Mini Road Trip In a MINI JEEP!

[@cabalcore2555]

If anyone reads this and haven't seen the c90 Adventures videos taking one of these across the west, you should.

[@mattus1gig]

Love Ed’s videos 👍

[@tfoley455]

If only they'd seen his videos, they could have learned from his mistakes

[@michaeloster383]

C90 is awesome

[@Liam-ir6xm]

Ed is such a nutter but love his vids. Always good a laugh to

[@Dwendele]

Great series!!

[@Bobby72501]

Dalton: Blows the air horn and smiles JD: "I'm glad u hve tht" Lmao

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

@@Bobby72501 I'm secretly building one heh heh heh.

[@davidbryant5875]

lol 😂

[@tyronebiggims1613]

These are known for the valves to get tight when you run em hot. thats all it needed is a valve adjustment.Put a big bore kit on since you have it apart.

[@bigospig]

Dalton: "Should we go to McDonalds?" JD: "I don't think we should go into town." 😆 You really need a sticker: JD-The voice of reason.

[@chadwynia5021]

And the Sage says " NO Dad, No."

[@vincentgotter4669]

Got to go get one of them steak bagels

[@bigbill709]

They passed a law in my state you can your atv on the hard road as long as you have the proper safety equipment and license/ inspection sticker.

[@bigbill709]

It's only against the law if you get caught.😊

[@rickydonahue1586]

​@@bigbill709A law I lived by as a kid on my dirt bike. They tried to catch me but never did!!😂

[@MattGD2001]

'Im so glad you have that' - JD. He is the future of the PBG channels. Been a pleasure watching you two once again. Would love to see you both improve this in whatever way you can, might be a good series for JD?

[@panda_of_trash7806]

Loved the "Glad uh you have that" lol sounds like things I tell my kids. Great to see the child say it to the parent. Love the dynamic between you guys

[@elesjuan]

Holy crap I love JD. I wasn't even nearly that witty at his age. Dalton blows the horn snd JD reaponds "im glad you.... Have that." LOL

[@lukeb0319]

You're a great dad. I wish I would have had one like you when I was JD's age.

[@Vile-Flesh]

Same. Dalton is like a big brother to JD sometimes besides being an amazing dad to him. I had nothing like this growing up, only discouragement and disdain for anything I was interested in and I wound up being piece of shit to my own little brother. Dalton is such a great dad and his vids pull me through a horrid day a lot of times.

[@lukeb0319]

@@Vile-Flesh that sounds exactly like me. I wish I would have had somebody that cared like he does for JD

[@Alexander.0671]

Need to "hop it up" with a Harbor Freight Predator engine now, lol

[@AsswipeGarage]

In the dump I found a perfectly good Hobo Freight generator with a gas tank full of water. Gave it to a buddy. The 420 engine is now in his Coleman 200 minibike! It RIPS!

[@dipstiksubaru3246]

Or just properly fix the 125 so you have an actual transmission, or install any number of larger more powerful engines which can make 30+hp.

[@ylokartul]

JD has a great childhood, you're a great father.

[@vincentgotter4669]

Have him wear eye protection please

[@1rabid1]

#1 rule buying any Chinese vehicles is go over every nut, bolt, screw, clamp, and clip. Saw an engine mount come apart on an Amazon 125 dirt bike and the gas tank and side plate come off on a Lipan street bike. Friend had an axle come apart on a gocart he bought off of Amazon too.

[@Lane-jq3ed]

👍🏻 great advice

[@SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024]

No the #1 rule for buying a Chinese vehicle is dont buy a Chinese vehicle....

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Or just Keep your expectations realistic?

[@mistermacgray]

Best advice for things like this...keep your expectations low and everybody will be happy.

[@tomrowe7534]

Dalton you’ve done well. I think my parenting skills are much like yours. I’m in charge of large motor skills and teaching them what not to do by example. We’ve had a blast growing up together and my kids are truly awesome individuals that I love to hang out with. JD is clearly on the right path.

[@chevymontmarlo]

Definitely love to see another video of you digging into the blown motor and also finding a new engine for this (go power sports is your best bet. Or harbor freight) and remove the governor items within the engine to make sure it doesn't blow up, and that's what gives you more power.

[@cabalcore2555]

I hope they turn it into an even bigger deathtrap lol

[@Chocolate_dragon]

it would be difficult to get a predator in there. Better off to stick with the same type of engine. Get a lifan 150 and it would be much easier, still have the gears.

[@cabalcore2555]

@@Chocolate_dragon I say screw it, stick a 4 cyl Pontiac engine in it lol

[@skippymcgenkins6808]

Be perfect for one of the harbor freight predator ghost small engines.

[@robertvance1873]

I can hear it in their Chinese voice saying Ohhh you Silly American's buying our junk ohhh you so silly 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dodgeme1986truck]

One of the first upgrades that should be done upon purchase is adding as large of an oil cooler as possible... These engines are notorious for overheating and they use both air and oil cooling (although limited without an oil cooler) they will cook their own oil in short order without one.

[@terrallputnam7979]

JD needs to wear sunglasses too. Gravel and dirt roads are rough on unprotected eyes. These Jeeps are probably just for kids in the yard.

[@Grey_Beard72]

Those things are like $3,600 at Tractor Supply. It's sad that you pay that much and the engine isn't even put together properly. I can understand that you might have to go around and check nuts and bolts, to be sure everything is good but the engine should not be in question for that amount of money.

[@Weaponized_AutismPvs31a]

Are you high? Just picked one up for $2499

[@tracktorred7570]

Welcome to 2024, everything’s very expensive and very questionable

[@ElijahMiniBikes]

2vintage just did a video on a massimo side by side thats 10k and had a oil and water pump gear fail at 700 hours.

[@customprops90]

​@@tracktorred7570even more questionable 2019-2023 things are starting to improve a little like 1%😂

[@customprops90]

You definitely ain't beating any land speed record's 😂

[@TnCountryBoy]

Great !!! JD will always remember these good times. Such a kewl Dad.

[@chadcooper5181]

Ahh the debauchery does not disappoint! What can i say but what a wonderful childhood growing up at the same time your dad is trying to also… lol..

[@thestonesaver6345]

You’re a blessed man Dalton. Having fun with and teaching Jd the way you do is the only way to be a dad. God bless you and your family.

[@dragon2knight]

These look like a blast to drive! JD's one lucky kid, I had a hand-me-down (that was hand-me-downed many MANY times, lol) ancient Kohler powered go cart with tiny shopping cart wheels a neighbor gave me when he moved away. It was slow, smoke-y and the most fun a 9 year old could have ever asked for 🥰 I learned a lot about basic mechanics on that POS, so worth it!

[@TheDRon75]

The smile on jds face says it all .. making memories!

[@jimburgess9205]

Dalton, you’re an amazing dad. Your son will remember these times with you forever.

[@wendellsmith1349]

I know it's unrelated ,but Your dad's car collection looks pretty darn good. You should do a video of his collection one day.

[@1spunkymonkey2]

Not sure if you watch the main channel, Pole Barn Garage, but that's where all of these cars are showcased and worked on

[@wendellsmith1349]

@@1spunkymonkey2 I did not ,but i do now thanks a bunch

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

Plus 2 of the cars are J D's.😉

[@captainschannel9331]

JD is the voice of reason over ole Dale ! 🤠

[@ravisaleh]

You should get a big bore 150cc kit for it. It's probably inexpensive (its quite cheap where I come from) and would pack a slightly bigger punch 👊🏽

[@HT_HOLDEN-KINGSWOOD]

Should put a small thermo fan on it, so it keeps the motor a bit cooler. Cool video though and keep up the good work guys. Hello from the upside down land 🇦🇺

[@HermanMunster-o2j]

Only thing missing was the mullets and a t shirt said hold my beer. 😂 👍👍👍👍

[@dangeroustoys5668]

Well, started cool. To be honest, id swap that chinesium motor for an older flathead twin briggs. Theyre bulletproof As for steering, add some additional weight up front, or wheelie bars in the back. As suggested, go over every nut and bolt before another roadtrip

[@ChrisD4335]

since you can now get whip-its at most gas stations these days you should really thread a hole for a barb fitting into the intake and tube in a whip it dispenser and give this little guy a nitrous boost option. Might as well add a little power since it needs a rebuild anyway

[@Castrucksandtractors]

Maybe a front end alignment might help just a thought id be curious if that helps. I bet Jess is waiting at home wondering if she is going to have to come get yall . Such a good lady. I love how you do so much with JD he"ll remember these times.

[@scottjackson1636]

Probably not, it was all over the road because the front end was barely touching it. Also why it "didn't turn very well" all the weight was in the back of that thing for some reason.

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Well a 250 would make it a whole new machine but who wants that headache. Lol I luv these vids you and the JD put out. All the best gents!!

[@fugubarakun4907]

Oh, it's a copy of the common Honda 90cc motorcycle engine. They're super easy to get going and easy to get parts for.

[@dukeriluo]

Make a cheap oil cooler out of bits and it will not overheat. Or throw in a little suzuki 125GN motor for $50 from somewhere. They are mass produced oil cooled mini size engines and live forever, as long as you change the oil

[@dukeriluo]

If you lived in Australia I would give you a pair of 125cc motors and a free 250 engine, as I have 5 of them in my garage heh.

[@garageofscrap]

Those are dead easy engines to swap out for bigger ones. You could get a 140cc and some performance parts for cheap enough. My only recommendation is to launch that carb as far as you can and buy a flanged carb to fit straight onto the intake

[@jamesstoy8967]

That looks a lot like the SYM brand 50CC engine I have in my moped. On your timing set. You'll need to remove the magneto cover and match the marks. Don't use the "F" mark. Then your cam gear needs to match a mark on the head. Set the valve lash at .003in. Check the valves for leaks, might need too lap them.

[@Tuulessaistuja]

Aaaand that's what they call making memories. Ur son will remember all that and other adventures with You the rest of his life. Wish I'd had dad like You when I was kid..😃..

[@FCFDave]

Maybe find a small electric fan to help cool the engine, or maybe just remove the front grill? You're probably asking a bit much of that little engine's cooling fins. 😂

[@brandonsstaples919]

I am not defending the cheap chinesium jeep but there are a couple things id like to say. 1. I do believe those need the oil changed before use. The one i saw had a note in the owners manual about the oil in it only being a preventative lubricant for shipping and it needed to be replaced before use. 2. The steering geometry is very poor and as the front suspension is compressed the the tires toe is. The front shocks are adjustable but id recommend aligning it with the weight of the driver and passenger in the jeep. 3. The carb swap could possible not have been jetting properly causing a lean condition. Which caused excessive heat. 4. Regardless its still over priced chinese junk but my son has had a couple of the cheap chinese quads which have nearly indenticle motors and he beats the crap out of them and they keep on ticking. The wiring sucks and a nut bolt check is required every season but i am actually pleased with the level of abuse his 125 and 250 have endured.

[@cliffordplasd8239]

Tao Tao really needs to include in their operations instructions that you must locktite every bolt on their units. Lol

[@Smallenginetech56]

No kidding. I work at a place that sells all these Chinese units and we go top to bottom on everything with locktite and torque shit down. Shit still comes loose

[@Hbzprojects]

With every video, JD becomes more the adult and Dalton that much more the child 😂

[@patrickancona1193]

It is the way of Dads & sons, I now get to embarrass my boy (32) wherever we go, it’s AWESOME

[@jesseleesamples]

Hopefully when Jess is around she balances them out lol

[@elesjuan]

Can relate. I'm more of a kid at 40 than I was at 13 lol.

[@KurtAitchison]

Hiya Dalton and JD, loved this episode, such a nice little vehicle, maybe you could put in a Suzuki GS550E motor, very reliable And its a chain drive! Lotsa love from South Africa.

[@DeadReckon]

It always cracks me up that JD seems to be the more mature, sensible one. Y'all had fun at least, gasket it and blow it up again I guess? I guess it's not just Chinese "Breaks" that break.

[@89Interceptor]

it is a good practice on mini bikes and go karts and other similar stuff powered by small engines especially from china, to go through and check all of the bolts to make sure they are tight when you first get them i had a coleman mini bike and didnt check all the bolts only to find out that the bolt that holds the centrifugal clutch on was missing by the time i noticed it

[@SilverX95]

from what i seen on a another video about the jeep driving really far this thing really needs a cooling fan in the front and a bigger engine (like 150cc) and a relocation of the gas tank. the video is Will the mini jeep make it to Moab. but yeah i would stick a cheep cooling fan in the front.

[@steelchief30]

I think after a little frame modification you could fit a small block in it

[@TinManKustoms]

What a great father son adventure. I could see a future episode of outside the barn where dalton and jd make their own mini jeep using parts from Pontiacs to improve upon the china mini jeep concept.

[@jeep2003]

Those engines are great but I guess they dont do too well in those jeeps overheating seems to be pretty common. Id put the stock carb back on it

[@brentmcmillan646]

That is quite the machine!!! I wouldn’t mind having one of those for myself.

[@jeremygyles3492]

Big bore kit! So it doesnt struggle so bad on the hills

[@bigbill709]

I used to have a 125 Yamaha Enduro not the most powerful motor sickle but I had a ton of fun riding the local hills and hollers of West Virginia.!

[@richardcobb2852]

Bruce Cook needs to watch this video, he’s all about off roading his Jeep. You guys have him beat for adventure. 👍🏁👍

[@rweckert]

500cc upgrade and a wheelie bar. 😂 Mini Jeep drags could be cool.

[@NoConsent33]

You have to do an Engine Swap on the Mini Jeep JD!!

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Well now that it's broken maybe fix it like Grind Hard Plumbing Company would. That would make a great build series on this smaller channel, a smaller project.😎👍

[@syborg1173]

This put a huge smile on my face 😂 Dalton.. adopt me bro! No 1 Dad

[@632Harrison]

The two of you are really brave taking the poor little jeep on a road trip Looking forward to seeing your next adventure outside the barn

[@FORCE_PBC]

Great edit JD, maybe a little lower on the music volume. But that’s it. Your doing great. My 9 year old daughter says holy crap what is that? I said that’s a piston honey. That’s the last time I saw her today so far…. Couldn’t god have thrown me a boy too? Awesome vid guys. Love the father son combo…

[@williamwright7262]

Be sure not to inspect any of the welds ... fine Chinese craftsmanship. 😂😂😂 They are fun .

[@paulhardman2515]

Too cool! JD is having the best childhood!

[@thqp]

After having seen c90 adventures, struggle to keep his mini jeep running, I was quite sure that the trip would not be complete without a break down, but it happened way sooner than I expected :D

[@edmartin58em]

The white knuckle on the wheel is Great. 😂😂😂

[@Spirit-hime]

I really loved wacthing this. These sorts of events will be your fondest memories in life ~

[@Herminator1984]

Swap it out with a small V twin john deer mower engine, the added weight will help with the steering issue, already have good gearing, engine comes with a mini alternator so you could put a small Chinesium fan for cooling with a temp sensor. That thing would rock then. I want one but im hovering around 330lb in my retirement days and it would probably blow more than just a head gasket with me sitting in it lol. Wish I could have an original crate Willie's jeep from Amazon lol

[@keessonnema]

For once I had something similar, although not in a mini jeep, but a small dirt bike, same style of engine. If they run (well) they're strong and fast, but as soon as the chinesium melts it's over and you can basically scrap it. This can take 10 years before it happens though, they're quite reliable, just don't stress them too much! 😂

[@scottjackson1636]

You mean like hauling 300lbs uphill at full throttle while doing a tiny wheelie?

[@EvilE-f1e]

Softer springs on the front would help that wander but it’s still a Chinese mini jeep not sure if it’s worth the work ,would be cool to see the lil one do a upgrade series on it

[@samlong5036]

Love Watching Outside the barn , just like pole barn garage ! Keep up all the Awesome Content Guys ! Have A Great Weekend 👍🏻 God Bless 🙏

[@tcanthony2]

Jd’s humor is the best.

[@bigdwillie8739]

Looks like you need to get a side car for JD when yall are both in mini jeep.....LOL

[@jamessmith5065]

If you need help with that I'm a small engine mechanic and live in Lone Jack not far from you. Be glad to help y'all

[@Lisa-k1e3j]

That was a super video!! Loved it!!

[@batmanlives6456]

That’s Chynese quality right there!!! Unsafe at ANY speed

[@FCFDave]

Next time on Pole Barn Garage - "We LS swapped our mini jeep" 🤣

[@vincentgotter4669]

Forced induction

[@mjlsx376]

Pontiac power more likely

[@patrickancona1193]

We tossed a old briggs & Stratton that was old way back when I was young into my nephews one, we immediately realized the suspension was severely lacking & tore a old Honda Forman apart & welded it underneath... immediately realizing we probably should have just tossed the Briggs into the blown up Forman, it’s deadly & loves to flip for no obvious reasons, but hey it’s fast now... stopping & turning is more of suggestions

[@ImmitH]

Pontiac 400 more likely

[@carstenpedersen3200]

😂

[@eaglespirit3052]

Dalton = best dad ever! 😍

[@In_MT]

Thank you for your service mini jeep ;-)

[@flyingnippers]

I think you'd benefit from fitting an aftermarket oil cooler on that. That would really help the heat situation! I've got a single pot 350 with an oil cooler and it does help.

[@Twostrokealec]

Nevermind finished video,, get the headgaset and tune the carb!! The aftermarket carb probably ran it lean. Maybe ran the rings flat and lost enough compression, or could have got the valves warm enough to get the tolerances off. Do a compression check and then check valves. Maybe move the needle height on the carb slide up to give more fuel. May also need a rejet. Read thr plug to find out.

[@Twostrokealec]

You probably need a new motor, grab one out of a old Honda 3 wheeler to keep the transmission bonus points for fun

[@mrbill8542]

Outside the barn---the perfect place for that jeep !! China must be sooo proud !!

[@Joe6packAmerican]

Thanks a lot Dad, now I can't take my GF to the drive-in Saturday. LOL

[@theroving1]

Ahh the Chinese *cough* Honda engine, found in Mini Jeeps, Lawn mowers, Pressure washers, water pumps, generators.... all Junk... But.. If you get anything with one of those engines, BEFORE running it overtighten every single bolt you can find and it WILL work for a lot longer! Another fun video guys, thank you for making me and Mrs Roving laugh on a saturday morning.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Other than the mini Jeep, these engines aren’t found in any of the equipment you mentioned.

[@theroving1]

@@MiniBikeMike In the UK they are

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@theroving1 They put shifter engines on generators, lawn mowers, etc? This engine is based off of Honda’s designed used in minibikes, like the CT70 and Z50. It has an internal transmission, that you shift manually. I find it very hard to believe this style engine would be used in the equipment you mentioned. Why would you want to shift them?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Great little engines. Watch a few videos on how to align timing marks, will save some headache.

[@jacobcousin9766]

I bought one of those my daughter it drove well for the first couple of hours. I will say check every bolt. The tire rods adjusters were loose the choke cable broke due to the cable nut vibrating loose and the brake pedal push rod was slightly bent

[@matthewdeck3246]

Check the valve clearance. They have to be readjusted on small engines. Particularly "chineium"

[@allenthompson4714]

Great content, I look forward to more videos on the mini Jeep. It would be cool to see that thing get souped up. Mini Jeep Drags 2026? Lol.

[@Jerkwad152]

You oughta put a good ol' Iron Duke in that baby 🤘

[@jameshall4385]

What a cool adventure with your son but that thing looked utterly terrifying at 25 mph.

[@rickgaine3476]

Nice memories you're making with your son. With regard to the quality of the mini Jeep, I believe you said it did come from China. No real surprise.

[@dhtrapper7894]

Order two or three because next week the model will be discontinued now😝. Love the videos and father and son time together is quality!

[@mjjr1000]

Do you reckon you could get an LS in there that would also put some weight over the front wheels as well as sort the running issue

[@vertexarcade7503]

Adjust the intake and exuast lash to .004 for both. you might wanna put an NGK plug in thier too

[@Bassndrumboy20]

You guys should pickup one of those Vtwin motors from horror fright and drop it in the mini jeep. Maybe even throw one of those cheap turbos on it.

[@waynedever9587]

It sounds like your carburetor is not jetted right and also those things are really sensitive after they break in you will need to adjust the valves regularly

[@geigertron3000]

Can't wait for the second attempt!

[@chadbayer8142]

Any small engine quad/dirtbike or go kart you should go over all the bolts and tighten them and check after use cause they rattle loose. They eyebal the steering so probably badly align why steering is bad. 125cc is too small for the weight. The high rpm and no air flow will blow it easily. A 212cc would be better

[@metalmangle]

A matching trailer for that would be so cool. You guys will make it next time, I believe!

[@thesquirrel3999]

You should buy one of those Daytona 212 cc 4 speeds. I always wanted to put one of them on my old 68 ct90

[@carlosfigueroa1705]

Sweet ride!! Do you know if is possible to install an external oil pump, cooler and fan to help with overheat? 🤯

[@torind2000]

stretch out the wheel base and make it longer, you need ot be able to take jess around with you heh

[@scottjackson1636]

Gonna need to so he can fit in a LS. lol

[@s.murphy8336]

Reminds me of the first one of those Chinese bicycle engine kits I put together. That little 2-smoke literally shook itself apart, and the hardware was so crap that it snapped 2 of the studs holding the jug leading to a loss of compression and being stranded. First time it did that, I was 5-6 miles from home, if I had tools with me someone mighta found that engine in their garbage can because pedaling the bike any distance is no fun with that thing in the frame. 2nd one of those bikes went much better with all the hard learned lessons of the first one, was a good time for 15 year old me. The engine in that mini-jeep is the same little Honda clone you'll find in most of the chinese ATVs and smaller bikes. They usually aren't too bad, better carb and they run pretty reliably in my experience. Never had a problem with the studs on those but if it had 1 back off like that I'd be suspicious of them all being stretched, probably a defect, I'd see about replacing all of them when you put it back together.

[@shawnmcdonald0028]

Hi . Thats a Honda clone engine and they make big bore kits for cheap they also have replacement engines all the way up to i think 250cc .