We bought an $80 Flea Market Mini Bike and Turned it Into a 30 Horsepower Drag Racing MONSTER!

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We turned a dirt bug mini bike (similar to a doodlebug mini bike) that we bought for $80 at the flea market into a drag mini bike! We installed a jr dragster front wheel and tire, a go power sports live axle kit, and we built a tillotson 236cc racing engine.
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Go Power Sports parts used in today's video:
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@RattleCanCustoms 23 дня назад

Thanks for the invite, boys! Had a blast working with yall on this mean mini!

@CarsandCameras 24 дня назад

Engine build AND bike build in one episode? Heck yeah! Apologies for the late upload!

@dynamite6507 24 дня назад

Yea were mad about the free content lol

@kevinsellsit5584 24 дня назад

I don't want to put a damper on your beautiful dad engine building moment, but it is critical to have the dowel pins installed when checking your clearances. It is far less important when using that awesome cnc machined cover, but with a factory cover the dowels ARE the locator and the cheesy stock covers have huge loose fitting bolt holes. Otherwise a spectacular teaching job and a wicked sounding engine. Hang on tite!

@dbomber69 24 дня назад

Port matching gets rid of the "Speedbumps".

@JeffKopis 24 дня назад

Worth the wait!

@JeffKopis 24 дня назад

I love these traditional style, old school minibikes. Like I had over 50 years ago! Small frame, small wheels, no suspension, tall skinny bars, and in the old days a 3hp Tecumseh or Briggs. Not the monster engines they make now!

@pollyg562 24 дня назад

im bedridden and bored Over an hour episode is exactly what I needed

@WyFoster 24 дня назад

Feel better my man!

@Backend_Goat 24 дня назад

Hey guys @carsandcameras! To prep a methanol motor for storage you don't need to clean out the carburetor. Before the last oil change, shut your fuel off and then pull the fuel line. Start the engine up.. once it starts pulling the remaining methanol in the the line, submerge the fuel line into a bottle of Marvel's Mystery Oil. When the oil starts being pulled into the carburetor, give it slightly higher RPMs so that your engine doesn't die. It will run very boggy until all of the fuel is completely gone from the carburetor. Now your carb and all fuel components plus your cylinder and crankcase have all been lubricated for storage all in one swoop! Hope this helps!

@Killerchicken10 24 дня назад

I do the same thing to my engine I mix mine 50/50 gas and marvels mystery oil

@RRRIBEYE 23 дня назад

Rumor's been told that to this day, even Derek at Vice Grip Garage doesn't know what's in it! *IT'S A MYSTERY!* 🤣

@andyredvolvo9434 22 дня назад

😂😂😂@@RRRIBEYE

@garychandler4296 11 дней назад

Well, it was made as an upper cylinder lubricant, back when oils didn't have our modern detergents, lube modifiers, viscosity control, etc. It's not necessary anymore, but the storage idea is great!

@craigbowley6783 24 дня назад

That odyssey is sitting there just waiting for a hyabusa engine 😁

@Ratkill9000 24 дня назад

I kind of prefer these later upload times. Home from work, get to kick back and relax!

@joshuagibson2520 24 дня назад

Like you can't save and watch it anytime you want.

@Ratkill9000 24 дня назад

I prefer to watch these in one sitting. And also like to comment within the first few minutes as well.

@ohcopp 24 дня назад

Exactly!!

@mathieulachance151 24 дня назад

Exactly

@zippythinginvention 24 дня назад

The thought of pushing those forks at 100 miles an hour is more than vaguely terrifying.

@flybik3es 24 дня назад

Really would love to see you guys build a old school style chopper mini bike from scratch .

@Thesilver_6pnt2 18 дней назад

this would be awesome, id love to see a clean mini chopper build from these guys

@carlowens3424 24 дня назад

First late drop has people’s anxiety heightened 😂

@shiftymiata 23 дня назад

Switching to weekly uploads was such a good move for this channel, these videos are Incredible. Absolutely love the longer format videos like this with higher production quality, can't believe we get this content for free. Love you guys

@kainthepain7126 22 дня назад

Is it me or is John getting a bit sassy.

@xxIONBOMBxx 11 дней назад

For real He best put respect on IKEs name for real

@roodick85 3 дня назад

Ok yeah I noticed that too..getting a lil too big for his britches

@rekik66 24 дня назад

Laying down some aluminum foil under the drain plug helps direct the oil a little better. You can shape it. I saw it on RU-vid. 😂.

@brandonmorgan3772 23 дня назад

Well John knows as much as my wife about building engines Good thing for Ike and Google

@keithhasafastcar 24 дня назад

Are we ever going to get new kart build videos again? Or is this strictly a mini bike channel now

@quevicular 24 дня назад

Micro cart all the way guys. Next project!!

@waynesart8385 24 дня назад

Uncle Ike strikes again😅

@Wil_Liam1 24 дня назад

Actually,if one nicks the cranks rod journal that crank is still usuable as long as the nick is recessed, or emery emory cloth smoothed and polished back up as a slight depression is fine as the crank and bearings do not actually touch one another when the engine is running.. Thin layer of oil separates them and all you've done is create a place where extra oil will fill in... I've seen and built many engines with cranks that had marks and they've lasted 1000s of passes,laps,or 100s of 1000s of miles... Small nicks,or scratches yes,but not 1/4" by 1/2" trenches...

@1panther32 24 дня назад

This is the exact color of the first mini bike I ever built I started watching you guys to learn how to build it

@3v068 24 дня назад

WOOOOOOO!!!!! Much love from Texas guys! Austin area here and we love ya!

@sadik5945 23 дня назад

Finally a minibike video🤘

@jammin-w-joseph.musicvideo9494 24 дня назад

Great episode guys!

@kaiosobreira 24 дня назад

i really wanna see a video on that blue car

@darrellnichter9894 24 дня назад

Hell ya I can't wait!

@elisomers8819 24 дня назад

That was first ever mini bike I had

@Joshers2077 24 дня назад

Just saw the shelf of beans fits in perfectly

@williamstamper442 24 дня назад

In 2019 i bought an exact same stock doodlebug in brand new condition for 250. It instantly got a 212 HF and a torque converter and i was hooked (again) as it had been over 40 years since my last mini. In no time at all, well by the next summer, it goes 8 50s @74 with relative ease. These are so simple and fun. Wheelie bars are a must for cvt torque-a-verter minis if you wanna go quick. Mine carries the front for at least the first 100 feet on the bars. Had a hard time at the track at first trying not to red light beause the tiny front wheel was going up and over the beams. Eventually I figured out how deep to stage and figured it out. I later built an identical doodlebug with nearly the same mods but it runs a hilliard inferno centrifugal. Very interesting testing both minis with only difference being the clutch and drive system

@GratefulEd907 24 дня назад

When I picture a mini bike I picture a doodlebug

@lx1402 24 дня назад

Nice welds👍

@nszabados 24 дня назад

hell yeah the good ol doodlebug! such a fun little mini bike

@davidkallstrom4349 23 дня назад

great video

@caseyhatfield1017 24 дня назад

I noticed a swap meet Honda Oddysey in the background!!!!

@NotMeeither 24 дня назад

Just a FYI I never put lube on a shaft where it fits in a ball roller or needle bearing unless the shaft also acts as the inner race .

@randallmartin9108 23 дня назад

Really like this format. Been watching as a enthusiast of engineering I follow you as I do grind hard plumbing keep up the good work

@williamstamper442 24 дня назад

I see near the end you swapped a set of stock mega moto style handlebars. As hard as ive tried to make them work, just can't seem to get drag bars to work on a doodlebug. They hit your knees and put you in the most awkward riding position ever which won't even allow you to make a pass. Both my drag doodlebugs have either the one piece fork bars like stock or a set off an old bmx bike from the 80s. Ive even tried flat drag handlebars with 6 inch risers and nope just can't get them to work. This whole build is right up my alley boys. Been watching this channel since early 2017 and love how y'all have kept the same vibe over the years.

@user-gt3xx6lc1o 23 дня назад

I watch these mostly for entertainment but like to see you get more involved. I've learned over time to use an old main bearing that I grind down the od of of for easy removal and install to use for test fitting and 1st assembly of almost everything. Then I don't worry much about dirt and dust early on. I also don't put rings on.at this point - that lets me feel binding or tight spots easier. Then I disassemble everything, deburr, everything, remove bearing and scrub block in hot soapy water multiple times!!! Wipe bore with oil, install new bearing and seal and assemble. Once assembled put oil in and roll motor around every day or so and again when installing and you'll know oil is everywhere. Also, my theory on push rods is rocker should be level with head, and tip centered on valve tip at 1/2 of valve travel. That makes for the least stress on valve train in my eyes. Cool video!

@dazgaskell9323 22 дня назад

Great video can't wait to see it rip up the track good luck guys

@DIYWilly 24 дня назад

Guys.. I wish you would have got it together enough to make a run around the Grand Prix. Yes I know it would have been at the bottom of the leaderboard but would have been really cool. You guys don’t have a 79cc on the leaderboard. Thanks for sharing!!

@JR-Rollin 11 дней назад

I like your buddy's idea of supermanning it. I'd weld some pegs off the back or off the wheelie bars so you can lay out like a drag bike, so your not so squished up...definitely would be better for aerodynamics and way more stable when hitting high speeds for sure. Or just drag your feet off the back at least, to be more stable. Just my 2 cents... Love the build though, that thing looks sick too. 👍👍

@smenginemech 24 дня назад

I was waiting all day for a video

@PatrickTolmie-fe1ty 24 дня назад

Have a good time guys and as always be good be safe

@JohnHill-jm7tm 24 дня назад

WOW 💪. What an awesome video 👍. The only problem this Old Man from Washington NC had to watch it on my phone 😭. Internet down again so no 70 inch TV. Always looking forward to your videos. 🛵🧔💝💝

@25_mason 24 дня назад

Holy awesome guys, your builds are awsome

@mathieulachance151 24 дня назад

I love the intro of your videos 😂 they never fail to make me laugh.

@lukecombs5242 24 дня назад

I’m stoked that you guys bought the fl350r odyssey 😊can’t wait to see you guys ride it they are a blast.

@WyFoster 24 дня назад

Let's go boys!!!

@lucassarchet6712 23 дня назад

Nice work, fellas! 😮

@craiggiles8156 23 дня назад

Feature length fun. Great build lads.

@simonpaul9795 24 дня назад

I like the longer video

@BruceLyeg 23 дня назад

I've got two Dirt Bugs and they're my favorite mini bikes. To me they're the quintessential mini bike. One of mine has a 302cc on it, the frame doesn't flex as much once you're sitting on it

@coopcommunityllc 24 дня назад

I bought the same one right out of the back of a guy's truck for 60 bucks 2 years ago it was just red but it was a doodle dirt bug. I bought a 79 CC threw it on there for my son and he loves the dang thing. Does about 30. Love the channel benefit all the way back to the rat rod wagon 💯

@daledodson4368 23 дня назад

I can say for a fact this will hold 450 lbs easy. Me and my buddy used to double up on one of these in highschool and ride around our town took everything we threw at it to the point I had a rope to start it and a MTN dew bottle as a gas tank for a bit but then I tore it down gave it full suspension and Honda xr100 motor but sadly while waiting for parts like a new tank and seat someone threw it in the scrap 😂

@Razor6On3 21 день назад

I mean credit where it's due, but john is really riding that Paul dude's shock.😂

@axoricgaming4873 24 дня назад

Love Yalls Content

@Skiridr22 23 дня назад

Love these videos, learned a lot frm this episode 👍🏾

@junkinstein2856 24 дня назад

Death trap should be this one’s name 😂 and make a small boat from the 79cc kne of those like long tails with the king shaft drive

@ni_wink84 23 дня назад

You don’t have an oil pump so Ike’s plan to go with assembly lube is definitely the way to go, btw boys I may be wrong here but “lapping” flywheel is for making sure the press fit is exact, not for the binding effect exactly, we do the same thing at the machine shop to make a balancer fit, we hone it slightly so press isn’t too tight or too loose, just my 2 cents

@WyFoster 23 дня назад

The rod literally goes below the oil level in the crankcase. Assembly lube is pretty much pointless on these engines. You don't have to wait for oil to full up passages. It's instantly splashed on the first revolution. Just saturate the parts with the oil you'd use and you're good to go.

@michaelb.42112 24 дня назад

I had no idea mini bikes were on the rise. I'm 55 and in 1979 in 5th grade I used to go to the library nearly daily to look at the book, "Minibikes" and dream of owning one. I ended up buying a Honda XR80 and I was the coolest kid (to me, even though I was still a total dork). EDIT : WOW $80 for a running minibike !

@Ty-bz7zx 23 дня назад

Far from running.... was rusted out & locked up. The opposite of running.

@hatchethut 23 дня назад

Nice job guys that bike is rad!!!

@jonathancrissinger2301 22 дня назад

Watching you guys at the track is going to be awesome. That is one wicked machine. Good luck and be safe. I will see you later.

@Youngster69420 24 дня назад

Fastest way, I learn to start an engine, take the spark plug out, put some brake cleaner in the head and put the plug back in and pull

@Youngster69420 24 дня назад

Starts every time

@user-cg1ki9gt4p 23 дня назад

i will always like a movie. hell yea. thank you people.

@rong4189 24 дня назад

2:17 Haha Ike, I saw it, I feel ya man!

@Anthony23585 23 дня назад

You guys should take a off-road gocart upgrade the suspension and put a motorcycle motor on it for trail riding

@sandmanbub 24 дня назад

Extended forks also help keep the front wheel down during hard acceleration (drag racing)

@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577 24 дня назад

I hope the frame does not flex too much when you test it on pavement with some traction. Can't wait to see it go down the track.

@darellsimons2687 23 дня назад

Amazing build

@williamstamper442 24 дня назад

Hey ike, around 1:31:50 when a fresh engine gets hard to pull ive found the valves need to be lashed again to whatever spec you wanna run, especially with a little heat in the motor. Hot lash is even more important than cold lash. If you run the valves i bet it pulls like butter...lets see what happens...

@bren42069 24 дня назад

my first engine build was a zeda 80 firestorm, a bicycle 2 stroke. it's a good beginner engine, you'll learn a lot, and there's no valves so it's pretty simple. 200 bucks for a whole ass kit good luck fellas, that's a nice lookin build

@jasonjgr8580 24 дня назад

Cool build , it would be cool to see a revival of the cross cart I believe it's the one with the honda motorcycle engine.

@jeffreykmt0920 23 дня назад

you guys should really pave a mini drag strip on the land

@crowtubecrozier2857 21 день назад

Good luck, great cool build

@boosted. 24 дня назад

John, take out the two oil drain plugs and scrub them out with an oil gallery brush.

@Greg1096 24 дня назад

I used to be super careful with h engine builds like that, though that was before i had pulled multiple siezed motors out of the junkyard broke em loose and had them run for years without being opened up, they arent as sensitive to dust and dirt as you would think, bow of course its not ideal to run a ton of shavings or dirt through a newly built engine but it also isnt going to trash it like some engine builder lead you to believe either.

@Bikescameras849 22 дня назад

Great job fellas

@rosendogarcia1146 4 дня назад

Mini bike transformed in nice project. It has a cool stance it has potential until you put thru the shake down check n do list 👍.

@sandmanbub 24 дня назад

I wanna see Captain America's mini chopper. 🤗

@CarterDoesStuff73 24 дня назад

Yall should put a 225 in the old golf cart, that would be epic

@delandbrooks3291 12 дней назад

Assembly lube for a mock up is a bad idea. It will attract debris and may keep you from seeing an issue. A dab of clay on that counterweight and rotate and it will show you how much clearance you have. A no noise check will only tell you it isn't hitting but heat and flex may allow contact in use. Figure a temp change etc and check if there's enough. I do like the "hands on tech" format and style of this video.

@ManiacRacing 24 дня назад

Slitting the fork tube wont make it stronger. Just weld the axle plate on from both sides with full penetration. Cutting a slot for it weakens the fork tubing a LOT

@Miata-740 24 дня назад

This is the bad ass stuff I like to watch

@wurthmannd024 24 дня назад

Those amazon electric transfer pumps are amazing. still running the same D battery mine came with 2 years ago. Fills my kerosene heater in the winter, and my boat in the summer! haha

@Robert-ni6ut 23 дня назад

Man you guys did a great job building that engine it sounds awesome ❤👍

@Raynerbart 24 дня назад

That's sweet I might do that will mine

@Dusky_The_Husky 23 дня назад

You turned it from the Doodlebug, to the Doodle Bob... Me Hoi Minoy... XD

@motorhead1884 24 дня назад

I just did a similar thing but with a 20 dollar scrap yard find I've posted a couple shorts about it

@darrellkelly7614 24 дня назад

Damn Johnny, You're pretty smart there. Not just a pretty face/ drag race record setter.

@shanewright6958 23 дня назад

Another great video guys 👍👍

@ezraskope5997 17 дней назад

Excellent Content

@theonlydemi-god7858 17 дней назад

Never napped so good i actually enjoyed this ran it back and all

@kylestuppy5908 24 дня назад

my birthday is the same month and day as your connecting rod lol thats amazing

@xpndblhero5170 24 дня назад

It took me an hour to realize that the video was and hour and a half long.... 😅😂 Edit: You should put a drain tube through that engine plate... That's kind of ridiculous to get oil all over such an awesome bike. I Love the Paperboy look at the end.... Well Done Guys, well done. 😁👍❤️

@skinnyswheelz5330 24 дня назад

Perfect!

@ontariofishing1790 24 дня назад

Debate time! Smooth bore intake Or Dimple intake to allow the golf ball effect. Or swirl intake to improve the squish and swirl of the fuel air ratio for superior combustion

@phillacy5545 23 дня назад

Definitely one of the most explained educational videos you have put out. Thanks guys

@phillacy5545 23 дня назад

O wait why didn't you show the ring compression

@daleosborn3729 23 дня назад

Amazing video.

@joshuabuilds3051 24 дня назад

Haha i remember building an engine and needing to compress the rings before it would go in. Not easy.

@darrinhodgson209 24 дня назад

you could have some kind of contest at your next mini mayhem and have the 79cc engine as the prize

@Logic44 24 дня назад

I know it sounds insane, and that's because my dream bike IS INSANE. I wanna put a big ass KOHLER 2 cylinder engine on it, with a custom frame to fit the engine. I don't think there are many mods available for those, but I love those V-twin engines lol