Modified 200cc Kikker 5150 Hardknock Bobber

I know some of you have been curious about the little bobber sitting in my garage (which my sister is currently learning on) so I thought best to make a video and show of this cute little motorcycle! When I started learning to ride motorcycles, this little 200cc Kikker 5150, custom bobber, kit bike made a great beginners ride! This bike is what taught me how to kickstart (and boy did it teach me 😮‍💨) and was what I rode for the first year of my riding life!
They are pretty cool straight out of the crate and, with a few improvements, my dad was able to turn it into a perfect learners bike for me, and 3 other riders after me!
I hope you all like this one!! ✌️
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[@ArianeKamps]

Very cool that you documented all the changes he made. So many changes! I remember him saying that the hardware it came with was woefully inadequate, not enough washers, etc and just little stuff like that that made it a pain to put together. If anyone does order them it’s something to keep in mind that these bikes aren’t really well engineered enough to leave stock for too long. Maybe they’ve changed but that’s what we found with this one.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea eh! We are lucky to have an old man who knows a thing or three about making things better! Haha. But man, after the fix-ups its really been a good bike for those of us who have learned on it! 😁

[@ArianeKamps]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Agreed! I know it was a pain for him at the time but I'll always be grateful! It gave me the confidence to find something bigger without thinking I would un-alive myself haha

[@snakeboren4814]

He's kickin' It Old School..UR Dad..EH !!!!!

[@xlr8r3VA]

That's not cheesy Red, that ingenuity! Your dad is a genius! It's a starter bike, not a show bike, function over fashion! Awesome video!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@jd9308]

That little kicker has stood the test of time very well. I can't believe that it was actually a tank shifter! Having your dad and his skills made it a so much better bike. The testament of his work is all the family members who have learned and ridden that sweet Bobber. Your dad does some amazing and beautiful work. Great video and I hope the fire is under control! Ride and stay safe up in your beautiful B.C.! Peace ✌

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It’s definitely been a great addition in our garage over the years!!

[@markh.harris9271]

Very cool; thanks for highlighting the kikker 5150... really a cool little bobber ! marcus

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

That's a neat little bike. Your pops is a man after my own heart. You're lucky to have him and vice versa

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@matthewmutch7853]

It is you we LOVE!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@Rideon187]

Looks like a fun little hotrod... Thanks for sharing.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!

[@motorteeth]

I wanted one of these years ago in Alberta. There was a shop in Lethbridge that was trying to bring them in but the registries department wouldn't approve them for some reason. I didn't know they could be legal to get in Canada. I guess I'll have to look in to it again... awesome video thank you!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You need to get it inspected to be able to register it in Canada and that was pretty easy for us.

[@ottoart2024]

cool looking little bike! thanks!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

No problem!

[@playsportfun3356]

Got a kikker 5150 with Springer front. Made it 88cc so I could register it as a moped. What a blast! Wish I could attach a picture.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You can email a pic and have it in an episode if you like! [e-mail]

[@lawrencelangstreth3669]

Hi Angel found your channel last week watched it continuously since. Very rare I comment but hey. You named your Harley Jonny Crash. Only fair you name your bird Russell Crow. You are a biker. Always will be. I’m 72 still a biker. Never been in a club or followed the crowds. Done my own mechanics my own specials etc. still riding your unique and a biker all the best from a England. Lawrence

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Hey Lawrence! Thank you for the comment 😄 I’m glad you’re liking my stuff! Thanks a lot for the support 😁

[@user-vs5lr1op6h]

This is an interesting and beautiful motorcycle without unnecessary details. The white color of the T-shirt suits you very well. About forest fires: I hope that this is the work of nature due to temperature changes. I hope that this is not the work of people, it is often with the help of fires that people like to hide deforestation. We will pray for the fires to end. Проблема быстрой разрядки аккумулятора, когда мотоцикл просто стоит без движения является неправильное подключение электрики, часто ошибочно запитывают напрямую от аккумулятора сам коммутатор, от чего аккумулятор и разряжается, а сам коммутатор выходит из строя (но это не одна из возможных причин...).

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My first motorcycle was a Honda CM-185 TwinStar.I learned how to ride on it and after that it introduced others to the pleasure of owning a motorcycle 🏍️

[@damonlabarge9504]

Definitely need one in s twin for bombing around the camp site

[@karolynfrench8098]

Cool little scoot.

[@kelseyv2k245]

"My dad" did some pretty cool mods. Cool dad if u ask me!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Definitely

[@randyalt370]

5150 is police 10 code in the US for crazy person. Van Halen had an album name 5150 back in the 1980s. Great album

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Interesting 🧐

[@bigfootaintreal5454]

Your dad did good clean work. Nothing looked cut and hacked (like my stuff)

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

He definitely takes pride in his work!

[@patoporcelli4151]

It had footclutch and a jockey shifter.. 💘👌 must been a really fun bike to drive! I Love it! 😁😁🤩🥰

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It really is!

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

Thats a wonderful looking bike .Your dad did great work changing it up to suit the family needs . Your blessed to have such a cool Dad 😎👍....Harry

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I absolutely agree!

[@timothydraper6626]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I love how the way you talk about your Dad mirrors how I talk about mine, helpful and supportive Dads are the best.

[@murrelldooms7982]

Really enjoyed watching this . Everyone has to start somewhere. Not everyone has a Harley Davidson to start with.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Exactly!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Good beginner bike.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It sure is!

[@tomedwards159]

cool bike

[@neillameier8644]

I've been looking everywhere for something like the df250rtb, thought i missed the boat by 11years. Thanks for this updated vid regarding your bike & and origin.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad I could help! The Kikker 5150 website is still active too so you should be able to check out what they have available there.

[@erich44magnum]

I approve this message…

[@fearsomename4517]

Cool little Bobber. Great to learn on.

[@lloydsparling4439]

Cool bike 👍👍👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea eh! For a little thing.

[@lloydsparling4439]

Perfect trainer, too many people start out with too much bike

[@marklaramie7393]

Cmon man, no apologies needed for anything on that bike, little bugger is cool

[@flyersgoon8864]

That’s awesome cool little build I might look into getting one

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

They are pretty cool little hikes for sure. I think the company went out of business, but you bc a find them secondhand still.

[@timpohlman3508]

Great vid angel!!! I love you!!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!!

[@hippytrev7452]

perfect bike to learn on & ya dad dose great work ..... cheers

[@nordland2235]

My first was a fox mini bike...then I got a Yamaha 250 enduro...then a Suzuki RM 400T...I I got a Triumph Bonneville..my first street bike....I went from the Triumph to Harley....etc

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Right on! My first bike of my own was a 250 Yamaha

[@davidcarroll7193]

Awesome little “mad max” type of bike, I would have loved to have that when I was a teenager. Great job dad!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks! 👍

[@BrianLarson1326]

Thanks for Sharing.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You bet!

[@PaulBerry-bm6lk]

Good video and your dad is very talented

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!

[@northbysoutheast5439]

✌️😎

[@davidroberts5577]

Sray safe young lady, i have a number of Canadian friends I'm concerned about. Sweet little ride☮️🦋

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks David! Thankfully, for the first time in years, there are no wild fires burning close to me. But it's pretty bad in the NWT, hopefully they can get a handle on it soon!

[@davidroberts5577]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC 👍😉

[@geraldscott4302]

I remember those bikes. Didn't know they were still around. There was another company in the U.S. called Cleveland Cyclewerks that sold similar bikes, but they went out of business. I highly recommend the Honda Rebel 250 (NOT the 300 or 500) as a beginner bike. I have owned a Rebel 250 since 1985 (not the same one, I've actually had four of them) They were made through 2016. At 6' 240 I'm a bit too big for them, but I still enjoy riding small bikes (except crotch rocket style bikes, not a fan of those in any size) I have ridden them all over my state, and into neighboring states. They will hold highway speeds at full throttle, and can be ridden at full throttle all day. They can be turned into a bobber, but I've always kept mine mostly stock.

[@nickwhitaker8602]

Got to love the little play bikes. it's nice to have a learner bike to loan out to new riders. That chain guard law is interesting everyone here in the US is throwing them away all the time . I like keeping them for peace of mind when my kids ride with me.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Definitely a nice little bike to have around!

[@rickteeters6329]

Peace Red... Stay safe, keep the rubber side down. Ride on.. 😊😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

✌️ 😃

[@kevindonohue9519]

Perfect starter bike. I started out on a 650 triumph.

[@jerrylong381]

It was a clapped out 750 Bonney for me. A 72'. I sure wish I would have kept it. It was great for learning proper slow speed technique, and it loved to cackle, after I rebuilt it and put new carbs on.

[@ridingonruby3287]

I looked this bike up on Google and this video you're doing now shows up I thought that was pretty cool

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Cool!! Thanks for telling me 🙂

[@tld522]

Hope y'all continue to stay safe from the fires red. Great vid!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you!

[@Tlklmk]

Cool bike maybe ill try to get one

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

www.kikker5150.com/Hardknock.html

[@user-mq9mw8fq6n]

🎉 Happy Holiday. Great Bike. 😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks!

[@davidcoyote8921]

A ride is a ride... 🐾

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@nordland2235]

The smoke has been blowing down from Canada to Michigan.....looked all foggy and stunk....the air is better now.

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

S.E. Michigan here. It was so bad for a few days last week I couldn't stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the worst I've ever seen the air

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Sorry guys! I'm not near the forest fires and I think this is the first smoke free summer I have had in years!

[@nordland2235]

@@BobSmith-kd6lq Everyone was saying it did not smell like burning wood....everyone thought it smelled like burning wires or something ?

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

@@nordland2235 Absolutely. It was awful. Burning wires, plastic and corpses. Everything that was in the fires path was scorched.

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC It's not your fault, Angel. Enjoy the good air while you can. Hopefully the fires don't get any closer to you

[@pipersall6761]

Great little bike, especially with your modifications. I like the beefier front tire, more rubber on the road! I guess thats the bike your sister was riding in your earlier video? The tail light looks great with that fender. Thanks for the review!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep, that's my sisters current ride. 👍

[@dick3872]

Hello Angel. Good job. Thanks.🤟😎

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you too!

[@vernegibb621]

😎

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😎

[@ridingonruby3287]

Awesome beginners bike. Your dad does works of art. Have a great day ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks! You too! 😊

[@davidvanbeek7761]

cool video Red loved seeing the destruction of something on the bench bye your bird and yes forest fires are scary business for sure.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks Dave!

[@benderbender1233]

its freakn awes0me!! 🤘😎🤘

[@benderbender1233]

p0ps, quick & dirty is better den maj0rity! 🤙

[@benderbender1233]

kickstart in cut0ffs!! 😍

[@mikerapp8163]

Those fires are horrific. The smoke covering the US east coast is dense and hangs around in this Heat. The bike is a good starter kit bike. For anyone wanting to get into custom bike building, it’s a good bike to start on. Mistakes won’t cost you a bunch and it’s a good rider. Anyone can probably put a bigger engine/trans in it. Your dad did a great job. A Police Officer gave you a summons for the tail light? I’ll be nice however a warning would have helped. You’ll make money on the bike when you sell it.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

The fire near me was dealt with the same day thankfully. But the larger fires burning are still and issue; however, I’m no where bear those ones.

[@robosborne6514]

Kool looking little learner's motorcycle, really stands out & a lot better with your Dads excellent work on it, your Dads a backyard engineer. Red didn't you have a XT 250 Yammy at 1 stage, stay safe & hope that fire blows away from you's.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep, I had my XT for a few years then sold it to my bro for his son.

[@gargantus5]

That looks like an absolute blast to mob around town on !

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Its fun haha

[@YeshuaT-bm6ss]

Great video I'm new to the bike world and I am thinking about getting 1 thank you

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It’s not a bad starter bike! And they look cool.

[@billprice8160]

Be careful with those fires you and your family be safe your dad did a great job on the bike and it is a good bike to learn on❤🙏

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 🙏

[@billprice8160]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC you're welcome baby

[@jeffelliott3439]

And that's why it's smoky in Penticton today . So sad any fires .

[@jastaylor2730]

Sweet

[@chriscadman6379]

Honda XR600 engine in there would be fun.

[@danmcelroy6584]

Cool 👍👍

[@jerrybigrig9475]

👍😎👍

[@ClassicRider]

Wow - we had smoke from Hudson Bay a few days ago -

[@biker_dale]

Great little bike, I've never heard of those but what a great story and how many have used it to get into biking. Great stuff

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It was a good purchase!

[@emmjee70mg49]

😘✌️

[@wolfman3970]

😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@paulsilson2148]

So your to blame for the smoke down here. Looks like a good learner bike

[@Boysenberr]

Your dad's worst work far exceeds my very best work! It's a bit of a shame that your Shovel head doesn't start as readily as this little bobber! Is that tank original? Kind of resembles the HD peanut tank.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep, thats the tank that came on the bike.

[@Boysenberr]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC nice tanque!!

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Three of these for sale in Fort Payne Al. I was wondering what they were. Like most things lately, they think they are worth a lot of money. About what they paid for them new 15 years ago, for non-running motorcycles.

[@randylenart9674]

It's still a nice play toy

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep!

[@ThePainkiller3666]

I have one but haven't been able to get the parts I need because they're always sold out or discontinued. I'm going to need to fabricate some to get her on the road.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I get my parts online mostly from a site called FortNine

[@ClassicRider]

I love the description - thanks ! - btw: Have you ever seen Tarzan Movies ?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I have seen the Tarzan Disney movie from when I was a kid lol

[@ClassicRider]

That part of Disney I missed. I was referring to thie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKm2q5aNga6bn7M

[@ClassicRider]

Anyway - as soon as your vid opened - that's what it reminded me - Im surprised you don't have a traffic jam around your place -

[@ClassicRider]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeWeqZtq7h6f6s

[@RobertBrownCyberboy109]

always wanted one but difficult to get in Scotland

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Too bad 🙁

[@matthewswartz5864]

200cc. Bet a good wheels machine.

[@matthewswartz5864]

Wheelie machine

[@juniorcopeland9082]

I was just wondering if the red rims were original to the bike and why do the tires have an orange color around the sidewalls ? I use to work for a company that imported all kinds of ATVs, Motorscooters and side by sides, most of the engines are just older model Honda Clone engines !! ❤✌😘

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yes the rims are originally red, and it’s not in common for whitewalls to go yellow over time

[@juniorcopeland9082]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC yes I know they go yellow over time but they look orange on my phone ?

[@jeffelliott3439]

I have a xt600 and I bad want to do this

[@aceofspades02]

I was, indeed, sensing something strange in that video of thee riding along with thy sister, posted about a week ago, because I was hearing a "monocylinder" motorcycle sound coming from that bike. I thought I was crazy because the idea that I have about motorcycles in USA and Canada is that they are all big engines with two or more cylinders. I am very familiarized with this kind of sound because monocylinders 125cc, 150cc are the standards here in Brazil. 250cc is considered something "above average". 400cc and above is kind of rare. People who ride Harley-Davidsons, Indians, Ducattis, BMWs, etc.. are the wealthy ones, here. But hey, I tell thee this: my other motorcycle is a brazilian brand, very similar to this one; 150cc. It's beautiful, it's comfortable to ride, a lot of good features, but!... although it's very weak, its gas mileage is insanely economic! Now, about the changes thy father made in the bike, I have to say that he is very good at it! Clever ideas; clever solutions! By things said and shown in this channel, I think he is definitely someone worthy of knowing. I can't imagine the amount of wisdom he would be able to share. Bless him!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea we do have a lot of big twin cylinder motorcycles here, I’m actually not sure if the North American motorcycle manufacturers make small single cylinder bikes 🤔 All the small cc bikes I’ve seen (including this one) are imported.

[@aceofspades02]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Yes. It's the "american dream" or "american way of life". I pray for this to remains, but if we eventually have an economic collapse, or gas prices skyrocketing, these small engine vehicles will be the solution. (this is why I'm not intending to sell my 150cc one). But I hope for the best! I love big engines; loud pipes, and I don't want this era to end.

[@sergeymursal9003]

Some toy that)))

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yep!!

[@jasonthemason1971]

You can no longer get these, unless you find a used one. The company is kaput. The owner of Kikker was a moron………. I’ve owned three of those. A pot hole took out the 200cc I had. Cracked the frame in half. Totaled. I wish I still had one. They were fun.

[@killdozer3464]

they are gone? I was just gonna order a HK-III, wtf happened?

[@jasonthemason1971]

@@killdozer3464 I haven’t heard anything from them in years. Nothing even on their social media. BTW: An HK 3 is only 50cc’s. The idiot owner - Kelly Kikkert ran his business into the ground. Between that and everyone hating that prick………

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Oh, the website seemed as though it was still active. www.kikker5150.com/Hardknock.html

[@jeffelliott3439]

Can u buy just the frame from kikker?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I haven’t looked into that, but here’s there website if you wanna check it out: www.kikker5150.com/Hardknock.html

[@Beardshire]

I've heard people having problems getting a registration for them?

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I suppose it could be an issue. We never had a problem but that mostly because we know some people who know some people lol.

[@BeardGuy-vz8tn]

I'd love to find a 250cc v twin, but they're almost impossible to seek out, for a decent price.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

This company makes them, but I think they are around 3 grand US.. don't quote me on that though. You should be able to good KIKKER 5150 and find their website.

[@datvik7187]

Unfortunately the company does not make them anymore. They need to update their webpage, as it is factually wrong. Great video btw. ​@@RedRiderCanadaBC

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

@@datvik7187 thanks. Yea their website is very misleading then if that is the case.

[@damonlabarge9504]

Send links for where you can buy one

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

www.kikker5150.com/Hardknock.html try this!

[@kevinmack9786]

Peace and Love ☮️ & 💖 Ringo Starr's Birthday Celebration Wish July 7th 2023 ✌️&💖 ☮️kevin

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

✌️😁

[@kevinmack9786]

Does the bike have a name🌞😎 ☮️kevin

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

No name for this one!

[@Splinter4077]

Does anybody know how to get a wiring diagram or something of this bike? My neighbor is having me do the electrical but the entire harness is completely disassembled with zero instructions, and the website isn't helpful at all.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I don’t think we had to do a whole lot of wiring on this one and I can’t really seem to find anything either. But I did a quick google search and this video comes up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXjRl3VmabxgjdE Not sure if it’s what you need or not but maybe you can pause it and have a look and see if it’s what you need as a diagram.

[@Splinter4077]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Ah thanks for looking, I wonder if that even is for the kikker 5150. Anyways it seems like a lot of hobby chopper builds are kind of DIY wired, I'm sure I can cobble something up that works eventually!

[@Splinter4077]

Okay I've kind of figured it out if anyone else stumbles across this comment: The base components are GY6 scooter, so figuring out how to wire something you would google, "GY6 CDI wiring diagram." etc.

[@VictoryVonIngram]

Where do you get one of these??

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

www.kikker5150.com/indexb.html

[@Shottii978]

Dah man.. can't lie she a cute red head..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊😊😊

[@jarthur1369]

I just watch the videos because you are kinda cute and have a have a bike... i dunno

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Well thanks 😊

[@raedwulfone]

Hello, I'd like to return this part I purchased..........OK do you have a receipt? ..............Well no my crow ate it......Holy Mackerel........No a crow ate it

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😆 sounds like a likely scenario lol

[@aaronweise360]

Sent ya a couple emails showing you pics of my bikes. Would you sell and ship to me the original jockey-shifter and foot clutch? I’m in Seattle just south of the border from you. They aren’t available on the website anymore.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Well it’s not my bike anymore so I can’t say I can do that. Sorry.

[@aaronweise360]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC ok. No worries. Thank you.

[@robertgwinn8406]

Shame we all these fires yr after yr

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Every summer!

[@ulanarni8804]

China Moped, muß das sein ? Lieber Harley, Japans, und alles andere.......

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yes, its a Chinese motorcycle