Free Busted up Chinese pit Bike, Will It Run?

subscriber Carl sent me a note on some ratty pit bikes that he got thrown in on a deal he made. so he hooked us up to see what we can do with them. lets see how it goes.

[@longlowdog]

Wow, the gentleman at the end cold starting the '36 is beyond expert and getting into the realms of national treasure when it comes to his depth of knowledge. Glad to see you with a healthy glow again Mustie, regards from Scotland.

[@warrenmichael918]

ya, little feller looked and sounded like he knew his Harley stuff didnt he ... started that ol girl right up.

[@rogerborg]

@@warrenmichael918 That smile on his face when she started on the first kick. If you've had a kickstart only bike, you know.

[@Chappomusic]

@@rogerborg yeah I had a big smile myself. How nice these bikes still appeal to a younger generation .

[@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004]

Repent to Jesus Christ! “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ U

[@akefayamenay104]

I really appreciate that you *don’t* immediately buy a new carb for stuff. It allows us to all see that you can indeed bring some of these old parts back to life without replacing them. It really takes the "mystery" out of these parts and kind of teaches us to think through the problem critically and come up with unique solutions to problems and trace back to the actual source of the problems. More importantly, it fits with your motif of reusing and repurposing whenever possible.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

99% of the time youll replace a usable carb with an untunable chinese carb and run your engine lean until its quick demise anyways. When you can just clean your carb in 1 week less time.

[@rogjackson]

I'm glad he addressed the not rushing to buy new parts approach. One of the things I like about Mustie1's videos is that he tries very hard to make due with what he has on hand. There's a certain power to repair/maintenance projects that comes from avoiding raw out of pocket expense when possible. It's also environmental in the sense that we are extracting more utility from these items that took resources to manufacture in the first place. Excellent carb anaylsis and repair!! Cool video!

[@TomAllenBird]

Agreed! There are 10 million videos of people buying new parts and putting them into the project. I love that Mustie1 knows how these things work! It wil be a sad, sad day when he retires from doing these videos.

[@rogjackson]

I reject Mustie1's retirement in advance.

[@kingjohn1974]

And Mustie 1 probably has more spare parts than any store.

[@NGNetwork1]

He has a parts store just in hoarded parts :p

[@TheCatOfAges]

i usually have to buy parts because they are too broken to repair, like bent pushrods will always bend again

[@rock.doctor]

So glad to see the Museum is still alive and kicking after Dale's passing. Thank you for showing the last 5min.

[@TheBrookian]

Harley Davidson. An engineering spectacle. The most efficient machine EVER INVENTED at converting raw gasoline into noise without the side effect of comfort or horsepower.

[@Farm_fab]

Hahaha. I had a Harley guy ask me what a farm dog and a Harley have in common. I told him that I didn't know. He said that they both like to ride on the back of a truck.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I'm a quasi-H. Davidson fan but am well aware they have lots of parts and lots to go wrong, in comparison to a Victory for instance.

[@shanepowers7566]

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

[@marcryvon]

My Dad had an Indian Chief, their top of the line. He always told me Indians were far ahead of H.D.

[@michaelmeyer9665]

Too funny!

[@tomdale1313]

4 am (PCT) Seattle; On time, as it has been in so many other, "Sundays" . The coffee is fresh/hot...Mustie 1 is on the air and i check the length of time that the current episode contains..Oh Boy, over 60 minutes of pure enjoyment, so begins another Sunday as i come-along vicariously...txs for sharing

[@P2Bgaming]

The way you talk to us like we're there with you "Let me show you the choke" and "call out if you see anything" really makes these videos.. I always feel like I'm right there in the shop watching! Also, don't worry about comments like "Why not just buy a new carb" fixing things is so much more fun than replacing them!

[@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004]

Repent to Jesus Christ! “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

[@marlinezell639]

What you could do is put in a inline filter in between your parts washer container and your parts washer to make your solvent last a lot longer. When I was in foster care, my foster father was a small aircraft mechanic and that's what he did to his parts washer. The solvent or cleaner will last a lot longer before you end up having to change to new cleaner. Just a thought.

[@stans5270]

Good idea. Musti can adapt a reusable VW mesh type oil filter that could be the first stage with a paper element filter as a second stage.

[@markchatman9583]

I’ll put that idea in my back pocket. Don’t have a parts washer. But it’s on the list.

[@clutchSA]

Or you could put the dirty fluid in a pot and let it sit for a couple of weeks till the dirt settles on the bottom and siphon the clean fluid out the top.

[@gizzymoee]

@@clutchSA This exactly, my parts washer works in this way. It cycles the fluid but draws fluid from the with a floating pipe. This essentially allows anything to sink to the bottom when it isn't in use, and as I use mine probably once a week it works excellently.

[@kenjohnson5498]

Had a friend flush it through a pool filter and it came out clean, he had it rigged up not sure how lol but he used a pool filter.

[@macharleys72]

Love the 36 Knuckle history, that kid knows his stuff…I knew it would fire when he wanted it to…

[@jimwhite1061]

Thanks again for making videos on "how to make stuff work", instead of how to unbolt old parts and bolt on new parts. Don't get me wrong I love to see stuff run and have just bolted new parts on before but your videos teach much more. Wrench on oh musty 1

[@jjryansea]

The ease with which you converse with us always fascinates me. Especially, when you ask us questions and I find myself answering. Wife thinks I’ve gone around the bend!

[@bevan3648]

How good our Mustie is back and sounding fine.

[@patf03]

Yes i noticed after he had the wu flu his voice sounded different..he sounds good again

[@B0xlife1]

Intervecin

[@dangitbobby7887]

@@B0xlife1 vaccine. Not useless dewormer.

[@B0xlife1]

@@dangitbobby7887 nope he didn’t use the vaccine if u watch his previous videos he stayed he followed the flccc protocols which saved his life, that “dewormer” worked amazingly along with the other things they list. I recommend you check out the website. You don’t get the vaccine when you already catch Covid.

[@dangitbobby7887]

@@B0xlife1 ok. Now prove that the horse dewormer "saved his life."

[@Farm_fab]

Darren, I have a cousin that I worked with, and he used to run to the hardware store every time he needed fasteners. We both worked for a guy that does mechanical demo, and I persuaded him to save bolts from stuff we took apart. He started using cut down tea containers (half gallon), and now he rarely needs to buy stuff since he has them handy. I think my dad used to save ALL the bolts and screws that he disassembled, and now my brothers are going through the stuff that he had saved. My oldest brother will probably take some with him when he goes back home. I'm fortunate to be able to get new fasteners from a truck accessory distributor, so I'll not need to save many old ones except the stainless steel ones. I generally like to reuse them as they're to expensive to throw away, and it's not worthwhile to scrap them.

[@charliehepburn8803]

I use a tea ball, a stainless gauze hinged ball on a little chain to hold jets and very small components in the ultrasonic cleaner. Saves hunting around for them in hot fluid. Available on Amazon.

[@Farm_fab]

So down James Condon on his generator repairs.

[@charliehepburn8803]

@@Farm_fab correct he does.

[@notajp]

Same here.

[@williamburdon6993]

Thank you for not buying a new part every time something doesn't work . Half the fun of the videos is watching you figure out work arounds and really seeing how everything works. Even I can stick a new carb on and get it running . You fix them when everybody else gives up!!!!! That's why you are the best !!!

[@ronwells9444]

I have learned and gain confidence in small engines largely from watching your videos on KZbin. Bravo I'm sure I'm not the only one

[@philcartwright4325]

"I think it's missing something back here . . . hard to say mmhn" I lost it. Mustie, your delivery has come so far. Keep on keepin' on. I'm sure many have been inspired by your approachable demonstrations of enghine mechanics

[@PeekPapa642]

Yeah that's the main reason that I started watching. You definitely are the best teacher that I have seen showing how to clean and get a carb to work again. Thank You! I surely enjoy all of your videos. God bless you and I hope you keep them coming.

[@brucepickess8097]

Hi from the UK. Another entertaining can we fix it/does it run video. I'm always amazed by what you have stached away in your store room, it's not junk it's repurposing essential odds and sods. I thought that I was the only one that misuses my electrical side cutters obviously I'm not alone !!!!!

[@matteckert6676]

So glad to see you feeling better and joking around again

[@markalexander5124]

Mustie, you are such a good teacher! I dont learn only from you about cars and bikes... I am learning that your attitude is constantly upbeat and calm. You are patient with yourself even though you know what you are doing. I contrast this with myself who is impatient and critical with my efforts, expecting things to come right first try... you by contrast are curious and endlessly exploring. Unafraid you poke and prod expecting things to explode and are actually happy when they do. Thank you for teaching me. You encourage me to persevere even when i want to throw my hands in the air and buy a new one... You are a good influence.

[@justinleffler2491]

I love all your video's since ive been watching ive learned how to rebuild my riding mower i got for free and troubleshoot my push mower and keep it running thank you for all you do!

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

I love that "tick" sound when brass psrts are removed on a carb!

[@patprop74]

Fantastic Carl, thank you for sponsoring this Sunday's episode. 24:30 I like your way better, it only takes a few mins to open up and clean and make it work over spending money for something new that is made in China with their not so ecological friendly manufacturing process. newer small carbs like on chainsaws and such, they do make them harder to clean the posts and whatnot, besides, it's not an inkjet printer where it's cheaper to buy a new one over buying ink lol.

[@Fordfalcon263]

I never realized that a phillips screwdriver was also called a tally wacker when used as a dip stick! LOL!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

There's all kinds of jokes in your statement, but I shall refrain lol

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chuckstith838]

Mona Lisa doesn't have a tallywhacker

[@curtistucker7309]

He gets so technical and uses big words

[@albertpeterson7134]

Hey Mustie Keep The Videos Coming. They Lots Of Fun To Watch. Looking Forward To More Videos. Thank's

[@donaldshields2483]

You are something else when it comes to fix and he seems you guys so much knowledge and I enjoy watching you so keep up the good work I will talk to you later God bless

[@nickzimmerman4987]

So glad you are posting videos and feeling better mustie .....I had brain surgery in july and your videos have kept me sane while I recover

[@thomasbarron2890]

You are the one that taught me how to rebuild Carbs, basically they are the same only some are smaller! Why buy a new one when you can rebuild one successfully! "It pays to be a horder!" KUDOS!

[@chrishorst6993]

When you was fighting the clip for the float that has to be the smallest Channel lock style wrench I’ve seen

[@jimmyeatshoe]

Another awesome video Mustie. Hope the rest of the pit bike doesn’t fight ya so much. That 36 Knuckelhead sounded awesome too! Best ending to one of your videos yet! 👍

[@GRMGR1]

Your level of knowledge always impresses me. I’m clumsily fumbling my way through mechanical issues with an older Suzuki bandit motorcycle and I’m envious of your expertise. To me, carburetors look like Rubik’s cubes full of random tiny screws and pointy brass bits.

[@coggsy3036]

I love the way he involves you in his videos it’s like your having a one to one with him on FaceTime ,just brilliant the way he does it

[@johnsullivan824]

Glad to hear you're doing much better. Strong voice again. I enjoy your channel. Hope to hear many more videos from you.

[@muskokamike127]

"why don't you just buy a new carb for $30"? what fun would that be? That's why you bought a box of 20 for $10 at the yard sale 12 years ago! hahahaha

[@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004]

Repent to Jesus Christ! “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ B

[@jamesweaver9636]

I never get tired of these small engine videos. Thanks Mustie!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Yeah, we Mustie1 fans definitely watch this great channel because no new things are clamped on before the old ones are tried to be repaired and/or the famous stash/hoard is searched through. Best regards, luck and health.

[@sallydickinson1408]

Mustie that was great loved it that was before you got sick fantastic you are back thank you for sharing and your time

[@martinmcdoniel4551]

good morning/afternoon/evening its Sunday got my favorite blend of coffee and Im ready for the new Mustie video! Im so glad he seems to feeling better Ive been catching up on all his videos it takes some time lol but I enjoy them!!

[@jlucasound]

He's built like a tank. I see him reaching his 90's.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Great score on those pit bikes. That '36 Knuckle is BEAUTIFUL ! Wheels Through Time is an out standing place to visit

[@jimcoope7194]

No need to be nervous Mustie! There are only several million of us looking over your shoulder! Ha! Thanks for the vid buddy!

[@jdmccorful]

Thanks for the ride along. Really enjoy how you can pull things togeather and get results.

[@Shockedbywater]

Great to hear your voice sounding strong. Glad you are doing well.

[@albertalt4542]

You have some of the best fans. It's like they take bets on weather Mustie can get it to run.

[@daverunion2162]

Don’t know about taking bets; but, we will take the money of any looser who says he won’t bring life back to an engine. 😂

[@zadtheinhaler]

He's like those Russian guys who find a tank buried in the forest for 70 years, armed with nothing but a hammer, four wrenches, 3 gallons of diesel, and get it to run in 75 minutes or less.

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Never bet against Mustie

[@newdayyesterday]

Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed that. Did a similar job with a Weber 38 dgas carb and there is no better feeling than putting it all back together and it works..

[@theskyrun563]

I love these pitbikes they're so simple and fun to repair or rebuild also replacement parts are very cheap

[@olik136]

sadly you can't drive them anywhere... used to be popular at motocross tracks, but are now banned because people did the racing in the pit instead of on the track.. obviously can't drive them on the streets and when you drive on dirt roads or somewhere in the forest it will take about 8 minutes until some neighbor calls the police... I used to have a nice Polini- they did professional kids bikes- I think they don't even sell those anymore..

[@LeroySains]

I love these bike too thinkin about buying one myself

[@sinformant]

@@olik136 the motorcross track here allows it. They also sell headlight/tail light kits for these, and some states allow you to tag them for the streets.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@olik136 Maaan, what oppressive area do you live in? Do tell, so I can avoid it 😀

[@Mrcaffinebean]

@@olik136 I live in a suburb see people driving them pretty often

[@renem6441]

One of the things that make your videos so interesting besides the learning!! Is that you repurpose parts to bring them back to life, most people can buy parts till it’s all new and works again!

[@MRrwmac]

Mustie1, Another great teardown, diagnosis and rebuild of a motorcycle carb. Young people should really learn from it!

[@buddybarker8511]

You're sounding stronger and that is great news . Keep up the great content

[@chadcoffman1870]

Why buy new when you can fix what you already have I really love the way you see things fixing broken things is two fold you keep junk of of the land fill and also get the sense of pride of fixing something that was broken! Great job.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Nice job Mustie , like how you troubleshoot and repair instead of replacing

[@sthildas4857]

Good on you Mustie showing us as you go, mishaps happen they are part of repair and motorcycling..🏍️🇬🇧

[@thomasbradley4868]

Iam glad you use what you have it's worth more to learn how things work thank you . Ps. You are never to old to learn iam 64 years old.

[@pintokitkat]

The dip stick looks to have broken at the top of the waffle section that defines the full /empty, so if the oil reaches the broken end, it's full.

[@tomjordan1063]

I wondered if the broken piece is in the case.

[@OddBallPerformance]

@@tomjordan1063 Most likely. It won't hurt anything though.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

In what you do it pays to hoard parts because someday you’ll need them in anything you repair or replace. In a throw away society that it is really sad it’s nice to see that someone that’s resourceful as you Mustie1.

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

I love those old pre-war Harleys. Over here in the UK the knuckleheads are super rare too. They do make a lovely noise, I could listen to the old potato-potato all day long!

[@Farm_fab]

Honda copied the sound and Harley sued them, and the judge in the suit said that you can't patent a sound. Honda can do that all they want.

[@michaelcollins6851]

As usual your the best I appreciate what you do my friend look forward to every one thanks

[@failblazer2004]

the motorbike videos are some of my favourites on this channel thanks for uploading Mustie

[@Farm_fab]

Darren, an old tonneau cover might make a good donor for seat upholstery fabric. Usually these are given away when "new" truck owners decide they don't need it after purchase. I'll be using some for my roll around mechanic's seat. It's weather resistant and very durable. They also make good tarps for covering firewood.

[@jlucasound]

Good Morning, Dr. D!! This is early for me. I am 59 today! Woo Hoo! Thank You for all your great videos and adventures over the years. I am still (I am sure there are echos) so glad you didn't syndicate. Now get out that squirt bottle and fire this thing up! You will need a lag bolt today. I still have the "I Like Motorcycles" pin back button that journalist gave me. ;-)

[@andreasbachlindsmann1610]

Happy birthday, dude. Cheers

[@reecelewis6377]

I’m glad your feeling better and hope you stay safe and keep them videos coming

[@MSlaytonOIF06]

I really like the video you shared at the end, awesome bit of history😊👍

[@sjsadler8061]

Good day Mustie ... I've got my Gin & Tonic ready together with my wrench set!

[@lottiecooper609]

I hope you didn't forget the twist of lime!!! Cheers!!! Have one for me buddy, I quit drinking almost ten years ago, and that's what I use to drink!! The ole gin grin!!!

[@novavroomvroom2979]

I was getting worried that you stopped making videos... I'm a musti1 junky and thought that I would never get my fix again... I was going through musti1 withdrawals..!!!!! Glad you're back...!!!!!

[@jefferyholland]

Wheels Through Time museum is on my bucket list of places I want to see. After that little clip you can see why.

[@keepitrunning]

I will admit I do envy people with big garages/workshops. I have a garage rented for storage mostly a 8x10 shed and my patio to work on so not much gets done when the weather is bad.

[@MrDizzle715]

Shoot, I’ve learned so much from you about engines and mechanics in general I’ve been able to do small engine repairs and maintain my sons mini-bike quite well.

[@ddblairco]

Thank you Carl for the donation, also nice extra credit video at the end.

[@duncanfrere2656]

In Cajun country we have what we call "lagniappe," - a little something extra (pronounced 'lahn-yap'). That's your 36 Harley knucklehead history presentation at the end of this Chinese bike repair episode. So, Merci for the lagniappe!

[@getyourkicksagain]

So THAT is where what we spanish speakers call "la ñapa" (pronounced 'lahn-yapah', almost exactly the same) comes from! It means exactly the same thing, an extra, usually unexpected bonus!

[@brianally1531]

@@getyourkicksagain Yes, they are related! From the Quechua word yapa. Whether lagniappe or la ñapa, i've always loved Mustie1's bonuses. Thanks to you both for the language knowledge.

[@Madmark50484]

Thanks for explaining why you dont just replace the carbs. It does make for good watching. When I’ve been working on mowers or small 2 stroke stuff I can get carbs for less than £10. However you do come across some that aren’t available which make your videos very handy.

[@aaronshall9258]

Man that oldes song shake rattle and roll came to mind when you first started her:) awesome video man! Glad to see you are feeling better:)

[@SteveHacker]

YYYESSS!!! A bike video! There’s no such thing as a bad Mustie1 video, but bikes are by far my favorite, and searching for bike revival videos is how I discovered Mustie1 in the first place! Good stuff! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chriscorey5032]

All these old school people just waking up or it's afternoon in other countries lol I stay awake every Sunday waiting to watch this nothing against my elderlies ❤️ y'all to 👍😀

[@BadlyDubbed]

It’s 7:30pm Sunday here, old man drinkin’ beer, watching some Mustie. Life is good. 👍

[@chriscorey5032]

@@garymallard4699 actually I usually don't comment at all I just enjoy watching his content I stay up all night to watch it

[@antoniorivera6187]

Its awesome to see you back in good health 👍🏻👍🏻 stay safe mustie1 and god bless

[@vandit8692]

Hi there, the carb for that is thesame size as the carb for your honda ct70. Oil is also over filled since the oil dipstick has a broken tip. Those engines are easy to work on and fun to use also. Hope you enjoy the bike.

[@CPthetooladdict]

My favorite way to start Sunday a fella just enjoys the commentary!!

[@meco72104]

Mustie I really enjoy your videos been watching for years. Cool little bike and good price.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome you can get any running! So cool!!!! Enjoyed watching!

[@1234mattyman]

I’m only 2:30 into the video and I already get the feeling this is going to be a great video love your videos. From the UK 🇬🇧 mustie can get almost anything to run what a legend

[@TheVeteran15]

great job! I always admire your way of thinking ! Love ya!

[@akaray3524]

Another great Sunday video from the mind of Mustie.Just be careful where you put that"tallywacker"lol Detroit watching 👁👁

[@terrychurch100]

Thanks mate, the young fella at the end was good too. Can't help wanting one of those bikes he talks about. I'd talk him into wanting a Victa lawnmower. Anyway, that little bike you're working on looks like a beauty! I hope you get the other one going as well.

[@chriscurry236]

Yep, wheels thru time is an awesome day trip,easy for me to say Day trip,as I only about 2 hours away in Thomasville NC! Great score on the pit bikes 👍

[@robbusheay4258]

Your ""tallywacker"".........lol......too funny!!!! Also, thanks......again you showed me a part of a carb that comes apart that I did not know.......much appreciated Sir. !!!!

[@micksterboone4517]

Wheels Through Time is well worth the trip. Beautiful country and friendly people along with bikes that you won't see anywhere else.

[@marksmithson1414]

Darren getting things to run as usual. Nice little bikes awesome as usual

[@AZVIDS]

Nice one, need the other one for races…..enjoyed the knucklehead too👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinisaac9139]

I love your Sunday morning video Mustie that engine runs sweet 👍

[@tomascharles5080]

Great Sunday morning coffee in hand and watch mustie fixing bikes.

[@cressmerrill7280]

Glad to see you are almost back to normal, sorry you had the covid!

[@Justindobb1984]

"Ya it's a little Mikey moused but that's how I roll", ya we know, that's why we're still here lol

[@johnandersson]

I’m so envious of your stash with parts!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mustie 1 :) also Carl got sponsors you Mustie and hope see next videos on both motorcycle bikes fix and interesting information about Harley Davidson about they motorcycle made and history lesson too!

[@lloydpenfold486]

Word of the day - when you are carefully dismantling something small and intricate, the little pieces that suddenly fly everywhere are called "pingphuckits".

[@AgentWest]

"Turn the gas on... first step on any motorcycle. You won't go far without it..." gives me flashbacks to running down the battery, then trying to push-start mine for about half an hour. Then getting diagnostic tools out and only then noticing that the fuel was off... couple riding seasons in a row. :)

[@newsferd1638]

I remember back in the day they sold tiny stickers for your fuel tank ,"TURN THE GAS ON STUPID ". This helped me greatly, as my Honda CB would have enough gas in the carb to get me to the first intersection and THEN die. 😀

[@AgentWest]

@@newsferd1638 Thinking about it, a "remove before flight" tag on the gas shutoff would be a great idea. Though knowing me i'd be distracted by something and would try to actually remove it lol

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

Cracking vid good too see you wrenching/spannering again . But i could listen to that guy from the museum all day very interesting

[@tomg721]

Why was I not suprised to see your comment today on Project Farm. Thanks for sharing your time in the garage with us.

[@dominickserignese8837]

You're going to have fun changing that tube mustie1. I replaced the tube on my son's pit bike. Those small tubes a bear to change. I'm sure the guys that do it everyday have a trick. I used a lot of soapy water and WD-40. Have a great week!

[@douglasbruce1713]

Thanks for sharing, good to see you up & about.

[@matanrob5614]

So happy YT got me here! Great teacher u are