How We Built the Dumb and Dumber Mini Bike | The Shop Manual

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  • How We Built the Dumb and Dumber Mini Bike | The Shop Manual
    Read more on Common Tread: rvz.la/3qGxKVb
    When Zack and Ari set out to recreate the mini bike road trip from “Dumb and Dumber,” they knew getting hold of the original movie bike wasn’t an option. So they decided to build a replica.
    Want to build your own mini bike? Check out OMB Warehouse for frame kits and parts.: www.ombwarehouse.com/mini-bik...
    For insight into assembling a mini bike and hopping up a Predator 212 engine, make sure to check out the Gray Goat Garage RUclips channel: / thegraygoatgarage
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  • @RevZilla
    @RevZilla  2 года назад +27

    Read more on Common Tread: rvz.la/3qFUN2q

    • @guillermoalen5464
      @guillermoalen5464 2 года назад

      You should put the bike on auction for charity! I bet you could rise a nice penny for a good cause... Just an idea :)

    • @manmohanchalla9040
      @manmohanchalla9040 2 года назад +1

      Hi sir am from India, I wanna ride all over my country but only problem is money , my dream is rider from my age of 20 but know am 30 nothing to do about my dream because we are middle class people.

  • @928frogman
    @928frogman 2 года назад +548

    Lengthened chassis...kinda makes it a Hayabusa.

  • @cattlebrander
    @cattlebrander 2 года назад +407

    They are so happily ignorant of the suffering that is to come.

    • @KPMACHINE1
      @KPMACHINE1 2 года назад +19

      Suffering with a smile the entire time!

    • @darylobey8867
      @darylobey8867 2 года назад +1

      And thay did it :)

  • @tommybusselle4991
    @tommybusselle4991 2 года назад +164

    Nice job dudes! I'm the dude that restored the original movie bike in the picture you're using!
    That's my moldy green fence, lol.
    Still can't believe you guys rode this thing for that far!
    My ass hurts just thinking about it!

    • @dorifutodami
      @dorifutodami 2 года назад +8

      you should make a video on it

  • @azmika85
    @azmika85 2 года назад +147

    This whole thing was so dumb. You guys are a true treasure for the community.

  • @werepat
    @werepat 2 года назад +107

    You guys continue to be among the best motorcycle content on youtube. You cover topics that are beyond selling or salivating over "new" bikes (which are often older versions in fancy dress) and really speak to people who are interested in enjoying bikes.
    Thank you very much for your consistent, high-quality efforts, and thanks for not taking life too seriously!

    • @russellhelms2835
      @russellhelms2835 Год назад

      Agreed completely! I still ride MX bikes from the 1980’s BUT…mini bikes like this & those fun times as a kid were/are priceless! This is some seriously funny shit! These guys are really good too!

  • @Boxpsring
    @Boxpsring 2 года назад +100

    So when Does the Zack, Ari, and Ryan F9 Netflix show come out?

    • @OhioGuy82
      @OhioGuy82 2 года назад +5

      I was thinking the same thing. Those 3 guys are the best!

  • @thedanimalchannel7072
    @thedanimalchannel7072 2 года назад +12

    The guy who built the original mini bike for dumb and dumber is named Gordy. He’s a super cool guy and has done work for a lot of movies. I was talking with him today, he was telling me about how he built it and then this popped up
    Crazy shit man

    • @RaysUserName
      @RaysUserName Год назад +1

      That guy needs to do a video!! Holy smokes man! Talk him into an interview

  • @MatthewJFitzpatrick
    @MatthewJFitzpatrick 2 года назад +20

    "I like that the bell rings itself!" as it's violently shaking just idling ... hahaha LOL!

  • @hellfiru12
    @hellfiru12 2 года назад +42

    True definition of "Boys will be boys" :) Good job, lads!

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND
    @SALTxTHExWOUND 2 года назад +137

    This reminds me of being a kid and my friends and I would modify our bicycles in the weirdest ways possible, except most of ours would just come apart mid ride 😂

    • @russellhelms2835
      @russellhelms2835 Год назад +1

      Ha ha ha, I actually had my bicycle fall completely apart once in mid-air! I rode downhill through my yard as a kid (pedaling faster), jumped my mom’s yard bench built up with increased ramp to launch better…and was left holding the handlebars while I watched the front tire/steering stem drop to the ground below me. The frame and back tire just dropped as well. It was a heck of a crash😂but it was the start of better bicycle mods & a whole new learning curve! Lol

  • @27Zangle
    @27Zangle 2 года назад +5

    I find more value in this replica because it was faithfully completed and documented at the same time. Then it was actually ridden by two of best in the industry and further documenting the epic journey. Yes! This little bike is better than the original.

  • @mrtfisher18
    @mrtfisher18 Год назад +4

    You guys have inspired me to do this with my friend. Would be cool to get a bunch of people to do the ride annually with there replica scooters

  • @pinkiewerewolf
    @pinkiewerewolf 2 года назад +6

    If you guys want a Discovery Channel gig you gotta argue and throw stuff around the garage more... maybe work in an impossible deadline.
    Other than that ;) You guys rocked the mini bike build!

    • @fritzgolden6237
      @fritzgolden6237 2 года назад +2

      Wearing a whacky hat would help. A weird statue in the garage. Grow a beard and one of you wear sunglasses all the time. Gotta make it swaggier. A "spontaneous" staged prank or two.

  • @Ro6entX
    @Ro6entX 2 года назад +14

    I watched that trip and it was hilarious lol. I hope they release a outtake and follies from it.

  • @willf1175
    @willf1175 2 года назад +21

    Need to see where this sits on the Daily Rider leader-board!

    • @billvick7011
      @billvick7011 2 года назад +1

      That is now done too. No spoilers here :)

  • @iplaymytele
    @iplaymytele 2 года назад +2

    Finally two ( VERY DOWN TO EARTH ) , “RUclips videos.” That were worth both watching over and over….! Thank you…🙏🏻
    Professor Jeff Galey 🎶🎸🎻🪕🎹🎓🎼

  • @venialgaming4295
    @venialgaming4295 2 года назад +5

    The likely reason it was running rich to begin with in the actual trip was you rejetted the carb but didn't get a higher flow filter and exhaust, so it made it that much richer when the elevation increased.

  • @robertdaone
    @robertdaone 2 года назад +5

    I remember back in the days you could order one of these from a Sears catalog.

  • @darkiee69
    @darkiee69 2 года назад +24

    I wonder if they've ever smiled as much on another first ride?

  • @sea-to-sky-rider
    @sea-to-sky-rider 2 года назад

    Props... less for the build, than the 'ride'! I'll NEVER complain after a long day of riding again. EVER!!

  • @ninoreeves7702
    @ninoreeves7702 2 года назад +1

    Loved the fact you used a predator!!!!

  • @Reverend_Taco
    @Reverend_Taco 2 года назад +5

    Congratulations Ari and Zack! After all the dumb…err, fun…things I’ve watched you do, y’all finally went viral! Well deserved. Side note, Revzilla, you should consider giving them a show called “From A to Z”

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 2 года назад +3

    Your trip to Aspen was the best video I’ve seen in years. To the entire RevZila crew, *Great Job!*

  • @youraust.2149
    @youraust.2149 2 года назад +2

    The video of the trip was one of the most entertaining things I’ve seen on RUclips. Well done guys.

  • @jif.6821
    @jif.6821 2 года назад +7

    Someone should turn this into a annual charity run with same rules you guys used. I'd be tempted to get a dumb friend to join me if it ever happens. 😁

    • @shannons.4226
      @shannons.4226 11 месяцев назад +1

      I would totally join in on that.

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 Год назад +1

    I had a Mimi bike in 1970 when I was 10, a 3 1/2 hp. Briggs and Stratton engine,lol, I had a blast driving around the roads in my town, mostly quiet roads but still a lot of fun.

  • @coreyrobinson9010
    @coreyrobinson9010 2 года назад +3

    After watching the original video my wife and I sat down and watched it together. You guys had us laughing about as hard as the actual movie, it was seriously great. Thanks for the laughs!

  • @wientz
    @wientz 2 года назад +2

    A couple of my friends had some pretty cool Tecumseh Mini bikes when I was a kid, but one of my friends had one that looked just like that. Even as a 10 yr old I knew it was ugly. I think his dad must have bought one of those kits and built that thing. Nice to know ..Thanks!

  • @Trains-With-Shane
    @Trains-With-Shane 2 года назад +9

    It's a tribute build that's within the reach of most do it yourself types! My brother and I may have to try this on our channel. Although I don't think the kit would support both he and I on the bike lol as combined we're over 500 pounds, lol. But I just subbed to your channel. Going to check out more tomorrow. I did come over off of the actual ride video.

  • @daemon.running
    @daemon.running 2 года назад +3

    In regards to the ubiquitous Predator 212cc engine that was used, the rated power on those is 6.5HP. With a few easy performance mods, that can be doubled.

  • @gregchu
    @gregchu 2 года назад +4

    You always left me satisfied and smiling .

    • @kayhoww
      @kayhoww 2 года назад +1

      That’s what she said!

  • @MrWhat-ef1xr
    @MrWhat-ef1xr 2 года назад +2

    I have that same motor in my 1961 Cushman. Via the centrifical clutch, I can cruise around 35 mph. She weighs 297 lbs.. The engine is a gas hog. 11 miles to that tank. Still a kick to drive. Cheers !

  • @5tr41ghtGuy
    @5tr41ghtGuy 2 года назад +1

    I'm amazed this little machine made the 400 mile trip, and over the Rocky mountains!

  • @jrpark22000
    @jrpark22000 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the build video! Makes the success of the ride even better.

  • @siposarpad
    @siposarpad 2 года назад

    Much better, than just testing bikes build by factories for the masses. It faves a lot of value to the channel. Thank, and keep up the creativity!

  • @urbanfireblade
    @urbanfireblade 2 года назад +2

    Gotta love things like this!! Loved watching the trip on the thing!

  • @SOCMMOB
    @SOCMMOB 2 года назад +2

    This was awesome, thanks guys. I read the article earlier and was hoping you’d do a video.

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 2 года назад +3

    It was certainly an entertaining video. This one and the actual ride. Can't wait to see what you guys cook up next.

  • @erikleypoldt8275
    @erikleypoldt8275 Год назад +2

    Dude id totally buy one if these were re produced! Make it happen, luv from Australia

  • @1badombre82
    @1badombre82 2 года назад +1

    I REALLY want 1 of these now that I've seen how well it held up! Amazing job guys!

  • @mokydot
    @mokydot 2 года назад +2

    Man.. i want this bike so much..

  • @thomasjackewicz1975
    @thomasjackewicz1975 2 года назад +1

    Thank you RUclips Recommended for sending me here. You guys are awesome, and have more then earned a sub.

  • @nabilzulkefli79
    @nabilzulkefli79 2 года назад +7

    they're so underrated

    • @uncletony3674
      @uncletony3674 2 года назад +2

      Almost a million followers, enough of the underrated comments already. Just sounds dumb at this point.

  • @coryhawkins967
    @coryhawkins967 2 года назад +1

    Great video and that adventure was awesome. Thanks for all your hard work. I would love to see a video on a complete go over of the bike after the trip. Show all the wear and stuff. I really like studying that stuff. Thanks

  • @jrmc530
    @jrmc530 2 года назад +6

    That’s crazy the original one went for $50k! 😧

  • @p.chakraborty4453
    @p.chakraborty4453 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing how you made it !

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 2 года назад

    AND IF YOU DIDN'T WATCH THE RIDE IT WAS PURE GOLD.

  • @Everendlesss
    @Everendlesss 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely mad lads. Cheers

  • @rya3190
    @rya3190 2 года назад +23

    So when's the Daily Rider review?

    • @AriH211
      @AriH211 2 года назад +12

      It's coming!

    • @av.nedelcu5910
      @av.nedelcu5910 2 года назад

      @@AriH211 how did you manage to register it?

    • @bmwgeek
      @bmwgeek 2 года назад +2

      @@av.nedelcu5910 very carefully of course

    • @rya3190
      @rya3190 2 года назад

      @@AriH211 Awesome!

  • @tysoncott7402
    @tysoncott7402 2 года назад +1

    Super good build, hope you guys do a few more fun projects like this 👍

  • @earljohnson2676
    @earljohnson2676 11 месяцев назад

    I just started watching these guys and they have great content love when there exploring that’s pretty cool .

  • @myfavoritecolorisrage
    @myfavoritecolorisrage 5 месяцев назад

    Just installed a 212cc with CVT in an old doodlebug. I installed the engine on a 1/2" rubber mat (in an attempt to tame the vibes) and two 1" rails for clearing the CVT. The factory gas cap would not clear, but I found extremely low profile gas caps on Amazon and those worked. So, if you are doing this, try a low profile cap before buying a tank as the cylindrical tanks be pricy.

  • @xcaliber7779
    @xcaliber7779 2 года назад

    Shared the video of your trip to my bike group we had a blast watching it. It was so fun to watch! As fun as your Honda Monkey trip. Keep it up! 😁👍

  • @DJNovemba
    @DJNovemba 2 года назад +1

    I was waiting for this! - All the way from Kenya - East Africa.

  • @MDHenry4
    @MDHenry4 2 года назад

    Nice work gentleman.Looks like fun!

  • @steveblottenberger1097
    @steveblottenberger1097 2 года назад

    You guys are awesome keep up the good work what a trip love to try something like that

  • @K9RickRet
    @K9RickRet 2 года назад +1

    The video of the ride was hilarious! Thank you! 😂

  • @ironmaiden5658
    @ironmaiden5658 2 года назад

    Good clean man fun. Some of the best fun there is

  • @najjuzac
    @najjuzac 2 года назад +1

    That Dump and Dumper episode is epic recreation 👍👍👍

  • @motorart4670
    @motorart4670 2 года назад

    Such a cool episode

  • @sirGeorgeCastle
    @sirGeorgeCastle 2 года назад

    Awesome!!!! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @seppukun208
    @seppukun208 2 года назад

    Best road trip ever!

  • @mrmatt7210
    @mrmatt7210 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video.
    In addition you outdid yourselves with the roadtrip video which follows.
    With this being shared, if you were going to build another minibike for a follow up trip, what improvements would you make?
    Re: comfort, handling, performance, reliability mileage etc etc etc.

  • @dolphinleary3777
    @dolphinleary3777 2 года назад

    The frame is like 5 scooters for mine same length though looks AWESOME thanks

  • @eliepouet
    @eliepouet 2 года назад

    You guys are awesome! Keep it up!

  • @theblishknovk
    @theblishknovk 2 года назад

    This is fantastic

  • @jfnurod
    @jfnurod 2 года назад

    This was awesome! Thanks

  • @jproper
    @jproper 2 года назад

    Absolute unit

  • @ben_motorcycles
    @ben_motorcycles 2 года назад

    Love it guys 🤝

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 2 года назад

    Legendary guys, legendary!

  • @hemantjasoriya
    @hemantjasoriya 2 года назад

    Awesome !!! Loved it

  • @Juanxxi1109
    @Juanxxi1109 2 года назад +1

    Hi Ari, can you please do a video on how to work on upside down forks? I'm getting a T7 and have no experience with this type. Thank you, love your videos!

  • @dmaxcustom
    @dmaxcustom 2 года назад

    I dont know all the ins and outs, but it looks like you guys have a really fun job.

  • @dadeyeyam
    @dadeyeyam 2 года назад

    so badass!

  • @raspybob9905
    @raspybob9905 2 года назад +2

    Love it!!

  • @vanveen8472
    @vanveen8472 2 года назад

    nice job on that engine

  • @josephbarnes7217
    @josephbarnes7217 2 года назад

    That’s a fun project bike

  • @simplywonderful449
    @simplywonderful449 2 года назад +1

    Having grown up in the minibike era, almost every bike maker used this design or a minor variant of it for their bikes. Changes were made to accommodate front and/or rear suspension, the Comet torque-converter drive (which your bike had, and without which you'd have never completed the trip!), fenders and other things. I had a Fox Trail Tramp with two-speed transmission and several other bikes - Honda Mini-Trail included - but my pals had Rupp, J.C. Penney, Honda and other brands. Other than the Honda, I don't think we had two of the same brand in our "gang", as there were tons of makers in those days. Now, with the absence of places to ride and more suburbs being built-up, there are fewer makers around, though those that still exist make products better than what was available back in the 70s.

    • @johnnycomelately5914
      @johnnycomelately5914 2 года назад

      My buddy had a Rupp. Tough bike. I had a Grand Prix, Under powered with only a 3 HP, but had front and rear suspension. The best was the 165 Harley 2 cycle single cylinder with a springer front end, rope start (wrap around rope, not a recoil) and a belt drive torque converter like a snowmobile. I tried to look it up, and the only rope start Harley was the "Topper" scooter, but they all had Recoil start and Front Leading Link suspension, and not a Springer. This had no fairings. I'm guessing it was from the 40's or 50's and probably worth a few bucks now. We took the front end off and made a trike and threw the rest away. Another buddy had a Honda 150 Dream. I think the best was the Honda Mini Trail though. Even those came in different models. One was a 50cc 3 speed, no hand clutch and another was a Honda 70cc 4 speed with a hand clutch. Another buddy had a Honda 90cc step through. I graduated from the mini bike to a Yamaha 80cc road bike.
      Oh the good ole days....

  • @serrlyovniczk3636
    @serrlyovniczk3636 2 года назад

    you guys are awesome

  • @steven-vn9ui
    @steven-vn9ui 2 года назад +1

    More great content. Subscribed!

  • @Re-Booter
    @Re-Booter 2 года назад

    That video was a new classic, I was laughing so hard because I would totally be up do something like this.

  • @19jc80
    @19jc80 2 года назад

    You have to love the training wheels.

  • @sk8kid492
    @sk8kid492 2 года назад +1

    More videos like this!

  • @_Makanko_
    @_Makanko_ 2 года назад

    Nice build, I'm sure it'll have a worthy place in the HQ somewhere.

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma3770 2 года назад +1

    Thanks guys, I now feel so much better about all the stupid sh*t I’ve concocted.

  • @alittle2fast785
    @alittle2fast785 2 года назад

    OMBwarehouse In the house!

  • @Choirboyjr11
    @Choirboyjr11 2 года назад

    So good 😊

  • @monsantofungaro5704
    @monsantofungaro5704 2 года назад

    I would love the one from Nacho Libre!

  • @robertadams4415
    @robertadams4415 2 года назад

    That inspired me to build a mini bike my self the one on the Joe cool tee shirt I have witch is actually a chopper

  • @Cache73
    @Cache73 2 года назад

    You two freakin rock.🎸 hope you enjoyed California.

  • @assaultracoon4183
    @assaultracoon4183 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @memorydrain7806
    @memorydrain7806 Год назад

    Where the beer flows like wine.

  • @starkparker16
    @starkparker16 2 года назад

    Heck yeah

  • @mauricehodgdon1885
    @mauricehodgdon1885 2 года назад

    Bikes, handling, brakes, and tire wear will never be the same in future reviews.

  • @julieli6313
    @julieli6313 2 года назад

    classic!

  • @michaelsuarez6901
    @michaelsuarez6901 2 года назад

    Excellent! In fact you add more power by using 200cc instrad of 125 cc engine.

  • @thedogsbutler7046
    @thedogsbutler7046 Год назад

    The mini-bike in the movie was sold by a department store chain called Montgomery Ward, and I believe they were manufactured by Coleman. My dad bought one for me and my brother around 1975. And I got stopped by the cops on it, I was around 9 years old, my mom was a little upset with me.

  • @AverageR0
    @AverageR0 2 года назад

    would love to be able to build one myself one day

  • @FREE_PUREBLOOD333
    @FREE_PUREBLOOD333 2 года назад

    Drag race it next!!