First Start! CBR 1000 Engine Swapped Scooter

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

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[@russellzauner]

A Ruckus 250 chassis existed somewhere in time. You know. In case.

[@jameshatton4211]

@@russellzauner I love it when someone comes out of the woodwork with some random nerd-out comment that blows your mind! 🤓 It's a beautiful thing to know the distribution of knowledge amongst humanity is unevenly distributed! I love it when someone just nerds-out randomly on any subject what so ever! I let that person go! I encourage them to share their monologue of discovery data 💕 Without any doubt this one comment says to me "This person knows a LOT about this random subject of information? I wonder what other random subjects this person has stock piles of information about?" I'm not even taking the piss. This comment is golden

[@JimRyan-AKA-Pigeon_Kicker]

Alright, my mind is made up. I am building a CamperCycle, you just proved to me that it can be done.

[@diegoomarguzmanaguilar8641]

Can you sell me the left original engine?

[@shadysh8s]

You should put one of those silly fiberglass helmet holders on the back to cover the air box

[@mtreis86]

"I just twist wires together and send it" --Slick Willy should be on a t-shirt

[@eliroczen5133]

Yes great idea

[@RChero1010]

I'd buy one

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

haha yes

[@bighomieJ5X]

I’d buy a few 👌🏽

[@ajhomewood1741]

I’d definitely invest

[@douglaselliott8298]

Can you imagine if mainstream media could come up with entertainment as good as these guys produce?

[@Trox2018]

What is this mainstream media you speak of?

[@douglaselliott8298]

@@Trox2018 Those fvck'n morons who can't produce a watchable program although having production costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

[@martinp.cadillackid3408]

That's why I don't really watch TV anymore maybe tv series. Between boosted Motorsports vise grip garage, hoonigan's tavis questionable garage in grindheart is pretty much all the television outlet I need

[@woodardkingsbury1648]

That’s why these guy do so good on KZbin people are done with hollyweird and their sickness

[@richardtucker1053]

I come here for Ethan but stay for Will's growth. Such a great mentor/apprentice experience. I see Will's passion and growth. Keep it up my friend , I love every minute of watching. Edgar's influence carries though and the videography is amazing. Steve Is a great addition to this awesome team. keep up the great work. I truly enjoy being a subscriber to the teams chn

[@popupheadlights]

It always reminds me of me and my big brother, I’m working on somthing and either fuck up or just need guidance and he’s there to help and doesn’t throw a fuss. It’s awesome to have someone like that in your life

[@Logan-np4sw]

as a welder, for furture notice no mater how small the fuel tank fill it with water then dril land enpty to get rid of any left over fuel and fumes to avoid chance of the tank igniteing or exploding. your channnel is amazing keep up the great projects!

[@c0c0asauce]

This comment needs to be way higher. Rule #1 don't die.

[@aeroflopper]

fill with argon while welding, no need for water.

[@venumus1]

When ever we needed to do fuel tanks we filled them with CO2 from the exhaust of a car

[@aeroflopper]

@venumus1 That's proper hillbilly, but a fuel tank popping open is no joke. Well, it kind if is.

[@c_malmstrom]

How come I first found this channel a couple of months ago!? This is actually the best KZbin channel I've ever followed. I really love it. Best regards from Sweden.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

So happy to hear it! Glad you found us!

[@corporalclegg914]

welcome to the GHPC Community, Malmstrom. you have a tremendous backlog of projects to view, but this is still a Great Time to be inducted into the club. these N. Idaho Dudes are on their way to producing more amazing things…large, small & tiny.

[@bearrett50kal17]

I became a fan from one of their Instgram ads about 4 years ago, clicked on the ad because I was confused why a plumbing company was building go karts, found their YT channel, watched one video and immediately subbed.

[@LilDroop802]

You have many projects to look back on and enjoy amazing projects and builds along with funny PG content for the most part. Just high quality guys and great humor.

[@ttv_crazygorilla8066]

Junk yard digs and vice grip garage give them a watch to

[@ridethroughlifertl]

I've been watching you guys since you only had 5k subs, and to see how you've grown with all the new projects and the new shop, is really incredible. In such a short amount of time, and with so few people. It's really awesome to see.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Hey Will! This is absolutely your best looking project to date! (Those welds are looking night and day better too!) Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼️

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks!

[@darrenswails]

​@@GrindHardPlumbingCowouldn't it be better to fill the tank with water so the gas fumes don't ignite??

[@sapieattersisingere3288]

I have never clicked so quick I've been waiting for this.

[@RageForSeven]

100% same here!!!

[@TheDanielKelly]

Absolutely I was the exact same dude

[@VampireWolf2224]

Same

[@Todd_G_FPV]

I'm waiting for the super swamper motorcycle!

[@TheDanielKelly]

​@@Todd_G_FPV yes! I can't wait to see that!

[@rajgill7576]

I remember starting auto shop class as a noob. And then my last year first years coming to ask me for help on their projects. You guys got all these levels of tinker on display here. Nice

[@DONHARTMAN-h6f]

The ruckus / gy6 community is actually HUGGGGEEE! Many countries have a culture specifically for these small GY6 honda engines the aftermarket is hugee and quite impressive! i own a bunch of scooters here in GA (atlanta area) and people in our communities easily pull 100+ mph reliably with these engines :) Great build tho guys seriously i love all of your work and srtive to be a fabricator! :) love from Atlanta GA

[@aapo0881]

bro you guys are the masters of putting WAAAY too much power to tiny things been following this chanel for about 5 years and the builds just get grazyer . i would want to present a idea for the future i think you guys should put a grazy engine and chassis to a one of those tiny pedal tractors

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

That would be sweet!

[@darthgbc363]

Will - Super excited. Also Will - Super bummed. But nobody caught him with his phone in his back pocket.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

😗nobody There caught him...He's been working hard.I thought I'd let him slide this time. ;)

[@2LegitTooQuit]

I already texted Will and he did a quick 50 clip😂

[@DiscoFang]

Will: "It's a journey every time" Yes it is, Will, yes it is.

[@Ben-311]

I don’t think you guys realize how apt the word premium is for this channel. You guys are awesome. Look forward to your vids on the weekly!

[@ManiacRacing]

I'd spend a few minutes congratulating yourselves for having it laid out so you can access all the engine top end repairs. While I have not done a TON of sportbike engine work, I can say the stuff you guys did looked about 500X easier than anything I ever did in a sportbike frame. Turns out the design was extremely useful and premium, eh?

[@SantaClaw]

You where extremely lucky with the gas tank. Whenever you weld a gastank, you need to fill it with something that cannot combust. Like water, or welding gas/CO2. That tank could just as easily have exploded like an actual bomb.

[@danf4616]

I'm luving the Will fab videos. Sure, it's awesome watching an expert like Ethan build stuff, but seeing how Will figures things is great too! Go Will! 👍👍

[@jameshatton4211]

I agree. Seeing Will progress over time (even seeing his premium tattoo) he's become the certified GrindHard Shrekker. I also think Will now need a certified Grind Hard Shrek tattoo as well!

[@venumus1]

Personally I can't stand will or any of the b team videos, pretty sure that's why they had a whole second channel is for shit like this but Ethan is busy so they are uploading for the sake of uploading

[@jameshatton4211]

@@venumus1 well that's very sad to know bro. I honestly feel sad for you and your closed mind. I'm actually sure if any of the grind hard team read your post (oh and I know someone who WILL 😛) they would probably be offended by what you've said? Think about it..... IRL would you like to be friends with any of them? They probably wouldn't be friends with you just because of your opinion bro? How does that make you feel?? Does that reality hurt? I bet it does..... it's equivalent to what you're saying about Will? Will IS their friend! Will IS part of the team...... so get used it brother cause they aren't all of a sudden going to say "Hey Will some of our subscribers don't like your content on the Grind Hard channel, so you're fired. Sorry about that" That maybe your fantasy but you are obviously delusional and that is NOT going to happen buddy, sorry to burst your delusional bubble. The grind hard team quite obviously love having Will part of their team! IRL you'd be labelled a troll. Nobody likes trigger trolls just saying. In my dad's era you'd be called a raccoon troll 😆 cause you'd have 2 black eyes already

[@venumus1]

@@jameshatton4211 I like how you say your dad's era cause your to much of a punk to knuckle up yourself, and no I wouldn't be interested in being friends with half of them, they also know the b team videos don't perform as well hence why they have a second channel for the b team. But this channel is the money maker and they can't not post a video for the week because of the algorithm and if they don't have anything with Ethan it's a b team video. I also all you have to do is look at the view count of videos and ev videos or non Ethan builds have 1/3 of the views And no my self worth isn't based on how others perceive me. So it doesn't hurt my feelings if someone doesn't like me.

[@jameshatton4211]

@@venumus1 just took a look at you and you got a fking target for a nose 🤣 A big easy to punch nose. A couple lefts under your ribs as single to the shnoz and you'll be taking nap and dreaming about Will being featured in all of Grind Hards videos. Naaaaaaw isn't that sweet! 💕💕 Love you

[@LuIsSaNcHeZ510]

Thanks!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Hey Thank you!

[@memorris2]

This was the most enjoyable will video, by far!!!! He learned some new words finally hahaha

[@minter_fab_mafia]

Next time you're welding on a gas tank, get some ventilation going through it. Hook a vacuum to it or something to keep airflow. Normally if you can smell gas it can explode

[@Ameritude]

The excitement comes through the screen! Congrats willy

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Yes!

[@jameshatton4211]

I've worked out that the phenomena you are trying to describe is what I coin the term experiencing 'vicarious joy'? It's when you own life is so fail and miserable that you can experience a tiny bit of joy and happiness channeled through someone else? It's almost survival joy.....to patch the misery of life? Oh and by the way if someone asks you "Do you want to feel happiness?" First check if English is not their native language? A hasty affirmative "Yes!" Response may deliver more than you bargained for!

[@rustybucket1398]

FUM is very helpful. Helped me quit in under a month. Definitely, people, get one if you need it. UPS truck is like the ice cream truck but for adults. Especially, when they're waiting on parts.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

So happy it worked for you, it really is a quality product I think can help loads of people!

[@rustybucket1398]

@GrindHardPlumbingCo Yes, it is quality. Very solid item with very helpful customer service on top of it. I'm so happy I bought in and quit. Breathing and getting around doing stuff is so much easier now. Awesome product

[@hueysickle6338]

I feel your pain and I feel your excitement.good on you for persisting bra .sounds great

[@lifeofmike5126]

No compression doesn't always mean bad rings could be leaking valves also

[@briananderson5284]

Great video guys you guys are awesome to watch love the content !! Keep up the amazing work !!!!

[@chromasux2]

I love Will's dedication and vision for his project. I love how he's soaked up knowledge from Ethan on doing things and sourcing what he needs from other stuff. I don't love his drilling into metal without safety glasses. Makes me cringe every time and I hope he's a bit more careful about safety in the future.

[@SolitaryCanid]

Don't forget not wearing gloves welding, everyone is a bit lacking in the safety department. You'll regret it when your old, I do. Saying that and watching them build a scooter with a power to weight ratio close to an F1 car. 😂 Safety first, sometimes.

[@DanteYewToob]

Just a tip for belt grinders for anyone reading this, always touch your metal corners on a grinding wheel or snip them before you round the corners on the belt grinder… those sharp corners will very quickly wear down and destroy your belts and if you buy good quality belts it will get expensive really quickly if you keep destroying them. So use an old flap wheel on an angle grinder, or if you’re in a hurry, gently dull the sharp corners on the edges of the belt where it’s slack, and then continue to round them against the platten. I’ve learned that lesson the hard way when my boss got whipped across his face with an 80gr belt because I spent all day cleaning up sheet metal and wore it down in the middle and the belt split down the center, caught and ripped and left a nasty scrape across my bosses face… and old grumpy Greek dude.. I got my ass handed to me! I took the simple few seconds to touch the corners on the grinder first and the next belt lasted a full week of abuse and beyond where the first one lasted less than a full work day… ouch.

[@OlShaky]

4:00 I've never heard a song this groovy in your videos before😂. I kinda like it

[@Flacidross]

will has been going hard recently

[@benholleran3753]

The larger volume in the sparkplug adapter may be making the compression ratio read low.

[@SWEET-2381]

I love it when you come on camera my dude your ideas are so awesome! Love you

[@japfourme381]

My compression tester didn’t have the correct adapter, or more to the point, not one I was happy with, some heads have tapered plug seats, and not all adapters are compatible, so I gutted an old spark plug, and used that as my adapter, works great every time!!

[@jamessavage503]

Yeah boy it's been a long time since I've seen any videos on this thing. Been waiting. But the golf cart on roids video came out now I want to see more of it

[@lukelangton3054]

More t-shirt ideas! I don't know how many times I've heard y'all say "In theory, it should work", but it kinda seems like your motto for every project. 😂

[@Benzy670]

Ethan coming in at the end to help his padawan like a Jedi Master of Jank 😂

[@stevo43068]

Another well produced machine and video. I always watch the "in video" ad. 😁🤟

[@macattack1392]

Ethan to the rescue. Knowing how engines can wash the rings out & he mentioned he put oil in 2 cylinders & almost fired. I think if will would of put oil in the others, it would of fired. Then never would of had it apart

[@bradley3549]

I agree. An engine that's been sitting and then washed down with fuel trying to sort out all the other issues will almost always read low compression. Taking it apart seems like a real premature move...

[@natereinhold6180]

Atf works well at unseizing rings

[@Rusty_Rager]

Absolutely Immaculate.

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Congratulations on your first project coming out so well🏆 fire didn't bite your elbow.💪 If the tank shifts on the table it breaks the ground connection and found it through your sweaty arm for just a split second get used to it.😅👍👌

[@TheJeracuda]

I can't wait to see what other fun and insane ideas you guys come up with once the shop is finished since now you'll actually have room to work while being protected from the elements at all times lol

[@jerryffvt3722]

Hey, what you checking VT DMV for? @24:30 from your speaker phone, it mentions 120 State Street Montpelier (Vermont?)

[@althejazzman]

I've learnt so many ways to bodge an engine into running from this channel.

[@donk8027]

I wanna be like you guys when im older because you guys are so cool with these cool cars you guys make

[@TrailKing04]

11:05 Is that a phone in the back pocket i see????????

[@jlucasound]

@9:28 the "Moment of Truth". 😁😍🤩

[@Cal9919]

This don is just casually tig welding without a hoodie on to cover up those arms crazy guy respect to you though bro as a fellow welder fabby💯💯🤘

[@Tuggsie]

Just an idea on shifters, y’all should try a seesaw foot pedal shifter, tilt toe forward shift up, use heel shift down, idk just a quick idea

[@dylancousens645]

Love this build so much 😂

[@hattersmadness4701]

11:06 that sure looks like some push ups in your back pocket there...We are waiting.

[@BansheeBunny]

1:52 For future reference you could do a KZbin search. I bet there is a video of LPL jiggling a lock like that with a cheap steak knife. I lost the key the utility box on my dump trailer and used a screwdriver and a paperclip. Nice job on the scooter, don't kill yourself.

[@emt618100]

I absolutely love the Will episodes!❤ LoL Buddies sucha goof ball. Lol you guy's are awesome!

[@natereinhold6180]

Bad casting is my guess, with regards to the cylinder coating. Air pocket in the casting probably popped.

[@5luggin]

I truly enjoy this channel. Thank you

[@jontebakhjul.aka.jkstuntman]

Move the shifter to the inside of the bike instead of out side the fotpanle

[@tareygentry3500]

Awesome to see Ethan spread the knowledge

[@toxicplague6278]

For those who are unaware when you try to start a motor that just turns over and it sounds like that you’ll always have at least one cylinder with low compression

[@Cochis3]

The displacement of the cylinders gives false readings on longer comp testers, as well as a possible comp release mechanisms for easier starting, I could be way off but that's my 2 cents.

[@kmoecub]

Next time that you sse low compression on a engine that has sat, mix up some acetone and automatic transmission fluid in equal amounts. Put a tablespoon of that mix down each spark plug hole and let it sit for a day or two. Then turn the engine over and almost every time the rings will free up.

[@Cal9919]

Man I really do love this channel!! As a welder my self this would be a dream job to do what you guys do amazing keep doing what your doing!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yeboy5403]

he looks so happy when it starts to rev

[@Mischievous_penguins]

Those fuel pumps are designed to be gravity fed. They push fuel quite efficiently, but they do not suck fuel very well at all, especially uphill with 3-4ft of feed line. I also thought I heard you guys say that you tapped the inlet fitting for the pump to an-2 ?? If so that is way too small. You should be running an-6(3/8”) at minimum. Everything else you’re doing is awesome!

[@ACYT298]

What brand of fuel pump is it they are using ?

[@dfgaJK]

15:59 Wow, you managed to capture a real-life battery thief on-camera... I thought they were a myth 🤣

[@Nickwillfixit]

I would swap out the airbox for seperate K&N type cone filters or if keeping the airbox I would cut out the bottom of an motorcycle top box and mount over so you can hide the ugly airbox and if you get a big one you can modify to still use some of the box for storage, making it more useable. You inspired me I have a Yamaha 1200cc V-Max V4 145bhp with the crazy V-boost system engine and rear swing arm so just got to find a decent Ruckus to hack up. Looking at it I think I would have placed the motor a lot nearer to the front of the frame nearer to the seat.

[@crewjones]

Check the valve shim clearance, is the shims are out of spec you will not have compression and the bike will not start. You can check the by pulling the value cover and using feeler gages.

[@wilderstewart9917]

I wanna see you guys build an akira bike. cause i know yall would make it fast af.

[@topities3644]

Guys I have an idea. I talked a little to Ethan (at the sms automotive show) about my little old coast to coast lawnmower, hopefully he remembers me. Anyway I’m trying to make the lawnmower into something kinda like you guys did with the 2jz lawnmower (definitely a different engine). But because I’m 16 I don’t really have the money for it. My idea is what if I make a video of me fixing it up and making it way faster than a 50 year old lawnmower should ever be, all I ask is that you “sponsor” me. Then I send the video to you guys. I’m not real good with video editing so you might have to do that. I could also let you guys borrow it for a while or drive it up there. Think about it. Thanks -Odin

[@Mohawkris_8]

Can’t Wait Any Longer! Yeeaasss!

[@e.lan.s]

"GET CRAFTY" it's a nice t-shirt idea 😅

[@jamesmower1852]

What I'm wondering is how you're going to adjust the chain on that scooter

[@delanosieuw1954]

i really like how the goofy guy he was our big willy, and now his progress to a nice fabricating guy !!

[@Mohawkris_8]

Good Friday from The Adirondacks!❤♾️

[@hairyneil]

This feels like a really silly and terrible idea and I can't wait for the next episode. I love it so much!

[@cheetosbruh2293]

2:40 broski got lucky Ethan didn’t see that phone👀

[@bisket2003]

YYHHHEEEEWWWWWWWWwwwwwww!!! IT's Frideigh boys! And did Swindly Willie really swindle Ethan to get into a build with him?!??!?!??

[@donaldblake8725]

do you not get weld burns from the uv light???

[@nedlyest]

You can get a sunburn. But you need to weld lot. The light amount they are doing on each item is fine

[@FloridaMan0561]

I have been waiting for this for awhile!

[@ClangandChiill]

Its crazy to me people are still modding ruckus's(rucki?). I was super into it like 2012-2014ish era but no one dared do more than dream of a swap like this. The ol' gy6 hanging 3 feet off the rear with a seat drop kit and plastics removal was the hot shit.

[@JeffBrown-tu2nr]

Can't wait to see this thing rip

[@spassser]

RIP Will....... pleace take it easy.... that is more than a handfull,,

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

Those locks are really easy to pick and for $20 you could have saved a couple minutes effort + a lock. Once it's picked you can take it apart and rekey it.

[@michaelhernandez2106]

Will is the best 😂 so glad he apart of the grind hard team I love this guy always good time with him 😂😂😂

[@pfc.douglas406]

Finalllyyyy The Rowdy Ruckus rides

[@1andon6]

Next you need to put the ruckus engine on cbr

[@natereinhold6180]

Also soaking the cylinders with atf and turning it over, let it sit, turn it over, let sit... or just do what you did and pull it apart.

[@ItsDaJax]

I thought it was wild a local guy put a Burgmans 400 on his Ruck. This is about up there with the CBR swapped Ruck that Superfast Matt did.

[@corahughes7768]

4:51 Phone is back pocket

[@delandbrooks3291]

Recrafted/Handcrafted or was that Handcrapted/recrapted? Premium branding right there!!!

[@GoddessOfMisfortune]

I'm looking at doing an EFI setup on my truck, what is that fuel pump/filter combo unit you have?

[@smithdavid3420]

Vavle clearance way off did you mix up the shims installating the cams. The vavle say open a little to long and you lose that compression.

[@r32stro]

From what I was told on the 09 cbr 1ks they burn oil cause the oem rings are loose at low rpm’s and tighten up at high rpm’s that’s why everyone I rode with who had em had to top the bikes off every so often I’m a GSXR fan Kawi and bmw for inline fours but love husky Honda and yami dirt bikes short answer shoulda gotta fixated 1k bro or a ZX10 r motor

[@JMC9837]

Did you hone the cylinder walls so the rings had a chance to reseat?

[@deshanewright321]

When are y'all going to start on the tank power wheels build

[@Coltrabagar]

Completely open header on a sport bike engine. . . holy cow, that's loud!

[@rhegafd]

Will, did you fill the gas tank with water to get rid of all the gasoline and fumes before welding? I learned my lesson not doing that once before:( Thankfully it only took part of my eye brows.

[@woit]

Ethan is the GOAT

[@MultiJtor]

Is that father and son????? If it is that’s an awesome father and son duo!!!!

[@EricJamesVideo]

C'mon. Wear some eye protection when drilling anything metal. Doesn't matter how quick or small the job is. Even one pepper flake sized chunk can wreck your eye. I had a close call years ago and had to have it removed. Lucky. Nice build though. Cheers!

[@Coltrabagar]

Did I see the exhaust pipe aimed directly at the rear tire?

[@johanchristianto2438]

You guys should make it have rear suspension it'll be easy just make a short swing armm at the back