Ride The Husqvarna Already!!

I dusted off the TE250 /TE300 and took it on its first substantial trip. I try to provide some riding impressions and casual conversation.

[@peytonmcadams7562]

I have always admired your sense of calmness, and your down to earth personality. been watching your vids for 2, maybe 3 years and have loved and extremely enjoyed every one of them.

[@zippySquirrelface]

maybe 6 ? :)

[@paulnunya3429]

With the big bore kit you could easily drop a couple teeth on the back sprocket. You will still have low end and have a better onroad experience.

[@og_boogie3x706]

"Just live your life have fun and get right with your creator" I love that

[@jenniesgarage]

Motorcycle induced philosophy is the best philosophy

[@og_boogie3x706]

You got that right lol

[@bloodseedrums]

what about enlightened people who don't believe in creationism nonsense?

[@zeffii]

we can still be comfortable with our mortality :)

[@bloodseedrums]

zeffii I'm glad someone's actually finally given me a decent response to that. Thank you!

[@brysonbagley3755]

It’s crazy to think these videos are years and years old! I’m an 18 year old who wants to get back into motorcycles. I’ve watched a ton of your videos and have learned a ton from them so thank you! Also you guys are just plain entertaining! Anyways thanks again.

[@Starfireaw11]

I think it looks really good in that colour scheme, without all the stickers. Good work.

[@cohiak]

Hey man, Sorry to see the ranch go...hopefully you are on to greener pastures and bigger garages. Looking forward to seeing you in your new digs, hope the move goes well. Absolute pure gold, you talking philosophy... Tyler

[@lehti95]

Mitäs vittua täällä tapahtuu

[@luckystrike9332]

Been watching your videos ever since you got your CT90. just dropping by to say that you and your family are awesome. I wish there were more people like you guys. Hope your move to your new place is smooth sailing and that you guys are well. take it easy! I'll be waiting for more vids!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@ywr969]

love your videos. husky-wise, i owned a 2006 te-510 & now have a 2019 fe-450. awesome bikes. my te-510 had the close-ratio 6-speed which was my only issue with it, because you could either gear it for off-road or on-road, not both. my fe-450 has a very tall 6th gear, so it can handle both. i highly recommend the fmf q4 muffler for your te-250/300. totally worth it.

[@conorhutch5168]

Love the content your producing. Simple easy to watch and straight to the point. Keep up the good work!

[@jdub750]

Really enjoy your channels content - always entertaining and the way you go through things makes it easier to follow. Thanks

[@SpaceCruisin187]

I'm really in love with your channel. If i hadn't have found you I'd never have revived my old Honda 90 which I just traded straight up for a non running suzuki ts400. I learned a lot of know how from you and there's no way I'd have gotten that suzuki roadworthy a few months ago. I love your outlook on life, and your can do attitude is damn inspirational.

[@jenniesgarage]

That is great to hear, and excellent job on your projects. That 400 2 stroke must be a ton of fun!

[@SpaceCruisin187]

Torque for days, still learning so I'm taking it easy. Working up to a camping trip with it hopefully next week. Cheers.

[@terrygeiger7510]

Good lookin' bike. I like the looks of the red gas tank plastic. And your videos are a hoot to watch. Glad you show the mistakes. Keep up the great work!

[@dustinnator1]

That noise you speak of is your cam chain.. the tensioner may be tired or the chain might be too stretched.. judging by the condition of the top end before replacing it both :)

[@Vroomtastic]

That’s what I was thinking and be sure to check out your cam chain tensioner

[@groshbass]

I just restored an old 81 Honda XL 500, no Tabs yet, and some work to go but she's close, I have to thank you for these videos and the inspiration your providing me, the pay off of being able to ride the street/dirt, God Bless you and your Family .. Much Love !

[@muddyfences5559]

What an amazing resurrection. That bike had been terribly abused, and it is now one fine machine. I just found your channel, instantly subscribed and started binge watching. I am learning so many tips and tricks that I'm sure to use on my own motorcycle restorations.

[@lilriggs]

The Husky seems to have enough torque to put a smaller sprocket on the rear to add a bit more speed and drop the revs in 6th

[@Bischlarbo69]

Dude. So much respect for your comments at 8:35.

[@dmalott0908]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@mickromer6199]

Man I literally only just found you and I just binge watched your entire build series.. awesome 🤘

[@NuclearFacility]

"Vehicle registration is kind of an interesting idea" you're a poet. Love the video!

[@lukemartin7029]

Btw I've been watching some of the early videos that were straight forward without any of your usual antics and I like where you are at now. You're editing is good, the sound is good, the graphics/animations. The content is fun. Good personality. Fun to watch.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks so much. As you can tell I've changed the delivery over the years, and hopefully it's gotten good enough that people don't just cringe and immediately turn it off. I appreciate you sticking around.

[@AMAINE207]

Moving a piano with socks? Forget the motorcycle riding, that's living on the edge dude!

[@danielheaton4241]

This channel is so addictive! Great set-up and natural infront of the camera.

[@kevinhemming26]

Hay im new to watching your channel, and just got to say i love you two. love the funny stuff and how you and Jen bounce off of each other so well. And really love the projects you've done so far.. Have watched all seven parts to this TE250/300 bike and every time i think ill watch the next vid tomorrow i just have to click on it there and then its so addictive .. keep up the great vids .. best wishes to you both .. Kev in the UK

[@goinglooping6600]

I've been catching up on your videos, love your attitude and joy in fixing sh*t. As I watched your videos I kept thinking that the scenery was familiar. Finally figured out your just up the hill from me!

[@Goaterd]

Dude! This video is it! Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Rebuilds

[@saidoroble8338]

Thanks man, I did watch from the start to end, I like you realy the way you entertain and made that to a new dirt bike, I learned a lot, thanks again, I would like to see your next project :-)

[@MrRickyrecon]

That was an epic start to finish video series! You make me want to go out and find a nugget bike and try to work on it... maybe I could learn something. ahahah Thanks for posting these fun videos.

[@higheriam]

Nice work on the bike. Thanks for the ride.

[@ricardovitorino3551]

I have a ktm 250sxf and it was doing the same noise and I just changed the cam chain tensioner to one aftermarket and it stopped doing that noise

[@brnotlf]

I really like clever humor, your videos are very honest informative and entertaining. also, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this ride. Peace.

[@everss02]

Wear gloves man, hands won't be too useful with the skin all scraped off. Have the wife crack wise more in new vids, it's hilarious!

[@Clearanceman2]

Jeans aren't much better. You can get kevlar lined jeans for about $60 on amazon and it's better than regular jeans.

[@lengesla]

@@aliceshaw8265 Some people just got nothing better to do than to look around for people to criticize on yt

[@eagle94haslanded]

Yes the new single cylinder big bores have loud top ends especially when you dont have aftermarket exhaust to drown the top end out. Run full synthetic mobile 1 it should help some. Add a tooth to the front sprocket much easier than messing with the rear and cheaper.

[@bones68xxx66]

I had just turned on to your show.best show i have ever seen down to earth,real no BS very entertaining.the only problem i have is i cant get away from watching another episode when i need to be working on one of my bikes.

[@Gabriel-er8pp]

I love this channel. Ive learnt a lot mechanically and motorbike seat life philosophy too. cheers.

[@raychmielowski3038]

Great video series

[@Kuhlyedascope69]

my sunday morning was spent with a dude i dont know rebuilding a dirt bike. thanks dude

[@1439of2000]

Watching you move a piano barefoot made me incredibly anxious. Love the Husky.

[@AgaEra]

You know something is wrongm when an extremely well-spoke, mechanically talented and engaging person like yourself, is struggling financially. Anyways i love your videos man, u have such an amazing mindset, thanks for bringing me joy.

[@illakelsin9055]

Loved hearing some of your philosophies man

[@shaydonaghey1281]

Nice work, I was looking at buying a 2009 TE250 low mileage with seized bottom end as a it of a project bike (scary for the unknown issues). Just watched the whole build on youtube. Its refreshing to see someone else who cares about doing a job well done and not fudging something just to get it over the line. I customize/maintain my bikes as if it was something that will save my life down the track...no shortcuts on my menu. Congrats to your better half is in order too with her patience assisting the filming whilst you researched & built the bike, you've got a keeper there mate! A lot of invaluable information from your uploads, thanks.

[@BEYONDVINTAGERESTO]

I believe most lifelong MC rider/enthusiasts (not bandwagon posers) have the same outlook as you. Keep on keepin on brother!

[@ripperteam4376]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@harveyhudspeth6824]

Ive enjoyed the videos , I also buy,restore,and flip bikes ,atvs, and fishing boats as a hobby, now if I could just learn how to do videos ! Yours are great

[@ionGuy123456789]

This is as nor cal as it gets. My dad lives in El Dorado and I ride a drz around out there a lot. We go up and down 49 and up to Tahoe occasionally. Love the videos!

[@ag-workshop]

Great series, I'm a big fan of husqvarna and have a wr/cr 150 2 stroke, I was a bit surprised at the low top end for 300cc, mine will easy hit 100mph from my 2 stroke, but I never ridden a 4 stroke motocross, she Wheelies well tho, thanks for sharing

[@TheInja]

About your motovlogging question: Yes, just let the camera run through the whole ride. Just get a nice 64GB card for the camera, so you don't have to always be taking the footage off. I usually just let me camera roll while I ride, anyway (good "insurance" policy), so a large SD card really helps. As for wind-noise, yours really isn't too bad! But if it does become a larger issue for you, just put the microphone in a cotton swab and it should fix it without muffling it. Hope that helps!

[@LibertyRocks54]

All modern 4 strokes are notoriously noisy from the Top end, nothing to worry about. As long as your valves are adjusted correctly and the noise doesn't progressively get louder. I have owned over a dozen newer 450s and a couple 250s back n the day, they all sound the same. My latest toy is a 2016 yz450f and it sounds like the rest ive owned, its nerve racking, but nothing to worry about. Now im looking forward to getting a new 2018 yz450f w electric start and all the new goodies it comes with... great vids, best of luck!!

[@smithcontracosta925]

I just found you page and I think you are hilarious. And when you drove your bike through that town I knew exactly where you were. If I run into you around that town I will definitely buy you a beer my friend.

[@hart709]

loved the videos bro - awesome!

[@pizzamanyoutubewatcherofal3947]

It's really quiet thanks for the ride hope I'll be riding soon!!

[@hambycustomknives2825]

Sweet job, dude!!

[@markpoulinjr.9879]

Damn I just binged watched all these videos...very interesting.

[@Scottjohnson-kj4hm]

Good work on the motor cicle I love it very nice bike.

[@Adrian3dfx]

your videos make me buy the same bike last week i have purchased 2006 te 250 yellow-blue it's great i have a kick-starter and electrica starterl also but elect. is dead but the kick...it's magic i kick 1 time and it's run! really i'm happy that i watched your viedos about husky and i bought the same machine!

[@nitrogary1324]

Ditto on the previous comment regarding rear sprocket, big bore kit significantly increases torque I would think a couple of teeth down on rear sprocket and maybe one up on gearbox one aswell, big boost to top end. Cam chain tensioner maybr, but remember these engines have seriously short skirt on piston, so could be that. Anyway great video, as like all your videos. Keep up the good work, you are helping the planet recycling all these metal parts

[@rentisdue6215]

Totally would thoroughly enjoy watching u as a Moto blogger

[@rileygenereux6755]

Put a smaller sprocket on rear and bigger on front 👍 helps speed alot

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Great video..You have a great mind..

[@gregb4472]

First off I love your videos. Nice guy and family and very good on mechanics. TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION! YES THEY ALWAYS HAVE A RATTLE. I don't know what but I think mine had a little valve rattle no matter what I did. I even over tightened them to try and get it reduced but it is always there man. As far as what the bike is worth, you should consider selling it to someone who is on the East Coast. That bike is well worth more than you are thinking. If it was me I would keep it. very dependable, you know what you have and it will last a long time.

[@SL4US]

Lol I love your talks when your riding your bikes 😂😂 so introspective 8:35

[@pjanglessmith2554]

Hello new to the channel, really enjoy your humor. It makes all of it fun and easy to follow. I'm 26 and i am just learning to change the oil on by Suzuki. It's my first bike and I am hooked. Living in western NY with 6 month winters it is awful

[@jenniesgarage]

Glad you like the videos, thanks for watching.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Nice bike! I like how you got a little philosophical there about just being comfortable with your own mortality..I try to enjoy everyday that I'm here.. I once had a Husqvarna but never got it running so i gave it away! I didn't realize what I actually had at the time... But I really want another one or like what you have? and actually runs? And get into riding.. Thanks for the vids

[@Snowlep337]

This dude is great!

[@stickerbombmoto2605]

It's a Husqvarna they sound like a chainsaw an the vibrations r crazy at high revs.. the power they make is unreal...top notch motorcycle...

[@JohnDoe-lf6lb]

Solid video 👍

[@Fefdetailing]

you are one pile of a great dude

[@jakereintjes4257]

New to your channel and really like it the noise is typical rocker chatter good job on the bike and enjoy and agree with your opinions

[@tdfguy2002]

would love to see more of the '73 Shasta

[@connorhubbard6439]

The noise is the valves should be normal since they're in spec and as long as ur running 10w-40/what the Manuel says u should be good!!! GREAT JOB!!! Subbed!!!!!

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I used to commute on a motorcycle about 12 years ago unless there was snow or the temps were around freezing. I didn't stop because I couldn't "hack it" but because so many people were doing things other than driving while behind the wheel. Just wasn't worth it. a good chunk of my riding buddies started to race or switched to riding on dirt. The fact is when you're against even a small car you're gonna lose. I'll probably get another bike at some point but for a "daily" I'll have to opt for a "cage"...

[@JacobNykiel]

Great video

[@smitty2868]

Not a motorcycle guy but in my past hobbies I used many small bore power plants. When breaking in any new ones I was advised to run in at low loads at fairly high rpm to create the wear ledge in the cylinders or cylinder liners as high as possible because if they wear in at a lower rpm the rings will not be very happy when asked to travel farther up the bore later. Just a small query after watching your moderation in first usage. Thanks for the entertaining videos you upload...

[@rotax636nut5]

A friend of mine borrowed his uncles old car which his uncle had always driven carefully and slowly for a high mileage, my friend of course ragged the heck out of it and the result was all the top piston rings got broken, which was due to the rings impacting the wear ridge at the top of the bore as you mention!

[@abramyucus7237]

Helmet game strong! Keep up the good work!

[@jenniesgarage]

ha ha thanks!

[@jimenagulla9081]

Yep, I know that buzzing feeling well, had a klr650 those single thumpers love to vibrate.....

[@dylandude27]

Your helments are too much! Haha i love it.

[@VashStarwind]

I think this was the best series. Would like more like this, say with maybe like a KE100? hahah. I got a KE100, and it needs work, but ive never worked on a bike before, so i dont know exactly what im doing. But your videos have helped a lot. I figured the KE100 would be a good bike to learn to fix first. I dont think they get much simpler than the KE100. Ive worked on lots of cars, but man bike is different haha. I think my first step is to clean the carb and tank. Then well take it from there. hahah.

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing test, i also liked the video the first time you posted it :-D

[@jenniesgarage]

You were quick the first time around! It was only there for a couple minutes

[@davidbickerstaffe441]

You moving your head side to side makes me feel sea sick. Loving the build videos 👍

[@extreemslayer]

My CRF-450 has a fresh top end, and it makes a lot of racket when it idles also. That’s just the nature of the beast

[@jamocam9656]

Great video , your head movement makes me Squamish at times !

[@user-wu5uu5um8c]

this was one of the best motovlogs i have Seen. Srly you are such a calm and nice guy. You should do motovlogs more often.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks. I have thought about doing them. It's tough for me to think of things to talk about though.

[@RRRIBEYE]

I just enjoyed episode 1 straight through to this. What a fun build and I wonder if the guy you bought it from on Craigslist is wishing he had your level of mechanical skill - as we all know - his skill level was....'limited.' I'll be nice. Anyway, great bike, fun ride. Thanks for sharing and enjoy, be safe and I'll comment to ya later! :-)

[@TruenorthmtGod]

Wow I was going to witness to you about the Creator and you just did. Awesome

[@DoRC]

Very cool! I'd like to suggest adding gloves to your gear. Hands tend to take a beating on even a slow fall and there's not many things worse than road rashed palms.

[@95Sn95]

I bought a 01 raptor 660 in 07, my son and I rode hard it but my kid abused it & banged it up bent axl 2 a-arms n rims tires ect ect. Even tho it was in need of maintenance it is still unmolested like not hacked or trashed spray painted ect. up other than some upgrades like white brothers slip on hot cam that were done b4 i bought it so it still seemed like decent machine, like a survivor! Soouple yeas ago i fixed and replaced bout everything it needed and further upgrades. When it was over i about puked. I had invested about 2k! BUT $250 was for a fmf headpipe that was defective and i never got reimbursed (sucked) so about $1750 is whats into it then had carb issues got pissed an let year and half then had put few hundred into to freshen it up and few things over years like clutch ect. With the original purchase price of $2400 in 07 i now have well over $2000 extra in a machine worth about 2k. I know the use over the years causes depreciation but these machines in decent shape kinda plateau to about $1500 to $2000 depeding on shape. So b investing over $2000 into it gained me nothing so now that im 45 now and have very little interest in riding a hopped up sport wheeler I'll just keep it take it out for few min get a dose of adrenaline an park it for another 2 months... Sounds pretty pointless but its been such a good reliable machine that has never let me down i cant bear to part with it. Maby fab up some chassie mods like lower it and fab up wheelie bar and take it to drag strip n beat on it, now that would be fun.

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

Just from looking at that piece of road I would say you live up around Knights Ferry, by Chinese Camp or even over by Angels Camp and Frog Jump.

[@essm8443]

Love it!

[@Sean-yj1ts]

Im a bit late but Yes I have this bike and it makes a hell of a racket at idle, keep getting told it's normal and I'm really happy to hear someone else having these symptoms.

[@Sean-yj1ts]

Oh and those videos you made on rebuilding this bike have saved my ass a few times! so thank you for making them sir.

[@gassenchef9499]

Hey, do you have Instagram? I would like to talk to you about the te250, plan on getting this one! Cheers

[@ogzachmoore1305]

dont worry my yz426f makes that sound when it is running. oh and also the engine has blown up 3 times. so its probably not good

[@oneeyedude20]

no its because its a yamaha

[@paranoza3573]

oneeyedude20 true

[@racerboy3801]

hi, I've got an 06 TE510, my bike makes the same type of noise you describe. I don't think there's any need to worry. loving the vids, keep up the good work

[@racerboy3801]

Also, I ran a 15/44 setup, and it was good for 105km/hr revving low. not sure what the 300 will do though

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks! From what I've read since the video, it is most likely cam chain noise, and a lot of the bikes do it. Judging by the power of just the 300, your 510 must be a blast.

[@retromaticmike5388]

Sports bikes is all you see these days that bike is a classic

[@handendaer]

someone already has told you this, but im rewatching; maybe a good investment would be a cheek mount for your camcorder and an external mic. pm. more vids plss:) with love

[@giuliom8520]

I know you're in California somewhere, but where? Eastern Sierra's? Looks beautiful! Thanks for taking us along!

[@gucciyamaha250]

That clatter sound fine

[@jessiej3991]

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[@dgriffin6355]

What a blast! What's next?

[@spacetrucker2952]

The only thing husqvarna I have is a riding mower. It's a v-twin though, that's cool!!!

[@miked9000]

With the big bore kit,should have no issue dropping a tooth on the counter shaft. Should put you around 6500 rpm at 50mph

[@nicolaecaldari1288]

One of these days I'll do the same for my 2009 ;)

[@jacksonbarnes5083]

That clattering is just the normal sound of the valves