Lawn Mower Powered Street Bike Gets 3X Power | Getting Road Trip Ready!

We're building a lawn mower engine powered street bike, using a Predator 212cc 6.5 horsepower engine and a 2003 Honda 919 CB900F. We're going to make the motorcycle street legal again, and road trip it to a bike show! Unfortunately, the Predator 212 only brings the bike to a top speed of 28 miles an hour, which isn't going to work on a road trip. In today's episode, we swap the low powered Predator 212 out for a Tillotson 225 racing engine. Still a Honda Clone, but with WAY more power (almost 18 horsepower)! This way, the bike will have the power to cruise at 45-50 mph.
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[@bharrison]

If I may, Charles is an excellent addition to the team! His positivity is infectious!

[@timwilkinson2797]

Yeah I like the guy - Nothing faky about him !! ( UK Here )

[@kblaze4996]

Agree he was a great add. The cars and camera grew is some good people

[@sbfguy7793]

He's definitely cool.

[@Grenade825]

Ya u think he is good too.

[@cro-thehacker7018]

He's good in my book 👍👍👍

[@CarsandCameras]

Dual exhaust on the single cyl😎

[@niklagamer3729]

Man u guys make my life ten times better

[@niklagamer3729]

I made a project inspired of u I would love if u could see it and tell me what to improve

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

best way to get a engine to breath bigger carb, Duel Exhaust

[@stevenpugh7896]

I saw the dragster in the background

[@ps1983]

I sandwiched two sprockets on my mega moto a 72 for take off then a 60 tooth for top speed i have yet to figure out the derailer an tensioner part maybe you guys can

[@MrGixxer1300r]

John pulls it out again with the cool seat!! I also wanted to say that Charles more than pulls his own weight, and he is a great addition to the team.

[@danm2422]

Ike driving a manual with one arm, that’s pretty sweet. I had to rewind because I noticed he was in his bmw, and I was like isn’t that a manual? Lol

[@abstracts2004]

I saw that too and rolled it back. Then I was like it must be his left arm then and then I noticed it is his right arm in the sling. Thats a lot of work lol. But they are in the country so its possible.

[@danm2422]

@@abstracts2004 yeah I’ve done that before, I had right wrist surgery and I’ve always drove a manual car or truck so I got pretty good at holding the steering wheel with my knee, hitting the clutch and grabbing the next gear. You gotta do what ya gotta do in those circumstances lol now I had back surgery 3weeks ago and can’t press the dang gas pedal or clutch, hopefully I can get my feet moving better because I refuse to drive an auto car 😂

[@MayheM_72]

My Dad drove a manual trans with a shattered radial arm (elbow) in his NSU Prinz. He was in a cast that held his right arm straight out to the side!

[@danm2422]

@@MayheM_72 those cars were tiny, were those 4spd on the column or on the floor? Either way must have been difficult to drive like that. Now I can’t press the clutch or gas pedal because two disks ruptured in my back causing temporary paralysis in my feet lol I cant wait to be able to drive my car again. I can almost press the gas pedal and brake. I can work the clutch pretty good tho.

[@jacobbender5449]

Rail spotted at 16:52 its back boys!!!

[@Jg15243]

Slowest “drag rail” ever

[@chriscarroll3470]

What about that mini truck? You can do some crazy stuff with those things

[@static_bolt]

@@Jg15243 not really for a farm equipment engine

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I was going to say;"Now you guys can 'quit your Bitchin about the rail',as it's there.They obviously have a plan.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

The second engine above that one FTW!

[@glencarter7331]

Or a eBay turbo

[@johnj2496]

Dang it you read my mind and typed faster Apparently about 2 hours faster

[@CarsandCameras]

Not gonna fit :(

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

@@CarsandCameras, Torch, Welder, Hammer = Fitz All Kit ;)

[@mk4vws]

CarsandCameras 670cc predator!

[@73Bugman]

Looks like you're going to have to find room for a torque converter, boys.

[@grumpyginger7787]

what he said

[@straublittleman]

I just dont understand why they didn't in the first place. other than stringing it out over several videos.

[@miguelcalderon3702]

Cause they lazy asf!

[@scrapbudgetgarage4404]

@@miguelcalderon3702 how about space limitations?

[@CarsandCameras]

A clutch will be much more reliable for highway/continued use

[@mulld]

"Alright.... we can do that..." the evil in that statement was perfect. He knew he was gonna get then something cheesy af before he even got to the car.

[@Avetho]

I mean, wouldn't you? If this bike doesn't end up looking like it needs to be equipped with leg warmers and pastel colors to match the seat cover, then its a missed opportunity to match the bike up with its 1st generation grandparent's generation of the 80s XD

[@mulld]

@@Avetho 100% agree my guy.

[@TheBignick243]

That seat cover is bad ass!! lol I would try some spray scotch guard waterproof spray for boots...That might work.

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Yall gotta use that Original engine in that Kei Truck! Thats like 4x the HP

[@robmanueb.]

Internet: They need to use motorcycle engines in their builds. C & C: No we don't.

[@miguelcalderon3702]

Thrash!

[@AgnotologyTV]

I think losing the gearbox hurts the performance pretty bad. being able to have 5 or 6 ratios to utilize is a huge benefit, especially if you want to take it on road. Being able to cruise at a safe 50 mph while turning 3000 rpm or less would be ideal. If cost was and expertise was not standing in the way, I'd transplant a 400 4 stroke dirt bike + trans on it, but I get the need to use sponsor's motors, both from a cost perspective as well as a revenue perspective. I'd love to see massaged predator 670 under there, or a basic 3 or 4 speed clutchless manual adapted to mate to Tillotson motors.

[@robmanueb.]

@@AgnotologyTV Well I can see a torque converter in the future. Maybe a modded 420? Putting in a 670 would take some work.

[@dennisgauck7526]

No,don't use motorcycle engines! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@MoswenMedia]

Mad respect to Ike for driving a stick with one arm! I'd have given him a break on driving an auto but my guy is just built different.

[@keikun6969original]

Why don't you see about making an extra set of gears like Chris's (RatherBWelding) two speed transmission like he has on his two-speed go-kart? Just figured it would be something to maybe give you a top end in the bottom end in your speed.

[@miguelcalderon3702]

Cause they want to put out videos fast and money instead of making some decent builds!

[@pricetag30]

@@miguelcalderon3702 that’s ludicrous

[@miguelcalderon3702]

@@pricetag30 nope! Thats a fact! When have they build anything that doesn't require any mods?

[@scrapbudgetgarage4404]

@@miguelcalderon3702 when you are building something you most of the time have no idea when something will be weak/uncomfortable

[@miguelcalderon3702]

@@scrapbudgetgarage4404 you stupid!! If you dont and can't tell when and where you will have a weak point. Then you need to watch a rather be welding video! Now that dude knows what he is doing!

[@ebalmes]

I have to say that, as an OCD wrencher, I LOVE that Charles uses correct terms when working on these projects. How long has john and Ike been saying valve stem, when it’s only the valve CORE that is being talked about. Drives a person mad. Charles knows what he’s doing. Hallelujah

[@davidjernigan8161]

In the intro when the dual exhaust was shown I thought you guys went full garage54 and installed 2 engines.

[@jameshedrick6839]

I thought the samething

[@rgracing4109]

Pretty much sums it up

[@MrMadkaw400]

I already have done this and I used a 60 tooth rear sprocket and it ran 60 mph all day long

[@burtmcgurt3584]

Did you use like an 18 HPish engine too?

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Would that be the honda refel bobber videos on your channel sir ?

[@brandonmorgan3772]

Y’all need to keep Charles He’s a good one

[@93jake81]

ike driving a manual bmw with one functioning arm? now that’s some skill lol

[@xWooZyAmericaNx]

Im super stoked that Charles is officially on board

[@fubisroc9673]

One thing that's always impressed me is how you guys can remember to stop for MEALS!!! When I get into a fun project, I can go 8-10 hours before I remember I haven't eaten a single thing yet that day!!!

[@tomstewart1720]

I wish i had the money and brains you guys have to do that stuff..keep making these sweet vids

[@robnewbob0710]

You guys know just how to make my day better. Thanks for the great content.

[@TheNikenicknice]

I totally agree with Brad harrison, Charles is definitely a great add to the amigos lol.....

[@timbyford21083]

THIS IS WHAT ITS ABOUT! You guys create and build and just radiate fun while doing it. Constantly setting the bar. The addition of Charles is just a "right at home" feeling.

[@RJDCR]

Charles in charge....sure hope yer ready for 100k subs....Rock onnn guys , get well soon Ike

[@coltenlooney5811]

Love watching the channel! Makes the day just better!!

[@davidw.potter2849]

Agreed. Adding Charles makes it even better. Great seeing more of him. Welcome man!

[@foxrider6218]

Charles reminds me of the guy from "grind hard plumbing " great addition

[@hutchersonhomeremodel8771]

Y’all are getting too good at this😂

[@jacobsgarage8270]

Get a lawn mower transmission from a rear engine rider, then you'll have e gears

[@mihkus]

They last maybe 10 miles and then blow into pieces, specially at reasonable power levels.

[@jacobsgarage8270]

@@mihkus my lawn mower has a pearless 900 transaxle that's been thru 2 seasons of beating, that has 17 horsepower, sure it's a trans axle but they are the same transmissions none the less. I swapped some gears around this year for it's 3rd season, I got it to spin 3x faster

[@makoshark40]

@@jacobsgarage8270 but it will not survive a road trip

[@FJ80Coop]

Sporting goods store... Pool table cover...30buxish,many colors and is waterproof.. Also known to make as many as a dozen seat covers and then some... I've been using pool table covers for years,grey,black,maroon/crimson,baby blue,purple even... Best bang for the buck for seat covers...

[@Rebar77_real]

Next challenge: Link a 212's crank to the crank of a dead bike engine stripped headless with no connecting rod. So you can use the bikes clutch and gearbox. Like mount that 212 on the headless case by the old head studs. That make sense to use a case with an internal gearbox? Even a dead Lifan's box maybe... See how much you can hack off and still use the gears. Rainy day idea, lol. Great build series guys!

[@nitewatch2.027]

Awesome work guys, Ike, good eye on that material, John nice work on the seat. Charles done good on the exhaust,,Kool little mini truck, btw~~~ would a 670, get you the speed your after,,,, it’s you, RBG, and RBW, that got me back into mini bikes

[@Wesleystewart78]

Honestly been waiting for the to do a 670 in some sort of bike been slowly gathering the materials to custom build a bike of my own and was thinking of using a 670

[@vintagetintrader1062]

I second a 670 predator twin :)

[@miguelcalderon3702]

Trash!

[@glennnewman606]

Go away troll

[@delandbrooks3291]

@@Wesleystewart78 Look up their Harley Build. A 670 on a Harley.

[@kentuckyboy.92]

15:54 watch the exhaust pipes it actually splits flames

[@armedinbama]

Sweet! I missed that. 🤙

[@RHauto]

I use the kickstand on my bike to break the bead. Handy tip if you don't have a dually lol

[@jackdub7740]

3:44 the kid's a natural

[@larrydavidson3402]

One cool outfit. Love the dual exhausts.

[@monstervideos2127]

Love this channel makes Monday and Wednesdays that much better.

[@ncwarrior62]

BTW We miss Charles in Beaufort!! But a huge addition to the Cars and Camera Family!!!

[@jessicacordova5024]

I’m happy I found this channel you guys encouraged me to build a Frankenstein Ice fishing 4 wheeler for early ice out of 2 junk 4 wheelers. It’s about finished up just gotta get the rear axle done and get the seat rewrapped.

[@ralphy30]

Can’t you just whack a torque converter on it some where 🤔😂

[@CarsandCameras]

A clutch will be more reliable for consistent cruising speeds of 45-50

[@allenirwin698]

Cars and cameras get you a small separate motorcycle transmission .

[@DarkLinkAD]

@@CarsandCameras Prove it, its educational and video worthy. Plus, it gives the people a taste of what they want.

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

@@CarsandCameras 3d motorsports just came back with their 3d manual centrifugal clutch. It's a bit pricy, but I saw what it can do in person. About to get one myself to keep on the shelf for a future project.

[@makoshark40]

@@DarkLinkAD no provng needed they are hard to keep at cruising speeds because how they work without a computer that controls how much they open or close they will constantly be having to adjust throttle using a butt load of gas which they want to be fuel efficient and the constant adjustment of the TC will make them use multiple belts jus to get to there destination because there not meant for that load and that duration of a trip this is why there not common in cars and the ones that do use them use a wet push design that's hydraulic driven. simply put this isnt something that's remotely worth "proving" nothing much about it will be educational any more so then there past videos where they tried it before

[@baltazard133T]

Ummm, you could easily remote Mount a torque converter right above the engine and put it behind a decorative cover and achieve your 55 to 60 MPH at reasonable rpm. I don't know why you guys think you're going to be able to road trip that thing on a basic go-kart clutch. The first time you hit any kind of substantial grade of more than a mile or two it's going to burn that thing up!!

[@dillonseeney3149]

Yea I was thinking the same thing take a lot of the struggle for the engin aswall allwase in an ideal gearing

[@sethcorson7]

They can definitely road trip that!

[@sethcorson7]

And that’s where a torque converter comes in

[@MrCrazyking81]

Glad you're still here Ike but get better! Praying for you my buddy!

[@bigtsperspective5831]

Charles fits in to the channel like he was always there. Ike I feel, I’ve had a leg ripped off, they put it back together. Much love guys

[@clemcon501]

They need ike

[@bigtsperspective5831]

@@clemcon501 yes they do . But healing takes patience, I walk just fine

[@calebtodd3980]

Can’t wait to see where this channel is in 5 years

[@rallycrossbuilds]

*212 swapped semi*

[@miguelcalderon3702]

Thrash!

[@glennnewman606]

Go way troll

[@craigdeloach3976]

"And now...shopping at Joanne fabrics with Ike!"

[@2strokesforagoodtime157]

When you guys were working on the Yamaha 3 wheeler. it crossed my mind that Charles would be an amazing addition to cars and cameras.glad y'all made that happen.

[@dominicrichardson5546]

That day of the dead seat would look great with your classic black and splatter paint job you've done on a couple builds. Dunno if it's possible on this bike frame but if you can make it happen I think it'd really complete the look

[@johnlittle9881]

I was looking for this comment i feel the same. Especially the tank,seat unit and front mudguard/fender👌🏼

[@driftinrust]

Who wants to see more of that red mini truck? 😁

[@Huntnfool]

Predator 670 swap that mini truck

[@playboyphat7]

do i predict a 420 with a working electrical system in the future?

[@Nickael7]

Or the 440 Duromax stage 4 with electric starter.

[@playboyphat7]

@@Nickael7 damn right❗️

[@neliumAPG]

1:24 “A’right, we can do that!” That’s a perfect statement and sticker!

[@reddog543211]

Congratulations.....IT'S ALIVE !!!!....Slick build gentlemen !!

[@wildcat6669]

Swap out the single cylinder for a v twin

[@IngenTechNational]

Noice!😂

[@kristopherbell7158]

Ultra happy you kept it around!

[@triumphd1145]

Should totally paint the swing arm, gas tank, and the fenders a gloss black. Then add the CarsandCameras special spatter paint on the gloss black to really make that seat pop. I look forward to seeing more vids on this! Keep up the good work you guys. Get well soon Ike

[@dominicolson3574]

I think a red seat cover would have looked great

[@yukon098]

That would be a great chassis to go electric, something new for you guys.

[@rs5001988]

Petroleum or diesel! Let the hippies deal with electrical stuff! Keep it old school guys! It'll be fine 🙂

[@markbaize5072]

Has anyone tried using 10 speed gears on a build before to increase speed???

[@FarmerFpv]

Ike has great taste. I would have picked the same seat cover fabric. He should consider becoming an interior decorator, lol.

[@backyardrestorations]

Race it against the bronco!

[@broo_shs]

no one cares and its not even relevant its was in year 2005 but not any more

[@backyardrestorations]

@@broo_shs what?

[@worldrage619]

At 15:56 it shoots a little flame haha. That’s awsome

[@luisberrios8711]

Absolutely nothing better than getting off work and first thing I see on yt love the vids!!

[@riclulua5813]

Love this one. I lost my right arm in a train accident in 1996. I would be able to ride a bike like thins,. Very Cool.

[@enochthewitness719]

Get a scooter with cvt and dual braking, where i live a lot of bike models are cvt or have no clutch geared transmission. Yamaha X1-R110 has no clutch and has 4 gears, i own one. Does 90mph stock downhill too

[@garretth0707]

Yall have been on top with your upload schedule!

[@swedebug2889]

YES! More Honda shenanigans! :D :D :D Love the work you done with the bike. The seat cover is the best!

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Could have thrown some black paint on the motor motor mount while the engine is out. Fun project. Seat fabric is class.

[@jacobbreazeale1816]

Great stuff, really enjoying this build!

[@sandmanbub]

Get a can of Scotch Guard to make the seat cover repel water. Probably have to re apply after riding a while. Good stuff. I like Ike's choice for the seat. Pretty cool.

[@bewilderment9268]

After no internet for 2mths. (moved to west Texas), l am so glad l caught this episode.

[@armedinbama]

I like Charles' idea on the bigger carb. If you can't get it done with that engine, just V-Twin it! 😇

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Definitely Torque Converter. No offence but I love the Alligator skin best. A briggs LO 206 would make this thing a RIPPER.

[@Z_732]

Yes! Cars n cameras twin! Lol would be cool to see a double engine setup on there.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Guys :) excellent build and thought were top speed 40 mph also surprises 38 to got too! Love Issac pick seat type is cool too also looking forward more videos too got planned change on to for upgrade repairs!

[@mopedmessiah]

Just a bunch of gear heads having diagnostic conversations and then absolutely sending it. Hell yes 😂🛵💭

[@terryou812]

Nice build guys! Isaac picked some good seat covering I do like the Day of the Dead. The bike looks pretty fun to ride too.👍

[@RearEngineShop]

This is awesome! I love the seat fabric. 🤘

[@TheBeardedTattooer]

Bikes and beards did this similar thing. Nice job getting it all to work

[@RussellBrosGarage]

That sucker hauls butt! Now y’all can build a dirt bike version with a v-twin 🥴😁🤯

[@michaelsomers9533]

Well all I can say you wouldn't expect that with a engine swap it would do that. Keep up the great work.

[@kblaze4996]

Hate to see Ike hurt but when I got hurt it opened my eyes to see the stuff I took for granted every day

[@bradyoung6663]

Of course two engines will fit. The grinder and welder say they will. Jokes aside, do you remember the 2 speed mini bike at the Go Powersports warehouse? On of those setups may be in order for the highway speeds.

[@FloridaMan0561]

These guys never fail to make awesome videos!

[@sexkrazedpanda]

You try spraying down your new seat over in camp dry/repel or any hydrophobic fabric spray. It make it the cover won't soak with water.

[@bobmanzi7712]

looks great sounds even better, Great stuff

[@fourthgear3018]

a turbo predator 420 off the drift trike would also be a "lawnmower based engine" that would be sick!

[@goatlegend2396]

I would love to see some sort of "homemade shifting system" with two gears. Even if it sounds hard (and maybe a lil stupid), it may not be that impossible. I just sold an old two speed automatic moped and it had a system with two centrifugal clutches, could barely call it a "gearbox". But it was basically just two different gearing ratios but one clutch engaged later than the other one or was attached to the first clutches shaft. Maybe you could somehow have 2 sets of chain and sprockets and just engage one a little later? 🤔 It is probably dumb, hard, and bulky but it certainly gets my mind going. Great video anyway! Love the motorcycle stuff! 👍

[@drutang]

that a lil red Kei truck i see!!??? gotta turbo that lil beast!!! 👍🏼👍🏼💯

[@coryrowe2691]

I love it when folks reuse old bikes with small utility type engines .Y’all have old street bike engines just layin around hack off a transmission pack it with grease or cobble an oiling system if pressured and cruise at eighty if you want to !

[@michaelwilder7958]

Not to send hate cuz I love the idea of this bike but I personally think the brown would have looked clean but that's just me glad to see you guys still on here have fun

[@thejonc799]

the 620 from the drag rail would be awesome in that bike. but, without going bigger, figuring out a way to put a torque converter on it would probably help a lot.

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

3d motorsports just came back with their 3d manual centrifugal clutch. It's a bit pricy, but I saw what it can do in person. About to get one myself to keep on the shelf for a future project.

[@shotsrodder]

Very cool experiment 👍😎

[@larrybreuer4495]

I really mean this in a good way…you guys are hilarious! Don’t EVER change. 👍👍❤️

[@animalman888]

I have a go kart engine like the old power plant on that bike and you guys have tought me some skills to fix it and I am really enjoying your content

[@lukecombs5242]

Lol what a down grade form that big in-line 4 but it’s definitely cool fellas and it does sound good even on video nice build 👍👍.

[@Zombiereaper1]

Red Kei truck spotted! Sweeeet!

[@1one3_Racing]

Just for fun, you could fit a second engine on top of the first engine if you cut up thr fuel tank. Then you could have one engine geared low and the other geared high and make a shifter. One engine for torque and one for speed!

[@bobbaldwin9267]

Charles I agree is a good dude.

[@jatomic7793]

Torque converter and Higher gearing on the final chain. May wear belts up a long hill if it cant stay above 40 but if it can you got down low and high

[@MedicatedOMO]

I just did my Scrambler 500 in brown alligator pleather from Walmart. Just because. Looks like an alligator leather saddle!