@Jason Voorhees i take the admittance fee at the door of his mudhut and hotties are lined up from the river to the creek and if you think because you're a suscriber here that some how it gets you a discount slap from bootyslapah you are sadly mistaken, you better go see your banker about how much you can finance and ill decide if its inuf to grant ew a little spankin
I have watched you since the "Will it run"(generator series) Hands down my favourite RU-vidr, I don't watch for the content, but rather your personality, you could make tax forms interesting!
I happened to catch "Fake Chinese carburetor" and liked it so much I ended up going back and watching all the videos. I still love and hope to see more "Will it run" content.
I agree and was kind of surprised to see that under "old technology" or whatever. I don't really follow these types of bikes but I thought that was sort of new.
DEALS DEALS DEALS!!! On Saturday my search was OVER for a 2014 trx 450r. I found a 99% brand new one Factory paint lines Still on the rear tires. I talked him down to 4500 Cash. I drove 3 hours to pick it up. It was as new as you could ask for not in a dealership. And Not touched all stock other then a slip on muffler. I also got the title one owner. This is my new pride and joy!! Fast ooo yea it is... its a rocket ship!!! IM SOOO PUMPED!!!!
I got my daughter a KX100 when she was 12. I installed a lighting coil and head/tail lights , flywheel weight, FMF Gnarly pipe and a side stand. Worked perfectly for her.
Yikes a kx100 lol. When my girlfriend was first starting she was on a crf150, which has like 3 hp and she still managed to whiskey throttle that thing into the trees a few times. Even with that lethargic dope of a machine she got hurt and had to stay off bikes for 2 years. She'd be afraid to touch a kx100 after the first twist of the throttle I'm sure. Make sure you get her some good gear! Another good option would have been a trials bike with a seat/gas tank kit. 150 lbs, linear power delivery, extreme maneuverability and the best way to learn balance, clutch, throttle control. But $$$$$$$...
while i dont want to disparage her in any way, i believe that the work he has put into the relationship gets reciprocated back to him. i doubt they he just happened to find his soulmate, he put the work in to make her one.
Exactly what I bought for my wife (who grew up in Pine Grove by the way) for all the same reasons. I bit of a warning there is absolutely zero bottom end for lugging a hill climb. I added the heaviest steahly flywheel weight with little benefit to this. If you are stuck on a hill climb turn around and start again.
YAY! I'm excited about this! I loved the old Kawi conversion vids, I have an 89 kx125 that is an almost dead ringer for your 200. Cracked plastics and all... Congrats Camera Girl!
Put a throttle stop on it till she gets used to it. Just enough to keep it from coming on the pipe. I know you did it with the KDX, but if you get it road legal how about step by step video of how you get a 2 stroke dirt bike legal in California.
A kx 100 is what I first tried my wife on back in May. She rode for about 5 min and decided she needed her own bike. She was not comfortable with the clutch and powerband so we ended up selling the kx and got a crf 110 that her and my daughter could ride. Super excited for you guys, stay safe!
Your wife is such a nice girl, you're lucky to have her work with you on your projects. I wish I could have a similar garage to yours and somebody to work with me, but for now I enjoy yopur vids! Keep up the good work!
Honda CRF230L is the ticket, I ride one and I'm 5 foot 6. It's bulletproof and extremely light and nimble. 70 mph top speed with me on it. Trust me it will be perfect for her!
Another vote for the CRF230L, if you're looking for something dual-sporty and factory street legal. I'm 5' 7" 130 pounds and with exhaust, lighting, battery mods I've gotten the bike down from 268 pounds to 255 pounds fully gassed up. Going up a tooth in the front will get the bike into the 60-70mph range for a light rider. The XT225 would be a similar, suitable option for Jennie as well.
I have a ttr230 Yamahas version of the crf 230 and yes have to agree they are terrific bikes, the best part is the electric start. Never thought I would want an electric star on a dirt bike but ya is really nice.
We have all been thru this before... The front wheel goes up when u have twisted the throttle a little too much, and the upwards momentum makes you twist it more, Then momentum and gravity, up down up down.. and.... and you launch yourself and the bike.. Happy Landings..
i love this video! lots of banter, an emotional haggling rollercoaster, a sick looking bike and a great ending full of excitement for the future. i had a kx85 (29hp, 65kg) and it was such a beast. she is gonna have an epic time with this bike fo sho!!
Love your videos, I think we all watch because you’re real genuine people not because you’re spending big money on projects etc. Anything you produce I want to watch!
Great video guys, as always! :) I think the CRF230 will be a fantastic choice for Jennie! Not too much power, but what it has is very smooth and usable. Plus those engines are bulletproof and pretty much everything on the bike, as it's made by Honda, will be easy to work with & maintain & ofcourse extremely reliable.
I think a DR200 or TW200 would be excellent for Jennie. Nothing scares a new rider away from motorcycles more than a scary amount of power. Something easy to ride and handle will keep her interested and wanting more! Modern offroad suspension just isn’t necessary to a beginner, they aren’t going fast enough over rough terrain to warrant the long travel! But good luck with this!
big....BIG......BIG....SMILE, lol, her first new bike, and what a nice bike too, I had the Yamaha DT lc here in the UK at 17 years old (1986) and I was absolutely over the moon, I loved those old 2 stroke with power valves, pretty nippy for the size of engines, I bet it zips around even with it bring a 100cc, I just love the zing zing sound and that 2 stroke oil smell, takes me back every time I see or smell one lol
I bought one for my daughter. She tends to ride it around in second gear all the time. I hope she doesn't blow it up. A Stealthy flywheel weight is around $100 and makes it easier to ride and less prone to stall.
I watched this before and went to comment on it and there were no comment part then the video vanished. Glad it is back on. Great to see you guys again and about bikes. Cant wait for you to get the bike and make it road legal again. This is the type of project I would love to do and you teach me how to do it properly.
I don’t ride at all, but I still look forward to all your videos. I don’t care what you guys are up to, I will watch it and enjoy it! Keep up the great work.
If you can make it street legal, and she likes a spirited ride, the KX100 will be the perfect choice for Jennie. It's light, fast, and has serious suspension that can take care of her while she's having fun. Make it easy on her and install a 10oz steahly flywheel weight on the bike.. It will mellow out the power delivery, but it will still have all it's power. (I got my wife a TTR125LE large wheel/electric start to replace her beloved Pampera 250. The suspension isn't as good as your KX100, but the TTR is the favorite ride of the grandkids and all the adult females in the family..) Good Riding!
I voted for CRF230L. Main downside are options for aftermarket parts. I've had my CRF230M coming up 5 years and I still search for non-oem parts. In my opinion, the CRF230L/CRF230M are solid bikes and fairly easy to maintain. Good size too, I'm 5' 5". The KX100 is cool though, I've always wanted one.
Definitely chuck a flywheel weight on it. Then soften the suspension. They can be easy to ride with a bit of getting used to. Flywheeel weight is a good mod though. I’m so excited to see where this goes 🙌
A CRF230 really would be perfect. The handling is mellow, the power delivery is mellow, and you really don't feel the weight. Plus super easy to work on.
Wow you two are great together. You guys have chemistry. That if the rest of us had with our significant others we don't never get divorced.I enjoy watching your channel keep up the good work.
Sharing your favorite hobby with a spouse is a recipe for a long happy life. It's so cool she is so happy to learn to ride. My ex wouldn't even attempt that so that was just one of a few reasons she had to GO.
You guys chose the right bike. I have a kx100 and I am coincidentally 5'4" and it fits me perfectly if Jennie decides the powerband is too much for her I would recommend an aftermarket flywheel they make the power much smoother and much more beginner friendly. I would also recommend running less oil in the gas unless someone takes the bike out and flogs it after it's been putted around on or you will need to clean the carb out because the excess oil will build up and clog everything. It is a racing bike and the recommended mixture is for high performance racing not trail riding and road riding. I run mine at 50/1 currently the recommended is 30/1 I think. FYI I bought mine for 1200 2004 model with an aftermarket flywheel vforce 3 reeds and a couple of other aftermarket things including an fx seat cover. I just put new tires on it and it opened a whole new world of traction.
Yall do awesome videos. Just went through a similar process for my wife. Ended up picking up a 89 honda nx 125 for $100. Put "some" work in and she is super happy. Just picked up a 100cc 2 stroke engine for when she is ready. She is so happy because I have a nx 650 i have been building for a year and i made her bike look like a mini version of mine.
I`m short(4`10``) and my husband finds these deals like you. So far he has built 2 bikes in a box(just a box of parts and a frame). The one was a 100 Kawasaki enduro type and it fits my leg length great. Another was a 125 Suzuki for our daughter(who is 5`4``). I can ride the bigger bike but it has to be up against the picnic table for me to mount, lol. Yes, mother and daughter go dirt biking, and we have a blast! PS; Forgot to mention hubby rides a Harley and this was his way of going for a ride by himself, lol. We also have a gas moped to go to town on.
I don't think she knows just how cute she is. She is a little doll. I have been racking my brain to find a suitable bike for my little wife. She is 5' 2" with short in-seam. We are road riders so I have the crusier market to look at, but even most of these are to tall for my short ass wife. I have settled for a VT 250 custom. Just have to find one close enough to go look at (we live in Australia). Keep making videos guys. Please involve your adorable wife as much as you can. SHe always makes me smile. Keep the mechanical projects coming too. I find your mechanical videos second only to Mustie.
That big ole grin at 12:08...brings back so many memories of great (and even not so great) bikes I first owned. Thanks guys, you never disappoint with your videos.
Despite the Mario Kart rating I think the kx 100 is a perfect beginner bike. Good power, size is perfect for women or smaller guys, two strokes are easy to maintain just change that gear oil every few rides and keep the filter clean, weighs nothing. A lot of people say the 2 stroke is harder to ride because of the powerband but what the 2 stroke really does is teach you how to ride better. One problem I did have with beginners on the KX100 was that it doesn’t lug much and you have to work the clutch, but that’s what you need for training. Quick little bike perfect for beginners. I had one for a short period and loved it.
My wife rides a 2007 CRF150 with the Tusk enduro kit from Rocky Mountain ATV. Great setup for her. I have 3 sister in-laws who ride KLX 140s and love them. Excited to see how this bike turns out for you guys!
I used to have one of these, not a 2017 tho. I rode it when I was like 14 I used to weigh about 130 when I rode it and it would still rip. That bike will be so much fun!
The price might not be right, but Beta just came out with a 125cc four stroke, and you can get a 185cc kit in the build your own Beta program. Full sized wheel and tires, and street legal out of the box.
Sweet ride! Good luck making a red sticker bike street legal in CA. Your smart and persistent, so I'm sure you can overcome the challenges. Looking forward to seeing it slay the street.
Love it, love it, love it!!! I love new videos, I love seeing the 2 of you together, and I love your goofy schemes. Never stop!!! Can't wait for the next installment.
Yup. Perfect choice..... almost. I will be interested to see if you actually can get it to street legal in Cali. And to learn on that bike you for sure need to limit the throttle. Two strokes coming on the pipe can get a novice in trouble real fast. Reminds me when I bought an RM80 for my son long, long ago. Took it out to a field with him and an old riding buddy of mine. My son gets on it and stalls the damn thing about three times without ever getting it rolling. So my buddy swings a leg over it and confidently says let me show you how it’s done. So he revs it to about 12k, pops the clutch, and about one second later he was lying on his back moaning after that bike shot right out from under him. Everyone but him thought that was hilarious.
Can't say I ever worried about the weight of a motorcycle because you just don't notice it when riding less than ten tenths, as long as you can pick it up and get back on it's the right weight. 😊
Very nice bike indeed, and glad swambo managed to get more screen time than usual. hope you have fun on the bike! Just because it is a video about Jenny, I will not mention a garage makeover video! (swambo - She Who Must Always Must Be Obeyed)
I've never been much into your videos but I have washed the few. But the last few I have washed does it involve you and your wife! And with your wife getting more and more involved that is totally awesome in my books!
Good luck with that 2 stroker. Not very good for trail riding. I started my wife out on a KLX 140L. Lots of bottom torque. Forgiving, and electric start. A DR 200 might have been a good choice to look at also. My wife is about the same size and rides it fine. Enjoy the bike, and keep these cool videos coming.
You guys are easy amongst the most friendly and nice RU-vidrs I follow frequently. Watching your updates not only gives me a sense of entertainment due to similar interests but more importantly feels like a watch/have a chat with a likeminded friend. Keep the vids coming, regards from Europe
I can't even wait for a new video every week! Keep this up, let the views roll in, along with the revenue. Also, if you ever dare to dabble in it, a merch store can be quite profitable. I want you to be able to do RU-vid full time, so I want give ideas. Keep it up!
Great bike perfect for her size. Overpowered will always trump underpowered it will be surprisingly fast for Jennie for a while but what better way to learn.
XT225 (carb) or XT250 (efi after 2011 I think). I’m 5’3” with a 27” inseam, and a riding instructor in Ohio. I recommend these all day long. Love your channel. Excited to see what you get!!!
Those KX100 are no joke I used to have an older one I paid $200 for it and road it for a few years cleaned it up and was able to sell it for 800 have fun on that new bike guys
Perrrrrrfect ! I put my girlfriend on a vintage rm125 and even though she is 4'7" I cant get her off of it. I was considering lowering a newer MX 2 stroke and maybe adding a little flywheel weight for the mostly woods , fire trails , and single track riding we do.
