Review of the bikes, after our 700+ mile adventure.

We rode these bikes:
Wide open throttle for many miles
In pouring rain to lite drizzle
Thru windy conditions
On gravel / dirt roads
How did they hold up?
Here are build videos and the final ride video:
S65 build video:
• Preparing a Honda S65 ...
CT110 build video:
• Honda CT110 - Bike #2 ...
CL70 K3 build video:
• 800 Mile Adventure - B...
717 mile ride video:
• Mini Bike Road Trip - ...

[@davidryan573]

Super glad you all had a great time, truly bonding, epic scenery, I had a S65 and my Brother had the CL 90 fun little bikes, I’m glad there’re getting used, thanks for the video.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@davidryan573 Thanks for watching and following along.

[@gavincopeman2304]

Really great to follow you guys on your great adventure! And it went well without major incident. Glad you all enjoyed it. Well done Mike for all tbe content and cannot wait for the next big adventure! Gavin UK.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@gavincopeman2304 Thanks Gavin! I don’t think it could have went any better. The breakdowns were just minor enough, that they were easy fixes, but provided some content for the videos. Thanks for watching.

[@janly4]

Thanks for taking the time to share all the details. Learn something new every time! Hope to make it to see your shop and participate on one of your rides someday. Thank you!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@janly4 Thanks for watching. I appreciate that you take the time to watch and comment.

[@user-vm8fy9cq1u]

Mike, Have followed your Michigan adventure. Really great that you were able to share the trip with the kids! Had to be fun. Amazing how well the bikes and engines did. Hated that you missed Portland, had a great time. Maybe next year. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@user-vm8fy9cq1u Thanks Tim. I’m not really into swap meets, so I’d pick a ride like this, over a swap meet any time. Yes, riding with my son and his friends was a blessing, loved every minute of it. It’s hard to beat the aftermarket 125cc engines, they’re pretty tough.

[@tommers00]

Looks like you had a great time!!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@tommers00 It was an incredible 4 days. Even with the wind and rain, it was a fantastic trip.

[@stevev7191]

Great video waiting for the next

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@stevev7191 thanks

[@donsoule6411]

If Brock, Jake, and Issac are willing… it would be interesting to hear their thoughts and experience on the bike they were saddled with for the ride.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@donsoule6411 We have talked about getting back together and having a KZbin “Live” session and answering questions.

[@michaelcrosby6071]

Nice trip

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@michaelcrosby6071 It was a fantastic trip. Thankful for the opportunity to spend time with my son and his friends.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

All troopers!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Smallbore2wheels As I reflect back on the trip….It’s pretty amazing at how well those little bikes held up. We ran them WOT for a lot of miles and they just kept purring.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

@@MiniBikeMike proof that you don't need a big, expensive adventure bike to have a good time 😎🤙🏼

[@gerardkenny8408]

Awesome video as usual, I actually got lucky yesterday and got a 10 / 70 E-146780 yesterday frame half a motor and a tote full of parts, probably keep me busy the next couple years

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@gerardkenny8408 Have fun with it!!

[@upminer6162]

Wish i had found your channel before the trip you all were about an hour from me in the U.P..... its SEE-NEE btw lol

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@upminer6162 Yeah, sorry I mispronounced that. I realized it as soon as I rewatched the video. I got it confused with my Sena helmet. Well, I’m glad you found the channel and took the time to watch, Thanks!

[@jeffferguson899]

thats a long way on little bikes

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@jeffferguson899 It was…..and every single mile was a blast.

[@donsoule6411]

Looks like the S65 was and is the “shining star” and holds a special place in your heart and the bike collection. Over 8,000-miles on the “ticker” is impressive and testimony to the benefits of routine oil changes. Have you ever removed the right crankcase cover and cleaned the centrifugal oil spinner/filter and oil screen on it ??

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@donsoule6411 I ran that engine for the first 1000 miles on the shipping oil, that came in the engine. I change it now about every 500 miles. No, never cleaned the filter. At this point, I’m curious to see how long it will last with almost no maintenance. 🤣

[@donsoule6411]

@@MiniBikeMike The couple of engines I’ve been inside, the centrifugal oil filter is where the clutch plates wear sludge ends up!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@donsoule6411 Yep

[@franciscoolvera6871]

👍🏾

[@frankjones4094]

Thanks for the review. I thought Honda always used abolt with a cotter pin in the brake drum stays.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@frankjones4094 Honda….yes. Mike….no. If the bike has a cotter pin, I reuse it. If it’s missing, I don’t worry about it. This was the first time I’ve ever had one come loose. I’m sure I had it hand tight, as I adjusted the rear wheel and chain, then forgot to tighten when I was finished.

[@frankjones4094]

@@MiniBikeMike Ha ha thats funny Mike. I hear ya. Thanks again.

[@Messingwiththejohnsons]

I know what it’s like to loose nuts and bolts!! 😂😂😂

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Messingwiththejohnsons Yes, you do!!! 🤣

[@danstowe8163]

I understand you might not want to answer, but where do you buy your Lifan engines? Sorry if you have answered this many times before, I just found your channel.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@danstowe8163 No problem at all. The 3 black Lifan 125cc semi autos were purchased from PCC Motor. You can contact them thru their website or on eBay. I found using their ebay store was just as easy. Those engines are old. I purchased them years ago, when they sold for $250 plus shipping. They’re now closer to $500. The engine in the orange CL70 is a Zongshen 125cc manual. It was a brand new engine and I picked it up on Amazon for $300 delivered.

[@ULTRAGAMING964]

I wouldnt kick yourself for losing the bolt Ive lost mine twice and i know i had them tight both times they got a decentt amount of blue locktight on them now. Also exhaust ive lost as well and I periodcally check it and find they're loose every time these machines just rattle like crazy

[@ULTRAGAMING964]

I typed this out before you mentioned you lost an exhaust bolt too

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@ULTRAGAMING964 30+ years, this was first time I’ve ever had anything come loose. Pretty sure I overlooked them.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Not bad. Could have been worse.

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@cainbeeping8480 Oh yeah, could have been a lot worse. It’s amazing how tough these bikes/engines are.