pals had a blast. Keep up the good work

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks man! Can’t wait for the race in 2021.

[@ANONYMOUSANONYMOUS-bf2xk]

@@JasonExplainsThings keep up the good work and remember it's all about haven fun.👍

[@haydentakara4369]

Are you running a centrifugal clutch? If so you should be able to fit a pulley on the crank and supercharge the motor. You would have to lower compression on the engine to run high boost though:

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

It was a blast. Hope to see you out there next year!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’ll be there!

[@orianharrison9761]

Love the vids man keep up the good work

[@killforfoodkillforfood7473]

Great job on the video editing. I'll see y'all again next year with a yet to be determined DIY Beast! PS Sketch Limo needs a bigger lift and some 35's.

[@chrissemar8267]

Editing is just so fun to watch. Subscriber numbers should be going up quick!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Here's hoping. :-)

[@waynemartin2544]

Looks fun. Is belt drive a possibility? All you would really need would be a tensioner and pulleys for engine and wheel.

[@redeemedrigswheelingvideos8002]

Sweet🤘 you got a shot of me on my mower with the G500 flag bro👍 ABG brother

[@killforfoodkillforfood7473]

I was in it for a whole half second pulling through the pits at 2:53. Does this mean we're famous... Yah, probably not.

[@redeemedrigswheelingvideos8002]

@@killforfoodkillforfood7473 🤣

[@JasonExplainsThings]

You're famous to me!

[@ChrisBusy]

great video and life wise insight - get ready for 2020 possibly consider some tote gote drive gear.. seems to me the overall build is stout with exception of drive train....

[@davejordan6636]

Great job! Enjoy your watching your fun life!

[@RyanGribble]

I had so much fun at the gambler, but y'all should have brought your bike by, is have fixed you up. I was the guy with the box truck on the front stretch right outside the pits.

[@mattb.2359]

Check out Red Beard Garage, they do a lot of things to the Coleman minibikes.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep, I'm a big fan. I have a decal from him on my minibike if you look closely.

[@abbaby555]

True grass Roots motor sports

[@Toad_Moto]

Are they doing this race again this year? Are tote goats allowed?

[@PRL1290]

haha nice Tim and Eric Sweater! @ 1:28 make sure you eat your fair share of hair this holiday season lol.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

For your health Paul!

[@minibikeaction4266]

Awesome video, Its to bad a brake down put a end to the race for you guys but as you said theirs next year and anyone of us could win.

[@Toad_Moto]

Cool videos, man. I just got a tote goat and put a new preditor engine on it. I'd love to go to this next year. Sub'd.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Oh man.... wish I could have been there with my Doodlebastard. Its probably not qualified to race, but the trails still would have been a ton of fun!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They’re pretty lax on rules. They have different classes for all sorts of bikes... main rule I know of is it has to be a pull start... no dirt bikes.

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@JasonExplainsThings Yeah, its a hybrid... dirt bike engine in a mini. I'd have to retrofit a pull start! CAN BE DONE! LoL!

[@DuckmanCycles]

I just found the rulebook, even if I add a pull s tart I am still disqualified. Its gonna be automatic with a centrifugal clutch. I could make that happen, but I don't want to re-engineer the bike haha!

[@billwilliamson9842]

you and camo joe live to race another day, this gambler 500 is your white whale, you'll giterdun next year Capt!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Heck yah!

[@27Zangle]

Can you custom build your own minibike for this race? I'd love to weld up a neat frame idea that has been brewing in the old noggin for a few years now.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

MrWaffles Definitely. They have different classes for all sorts of builds. As the Gambler dudes say: fun > rules

[@27Zangle]

@@JasonExplainsThings - Awesome! Now to weld something out and find an excuse to leave Alaska for a week. Wife is not going to like this plan!

[@thebikegameynwboy2244]

Hi my name is kyelle I what a mini bike I'm the biggest fan in the world I love your videos keep going you're good job doing really good job I hope one day you'll be famous famous thing is the best KZbinr ever only KZbinr I watch every my life

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks man. Glad you like the videos!

[@FFGarage]

Dont worry Jason rock broke are chain sprocket and tensioner took us out of the race we will all finish next year got a big bike build for next year 😁

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep. Same here! #camojoewillreturn

[@StansWorld]

THAT LOOKS LIKE FUN

[@LORDTREVORTON]

Where can we find info about theses races? I’m an easy coaster and see you guys do FL & TN. gonna need the rules as far as suspension/motor/chassis etc. VERY interested in bringing some of my builds to compete. Thanks!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I'm not sure if the website is still up or not. Just google/duck duck go "Mini Bike Gambler." I think there are a couple set up around the US.

[@thebikegameynwboy2244]

I wish I have a mini bike like you everybody in my neighborhood that one

[@brazgazz]

you can get them for 200-700 bucks

[@micahgoodson9988]

Nice

[@True77]

Camo Joe will be king.. One day.

[@JonnyMudMower]

I’m so jealous man........ I’m on Prince Edward Island Canada ,,,,, I’m literally the only one I know into the minis

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Looking forward to future events! None this year unfortunately... "virtual" again.

[@JonnyMudMower]

@@JasonExplainsThings shitty deal ,,, only good thing about living here I guess , we’ve only had 172 cases total to date.

[@GurrasGarage]

Awesome, looked like fun except bike problems

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Problems are part of the fun. My spare parts to bring list just keeps getting longer.

[@dondon747x]

Ditch the Coleman and get a Trainmaster with front and rear shocks. Upgrade the moter and the drive chain or belt exhaust and everything. 2020

[@wesleychapman8842]

Is that new mexico and if so where

[@mahall75]

Great video!

[@nealwhite8425]

It's August 2019 where is camo joe?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

In my shed... dormant. Waiting for me to do more things to it.

[@ThisTall]

What are the rules regarding governors for this race? Some look like they’re going much slower then others.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I think they have a trophy for the fastest 100% stock bike. But the main classes are all based on displacement I believe.

[@jfdashley9028]

awesome event, too bad I live in Ohio.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Check the gambler 500 website and facebook page. I know they're planning more mini bike events around the US... or plan your own!

[@radleyjabilona3806]

HAA 2020!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep! Little did I know.

[@kyleswitzer9306]

Where do you buy the phone holder?

[@bernardberben4852]

Can you use trailmasters there? For example trailmaster mb200

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Oh yeah.

[@dibbadibba8765]

We bent a sprocket and broke a chain in our 13th lap as well took us bout a 90min to fix it but we went back in and made it to out 18 lap and we broke again.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Dibba Dibba I feel your pain. The list of spare parts to bring keeps getting longer. :-)

[@HellSolo]

This is basically a Drama for TV version of Mario Kart, and one of their racers hit a banana peel, and then he QQs for rest of the video in a narcissist hipster rager.. LMFAO!!

[@ChrisBusy]

more detail on that - do rules allow for chain size increase in different classes? if so, options are limitless

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I’m upgrading to a RK 420 race chain for this year... and a standby chain as well. New videos coming!

[@victoreboli211]

"Tootles"

[@bradenmorrison9834]

Hey Jason what's the name of the song at the beginning

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Do or Die... it’s in the KZbin audio library

[@soreloser6018]

Is there a 2020 gambler happening?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Unfortunately no. I will have more minibike build videos coming soon.

[@StansWorld]

Im goona modify my mini and go there next year and win!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Good luck Stan! I’ll see you there.

[@hayestucker1040]

Me staring at the 3 wheelers: 👁👄👁

[@Amy-wh3dt]

Which hole is for max torque on the cvt

[@matthancock3526]

Whens the next event?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Good question!

[@d-op1502]

Do you guys carry spare chains with you? Premade to length I mean?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I sure will next year! I had a extra chain but it was a tiny bit too long.

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

That looks fun, you might try less Chinese stuff and more looking stuff up on you tube. over kill is not such a bad thing in some moderation, underkill always sucks.

[@allthethings6826]

What are the bike regulations for this?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They're really loose on the rules. I believe they just need to be a pull start engine. Hoping this will come back in 2022... this year it isn't happening.

[@cornwasher]

60 tooth rear sproket

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep!

[@redeemedrigswheelingvideos8002]

:19 😅

[@Hustler1856]

That sucked

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I'll assume you mean not finishing the race... agreed! :-)