Rare Old Dirt Bike Picked From A Backyard - WILL IT RUN??

In this video we try to get a 2001 Gas Gas EC300 dirtbike running! It is a 300cc 2 stroke, appears mostly complete, but is in unknown mechanical condition. I have never owned a Gas Gas Motorcycle before, so didn't know what to expect with regard to how they are built and serviced or parts availability. There were a few surprises....

[@jaydalton]

An hour long old bike revival? You're too good to us

[@bertamusprime618]

Dude whatcha doing over here? It is always cool to see someone I am subscribed to in the comment section of another channel.

[@morrow49]

I see you on so many dirt bike channels ❤️✌🏼

[@jenniesgarage]

Hope you enjoyed it, and awesome job hitting that triple!

[@bmxdestroy]

OMG! DID JD AND JG JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS???

[@calvinmoss5477]

Haha u waited for the hour long he hasn't done much video witch is a shame he's very entertaining

[@Box545x39]

This video felt like a throwback to the old days of Jennies Garage, loved it. Also, that type of water pump seal is very similar to the floating face seals used on Excavator Final Drives, also called a duo-cone seal. They're really durable and last a long time if kept clean.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you liked the video! It looks like that type of seal is more robust than the rubber kind. And it doesn't leave grooves in the shaft.

[@yackbuttertea]

Also the Same type of seal used on hot tub pump motors.

[@DeathColdBeer]

poolman here...what is this technology you may speak of? i only ask because " i no want fix no more" type 25+ years in its just annoying now ...Can this seal withstand more normal heat than a pool motor? Im asking is it new? Stopping leaks would help us all out right? Apoligize if i havent researched yet before i asked. It sounded cool. Couldnt resist that, and...well what if it works?

[@theninja001]

The previous owner thought it needed a clutch because it was bathed water and not gripping very well!

[@cablebandit]

New Jennies Garage!!! This made my night!

[@kelvinboyd7459]

Great you don't post anything for over 2 months now we have to wait for the ride video🤬😉

[@Aykosss]

@@kelvinboyd7459it’s a hard life, mate.

[@MatMaessen]

Smackover Motorsports was the GasGas importer at the time the bike was new. The steering damper is from Drew Smith at Works Enduro Racing. The bike also has some decent period-correct upgrades - LT Racing power valve cover, larger gas tank. It's obvious that at some point the bike was valued and loved, before it was beat on and neglected. These were absolutely incredible bikes back in the day, and will still stand up as a great woods bike. I just finished an engine rebuild on my 99 EC200, and it's back to riding the single track like the day it was new. For those watching this later, Central Powersports Distribution carries the legacy GasGas parts inventory (now Rieju), and the water pump seal IS still available as a kit.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your knowledge about Gas Gas bikes.

[@memphis28571]

Matto Cycle and Halls Cycles still have a lot of old GG parts in stock

[@nilfisktun]

The energy between you guys are so amazing and rare! An hour flew by way to fast! Hope to see more from you soon! 😀

[@Jspackman]

Agreed! They are great together!

[@stuartensor6999]

I think you proceeded properly. The milky oil problem had to be solved no matter what. Enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@Jade-d]

I love watching you repair these old bikes that other people have given up on. Great job!

[@comedyash]

No way DUDE!!! 1h long vid out of nowwhere what a freaking legend, the hero we do not deserve lets get it!

[@Nickelyoonthehop]

Machines frugally brought back to life. With a healthy side or corny jokes. This. This is what the people want!

[@bigdaddy741098]

This is what I've been missing, the 2 of you always cheer me up and make me smile, and this time it for a whole hour. Thanks.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the video!

[@Fen_6996]

I would watch your videos everyday! We love you guys keep pumping out the great content! We support you! ❤

[@billbillinger2491]

Remove the cake pan once the oil's drained. It makes picking up dropped tools & bolts much cleaner.

[@talon0863]

Sometimes on older bikes the midbody gasket swells and blocks off the pilot circuit. P.S. I liked the kickstarter solution despite it not working.

[@rhouser1280]

I felt the happiness of pulling that kick starter!

[@Ty-sm9cv]

I think you made all the right calls, you quickly found evidence, and then continued to find evidence proving your hunch was correct.That's how it's done.

[@ganeshh6378]

Always excited when you upload, nice long video too. If you are interested in small engine repair/motorcycle mechanics this is the nr.1 channel to watch

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the videos, and thank you for the kind words.

[@poisonousnut]

so awesome watching you and camera girl work on projects. just bought my first bike at 40 yrs old and im loving life

[@jenniesgarage]

That is great to hear you are having a good time!

[@walkermediaworx]

Bearing expert here. Answer to your question is: not much if any, definitely not that much. Thanks for uploading. We'll look forward to next quarter's video. 😁

[@jenniesgarage]

It will be sooner than that. I don't want to wait that long to try out old Hard Times.

[@YeetMeyer]

I always love watch Jennings garage its like im hanging out with a good buddy or a family member just working on bikes

[@christinegreen7120]

As usual you did very well. Great fun to watch - many thanks for sharing.

[@mayorstoner3459]

Was just thinking about you guys the other day and BAM here you are! I think you proceeded exactly as you should have. The second I saw that baby vomit oil I thought for goodness sakes don't try to crank. Bravo! Looking forward to the test drive. Soon I hope.

[@Grin168]

The chemistry and comedic timing you both have is remarkable. Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for posting quality videos.

[@noscil9403]

I wouldn't call myself a bearing expert, but I've dealt with them quite a bit. There are two reasons for bearing play being a thing: One is to prevent the bearing from locking up or being harder to turn, when the metal expands due to operation in environments above room temperature. The second reason is that every functional surface is manufactured within a certain tolerance - there always needs to be a little play to account for that. There is a DIN Standard which sanctions radial bearing play (or radial internal clearance if you're fancy). It's DIN 620-4, if you want to look it up. It defines four classes of internal clearance: C2, CN, C3 and C4, with C2 representing the smallest amount of play. CN is the standard internal clearance class - the vast majority of roller bearings that are manufactured to the DIN standard, have a CN internal clearance. The internal clearance class is only specified in the designation of the bearing, if it is not CN. Even though not every ball bearing is manufactured to the DIN 625 standard (DIN standard for ball bearings), the internal clearance specified there is going to be comparable to most roller bearings out there. For roller bearings with a inner diameter from 6mm to 10mm, the internal clearance is specified to be between 2 and 13 micrometres. The water pump shaft bearing in the video obviously has a way higher internal clearance than that and it also sounds (and probably feels) like it has seen better days. I love your videos, greetings from Germany :)

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you very much for that information! Your comment is an asset to me, and hopefully others who read it. I didn't know of those standardized specs, and I will very likely use those clearance tables in the future.

[@sewashburn0529]

Robotic Otters! That was a good one! The interaction between the two of you is what makes this channel. It could be about anything.

[@slimsqde7397]

i havnt watched your videos in years, until youtube just recommended me this, I'm glad your still up to the same stuff and I hope all is going well

[@nolz262]

Cant beat an old 2 stroke!! Ironically enough I pretty much did the exact same thing when I got my old 99 kx250 running after 10 years with the same issue and I used a Jennie’s garage to get it running. The bike is now completely restored and loving life ❤️

[@jenniesgarage]

Good job on the fix. I had a '91 kx250 when I was a kid and it was lots of fun

[@thaedleinad]

That was very satisfying to watch! Thank you.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noyopacific]

Hey Billy Bob, y’all ain’t going believe what the cat drugg in through the door! Thanks for the video Jennie & Jake ! Awesome to see you guys again.

[@andyvoda7530]

Honestly I love this “revival” type of videos so much. I m watching you for 3 days but man, 1hour! I can’t wait to watch till end. Keep going like this ✌🏼✌🏼🫶🏻

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the videos!

[@gymshoe8862]

I liked your tenacity--that bike is now running great. Your knowledge is great--you deserve better tools/equipment.

[@steadywatching2888]

Favorite quotes " I question the man's mechanical aptitude. " " Zoom in so they can smell too. "😂

[@ThorMx626]

I can just tell Christ lives you two! So much evidence with your light heartedness and patience

[@buscoclanlatinol2494]

It puts a smile in my face seeing you so genuinely happy when the bike started up

[@senorboardhead]

I'm still here - so glad you guys are too. Great - fun ! Nice save. Good trouble shooting as well ! Cool to get a good Gas Gas for little money. Looking forward to the ride ...

[@Alexander_l322]

I was thinking about you guys today. So glad you’ve uploaded. Thanks ☺️

[@FrankenShop]

Amidst a plethora of worthy contenders, "robotic otter" was the true standout comedy gem.

[@vancemacd6315]

I could watch you fix motorcycles any day any time any where. Love the vids.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@jview70]

Great video. I have been watching your videos for many years. This video seemes more like the old ones which i do like. You looked so happy when it started and idled.

[@jenniesgarage]

Yes that was a rush when it started!!

[@nicholaskemp2246]

"Ah! There's the seal. I wonder how it works?" "Erk, erk! " This is why I watch you two. 😅😅 You just crack me up.

[@catmandan93]

You’re going to love it! My co-worker had an early 2000’s GasGas EC250 and it was the smoothest and snappiest bike I’ve ever ridden. GasGas made great bikes.

[@who_is_john_galt]

"Somewhere between dangerous and impossible" 5:31 that's how a man's gotta live his life! Lol😅😂

[@thisisengland.9099]

I absolutely love these videos. Thank you for sharing them with us. I immediately got the bucket/bouquet reference, too. "Hyacinth Bucket, lady of the house speaking!!" Haha! 😂. Best wishes and good health to the both of you. Thanks again!

[@conebone669]

Glad to see a new video. Love u guys

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

ahhhh I missed this happy moments videos! when it starts, your happiness is contagious man! I love watching you 2. best videos and YES you did the right steps, I think if you have started as it was, you could have ruined all.. this way you moved into a cleaning route and paid off!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dayleelliott6343]

I will always love this channel and the smile I adorn when I get the notification of a new video will never fade! Love you guys! P.s camera girl was on fire on this episode 🤣 had me in stitches!!

[@dlovell29]

51:37 is the greatest reaction that a man can have. 😲 ITS ALIVE!!!!!! Great video as always! Love you guys!

[@jenniesgarage]

Yes that was a great moment! Glad you like the videos>

[@Vaxzuv]

I am always glad to see you guys picking up projects to work on and watch for entertainment I don’t even own all my quads or dirtbikes anymore got rid of all of them but I still like watching the videos👍🏽

[@MehYam2112]

Another great video - true spirit of KZbin in what you’re doing, keep ‘em coming!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@justenhearn5179]

I'm so freakin happy you made another will it run video. When yall had stopped making vids I had gotten upset because I really enjoy them this was great to watch.

[@craigcorbin4098]

OMG! So glad to see this. I need fix a drink, microwave some popcorn, go sit in front of the tv in the living room, and savor this!

[@brentswallers7905]

Hey guys You were one of my original favorites years ago I’m glad to see you still pop up together and happy as ever Love you guys

[@billbillinger2491]

Can't wait for 'part II'.

[@TrumStatus]

I love this channel. Don't know anything about mechanical stuff but it's fun watching you do it

[@nelsonvzaks9186]

I was so excited to see this bike start uup❤ I'd love to see the next video of hard times actually ripping 😊

[@jenniesgarage]

Me too! I think it's going to be fun!

[@geexskill]

The joy on this little guy face is priceless! You are my favorite KZbin channel. Great video, thank you! Maybe I would have try to start it on first step. The circlip part was hard to watch!

[@gecko4ever]

Santa came early 🎁. What I love about JG is that it shows that you don’t need expensive tools to get old bikes to live again. Watching all your videos over the years motivated me to buy a Royal Enfield with a seized engine, and I’m having so much fun working on it (and after all I gotta do something while waiting for the next JG video to drop. 😁) cheers 🍻

[@jenniesgarage]

Hope you get the bike going!

[@jordonedwards2358]

Man I’m so glad to see y’all back!!!!

[@matthewhampshaw9820]

My favourite youtube channel felt like the old videos.

[@dokasamurp9826]

Great video! Every time you work on a bike, it makes me want to work on my own

[@K3NnY_G]

I don't know much about bikes, honestly anything that wouldn't transfer from automotives I've learned from you guys. But man that thing's cool; even if it's actually not. xD

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks, I'm glad the videos have been helpful for you.

[@TheGamersRace]

I'm about 3 minutes into the video and I've got to say, that's a pretty good looking dirt bike. Not babied but not completely 100% trashed. Id say it's gonna fire and go!

[@TheGamersRace]

I was right! What a prize little bike!

[@Gnomanator]

One of my absolute favorite channels

[@GreggGrose]

Great video, I like the longer format. Looking forward to the pit bike!

[@videinfra1352]

love the video, i watched the entire thing and did'nt even realize it was an hour long haha. i'm not so mechanically inclined but i love watching stuff like this keep up the good work

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@idan1358]

Love it, always waiting for your vids guys - that 1st start up reaction is me all over when I do the same🤣 always gold from you guys - appreciate these every time 👍👍👍

[@jenniesgarage]

It is always exciting when you get one running for the first time. Never gets old.

[@Nickelyoonthehop]

I thought it’d be months before we saw a vid from this trio. Would love to see more on the BBRed Pitter.

[@dominicktat2s937]

IVE MISSED THIS CHANNEL SO FREAKING MUCH!!!!!

[@ivanoxx]

Im so happy, 1 hour of video this ligten up my life

[@pnwtrailbandits]

Awesome project! And excellent job figuring out the fix! Yall inspired me to start my own channel! ❤❤🎉🎉

[@IamBATMAN2024]

What you did with the kickstart was genius 😅👍

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks I was pretty proud of it until it broke immediately.!

[@gregm8941]

That type of seal is used in irrigation and well pumps. Love your videos. Wish they were more frequent. ❤

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you liked the video. I didn't even know that type of seal existed before this bike, but since then I have learned they are used on pool pumps, excavator final drives, and now irrigation and well pumps. Probably lots of other things too. Always more to learn!

[@paulwatts905]

Sicking clutch is standard for a gas gas 2 stroke, i had to ride with clutch in for a small distance even after only a few days . Once freed it was fine until next time. Great to see you both, thanks for sharing.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the video. Hopefully this clutch won't be sticky. So far it seems good.

[@kechocker]

Sad that you guys dont get more views, solid content. Been tuning in for a video from time to time for a lot of years now. Keep it going, you gonna do even better one day!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@BungoBoyz]

Awesome video! Glad Jennie’s garage is back!!! More hour long dirt bike content!!

[@Dassick89]

So glad to see another upload from you! I definitely would have drained the coolant, added fresh oil. Put some gas in the cylinder and made sure it popped before i put anything into it. Too many engines are DOA when you get them free, or "packaged". Just my way though. I guessed the clutch had "swelling" of some sort due to the symptoms. And you fixed it the exact way i would have! Great video.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video!

[@kurtyoung6769]

All of are very happy to watch another video from jennies garage.

[@bobthenob9017]

Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy hes back, i knew you got your self a deal said it on the reveal video, glad it started up and sounded good, looking forward to the next video :)

[@wayne7521]

Yay you guys .... another video ... yay yay ...and a longer one too. 🎉🎉🎉 grt to see you guys again

[@oneeyedude20]

Been watching you for years man. I'm proud of you. Getting little old I see lol

[@Christofuzz-hc9xl]

Please put Jenny, from Jennie's garage in front of the camera more, and in a pair of daisy duke's lol. She's such a sweetheart, we all love her.

[@CrashHarper]

This was Great !! Really Awesome to See this Resurrection, And they Didn't even go to Church DOH!

[@davidpippin3460]

The most wholesome motorcycle channel out there. Love you guys! Your face when it started, priceless!

[@Iseekoutthetrails]

I Always Learn Something New And Very Entertaining At The Same Time.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you sir.

[@jordanhall5446]

This gave me some throwback JG vibes❤️🙏🏻

[@mikemontgomery8407]

Once again, like usual, excellent video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@PuchMaxi]

Nice work, the old bike runs like a champ!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks!

[@benmason1425]

I honestly would have run it first. I probably would have loosened the carb drain screw instead of tipping the bike, but I guess that works too! As for the clutch, props to you for cleaning it up! I would have ridden it a bit and in my experience anyway, when they get hot and if you rev the engine good with the clutch pulled they seem to pop open and start working. That thing ought to have some power! I got a 250 2 stroke and its wicked fast, and hard to kick as you clearly demonstrated in the video. It really does kind of take a knack to kickstart old larger sized engines, especially with the tiny kick starter!

[@GypsyNirvana]

Way cooler bike than the usual brands, good luck with this beauty.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks!

[@troysmith5582]

Great job - so happy for you on this bike! Fun to watch !

[@cm_wooten4250]

I love the "it" gone back to 2 o'clock," "looks more like 7-7:30 to me," "well, you're in a different time zone." joke

[@EarthSurferUSA]

There used to be a product for fixing old plastic called "Plastic Renew", (If I remember correctly from decades ago). It was a lot of elbow grease with sanding before applying the chemicals, but it actually worked pretty good if you did the time.

[@jameskwak3198]

Fix it up runs great needs a chain few other things but will be a great bike

[@BearFlicks]

god this was a funny video, you make it look almost fun working on bikes, appreciate these type of videos man.

[@TheAwkwardBanana]

Loved this video! The hour flew by.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

If it has spark at the right time, enough compression, and a good fuel/air ratio, it will run. You 2 make a good couple/team. I enjoyed the vid.

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you liked the video!

[@Dontlieme]

My first thought when there was water mixed in that the clutch basket was rusted. I think you did great!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks! This was the first time I've seen a rusty clutch.

[@Christopher-kv2ey]

You guys make such great content, I appreciate every video I watch. I started watching your videos about 5-6 years ago but it could be longer 😅

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the videos. Sometimes it is scary how fast time passes.

[@majki2065]

Finally! Your videos are awesome, cant wait to see some more work on hard times.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Glad you're back

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Nice work. Great to see you two again!