Can we FIX the CHEAPEST and MOST EXPENSIVE Dirt Bikes on Amazon?

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  • Can we fix the cheapest and most expensive dirt bikes we bought on Amazon? After only one day both of these 125cc pit bikes broke! We bought warranties for both from Amazon, but were they worth the money?
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  • @BikesandBeards
    @BikesandBeards  Před 3 lety +46

    We took these bikes offroad and torture tested them!
    czcams.com/video/1KPydNt8rU8/video.html

    • @batufn8432
      @batufn8432 Před 3 lety +1

      plz can you gift me that green bike

    • @I-Green313
      @I-Green313 Před 3 lety

      Can you send me one of your bikes please its my bday next week an my parents cant afford me one an ive been wanting one

    • @aimog2429
      @aimog2429 Před 3 lety

      @@heshanelikewela0127 are they real or fake im scared to order one from alibaba

    • @aimog2429
      @aimog2429 Před 3 lety

      @@heshanelikewela0127 did you get 1 from alibaba

    • @aimog2429
      @aimog2429 Před 3 lety

      @@heshanelikewela0127 was it any good

  • @canaho
    @canaho Před 4 lety +1128

    I like the fact that you own your mistakes and don't edit out the blunders. I'm sure it draws some trolls, but the majority of us appreciate it.

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety +247

      Well if we edited out the blunders the videos would only be 3 seconds long. Lol 😂

    • @aus-rider
      @aus-rider Před 4 lety +13

      No one really trolls Shaun, they make you shake your head at times but they are pretty good guys.

    • @paddyrobbo2430
      @paddyrobbo2430 Před 4 lety +1

      J Hood he should do a pit bike torture test on a thumpstar dirty b

    • @frankmorris2603
      @frankmorris2603 Před 4 lety +3

      Trustworthy, unbiased reviews of all bikes. Much appreciated and love the viewing.

    • @mattm12124
      @mattm12124 Před 3 lety

      @@BikesandBeards "Well if we edited out the blunders the videos would only be 3 seconds long." hahaha props dude

  • @cameronarcher5427
    @cameronarcher5427 Před 4 lety +677

    Man I've never even ridden a dirt bike and quarantine has got me watching some good new content

  • @Khaleel_A
    @Khaleel_A Před 3 lety +96

    FYI 1.) Break in procedure makes a big difference on small engines.
    2.) Take pictures to take the guesswork out of reassembly.
    3.) Don’t wash engines while they are on, its a bad idea for many reasons.

    • @haweater1555
      @haweater1555 Před 2 lety +12

      Read of a guy who was washing a diesel tractor and sprayed water on the engine while running. The cold water seized the injection pump and broke the timing gears and cover. OUCH $$$$. Diesel engines should never be washed unless they are stone cold.

    • @easley421
      @easley421 Před rokem +2

      Recently tried the Moto man break in procedure
      I've always babied then like the manual says.
      Moto man is how I will break in all my new bike

    • @gmcman355crazy
      @gmcman355crazy Před rokem

      Breakin does nothing . Never broken a motor in and never have had a problem

  • @Zachchase76
    @Zachchase76 Před 4 lety +45

    How do you not have a compression tester, and there is 100 bike's in the background, damn

  • @mark16443
    @mark16443 Před 4 lety +13

    i have been working on my cars and trucks since i was 16 and have learned a TON, but sometimes you need someone that has the experience to find those not so common or intermittent problems. their tools and experience alone make the labor rates worth it for some things. also, im glad to see you owning your mistakes and telling us what you did and what was wrong, believe it or not it may help someone down the road to diagnose problems with their own equipment

  • @jonnetukiainen3021
    @jonnetukiainen3021 Před 4 lety +76

    When you tested the suspension I think you can adjust the rebound on the rear shock.

    • @MiniMii64
      @MiniMii64 Před 4 lety +2

      I tried doing something like that to my china bike. The screw broke..just leave it alone 😅

  • @calebschmucker4698
    @calebschmucker4698 Před 4 lety +172

    "I pressure wash my bikes as they run so it steam cleans them"
    I felt millions of metalurgists, welders, and other hobbyist cry out in terror at this statement.

    • @kokobeatz7222
      @kokobeatz7222 Před 4 lety +6

      Caleb Schmucker crack you’re case lmao

    • @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511
      @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511 Před 4 lety +11

      When he said that I literally said “bro” lol

    • @louisgordon4388
      @louisgordon4388 Před 3 lety +7

      It's no different to riding in the rain

    • @mattm12124
      @mattm12124 Před 3 lety +5

      @@louisgordon4388 not quite. volume of water matters.
      rain cools for sure, but not nearly as much as a high pressure hose

    • @cwatson42785
      @cwatson42785 Před 3 lety +3

      Why do I feel this guy has more dollars then sense?

  • @vwjd77
    @vwjd77 Před 2 lety +4

    This is why I watch this channel. The honesty and integrity of Sean and the team. And great content 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC Před 4 lety +25

    Sometimes I'm like, "This guy is cocky" and then you can be so honest and self reflecting, and to an extent self deprecating. Enjoying the videos. Oh, just saw the end. That's funny, I could totally see myself making that same mistake with the wheelie. I just realized it as I rewatched it, the geometry is all weird, it makes the tipover point really mild on those bikes I imagine.

  • @stephenward8550
    @stephenward8550 Před 4 lety +189

    Do the valves on the bikes... I worked in a dealership on those Chinese engined bikes and no 2 bikes had the same valve clearances...

    • @duck9191
      @duck9191 Před 4 lety +18

      They are all tight. Both of mine had zero clearance so when they got hot they went to negative clearance. My guess is during assembly they just run the adjuster all the way in and call it good.

    • @svengrootroessink9021
      @svengrootroessink9021 Před 4 lety +1

      So i have a question, i have a 125cc loncin, would it help if i put a bigger carb on t, just for more power or torque?

    • @highrpmful
      @highrpmful Před 4 lety +2

      Sven Groot roessink yes do it

    • @hannovandebunt1601
      @hannovandebunt1601 Před 3 lety

      @stephen ward heyy man in trying to fix the valves on my onw Chinese pitbike. On how much mm should my intake and exhaust be?
      It's a loncin 125cc with 4 gears

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hannovandebunt1601 well I can tell you it's probably close to 7 thousandths of an inch (convert that to metric)

  • @maxpower700
    @maxpower700 Před 4 lety +16

    From someone who has spent over 10 years on chinese bikes and atvs: check the valvelash. They dont set them properly from factory and or they change over time, worst case scenario, the nut for the adjustment backs off, causing the valve to float and compression to go real low resulting in poor running/no start/hard to start 👍

    • @CuttinChris
      @CuttinChris Před 4 lety +2

      Good tips any advice on what clearance to set them to?

    • @maxpower700
      @maxpower700 Před 4 lety +2

      @@CuttinChris all manufacturers have specs for each engine 👍 you just gotta dig 😁 but id say somewhere around ~.15mm for a 50-120 chinabike. But like i said, check the manufacturers specs 😊

  • @wylieisnothere5062
    @wylieisnothere5062 Před 4 lety +5

    I am 14 years old and have been riding dirt bikes for 3 years now and every ride was me breaking stuff and fixing it. it started with carbouraters, then I did a cdi replacement and next thing I know, im rebuilding bikes all the way from xr100s to yz426f. I am so thankful for what god has given me and that he showed me how to use that gift of mechanical inclination. I used to think it was normal for kids my age to be working on dirt bikes, but then my dad started paying me to work on heavy equipment. and I get a kick out of it when people get weirded out when a 14 year old is rebuilding the hydraulic system on a directional boring machine. but in the end, it is you who inspired me to be where I am now man and I am so tankful for you and your channel. I hope to make a successful career out this one day. God bless

  • @nateleneve4602
    @nateleneve4602 Před 4 lety +284

    So we’re not gonna talk about them scamming you for the warranty?😂

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety +60

      Well the warranty didn’t kick in yet. So we still don’t know

    • @SuperMegaSammy
      @SuperMegaSammy Před 4 lety +9

      @@BikesandBeards Well they did kick you... in the balls for not helping for sure. 😓

    • @Random-ed2xf
      @Random-ed2xf Před 4 lety

      Bikes and Beards What is the name of the Apollo dealer? Would make it easier getting parts for my hawk since a lot of parts are the same.

    • @tjoliver7847
      @tjoliver7847 Před 4 lety +1

      🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Random-ed2xf I had a hawk too. Ebay

  • @nickmduran7310
    @nickmduran7310 Před 4 lety +65

    i have a apollo 125cc that i took to Mexico like 8 years ago and still running strong gets the looks and overthere its amazing since you can lane split get on sidewalks and pretty much put in everywhere climbs hills like nothing everybody wants me to sell it but no its my baby. hehehhe worth every single dime.

    • @cs_katman
      @cs_katman Před 4 lety +3

      Did you get it on amazon or a different website?

    • @nickmduran7310
      @nickmduran7310 Před 4 lety +1

      @@cs_katman theyre are pretty much the same but the one i have in Mexico its a 2009 model only few things change like plastics color, brakes, handlebars and shocks but same frame and engine.

    • @yoshuaposhua25
      @yoshuaposhua25 Před 3 lety +3

      I have a 2001 Honda xr70r and the only thing I’ve had to do is clean the carb and put a new sprocket on it. That bike is a beast

    • @nickmduran7310
      @nickmduran7310 Před 3 lety +2

      Random Guy yeah honda makes bulletproof engines 👌

    • @soulfly3438
      @soulfly3438 Před 3 lety

      @@yoshuaposhua25 i wouldnt ever call these sort of bikes beasts lol.

  • @MichaelWTurner
    @MichaelWTurner Před 4 lety +2

    I've been watching all your Amazon bike vids. Very entertaining and tempting. Thanks for sharing the info on the warranty service and the fix for the starter. I'm sure that will help a lot of people. You may want to consider just pulling that small segment into a whole separate vid. There may be people searching for that specifically. Keep up the good work. I love your content

  • @gledisimeraj3293
    @gledisimeraj3293 Před 4 lety +6

    Honestly I've always been interested in dirt bikes and this quarantine made me love them so much more especially this CZcams channel it has great content

  • @andrewmorgan8507
    @andrewmorgan8507 Před 4 lety +73

    Seem like a great way to learn on how to fix or modify with out being to hard on the wallet

  • @zerogives1575
    @zerogives1575 Před 4 lety +102

    hey sean i’m 14 and i tore apart my rebel and customizing it into a bobber! you really inspire me to keep on going!! you’ve also inspired me to find god and keep on riding. i’ve never been to church before but i’m going this sunday to devote my life to god. i really want to start a dealership and i’m working on school currently. thank you so much.. you changed my life!!

    • @andrewthompson545
      @andrewthompson545 Před 4 lety +16

      Lmao

    • @magaisacult2023
      @magaisacult2023 Před 4 lety +16

      Jesus freak.

    • @zerogives1575
      @zerogives1575 Před 4 lety +13

      😔

    • @Achilleas7
      @Achilleas7 Před 4 lety +19

      Thank you for the testimony brother!
      Observe your life changing now with God's Grace!
      Everything will perish but His Word and those that dwell in it!
      Maybe i have some entertainment for your eyes in my channel!

    • @justbecause3751
      @justbecause3751 Před 4 lety +23

      Don't waste your time with religion it's all bastardized BS. Back yourself.

  • @Jipseekid
    @Jipseekid Před 4 lety

    Just subscribed!! Love this channel!! I just got my first bike, Honda cbr 125 and already craving something faster. Thanks for all the helpful and fun content!! :D

  • @skateteamblah
    @skateteamblah Před 4 lety +1

    Really cool of you guys to approach the mistakes made and really brings a good sense to your Chanel keep it up! This is better than TV right now , also let’s see more wheelies lol!

  • @michaelyarmie4858
    @michaelyarmie4858 Před 4 lety +10

    That catwalk wipe out was the best thing I've seen all week.. Thanks for the laugh ..

    • @Ethan.s..
      @Ethan.s.. Před 4 lety

      Michael Yarmie ; I’m betting his left knee got injured a bit there.

    • @michaelyarmie4858
      @michaelyarmie4858 Před 4 lety

      @@Ethan.s.. haha ya it did in his latest video he was crying about it and wearing a knee pad.

  • @hannuluffingham6111
    @hannuluffingham6111 Před 4 lety +37

    Told you it was the clutch it happened to my friends lifan as well it was disengaging the kickstart from the engine LOL

    • @zoopinc
      @zoopinc Před 4 lety +3

      Hannu Luffingham i remember mine did that too, i was gonna day something but i just don’t care

    • @KenpachiZarakiX
      @KenpachiZarakiX Před 4 lety +2

      This. That's the only thing i remember from the old video and he said he read the comments but obviously he didn't read them. Good call!

    • @hannuluffingham6111
      @hannuluffingham6111 Před 4 lety +2

      @@KenpachiZarakiX oh well if he wants to spend loads of money getting a dealer to fix it then its his choice

    • @jonathanweaver6725
      @jonathanweaver6725 Před 4 lety +3

      Yea it’s literally a clutch adjustment issue I just fixed one the other day

  • @spijkerkwartier2042
    @spijkerkwartier2042 Před 4 lety

    Hi Sean! Really like your videos! Great content and you are an amazing guy. Positive vibes! Never had the change to own or ride a bike but watching your videos bring a smile on my face! God bless you. Regards from Holland, Europe.

  • @mcsbikelife3829
    @mcsbikelife3829 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the fact you tell your mistakes etc you probably will help lots of first time buyers great video I enjoyed it.

  • @DAeNPap
    @DAeNPap Před 4 lety +8

    I would definitely recommend the pittser pro, I just recently got a new one and is extremely good. Definitely worth the money and loads of fun.

    • @jinglemyberries866
      @jinglemyberries866 Před 3 lety +2

      wwhat model you have? The one for 3,5K or the cheaper version?

  • @imanotvacinated7986
    @imanotvacinated7986 Před 4 lety +4

    So just bought the apollo from a buddy. I've raced moto my entire life , own a new yz250f. Bought this for my girl to ride other than carb I'm going to add some oil to front forks for stiffness to balance the bike and set the sag the best I can on the shock. Seems to be ok if you maintenance it.

  • @chrisroy9287
    @chrisroy9287 Před 4 lety

    Awsome man thanks for sharing I bought the apollo same green one just because of your video keep it up! Can't wait for the next video!

  • @starstreamlvlupone4262

    Awesome start for anyone just starting to get into riding two wheels or any kind of bike. Great video!

  • @AnnihilationOnNation
    @AnnihilationOnNation Před 4 lety +16

    When you do compression test you have to be at full throttle. A lot of people that do that for first time don’t know that and get incorrect readings on gauge. Not sure if you did that or not. Can’t tell in video.

    • @16driver16
      @16driver16 Před 4 lety

      Or remove the carb altogether

    • @AnnihilationOnNation
      @AnnihilationOnNation Před 4 lety +3

      J you need to have throttle completely open. Thats what i mean. Not running. How would it run the compression tester goes in spark plug hole.

    • @rexleehe7633
      @rexleehe7633 Před 4 lety

      Do you know what you are talking about?

  • @duck9191
    @duck9191 Před 4 lety +10

    You have a large audience, do a video on valve adjustment for the hawk and the pit bikes. They all need it guaranteed and they will run better. Should get decent views too. That is probably one of the most ignored maintenance items on any brand bike but these all come from the factory with next to zero clearance.

  • @Francis_Lee75
    @Francis_Lee75 Před 4 lety

    I subscribed after watching two of your videos on these Chinese bikes. I finished the video not feeling like I should hate on them or love them but still make my own decision. The honesty is great and that’s why Ill continue to stay tuned !

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety

      That’s exactly what I was going for, just adding some more info to peoples tool box

  • @andrewsumner5388
    @andrewsumner5388 Před 4 lety

    Great break down well done! I appreciate the time and money you spent to do this I enjoyed watching.

  • @906racing
    @906racing Před 4 lety +63

    “If your 16 and this is your first experience with a bike...” waiiiiit, wait wait wait, Get, A, Used, Honda. Lol
    Edit: For all that agree with me, please subscribe. I am trying to grow my channel! Thanks.

    • @chrisredfield3240
      @chrisredfield3240 Před 4 lety +6

      My first bike was a 14 year old honda cb125rs (A reg 1983) still had loads of life left in it. Actually still have it at Dads house (37 years old now) will get it back on the road when I have the time. Much better than a new Chinese Bike. Paid £300 with tax and mot.

    • @kriscarter576
      @kriscarter576 Před 4 lety +1

      you cant beat a honda, i have a 1990 honda 300 fourtrax and it still runs great not any motor trouble at all.

    • @906racing
      @906racing Před 4 lety

      I am 13 and have an 02 Honda Xr100 and a 04 300ex, you can’t beat a honda

    • @kx1260
      @kx1260 Před 4 lety

      I had a 2000 honda xr100R and it ran great for a while but died in a few months. Just got a kawasaki kx 250 today. It rips. The top speed is mid 90s

    • @charlesvlcek2550
      @charlesvlcek2550 Před 4 lety

      I would never buy one of these i can buy a used honda xr80 for $400 in fact i have a 81 honda atc 185 that will fire right up had it for 25yrs

  • @gavmansworkshop5624
    @gavmansworkshop5624 Před 4 lety +52

    You're right most of that break in stuff is nonsense to an extent just don't flog them. Once run in however you should find both bikes will have more compression and oil usage will go down as the rings and bores bed in properly.

    • @abhvgas
      @abhvgas Před 4 lety +6

      totally and completely wrong. i cant tell you never rebuilt an engine before. you have to slowly ramp up the rpm, 1/4 throttle for lets say 3-5 min, take it down to idle. some manufactures say to let the engine rest, some dont but it all basally the same. you slowly run the engine at higher rpms for some time then take it back down. then change the oil. you dont properly break in an engine, you lose performance and longevity.

    • @codenamenoob4973
      @codenamenoob4973 Před 4 lety

      During break in of any motor I just ride them the same as I always do and I've had no issues or loss of performance, alot of people believe in taking it easy for a while during break in but life is too short for that carry on

    • @yungxswiss8824
      @yungxswiss8824 Před 4 lety +3

      Code Name Noob bruh do you not understand how metals work/how oil and engines work you sound so ignorant go watch why you shouldn’t push a car when it’s almost new 0-8000 miles

    • @KIZAB1
      @KIZAB1 Před 4 lety +3

      abhvgas You realise most decent manufacturers dyno test their bikes before shipping them out right?

    • @gavmansworkshop5624
      @gavmansworkshop5624 Před 4 lety +3

      For anyone who missed it I said don't flog them just normal operating conditions send it more once run in, keep checking the fluids especially oil. New engines do use more oil while bedding in.
      It's all simple shit 👍

  • @brendanrocks20h
    @brendanrocks20h Před 4 lety +2

    I dont know how i just found this channel i love this spent the last 2 hours watching the vids man

  • @kingmaine2159
    @kingmaine2159 Před 3 lety

    This is as real as it gets love the content bro I’m subscribing

  • @Eyore82
    @Eyore82 Před 4 lety +5

    I can't wait to get off work and watch this! Been looking to buy a cheap one for my boy to tear up

  • @th33b33
    @th33b33 Před 4 lety +3

    That wipe out at the end was awesome!

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Před 4 lety

    Hey, nice to see the tumble, you might have left that wart out! Reminds me of my days with the trail 70. Wish we had some of the same excess and pricing in Canada. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sherrigaskin5656
    @sherrigaskin5656 Před 4 lety

    Finally!!! A review that actually has useful information. I have looked for a review from Dirtbike magazine on Chinese pit bikes and came up with nothing. They usually come from kids that just got their first one or dealers.

  • @TuthHurts911411
    @TuthHurts911411 Před 4 lety +14

    Sean Show his good and bad, "Suck to be me" I been watching off and on today i sub.
    Thanks for vids

  • @alexwellington4130
    @alexwellington4130 Před 3 lety +55

    FYI- he said he cleans his bikes while running that’s how to crack a crank case 101!!

    • @dantheman7931
      @dantheman7931 Před 3 lety +4

      Myth

    • @kurthurts8313
      @kurthurts8313 Před 3 lety +2

      @@dantheman7931 might not crack it but it definitely can warp it. These bikes have head gaskets and they are air cooled. You drive it for a while and get it hot then go straight to the water without a cooldown you can warp the aluminum.

    • @dantheman7931
      @dantheman7931 Před 3 lety +7

      @@kurthurts8313 I’ll be sure to never drive my dirt bike through a puddle again since Kurt doesn’t think it’s a good idea

    • @Zachhudson000
      @Zachhudson000 Před 3 lety

      He also cuts his boot with a running chain saw. That's a good way to cut your leg off 😂

    • @kurthurts8313
      @kurthurts8313 Před 3 lety

      @@dantheman7931 do what you want with your clapped out bike you couldn't get 500 for resale. Be sure to let people know that's how you treat your bike

  • @curtislong5879
    @curtislong5879 Před 4 lety

    Love the channel my guy keep on keeping on

  • @Shortbikerblondie
    @Shortbikerblondie Před 4 lety

    Thanks for your videos guys, you are keeping me entertained through this Coronavirus quarantine! ♥️

  • @Nevir202
    @Nevir202 Před 4 lety +119

    Wait, dude has two dozen motorcycles and doesn’t have a compression tester? Wut?

    • @jonathanrall5091
      @jonathanrall5091 Před 4 lety +27

      Thats how you can tell he doesn't know what he's doing. First complaint on a Apollo is the carb. Thats a must. And a 22mm would be way to small for that 125

    • @Jarok3
      @Jarok3 Před 4 lety +10

      it hurts my biker soul that they even have the word "bikes" in the channel name... i think they should stick to combing their beards instead.. who eaven sends a one cyl crf50 copy to a mechanic to do a compression test?? a "mechanic" who took 4-5 hours to figure out how to adjust the clutch screw...

    • @Sneakerkiid99
      @Sneakerkiid99 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jonathanrall5091 I think he meant he got the vm22 (26mm carb) 🤷‍♂️ maybe?

    • @andrewv4491
      @andrewv4491 Před 4 lety +3

      bassmaker I have a 26mm it is great

    • @yoshuaposhua25
      @yoshuaposhua25 Před 3 lety +2

      None of their bikes have kickstarts. All e starts. This isn’t rlly a dirtbike channel, more of a street bike channel

  • @Xaltar_
    @Xaltar_ Před 4 lety +5

    Bikes like these are a great starting point for people wanting to get into fixing/upgrading their own bikes. The first thing I would do is pull the motor and strip it down, replace the pistons and rings with better quality ones and possibly have the cylinders bored out and sleeved. Go big or go home, take on every performance upgrade you can afford and do as much of the work yourself as you can. Far too many people today have no idea how to look after their kit let alone repair it when it breaks. You can get even better upgrade prices if you buy a wrecked higher end bike and harvest the good parts from it, breaks, suspension, maybe even motor/trans. Most bikes are written of by insurance if they have even the slightest frame damage that could remotely compromise structural stability and handling. There are numerous bikes out there that could be fixed for next to nothing or at the very least stripped for parts and used as upgrade donors.

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK Před 4 lety

    Your knowledge on bikes is like how I think. Welcome me to your Channel. I’ve subscribed. Till next time from the uk. Thanks

  • @DmDetails
    @DmDetails Před 4 lety

    Loving this little series haha.

  • @leestormcolton828
    @leestormcolton828 Před 4 lety +5

    I want to do the same thing as you planned to go to school in the fall

  • @ScaredHorse
    @ScaredHorse Před 4 lety +3

    Do you read the comments?
    I love your videos btw, keep it up! Cheers from Guatemala! I wish i could get my first bike

  • @Reckless1985
    @Reckless1985 Před 4 lety

    Great video, thank you for your honest reviews. Could you do some videos showing how to set up the carburetor? I replaced mine with a "mikuni" but am having no luck getting it to run right. Was having variations in idle speed sitting by itself, Bogs out when given throttle quickly. Now it won't start at all. Loved the bike. Now I just want it to run.

  • @mohawk6romeo795
    @mohawk6romeo795 Před 3 lety

    I love your channel I just started riding and I got lot of good information on motorcycles just by watching your show.

  • @jordanfreak8514
    @jordanfreak8514 Před 4 lety +132

    “You’re an idiot, Yeah that’s true” aha

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety +27

      Thanks for the support

    • @jordanfreak8514
      @jordanfreak8514 Před 4 lety +4

      Bikes and Beards thank you for the awesome content!

    • @jordanfreak8514
      @jordanfreak8514 Před 4 lety +4

      I bought my two kids some taotaos to learn how to ride. I expected them to last a couple of months, going on a year and they’re still rippin em!

    • @erniegroocock4354
      @erniegroocock4354 Před 4 lety

      Jordan Freak You don’t get it do you

    • @carlcaldwell3664
      @carlcaldwell3664 Před 4 lety

      Yupp I bought a tao tao and it’s still ripping!

  • @mikeday62
    @mikeday62 Před 4 lety +6

    Sean is definitely good at some things. He's one of the few motorcycle endurance testers who knows how to change the engine oil while the engine is running. 😁

  • @gamerbot101
    @gamerbot101 Před 4 lety

    Nice video man, that pitster pro looks awesome, I have the apollo rfz125 , bought it used just to do some light trail riding at some local trails. I think for the money it's perfect for light use and messing around. For any serious trail riding a Japanese bike is the way to go

  • @c.o.d9542
    @c.o.d9542 Před 3 lety

    I love these type of videos
    Thanks Bikes and Beards

  • @markhick
    @markhick Před 4 lety +22

    Man, any one of them looks like a blast!

    • @jaybankz6302
      @jaybankz6302 Před 4 lety +1

      Mark Hicinbothem to ride in the street 🤣🤣

    • @markhick
      @markhick Před 4 lety

      MoChaser I'd never ride in the street.. *wink wink*

    • @jaybankz6302
      @jaybankz6302 Před 4 lety

      Mark Hicinbothem I’m in nyc it’s fun when I cop chase you 😂😂

    • @milespalmer1671
      @milespalmer1671 Před 4 lety +1

      I remember riding a pit bike when I was younger and crashed and broke the clutch so I could either 1:get a new cultch 2:get a rekluse system. And trust me don’t put a rekluse on a pit

  • @Adam_2785
    @Adam_2785 Před 4 lety +5

    Why do I feel like Sean is a mix between the hacksmith and Lew from unbox therapy

  • @ChickenDock
    @ChickenDock Před 3 lety +2

    My family bought the 110 version of the Tao Tao 12/24/16. Before February 2016 the 4 th gear cracked. We had a friend a professional mechanic and he rebuilt a brand new engine. That engine has worked for 4 years and is still running. It broke after 4 yrs because I cracked the frame because I was on motocross tracks hitting jumps. 5 ft of air! Rip Tao Tao

    • @AaronsEnduro
      @AaronsEnduro Před 3 lety +1

      if you wanna see some enduro videos with these apollo bikes that's all I video!

  • @Ateyoshmoes
    @Ateyoshmoes Před 3 lety

    My first bike was an ssr 125, and it was about the same thing as those. Then I just got a yz125, and my dad was saying the same stuff as Sean was about entry level riding, keep it up 👍👍👍

  • @dirtynastyrumbusmen5043
    @dirtynastyrumbusmen5043 Před 4 lety +6

    I find it hillarious that he thought they would last.

  • @hero2zero2000
    @hero2zero2000 Před 4 lety +4

    Love your review and perspective on these bikes. Most buyers are probably beginners and not mechanics--a legit motorcycle mechanic would never buy one of these for their kids. It's useful to know what you're getting into from the mechanical/reliability/durability perspective. So, you pretty much proved that you get what you pay for.

    • @trackworker9826
      @trackworker9826 Před 3 lety

      I have a Hawk 250 and an Orion 250. They are cold natured and you will lose bolts if you dont locktite them, but other than that, they are a great value. And yes, I do own some Japanese bikes, and they are better, but 4-6 times the price new.

  • @andrewy1983
    @andrewy1983 Před 12 dny

    Great video! excellent points of view.

  • @devingrimes8851
    @devingrimes8851 Před 4 lety

    I love this channel. Lol the last 30 seconds made my day!!

  • @KodraCartan
    @KodraCartan Před 4 lety +15

    You should look at prices for replacement parts those "50 buck" pegs are actually like 8 bucks. New exhaust will put you back a good 25 bucks. Parts for these are dirt cheap. Cost almost nothing to rebuild one of these bikes.

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před 4 lety +1

      Well you'll be replacing questionable quality for truly unknown quality.
      He might've meant brand name parts but I doubt it

    • @milespalmer1671
      @milespalmer1671 Před 4 lety +1

      Wish is a good place to get pegs

    • @dylanthegreat13
      @dylanthegreat13 Před 4 lety +1

      And some of those upgrades won't have to be done the stock exaust on the Apollo is surprisingly unrestrictive and probably the best thing you're going to find for that bike and the pegs aren't too bad a "good" quality replacement might set you back 15 bucks

  • @3v068
    @3v068 Před 4 lety +3

    i thought to myself "why would you put a 22 carb on a 125?" and then i remember the 24's being on predator 212cc engines

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx1059 Před 2 lety +1

    10:55 bright side of that is sure you may end up spending as much as a new brand name bike in the long run but you end up with a reasonably high quality bike built to your liking , it's a bike you can truly make your own whilst spreading the cost across a longer time without dealing with loans.

  • @legion1630
    @legion1630 Před 3 lety

    Appreciate your review of these bikes and the warranty issues

  • @justso1823
    @justso1823 Před 4 lety +6

    Every kid who wants to become a mechanic should buy a Chinese bike just for the learning curve 😂

    • @patriciomunoz2830
      @patriciomunoz2830 Před 4 lety

      True lol

    • @youngwickrecords8252
      @youngwickrecords8252 Před 4 lety

      And for the price

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před 4 lety

      Even just to teach you to re check that every bolt is tight lol

    • @cj1613
      @cj1613 Před 4 lety

      Started from pocket bikes and now a diesel and small engine mechanic so this statement is so true in so many aspects....

    • @Diesel8290
      @Diesel8290 Před 4 lety

      Yep cut my teeth on an old 110cc pitbike. Thing broke down all the time 😂. Qualified mechanic now tho with 6 years done ✅

  • @ZeronXL
    @ZeronXL Před 4 lety +18

    I don't know what the 16 year olds are like in the US but when I was 16 I was able to fix absolutely anything on my bike and lots of other bikes.

    • @ruudiutsenikov609
      @ruudiutsenikov609 Před 4 lety +2

      I had a neighbour that knew how to fix older motorcycles so when i was 10 i bought one and he helped me fix it i drove it alot until my mother got a step dad (my real dad broke up with her when i was 5) i was 11at that time i really wanted a pit bike cause in my country has really cheap used pit bikes so he bough me one for 160 bucks that we thougjt was real nice so we fixed it up n stuff showed me how to make a engine 0 to 100% and i started fixing it myself afterwards when it needed smth so i had interest in engines and stuff so i boheadgasket (Audi 80 b4 2.3 universal body) thats been sitting for aboutta 7yrs driven 5km every years so it needed a new headgasket and i didnt really have anything to get the engine outta the frame so i did it the russian way and rolled it on the side and got it put fixed the engine up got the engine back in worked like a charm and after all that i am now 14 and i kno how to fix any engine that i wanna fix

    • @kilowatttheorignal
      @kilowatttheorignal Před 4 lety +3

      I just turned 16 a little while ago and 2 days after my birthday i was offered a job at my local small motor repairs for lawnmowers and dirtbikes/ATV ect

    • @laurencethecamper5405
      @laurencethecamper5405 Před 4 lety +1

      When I was a kid, I was on the swings and swung all the way around.

    • @joeyeet8824
      @joeyeet8824 Před 4 lety +1

      I am 15 and a 3rd gen farmer . By the time I was 10 I was running tractors and I am pretty dam good at it I have done a in frame rebilled on the engine in one of the tractor we have FYI it's a 253 acre farm and the ongoing saying it "it will be fine"

    • @laurencethecamper5405
      @laurencethecamper5405 Před 4 lety +1

      When I was 16 I beat goro in mortal combat

  • @michaelo302
    @michaelo302 Před 3 lety

    Thanks i was really wanting to buy a taotao. But upon further investigating, I came across yr vid. Thank you for yr time on making yr vid. And making my decision.

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 Před 4 lety

    im glad this is a long video like some of your older ones i was getting burned out watching all these for the second time n that includes all the srk cycle videos thanks for this

  • @dylanmoore1006
    @dylanmoore1006 Před 4 lety +5

    Levers are 10 bucks, pegs are like 30 and so is the carb, parts for these bikes are actually dirt cheap you just have to maintain them more because they're pit bikes

    • @fatalist4428
      @fatalist4428 Před 4 lety +1

      But thr engine lasted 30mins

    • @dylanmoore1006
      @dylanmoore1006 Před 4 lety

      I've heard those engines are almost bulletproof, the Taos aren't tuned as good while the Apollo's are. It's always best to get these bikes at budget dealers as they take good care of them

  • @Truth_Spoken
    @Truth_Spoken Před 4 lety +34

    So... still more reliable than a Harley.

    • @NightshiftCustom
      @NightshiftCustom Před 4 lety +1

      lol seems that way!

    • @dwartfarquart9590
      @dwartfarquart9590 Před 4 lety

      Rob Mirsky 1990 Harley 64000 miles upgraded carb cam and exhaust at break in. Dyno tuned at that time. I have a 1971 Sportster with 100,000 miles on one rebuild at 90k. Tires, oil, and a drive belt, since. I own 10 or more Hondas at any given moment. Great bikes but they have their turds. Just like Harley Davidson. Maintenance is the key.

    • @hhesi
      @hhesi Před 4 lety +1

      @@dwartfarquart9590 I'm pretty sure just like every bike maintenance is key

  • @kaseyrichardson4132
    @kaseyrichardson4132 Před 4 lety

    Great channel love the daily quotes as well

  • @zabiollahkhosrawi5315
    @zabiollahkhosrawi5315 Před 4 lety

    Your videos are honestly the best upload more!!

  • @jkbear29
    @jkbear29 Před 4 lety +12

    With dirt bikes we never break them in ...for the first hour maybe we aren’t hammering on them but We never followed a break in period ....never had any issues

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety +3

      exactly

    • @mrsnezbit2219
      @mrsnezbit2219 Před 4 lety

      Some people spend more time breakin an engine in than rippin it because once is "good" it's already tired Hahaha

    • @dylanthegreat13
      @dylanthegreat13 Před 4 lety

      Every Chinese pit bike I've seen get babied through a break-in cycle always ends up smoking or having compression issues 2-3months down the line the hard break in is the way to go

    • @uncoolkid666
      @uncoolkid666 Před 3 lety

      This is said to be true about any engine. As soon as the Cam Break in is complete (critical) it's best to straight up rape on it, seats the rings properly. If you wait too long and baby it, they get glazed over before they ever bite in.
      Also if you baby an engine for a "long" time then Rev it up it can make the pistons go higher in the travel and break rings due to wear on cylinder walls and a step at the top.

  • @L3thal69
    @L3thal69 Před 4 lety +5

    They say to stay under 70% throttle for first 5 hours so you dont die.... first ride i full throttled it and the engine is working better than my friends bike with proper break in lol

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před 4 lety +1

      Look it up, thrashing a brand new set of rings is a valid break in method plenty of articles on it too

    • @MollyDogsm
      @MollyDogsm Před 4 lety

      These bikes will be half worn out by 5 hours.

    • @georgekatsanakis9338
      @georgekatsanakis9338 Před 4 lety

      HARD break in is actually the only right way to break in a new motor.

  • @michaelhartzell9758
    @michaelhartzell9758 Před 2 lety

    Less than 3 weeks ago I started following your channel and have subscribed so I'm late writing. Your a spokesman for your motivational thoughts on AT LEAST GETTING IN THE SPORT comments. II watched the episode where you got that paddle scooter and gave it to a 15 year old just to get him started. I got emotional ( more than the kid!). You've touched people with humor and obviously a lack of mechanical knowledge but we ALL cant be smart as our dads ( I am !). Hope all is good and I'll be waiting on new episodes to come my way.

  • @r4iverse
    @r4iverse Před 3 lety

    Thank you for making these

  • @TimsAvatar
    @TimsAvatar Před 4 lety +5

    I’d buy an American made bike from SRK Cycles!

  • @07scoobywrx
    @07scoobywrx Před 4 lety +3

    When you do a compression test you hold the throttle wide open!! And a great carb to run is a Mikuni vm22

    • @kokobeatz7222
      @kokobeatz7222 Před 4 lety +1

      14ev0x you can just crank it over a few times.

    • @07scoobywrx
      @07scoobywrx Před 4 lety

      KoKo Beatz I wasn’t asking I was telling! The proper way to do a compression test is the hold the throttle wide open

  • @ChrisGoddardMTB
    @ChrisGoddardMTB Před 4 lety

    I had a z155 engine in my old pit bike fir over 3 years, awesome engine and plenty of power. In all that time I only did piston and valves 18 month in and regular oil changes 👊

  • @krilcclo
    @krilcclo Před 2 lety

    The ending statements of this video ring true. I got the apollo for my son's first bike, he's 9 and he can almost touch the ground on it. Its been a great bike for him to learn on. After 5 tanks of fuel being ridden out of it, the only think we have worked on is adjusting the chain and putting in a throttle stop to give him a hand keeping it under control. An experienced rider wont have a lot of fun on those cheap bikes, but they are great to learn young on.

  • @applesaucygames5773
    @applesaucygames5773 Před 4 lety +5

    You should buy the most expensive and most cheap bikes for wish

  • @jordirenaud4309
    @jordirenaud4309 Před 4 lety

    Love your vids. keep it up

  • @JoeLowmanjoeyblack
    @JoeLowmanjoeyblack Před 3 lety

    I watch all the time. Thought I was already subscribed. Welp finally did. Great channel man god bless

  • @zerofoord6497
    @zerofoord6497 Před 4 lety +5

    If. I had the money I'd buy the cheapest and probably just stick with it as I'd be able to work on it I am a student mechanic / level 1 motorcycle EMT and car EMT

    • @mikehoncho8268
      @mikehoncho8268 Před 4 lety +1

      Use your stimulus check money to buy one.

    • @16driver16
      @16driver16 Před 4 lety +2

      Why not buy an old honda with the same style engine, ct90, ct70, st90, etc they are cheap as, street legal and a blast.

    • @codenamenoob4973
      @codenamenoob4973 Před 4 lety +1

      Buy any older bike and you'll learn how to fix stuff pretty fast, it pays to know what to look out for

    • @andrewthompson545
      @andrewthompson545 Před 4 lety +1

      Steal one

    • @cj1613
      @cj1613 Před 4 lety

      Been their done tht pocket bike life,but imo get a Japanese bike if u want to ride buy a Chinese bike if you want to repair it all day

  • @meowmix3525
    @meowmix3525 Před 4 lety +3

    All respect gone after you said you didn’t have a compression tester

    • @BijahD
      @BijahD Před 4 lety

      Right - how could you not have a comp tester?.....so basic

  • @DmDetails
    @DmDetails Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome man. I was actually considering getting one of these bikes

  • @33fastcar
    @33fastcar Před 3 lety +1

    You are FAR from an idiot. Not everyone can do what you do.
    I think your awesome! Thanks for the smiles I get from all your videos!

  • @TerribleTimes
    @TerribleTimes Před 4 lety +17

    What now, you didn't have a compression tester and you run a bike shop. . . . That's not good to hear.

    • @BikesandBeards
      @BikesandBeards  Před 4 lety +12

      We sell bikes and out source the mechanical work to a pro

    • @SportbikerNZ
      @SportbikerNZ Před 4 lety +1

      If they were mechanics, yes. But they aren't, so no.

    • @TerribleTimes
      @TerribleTimes Před 4 lety

      @@SportbikerNZ not trying to start a fight, that said I am not a 'mechanic' and neither are my other two riding buddies but we all have comp testers. Still enjoy the videos regardless.

  • @mr1bienvenu1
    @mr1bienvenu1 Před 4 lety +6

    This is why I only buy Japanese motorcycles.

  • @cerberusdogs4379
    @cerberusdogs4379 Před 4 lety

    Just wanted to say I love your videos just randomly stumbled upon them I love how amazing and caring you are and all the amazing things you do representing Christ well.

  • @aaronsharp241
    @aaronsharp241 Před 4 lety +2

    I luv my d17 Tao Tao, had it for 3 months so far. The only thing that sucks about them is the soft rear tire that the asphalt eats up so I bought a duel propose Kenda tire for 35$. Thanks for the video brah... I will definitely be putting a 22mm carb on her.
    And I am stoked to see that I found a Christian 🏍 channel

    • @aaronsharp241
      @aaronsharp241 Před 3 lety +1

      Update... I put a 26 mm mikuni carburetor and bought a 14 tooth & a 16 tooth front gear.

  • @rhys7671
    @rhys7671 Před 4 lety +4

    $950, I could get a decent 85 motocross bike for that price

  • @nick4paokara
    @nick4paokara Před 4 lety +3

    "proper break ins are super booring" also trying to fix an amazon bike or trying to get warranty to replace an amazon bike is super booring

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 Před 4 lety

    I’ve fixed a few of these, both brands, always check valve clearance, then get the carbs right. Also you may be able to switch the CDI box from a Japanese bike. I had a Chinese scooter wouldn’t run from new, they sent another whole scooter. I found the CDI bad, swapped it with a Honda part and because of different spark mapping it would run off from the other one.

  • @coyotethrill401
    @coyotethrill401 Před 4 lety

    this is a great video tons of info and good advice!! thankyou for making this and also dang its ok bro everyone loops a wheelie here n there hope your knee heals up quick and strong and also wheelies are more about using the rear brake then it is throttle inputs. to start on smaller bike try to slightly pushing and holding the brake and if you still go to far back push more and it will come back forward this can cause brakes to over heat when pushing the brake for to long but its the best way to get a feel for balance point ive found on smaller bikes then once you get a good feel for it use less and less rear brake. its all bout the rear brake and helps to dress like ironman with moto gear lol stay safe