Rare Old Dirt Bike Picked From A Backyard - WILL IT RUN??
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video we try to get a 2001 Gas Gas EC300 dirtbike running! It is a 300cc 2 stroke, appears mostly complete, but is in unknown mechanical condition. I have never owned a Gas Gas Motorcycle before, so didn't know what to expect with regard to how they are built and serviced or parts availability. There were a few surprises....
An hour long old bike revival? You're too good to us
Dude whatcha doing over here? It is always cool to see someone I am subscribed to in the comment section of another channel.
I see you on so many dirt bike channels ❤️✌🏼
Hope you enjoyed it, and awesome job hitting that triple!
OMG! DID JD AND JG JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS???
Haha u waited for the hour long he hasn't done much video witch is a shame he's very entertaining
This video felt like a throwback to the old days of Jennies Garage, loved it. Also, that type of water pump seal is very similar to the floating face seals used on Excavator Final Drives, also called a duo-cone seal. They're really durable and last a long time if kept clean.
Glad you liked the video! It looks like that type of seal is more robust than the rubber kind. And it doesn't leave grooves in the shaft.
Also the Same type of seal used on hot tub pump motors.
poolman here...what is this technology you may speak of? i only ask because " i no want fix no more" type 25+ years in its just annoying now ...Can this seal withstand more normal heat than a pool motor? Im asking is it new? Stopping leaks would help us all out right? Apoligize if i havent researched yet before i asked. It sounded cool. Couldnt resist that, and...well what if it works?
The previous owner thought it needed a clutch because it was bathed water and not gripping very well!
New Jennies Garage!!! This made my night!
Great you don't post anything for over 2 months now we have to wait for the ride video🤬😉
@@kelvinboyd7459it’s a hard life, mate.
No way DUDE!!! 1h long vid out of nowwhere what a freaking legend, the hero we do not deserve lets get it!
Smackover Motorsports was the GasGas importer at the time the bike was new. The steering damper is from Drew Smith at Works Enduro Racing. The bike also has some decent period-correct upgrades - LT Racing power valve cover, larger gas tank. It's obvious that at some point the bike was valued and loved, before it was beat on and neglected.
These were absolutely incredible bikes back in the day, and will still stand up as a great woods bike. I just finished an engine rebuild on my 99 EC200, and it's back to riding the single track like the day it was new.
For those watching this later, Central Powersports Distribution carries the legacy GasGas parts inventory (now Rieju), and the water pump seal IS still available as a kit.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your knowledge about Gas Gas bikes.
Matto Cycle and Halls Cycles still have a lot of old GG parts in stock
Machines frugally brought back to life. With a healthy side or corny jokes. This. This is what the people want!
The energy between you guys are so amazing and rare! An hour flew by way to fast! Hope to see more from you soon! 😀
Agreed! They are great together!
1 hour long im in heaven!
Hope you like it!
@jenniesgarage I did! And to the comment about doing it the way you did, I have 😂 If you assume it runs then you won't get into a Existential crisis
Been here 10yrs and still love the garage.
I think you proceeded properly. The milky oil problem had to be solved no matter what. Enjoyed this video, thanks!
I love watching you repair these old bikes that other people have given up on. Great job!
This is what I've been missing, the 2 of you always cheer me up and make me smile, and this time it for a whole hour. Thanks.
Glad you like the video!
A new dirt bike fixing video i can’t believe it I feel like it has been years
Remove the cake pan once the oil's drained. It makes picking up dropped tools & bolts much cleaner.
The dub over is flawless. You two are perfect.
Thank you!
I would watch your videos everyday! We love you guys keep pumping out the great content! We support you! ❤
The look on your face when it starts is pure joy
I felt the happiness of pulling that kick starter!
Camera girl's sarcasm was fire today! Love watching your channel
Beautiful Sunday, woke up to Jennies Garage, gonna be a good day!!
I always love watch Jennings garage its like im hanging out with a good buddy or a family member just working on bikes
I think you made all the right calls, you quickly found evidence, and then continued to find evidence proving your hunch was correct.That's how it's done.
Bearing expert here. Answer to your question is: not much if any, definitely not that much.
Thanks for uploading. We'll look forward to next quarter's video. 😁
It will be sooner than that. I don't want to wait that long to try out old Hard Times.
Amidst a plethora of worthy contenders, "robotic otter" was the true standout comedy gem.
best 60 min of this week so far. THANK YOU BOTH
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sometimes on older bikes the midbody gasket swells and blocks off the pilot circuit. P.S. I liked the kickstarter solution despite it not working.
i posted my comment another before the bike started...the smile and camera girl reaction when it worked was absolutely amazing
Quality over quantity...that's why we get excited when y'all post a new vid...it's always a treat ✌️
While I mostly agree, a more rapid cadence would not go amiss.
Always excited when you upload, nice long video too.
If you are interested in small engine repair/motorcycle mechanics this is the nr.1 channel to watch
Glad you like the videos, and thank you for the kind words.
so awesome watching you and camera girl work on projects. just bought my first bike at 40 yrs old and im loving life
That is great to hear you are having a good time!
That was very satisfying to watch! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great to see a new Jennie's garage video & yes I'd have done the same as you did in trying to fix it. Old hard times had bad gas & was telling you how to help.... Gas Gas, it's all in a name. Camera girl's heckling has gone up a notch too, excellent!
Yeah the answer was right there in front of me the whole time.
Glad you fix fixed it.
Crazy thing is that water pump seal...its the same as pool motors. A porcelain to porcelain seal. Everyday folks...we learn something new. Also love you guys channel. The positivity the joke attempts, its all just genuine. Thank you. Keep em coming.
Pool service etc is my occupation not by choice its just what i know. But those seals...look identical to pool motors my guess is just a bit smaller. And as you said,,,being threaded backwards on empellars yes...is a thing. Some do have a screw in the center of that guy made of plastic that you can easily stripp out not knowing shes in backwards bud"Like the prop on a airplane. A pool motor is looking the same as i see here as far as seal and sealplate. No volute present for there is no pump pot.
Catching the fact that it hit the case due to damage on plastic...good eye. Very good eye. Exactly as you showed...if that seal gets hot and runs without water to cool them..or has that kind of movement allowed they have a fair reason to leak. Its porcelain im not entirely sure how it works not sure science does either but somehow it works without leaking lol...and the heat dissapation is highly pretty recommendedly decent in ceramic. Arent space shuttles made out of this coolness material?
its a tiny pool pump. h.3l yeah"
also kudos on that 3rd kick....you know u gotta redo all fuel from any purchase....but saving money on the part cleaning solution..from the crappy gas....i cant resubscribe? Upvote from me.
I can just tell Christ lives you two! So much evidence with your light heartedness and patience
I wouldn't call myself a bearing expert, but I've dealt with them quite a bit.
There are two reasons for bearing play being a thing: One is to prevent the bearing from locking up or being harder to turn, when the metal expands due to operation in environments above room temperature. The second reason is that every functional surface is manufactured within a certain tolerance - there always needs to be a little play to account for that.
There is a DIN Standard which sanctions radial bearing play (or radial internal clearance if you're fancy). It's DIN 620-4, if you want to look it up. It defines four classes of internal clearance: C2, CN, C3 and C4, with C2 representing the smallest amount of play. CN is the standard internal clearance class - the vast majority of roller bearings that are manufactured to the DIN standard, have a CN internal clearance. The internal clearance class is only specified in the designation of the bearing, if it is not CN. Even though not every ball bearing is manufactured to the DIN 625 standard (DIN standard for ball bearings), the internal clearance specified there is going to be comparable to most roller bearings out there.
For roller bearings with a inner diameter from 6mm to 10mm, the internal clearance is specified to be between 2 and 13 micrometres. The water pump shaft bearing in the video obviously has a way higher internal clearance than that and it also sounds (and probably feels) like it has seen better days.
I love your videos, greetings from Germany :)
Thank you very much for that information! Your comment is an asset to me, and hopefully others who read it. I didn't know of those standardized specs, and I will very likely use those clearance tables in the future.
Glad you guys are back on track.
Honestly I love this “revival” type of videos so much. I m watching you for 3 days but man, 1hour! I can’t wait to watch till end. Keep going like this ✌🏼✌🏼🫶🏻
Glad you like the videos!
Favorite quotes
" I question the man's mechanical aptitude. "
" Zoom in so they can smell too. "😂
Water pump seals and shaft are a well known issue with the gas gas bikes . Look up Jim snell videos for all things gas gas . The pampers uses the same engine as the trials bikes.
Robotic Otters! That was a good one! The interaction between the two of you is what makes this channel. It could be about anything.
Was just thinking about you guys the other day and BAM here you are! I think you proceeded exactly as you should have. The second I saw that baby vomit oil I thought for goodness sakes don't try to crank. Bravo! Looking forward to the test drive. Soon I hope.
i havnt watched your videos in years, until youtube just recommended me this, I'm glad your still up to the same stuff and I hope all is going well
The chemistry and comedic timing you both have is remarkable. Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for posting quality videos.
As usual you did very well. Great fun to watch - many thanks for sharing.
I could watch you fix motorcycles any day any time any where. Love the vids.
Thank you!
Hey Billy Bob, y’all ain’t going believe what the cat drugg in through the door!
Thanks for the video Jennie & Jake ! Awesome to see you guys again.
I liked your tenacity--that bike is now running great. Your knowledge is great--you deserve better tools/equipment.
Life is bleak, you bless me with an hour of bliss.
Glad you like the video. Life definitely seems brutal sometimes.
Cant beat an old 2 stroke!!
Ironically enough I pretty much did the exact same thing when I got my old 99 kx250 running after 10 years with the same issue and I used a Jennie’s garage to get it running.
The bike is now completely restored and loving life ❤️
Good job on the fix. I had a '91 kx250 when I was a kid and it was lots of fun
Glad to see a new video. Love u guys
Thank you!
"Ah! There's the seal. I wonder how it works?"
"Erk, erk! "
This is why I watch you two. 😅😅
You just crack me up.
OMG! So glad to see this. I need fix a drink, microwave some popcorn, go sit in front of the tv in the living room, and savor this!
My favourite youtube channel felt like the old videos.
It puts a smile in my face seeing you so genuinely happy when the bike started up
Can't wait for 'part II'.
As someone who spent hours and hours trying to figure out possible problems with clapped out 2 stroke bikes, I REALLY APPRECIATE seeing what you do and how you do it. And with a really tiny tool box. You need to buy some quality tools from the profit when you sell the bikes. Just makes working on stuff alot easier and fun. I also recognize the joy you feel when a bike likes yours starts for the first time. You doubt it will be an easy fix and then you are blown away when it finally runs, and even idles. It gives you a feeling of pride over what you accomplished. I really enjoy when you do a twostroke project but ive seen you understand fourstrokes just as good. Makes me wish we were neighbours so I could learn a thing or two from you :) This video was 10 out of 10. Good job! Cant wait for the next video!
Yes it is a great feeling when it starts for the first time! Thanks for the kind words.
You guys are hilarious, actually got me into motorcycles and the confidence to work on my own
The joy on you're face when it started was priceless 😅
It's a great feeling!
51:37 is the greatest reaction that a man can have. 😲 ITS ALIVE!!!!!! Great video as always! Love you guys!
Yes that was a great moment! Glad you like the videos>
I was thinking about you guys today. So glad you’ve uploaded. Thanks ☺️
"Somewhere between dangerous and impossible" 5:31 that's how a man's gotta live his life! Lol😅😂
I remember you guys. Love your banter. It’s arguably better than the resto itself. Keep it up you guys are great and just shows what a good relationship can be.
Please put Jenny, from Jennie's garage in front of the camera more, and in a pair of daisy duke's lol. She's such a sweetheart, we all love her.
Best channel of all time!
You are very kind!
ahhhh I missed this happy moments videos! when it starts, your happiness is contagious man! I love watching you 2. best videos and YES you did the right steps, I think if you have started as it was, you could have ruined all.. this way you moved into a cleaning route and paid off!
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video!
One of my absolute favorite channels
IVE MISSED THIS CHANNEL SO FREAKING MUCH!!!!!
Im so happy, 1 hour of video this ligten up my life
Great video. I have been watching your videos for many years. This video seemes more like the old ones which i do like. You looked so happy when it started and idled.
Yes that was a rush when it started!!
You’re going to love it! My co-worker had an early 2000’s GasGas EC250 and it was the smoothest and snappiest bike I’ve ever ridden. GasGas made great bikes.
I'm still here - so glad you guys are too. Great - fun ! Nice save. Good trouble shooting as well ! Cool to get a good Gas Gas for little money. Looking forward to the ride ...
I absolutely love these videos. Thank you for sharing them with us. I immediately got the bucket/bouquet reference, too. "Hyacinth Bucket, lady of the house speaking!!" Haha! 😂. Best wishes and good health to the both of you. Thanks again!
I was so excited to see this bike start uup❤ I'd love to see the next video of hard times actually ripping 😊
Me too! I think it's going to be fun!
I’m a simple guy. I see a new Jennies Garage video I click Like and enjoy.
I'm about 3 minutes into the video and I've got to say, that's a pretty good looking dirt bike. Not babied but not completely 100% trashed. Id say it's gonna fire and go!
I was right! What a prize little bike!
I Always Learn Something New And Very Entertaining At The Same Time.
Thank you sir.
All of are very happy to watch another video from jennies garage.
You certainly made the right decision tackling the obvious problems before trying to see if Hard Times was a runner, IMHO. Saved trouble in the long term, and sleep in the short :)
The clean air filter sure shocked me. Gave me some hope too. :)
where have you bean, more vids , i miss you,.xxxxx
Man I’m so glad to see y’all back!!!!
Great to see another video pop up! Thank you!
Please start selling merch or have some other way we can financially support the channel! You make the best content on youtube!
What you did with the kickstart was genius 😅👍
Thanks I was pretty proud of it until it broke immediately.!
Hey guys
You were one of my original favorites years ago
I’m glad to see you still pop up together and happy as ever
Love you guys
I am always glad to see you guys picking up projects to work on and watch for entertainment I don’t even own all my quads or dirtbikes anymore got rid of all of them but I still like watching the videos👍🏽
I don't know much about bikes, honestly anything that wouldn't transfer from automotives I've learned from you guys.
But man that thing's cool; even if it's actually not. xD
Thanks, I'm glad the videos have been helpful for you.
Excellent, glad you’re both doing well. Long time viewer all the way from Manchester, England.
I will always love this channel and the smile I adorn when I get the notification of a new video will never fade! Love you guys!
P.s camera girl was on fire on this episode 🤣 had me in stitches!!
Out of the blue, an hour long jennies garage episode comes along. I cannot wait to consume this content. Beer and snacks in hand!
Great video! Every time you work on a bike, it makes me want to work on my own
This gave me some throwback JG vibes❤️🙏🏻
Another great video - true spirit of TH-cam in what you’re doing, keep ‘em coming!
Thank you!
I'm so freakin happy you made another will it run video. When yall had stopped making vids I had gotten upset because I really enjoy them this was great to watch.
This was Great !! Really Awesome to See this Resurrection,
And they Didn't even go to Church DOH!
love the video, i watched the entire thing and did'nt even realize it was an hour long haha. i'm not so mechanically inclined but i love watching stuff like this keep up the good work
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I love this channel. Don't know anything about mechanical stuff but it's fun watching you do it
Yes! A rare surprise!
Santa came early 🎁. What I love about JG is that it shows that you don’t need expensive tools to get old bikes to live again. Watching all your videos over the years motivated me to buy a Royal Enfield with a seized engine, and I’m having so much fun working on it (and after all I gotta do something while waiting for the next JG video to drop. 😁) cheers 🍻
Hope you get the bike going!
Way cooler bike than the usual brands, good luck with this beauty.
Thanks!