Kawasaki KX100 Woods Bike Conversion: Best Dirt bike for short people

[@davidrockwell9776]

I bought a 2017 Beta 300RR last April, its the best bike I’ve owned. It had a six month warranty I used to replace the oil seal on the crank shaft. Other than that the bike is flawless. I would highly recommend Beta.

[@UncleBogator]

It's amazing how all the little things can add up to a major difference. When I used to ride a sportster around all over the place, handlebars, forward controls, and a different seat made it bearable for me to ride it long distance. Haven't been on a dirt bike since 2004, but similar experience.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hmm maybe it’s time to change that dirt date... lol

[@UncleBogator]

shadetree surgeon man I'd love to one of these days. Grew up with a Suzuki 100 or 125. I don't remember as it's been a century ago. Then when we lived in Arizona, I had an xr200r and I rode the shit out of it. Sold it to help move from Yuma to Tucson and never got on one again.

[@smracing9243]

Love these videos, they inspired me to build a KX100 for my short female ass! So far I really like this bike for the woods compared to some other I've had.

[@elbacanreal]

I just purchased a 2019 model yesterday and I'm excited to work on it also with the purpose of woods and trail riding. Maybe I'll make a few videos of it as well just to show if it is a good option for some people

[@Tbunnz]

Glad to see Jessica back on the dirt with you!

[@wallacejw09]

Need to start project mount your vice. I like all your mods it's pretty much my favorite part of riding woods. A few hrs of bouncing off trees will let you know exactly what you want to change. Comfort is everything

[@tritriplekylie]

won't go far wrong with the Beta X Trainer, pretty much same as the RR I had but just an even lower seat height. Only bad thing about my beta I can even think of is the plastics are a little more rigid than KTM's so tend to break easier. I really miss my Beta :(

[@HybridEdits]

You may have already thought of this but a 125 2t would be perfect for her. You can lower it and shave the seat down. Also she will most likely never out grow it (i know quite a few full grown adults who have 125s as their main bikes).

[@adventuresof_baldy]

😂😂 6:08.... When it goes up it stays up!! That's what she said! Another good video man

[@davidgreen7973]

i subscribed cuz the intro 😂

[@stephendavis7707]

check out a v-force reed valve they are worth changing (serviceable item )and they can help with bottom end and help with throttle response..kx 100 ,i too have a kx 100 for my vertically challenged wife and she is doing ok on it .You are right its a scaled down mx bike and can go pretty fast they dont actually need much for most people but they are tuneable but for the most part make peaky power ,good luck with her off road adventures and i like the dog trainning vids too ..stay safe ..

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yep! We’ve got vforce 3 reeds on it, they made a TON of difference in combination with the fatty pipe. And thanks for the support man, it’s always awesome to hear about another couple riding dirt together :)

[@RB-pq9bn]

Went to Tennessee Knockout last summer and the women that were racing were both on the Xtrainer. Believe they were in the mid to low 5' range. They both did much better than I could have done. Also, if she's having problems keeping speed and the kx100 running, possibly look into a flywheel weight. They tend to make them 2 strokes a little more trail friendly

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yep! We’ve got a flywheel weight on it, made a world of difference

[@liamsabyan7420]

Just a suggestion but it may be a good idea to take the outer suds out of the pegs, mind you because she is a novice rider she may fall and the studs like to grip legs

[@trollystomper9044]

shadetree.. are you interested in mini road racing? turning the kx100 into a motard would be a sick bike.

[@RidingJapan]

trolly stomper him mini road racing would be a great video xD

[@MotoErgoSum]

Nice SubD vlog running in the background. ;) Those pegs are badass. Reminds me of mountain bike pegs with the grub screws. Nice that you can replace those rather than a whole peg when stuff gets mangled.

[@psdirewolf]

oh so perfect hight for DoitWithDan?

[@HappyHermitt]

This short guy had one. I'm about to get another to convert into a woods bike.

[@craikevans3541]

My first bike was a kx100 endless good times on that bad boy

[@kevinmarshall9001]

I have the opposite issue we got Amanda a full size bike and are having issues getting it low enough.

[@kainhall]

ive got a 1974 kawi g5 100cc..... its an enduro im 6 foot 5....and it still a blast! (but my knees are up high...but its comfortable) even that old rotary valve engine with no expansion pipe (11 hp).....it hauls ass around town if ya dont need to go over 45mph....its perfect exhaust note is actually kinda aggressive....its like a 4 stroke till ya hit 5000rpm, and then it moves up to like 7500, and runs out of revs its more of a torque "monster" over the high revving power of a kx 100 but...oil injected...pressure feed main bearings...... so you can engine brake or drive at one rpm on the street with no worries

[@kainhall]

i wear 12 and a half wide shoes.....still fit on the g5 but really....the g5 and KE100s (the ke is a g5 with more plastic) are great learner bikes, or a "do-all" for younger/shorter peeps parts are CHEAP (engine was the same from 74 till 96).....and it just has that....special thing....good cars and bikes have it doesnt feel like a dull modern 100cc learner bike 4500 total miles...2000 on the rebuild i did in my basement 900 bucks to buy, rebuild, and get "lifetime" on and off road tags ive got a shitty video of it on my channel....right after the rebuild and just after the video.... the piston chipped the skirt, but didnt do any damage to the ports (god does exist!) been meaning to upload the jump footage lol

[@Alex-gn6xb]

Can 6' guy ride it now as a fun bike ? Like pitbike for trails ?

[@coreypierce4888]

Try Flexx bars for your and her bike. They are expensive but apply for a "sponsor" on their website and all you do is just fill out 40 questions and wait and see if they give you a discount. I got mine for 40 percent off.

[@Dissentient01]

Did you put a flywheel weight on it yet? #1 thing for a "woods bike" imo. Thanks for the vids!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yes sir! We covered that in a previous video :)

[@arthurkineard7356]

I am 5'10" and I got a xTrainer last year because other bikes seemed so big. Great bike. Had Steilwell upgrade the forks but other than that it is stock. Bike is a little pricey but what bike isn't. Still a hell of a lot less than your KTM. It is still a tall bike at 7/8th of standard. Now that I am more experience size does not seem to matter that much. At 5'2" it is going to seem really big to her I would think. Smaller tires and lowering link would probably hit a sweet spot for her. I don't know how much handling performance she would loose with that setup. Women don't "generally" ride nearly as aggressive as guys so that may be the ticket.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yes sir! Even with the stock height being lower were definitely going to need to invest in a lowering link for the xtrainer..

[@spetzie5]

A crf150rb would have been a good choice. You already have the power down low and right through the gear. If you change the pilot jet and run the bike slightly rich, the bike does not over heat easily and it becomes hard to stall. Plus in my opinion a four stroke is an easier woods bike to ride because of the more linear power. Note - this is the crf150rb ( a race ready mx machine) not the crf150f which is a beginner kids bike

[@mahal3680]

Hi! Love your channel! Question for you! I’m 507 and weigh 200 is this bike doable for my size for putting around the yard? Thanks a bunch!

[@JBbraps]

Does she still have the flywheel weight on the bike. I just put one on, but havent tested it yet. Any comments?

[@Bimble]

Looking real good man! Decent footpegs make all the difference in the world, one of the best mods to do I reckon. Never heard of them Steg Pegz before, may have to give them a looksie.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Honestly I couldn’t live without em... they definitely don’t look like much but they make all the difference

[@shadetreesurgeon]

If you’re wearing mx boots anyway

[@Bimble]

I ride a drz...Looks mean nothing to me :)

[@thaddeusportz]

@@shadetreesurgeon Did you get the kx85 ones? I don't see them for a KX100.

[@outdoorsnomad]

Right on. Sweet looking pegs!

[@davidambra8335]

Cool little kx. I think I need to get a woods bike. I have family in Spring Hill on some land

[@RidingJapan]

you can double up on the steg pegs too

[@RidingJapan]

thought about a trials bike? heard some new models come with aftermarket seats

[@johnrobinson3572]

Have you had her try the freeride your buddy has yet?

[@LeMancave]

I'd Like shadetree surgeon to replace The Rock in every movie he does.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

You’re the Fucking best LOL

[@mattcrisci4507]

Hey man I know this is an older video but I was wondering which version of the hammerhead shifter you got it seems there are different angles and lengths to choose from one almost looks like an s and the other is almost strait, if you could just let me know what you went with that would be great thanks man.

[@GladiusJon]

Dang I didn't even Think about that! The wife has a dr200 which is still too tall, heavy, underpowered for a woods bike. 125 2 strokes are way too tall for her. I think something like a CR85 Big wheel or KX100 Might be perfect! Good info here man! I just ordered some steg pegs. like you said kyle hates them, but Barry from Cross training swears by them also. Lets give it a shot!

[@darrendean1973]

Do all the stock cables work with the 2” rox riser. I have a 2019 know 100..

[@kadehagan3517]

Why not a crf150r? Very reliable, light, quick and tough. I understand why you didn’t go with a crf150F but I don’t understand why not a R.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Because the cost of rebuilding a 4 stroke vs rebuilding a 2 stroke is astronomical

[@IcemanSam650]

PREACH #2Smoke

[@MrDuhfactor]

Killer project bud! If that beta cross trainer ever comes around, and you still need to drop it an inch or two... hit me up and I'll help ya out! :)

[@Sgt.OsamaAli]

Does Kawasaki kx 100 require driving license?

[@scottmefford6917]

Poor Jessie, too short to be "normal" height and screwed out of being a dwarf by one inch.

[@auntielovertay9823]

What model is it

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy S-T-S, 2018 - olde VIDEOS reviewed COOP ...

[@turbochargedmustard8288]

I’m 5.5, Am I too big or no?

[@HippoDrones]

I really wish we could get a road legal bike like the KX100 over in the UK, we have not got the places to ride non road registered bikes around my area

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I’ve looked into making it road legal! It IS possible but not easy

[@HippoDrones]

I've seen a couple come up for sale in the UK that are apparently road legal. I'm a stumpy numpty and although I loved the KTM 250 EXC f and the 200 EXC I had in the past, they were a little bit tall for me to feel confident on. I was quite tempted with the Beta 4.0 ALP which has a nice low seat and the engine from a Suzuki DR400 iirc, not quite as fancy as the 300 you guys are looking at but would be ace for the odd green lane adventure! :-)

[@thatguycalledart6270]

Kz build?

[@bradb9146]

A Koba lowering link would put a bunch more bikes in the realm of possibility for her I would think … she's only 2 inches shorter than me . I run them on all my bikes , because at 36 years old , I doubt I'm going to get any taller . = / Thanks for sharing . = )

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yes sir! It’ll definitely be necessary when we eventually go with the xtrainer

[@donavonj133]

Are u sure a 5' 2" rider can fit a kx100 cause I am 5' 2"

[@MrJasonfromcanada]

You’re missing a fly wheel weight! Cost effective helping with low down torque

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

"Missing" They added one stupid

[@moto_verde3833]

Holy shit is a KTM300 really +8k? I'm 6"1 200lbs and would like a dirt bike or maybe a dual sport but would rather stay on budget around 2-4k is that not reasonable?

[@zachzz12]

3Shot Rocky that is a reasonable budget for a used first bike. I bought my first bike this past December, a 06 kx 250 for 2.1k. I sold it a week ago and just bought 12 Ktm 300 xc for 4k. I just took it out today for the first time and I love it(uploaded 1 lap). Generally you get what you pay for with used dirt bikes and should pay special attention to inspecting important parts of the bike; ie. swing arm bearing , cables, spokes, sprocket teeth. Best to have someone with experience go with you to make a first time purchase on the used market. Look for Smooth power delivery and no leaks. Have fun and go for it, I am glad I did

[@Wooskii1]

I know this is old, and KTM is really expensive, but I recently got a '18 KTM 300xcw and it's just SOO good. I can't imagine a better bike for my riding type and dirt bike taste. I was even able to get a 100% legit MC plate just by walking into the DMV (the VIN came back as "Motorcycle") no loopholes, cheap plug and play lighting kit and it's just as legal as any other bike. Kick start with electric backup, wide ratio gears, good power everywhere with adjustable P.V. (both spring and preload) with on the fly adjustment makes it easy to dial in exactly how I like (moderate pipe hit) regular carb (Lectron is an option for elevation changes and supposedly gas mileage). The suspension is the best I've experienced, and it's "almost" as light as a 125 or 25p MX bike (can feel like one too😁). It's extremely hard to stall it, can tractor along or scream. I could go on and on... I was extremely hesitant to get into a Euro bike but it's been great so far, knock on wood.

[@camblor8353]

You ever consider a set of Renthal Handlebars? Not just for Jess, but you n all man

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I don’t have anything against them, I’ve just always used protaper

[@camblor8353]

Fair enough man. Just everytime I put Renthals on, whether it be my fazer chop or my TDM 900 - it brings out the hooligan 😂😂

[@AngelLoeza]

Wondering if hammerhead makes ninja 250 levers cause I wear a 13 as well

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I looked on their website, doesn’t look like they do... but send them an email! Maybe they’ve got something that would work. Their customer service is great

[@RidingJapan]

ninja 250? how tall are you?

[@AngelLoeza]

Riding Japan not very tall im only 5'7 but ive got hobbit feet

[@johnnyyasenak4030]

I’m 5’2. Will this bike be too big for me?

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

Yes

[@desulv]

I like Hobbit Feet on a dame they make her stable. And you need stability for "recreation"

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂

[@AndroidAppGuy]

Hey man, we haven't seen any scale vids in a while.. is the diet on hold?

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Still going strong man! I’ll do an update soon :)

[@hsmith3844]

well done

[@JeffJamesoutdoors]

"Feet like a fuckin hobbit!" OMG I am dying LOL!!! Fuck Morgan Freeman, I need to hire you to narrate my life LOL!!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

LOL! I’ll give it the ol college try

[@sharplespaul]

Dude straighten the bars and tripple clamps!!!! Lol

[@maddyslade4173]

Where are the vforce fuckin reeds at loool

[@omvlogs4713]

Its a great bike

[@RidingJapan]

project needle hadn't died yet xD

[@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles]

I like little screamers....but that is an entirely different conversation..... :)

[@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles]

hahahahahaa "feet like a Hobbit"..... guess who slept on the couch for THAT crack.... :)

[@RidingJapan]

Burner719 didn't watch his videos tho xD so he's safe

[@jamesbrooks3759]

Get a few trials bikes and come to the darkside

[@jebv4675]

first

[@shadetreesurgeon]

✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@thatguycalledart6270]

Kz build?