1971 Go Devil Mini Bike Revival | The Premium Mini Bike Killed by the Honda Trail Bike

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • We bought a Sensation Mfg co Go Devil Model 104 mini bike! Made in the late 60s and early 70s, these Tecumseh HS40 powered mini bikes were great around town, college campus, and campsite cruisers. This Go Devil Model 104 was a high trim model as well compared to other mini bikes of the era, featuring full suspension, a headlight and taillight, chrome spoked wheels, and other high end features. These old mini bikes phased out quickly when the Honda Trail series arrived in the late 60s. Vintage mini bikes like this are a ton of fun to work with now because they're simple, easy to work on, and still provide enough power and comfort to be used as short distance transportation around a racetrack or camp site.
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Комментарии • 447

  • @CarsandCameras
    @CarsandCameras  Год назад +179

    It's the summer of '71. You're at the beach, riding your Go Devil Model 104 with your radio strapped to the back blasting Led Zeppelin's latest hit, Immigrant Song. Life is good. Till your HS40 carburetor starts acting up again.

    • @fadedlight8596
      @fadedlight8596 Год назад +12

      and my damn hose clamp fell off EDIT: love ya guys been watchin for years :) any time I see a vid I click it.

    • @DiggingYourOwnGrave
      @DiggingYourOwnGrave Год назад +2

      @@fadedlight8596 lets hope they reply, i love these guys, clicked instantly

    • @Chris-xk6bm
      @Chris-xk6bm Год назад +1

      This bike reminds me of the Rupp roadster I had as a kid. It had smaller wheels and the tank was chrome.

    • @wilkersonsmowershop8379
      @wilkersonsmowershop8379 Год назад +1

      Sweet save guys. Instead of putting new parts on maybe try to source some old good condition parts and keep it original.

    • @terryhorn46
      @terryhorn46 Год назад

      @@DiggingYourOwnGrave 2

  • @Dan_Kornfeld
    @Dan_Kornfeld Год назад +61

    One of the best mini bike exhaust notes! Keep doing what you do‼

  • @krissfemmpaws1029
    @krissfemmpaws1029 Год назад +11

    That is a great barn find! I remember when these were the hot ticket in the 60s and early 70s. One of the others was the Tote-Goat for the outdoorsman.

  • @patrickhartman6818
    @patrickhartman6818 Год назад +2

    Yes the magnet on the flywheel and the pickup on the Magneto needs to be cleaned for good spark

  • @danf4616
    @danf4616 Год назад +15

    Interesting seeing you guys zip around at the JYD Ranch. Lots of recognizable projects around! 👌

    • @johnwolicki7131
      @johnwolicki7131 Год назад +1

      I was thinking the same as you I saw the limo

    • @smaggies
      @smaggies Год назад +1

      Same I do know the area :) Kool

  • @karljakobsson159
    @karljakobsson159 Год назад +9

    It sounds lovely with that strait pipe 🤩

  • @mat122100
    @mat122100 Год назад +9

    I can see why grandpa had it for so long and that's awesome you guys made it run again. Pretty sure the family is stoked about it 🤙

  • @frankensteincreations4740
    @frankensteincreations4740 Год назад +1

    Awesome 👍
    Best spark is one you can hear! And you can hear that one!

  • @mathewbezjian4005
    @mathewbezjian4005 Год назад +5

    Love seeing the old school O.G. style build/revival in a garage projects like this.

  • @surfjerr
    @surfjerr Год назад +2

    You brought back memorys == 70 yr old Vet. smiling like a kid at X-mas LOL

  • @maverickkartracing
    @maverickkartracing Год назад +4

    Cool little bike. It looks a lot like a Rupp, especially the tank.

  • @wYatt121509
    @wYatt121509 Год назад +2

    Use the kickstand to get the rear wheel off of the ground. Pull start, swing a leg over, pray, give MUCH throttle and lean back down. I should add: Pray you live lol. Great vid Guys. Thanks for the years of entertainment. Merry Christmas and God bless.

  • @mattketner7597
    @mattketner7597 Год назад +6

    I absolutely love the look of the spoked 10/12in pit bike tires!

  • @terminalpsychosis8022
    @terminalpsychosis8022 Год назад +3

    What a killer bike. Tahnks to Grandpa that kept it running all those years. One of the easiest "get er runnin' " vids ever. :-)
    Would like an update when new parts come in... oil change n stuff for filler maybe? And give the old gal a bath please. Very nice vintage piece of history there.

  • @2StrokeSmoke544
    @2StrokeSmoke544 Год назад +3

    Man this really reminds me of the rupp minibike i had as a kid. It was a rupp roadster 2. Had a 3 1/2 hp motor and a buddy of mine at the time would ride it together like dumb and dumber!! Miss that bike!

  • @whatsinanamethatthecaptive577
    @whatsinanamethatthecaptive577 Год назад +14

    This is my favorite mini bike that you have worked on, because it looks like a mini-trail. Love the old engine, large dia tires, front/rear shocks, and monkey style handle bars. Great barn find, and looking forward to more content on this mini bike. And welcome to my home state: IOWA

  • @joesharp5602
    @joesharp5602 Год назад +3

    In 1973 a friend of mine had that same mini bike, and we rode together out on the country roads every weekend and all summer long. The Go Devil was fast, and quick off the line. My mini bike was a chopper style had the same Tecumseh engine as the Go Devil, but had a centrifugal clutch. My mini bike however had the optional kick starter which replaced the pull start. This was apparently a factory option, and it worked great. I always was envious of the torque converter and jack shaft on his Go Devil. You have a great piece of history and a great performing mini bike there and in my opinion, one of the best designed mini bikes ever... a real score.. Joe

  • @RenaissanceRedneck
    @RenaissanceRedneck Год назад +2

    You can tell it's Kevin's shop - there's a bottle of D-Germ on the table 😂

  • @TheDhylton1
    @TheDhylton1 Год назад +2

    Yep. Blow it apart, clean it thoroughly, put it back together with a torque converter and carb and repair the tail light. Great little bike! Merry Christmas!

  • @jcargentum
    @jcargentum Год назад +3

    Extended Universe Crossover! YESSSSSSSS!!!!!

  • @bewilderment9268
    @bewilderment9268 Год назад +1

    Once had a RUPP was just like that. Had a Tecumseh on it. I think l gave an album for it.

  • @patrickhartman6818
    @patrickhartman6818 Год назад +2

    That Sickle bar mower very possibly could be a wizard or dixey brand I had one myself it looks identical very good for cutting down stuff close to an inch in size

    • @krissfemmpaws1029
      @krissfemmpaws1029 Год назад

      You may be right. There were a couple of others making sickle bar mowers like this one too. But it does look more like a Dixey, the Wizard were a narrower track on the wheels as I remember. I didn't see the wheel drive system that the Wizard used.

  • @VermontPaintandPhoto
    @VermontPaintandPhoto Год назад +4

    love old mini bikes. my first was a 1974 Harley X90. loved it. this one reminds me so much of it.

  • @davidjessee7701
    @davidjessee7701 Год назад +2

    I had the same mini bike when I was 9 years old in the mid seventies…. My dad payed 40 dollars for it used. I rode the wheels off it till the motor died, then my dad stole the motor off the garden tiller and I was back in action ! With a 5 Hp Briggs !! I loved that mini bike

  • @coltonkirkman8714
    @coltonkirkman8714 Год назад +5

    i literally saw one sell yesterday on mecum brand new for $2k

  • @sweeneysweeney1901
    @sweeneysweeney1901 Год назад +21

    💯 This is my favorite mini bike you guys have found so far. It seems surprisingly quick compared to some of the other Tecumsehes

  • @darrellkelly7614
    @darrellkelly7614 Год назад +3

    Another great find..LOVE IT
    This should be excellent...

  • @alternator7893
    @alternator7893 Год назад +3

    Back when I was little, around the early 2000’s, my grandpa bought a small mini bike frame. It had the wheels, brakes, seat, it was only missing the motor. My grandpa got a small 80cc motor and had a custom jackshaft made for it, and turned it into a direct drive bike. Gear ratio was 12:1, it was relatively easy to push start, had a top speed of about 20 mph and it was super fun.

  • @ianellithorpe5918
    @ianellithorpe5918 Год назад +3

    It's really cool watching something that old bring joy to people again!

  • @Tacosgalore24
    @Tacosgalore24 Год назад +1

    Looks like a great runner, and that full suspension 🤌🤌

  • @jameswarren423
    @jameswarren423 Год назад +10

    That’s a hell of a find guys and that thing looks and sounds great. Great work great video. Can’t wait to see it completed.👍🏼🤩❤️

  • @johnsb1550
    @johnsb1550 Год назад +2

    I think that bike is a sweetheart, definitely a restoration project...I would flip the front fender around if possible also

  • @cmennare
    @cmennare Год назад +4

    Mini-bikes are always a blast to ride.

  • @williamhelms9942
    @williamhelms9942 Год назад +2

    Wish Kevin and Mook a Merry Christmas for us!

  • @RC-fu6hg
    @RC-fu6hg Год назад +4

    Wow what an amazing find! And it runs with only a small about of work! Can’t wait to see it in upcoming videos! Just awesome. 👍

  • @henryescat1104
    @henryescat1104 Год назад +3

    That is so awesome! I love to see those old style mini bikes just fire right up...They really made stuff to last back then..

  • @dmwi1549
    @dmwi1549 Год назад +2

    That drive setup is so much nicer than a glowing red hot centrifugal clutch when riding on lawn!
    And that exhaust sounds great!

  • @russellbritten4707
    @russellbritten4707 Год назад +3

    I don’t know if it’s to late or not. But about that barn find mini bike . A little ingenuity. You could almost make a hand clutch like the old Harley with a handle. A modified throw out bearing possibly. Just a thought. Like the channel.👍

  • @asrowenj
    @asrowenj Год назад +3

    A tip: If you want to take off surface rust on chrome, use 0000 Steel Wool and WD-40 to polish it away. Using 0000 steel wool and rubbing alcohol works to take away surface scratches (not gouges) in plastic and metal.

  • @j.w.3345
    @j.w.3345 Год назад +11

    Can’t wait to see it with a new torque converter! It looks very similar to the 74 Rupp I just picked up. It was in an old collapsed shed for 40 years under the one part of the tin roof that was still good.

  • @pitbulloffhisleash
    @pitbulloffhisleash Год назад +2

    I wish I had known those were rare. Bought one 20 years ago for$25 complete and running and after 2 years of of a bunch of kids learning on it sold it for $200. Was a super fun bike. Way better than my rupp or Gemini

  • @robertwhatley9078
    @robertwhatley9078 Год назад +5

    Man you guys can make almost anything run. Good work guys.

  • @mr.stonerUDX714
    @mr.stonerUDX714 Год назад +2

    great mini bike I have this same bike that is Bonanza blue!!! 2 1/5 briggs flat head a keeper fellas!!!

  • @mikeedward2827
    @mikeedward2827 Год назад +2

    That bike deserves a nice restoration. 👍

  • @amillioblevins6965
    @amillioblevins6965 Год назад +12

    Awesome looking bike 🤘 you guys are awesome

  • @LT1210
    @LT1210 Год назад +13

    Awesome little bike. I would love to find some of the deals you guys stumble across.

    • @mikecsokuly3122
      @mikecsokuly3122 Год назад +2

      There is no stumbling it’s hunting and keeping eyes and ears open they are out there. I found a few myself.

  • @iannorton4463
    @iannorton4463 Год назад +1

    Excellent vlog guys, ✌️👍🇬🇧

  • @GooseGosselin
    @GooseGosselin Год назад +7

    This one legit made me smile, thank you guys. Just an awesome find!

  • @bwxmoto
    @bwxmoto Год назад +2

    What a cool piece of mini bike history.

  • @presleyfleckmotorizedbikef4285
    @presleyfleckmotorizedbikef4285 Год назад +1

    I love the barn find mini bike I love the color red it's awesome good find runs great

  • @lonefishnone4958
    @lonefishnone4958 Год назад +2

    It's amazing how much that bike has in common with the 1970 Rupp Roadster. Frame and forks look identical with the exception of the gusset at the fork neck. Swing arm is a bit different as well.
    I always thought Rupp was the top of the line. In it's day I think this one is a little better bike.

    • @alejandromejia4996
      @alejandromejia4996 10 месяцев назад +1

      Copy cats I had a rupp scrambler must have used the same parts because they are identical

  • @rodricbeauregard1053
    @rodricbeauregard1053 Год назад +2

    In1971,you at the beach summer ans stuffnhaving fun ❤

  • @pollyg562
    @pollyg562 Год назад +1

    these old 60s/70s trail bike builds never disappoint

  • @johnfonda985
    @johnfonda985 Год назад +2

    Sweet mini bike guys!! since it's so complete and original I would try to keep it that way with the original carburetor so forth

  • @k30mtb78
    @k30mtb78 Год назад

    Back to the old days just you two guys working on somthing. Don’t get me wrong we all love Charles but there’s nothing like the old dynamic duo. Love you Charles lol

  • @playinwithfirecustoms7954
    @playinwithfirecustoms7954 Год назад +1

    That is a wicked sounding 4 horse!!

  • @michaelsteiner1574
    @michaelsteiner1574 Год назад +4

    Glad to see you back, and doing great after the hacking of Your Site! Love your collection of Mini Bikes and Go Carts! Keep up the great work!!!!

  • @HardcoreStupid
    @HardcoreStupid Год назад +1

    This episode just flew right by man, this kind of stuff I enjoy the most personally just getting old stuff moving again

  • @WOLFEY0812
    @WOLFEY0812 Год назад +2

    That's definitely one of the coolest mini bikes I've ever seen. Awesome! 👍

  • @forcede30
    @forcede30 Год назад

    That Jari sickle bar mower is awesome. I fixed one up a couple years ago and used it one time. You're right, they're scary. From a time when men were men and tools didn't have much for safety.

  • @darrellnichter9894
    @darrellnichter9894 Год назад +1

    That's a cool bike Ike! Same way I found my chrome Harrison with front ski barn find!

  • @kenamay
    @kenamay Год назад +6

    That is so nice. wow
    Alright minibikes don't get much nicer than that.

  • @robertbrown6311
    @robertbrown6311 Год назад +1

    I've got a yellow one from Missouri with rear shocks,and a cantilever front end..always wondered what it was thank you for this video...........alot of questions closer to being answered

  • @jeremiahbradley6914
    @jeremiahbradley6914 Год назад +1

    Hopefully y'all restore that one just awesomeness for sure !!

  • @rong4189
    @rong4189 Год назад +1

    IIRC the four cylinder engine in the WWll Jeeps were called ‘Go Devil’

  • @josephwantz4035
    @josephwantz4035 Год назад +3

    I wish you guys would drop more than two videos a week it's ridiculous and by the time you get back to the drag rail it's two weeks later I really wish that you guys would fix the problem that it's having and continue to work on that

  • @jasonbirch1182
    @jasonbirch1182 Год назад +3

    If you need to use the hammer and pry bar on a flywheel (or hammering on the end of any threads) put the nut back on a few threads to protect the end of it.

    • @bdizzlee420
      @bdizzlee420 Год назад

      Doesn't always save you tho, you can still crush you're threads done it so many times

  • @OSXMan
    @OSXMan Год назад +1

    Wow, it's even older than I am. It might be in better shape than I am too, lol. A great find Issac!

  • @67Froggers
    @67Froggers Год назад +1

    Got my Xmas dragster for the tree. Thank you

  • @brianz367
    @brianz367 Год назад

    This place reminds a bit of your parents place John. I love the mowed nice free ride area. I think you guys should pick an area like this at your place to keep mowed. I also like the wide spaced trees. Makes me want to go back and watch some old videos of yours!

  • @wadetyler5056
    @wadetyler5056 Год назад

    That is a great little bike! I like the fact that is is so simple of a build!

  • @kountryboy9045
    @kountryboy9045 Год назад +2

    Love the episode just wish you would have had junkyard digs helping out

  • @walkermediaworx
    @walkermediaworx Год назад +1

    Coolest mini bike I've ever seen or heard. The thing sounds awesome!

  • @rodricbeauregard1053
    @rodricbeauregard1053 Год назад +1

    Heck yaaa it's lunchtime❤

  • @morgunfreedom4346
    @morgunfreedom4346 Год назад +1

    Can't beat the sound of a flathead... also seemed to have been unsubscribed unknowingly to me...

  • @jasontaylor456
    @jasontaylor456 Год назад +1

    At the 22 minute mark I thought to myself. Man that look like Kevin's yard. Looking forward to the other videos that come from this trip!

  • @EJ-74
    @EJ-74 Год назад +1

    Cadillac of mini bikes Love it 👍🏻✌🏻

  • @lomsomesGarage
    @lomsomesGarage Год назад +1

    That’s a perfect find I may have a lead on a old original sears I saw hanging in a barn about ten or fifteen years ago I’m going to check it out I can remember when the brothers got it for Christmas glad I saw this it reminded me about it I may go check if it’s still there

  • @gilbertsprojects2954
    @gilbertsprojects2954 Год назад +2

    Great video, awesome little bike, good “bodging” to get it running. 👍🏼

  • @djk9168
    @djk9168 Год назад

    I have the same e46 M3. 2002, titanium silver metallic. Great car.

  • @PlayingWithFireOutdoors
    @PlayingWithFireOutdoors Год назад +1

    Way cool! One of my RV 90s is RUM (restricted use motorcycle) also. I found a street legal chassis and swapping over later!

  • @mikeatv
    @mikeatv Год назад +1

    that minibike looks like alot of fun
    great find

  • @reddog543211
    @reddog543211 Год назад +1

    Excellent job guys....Awsome parcel restro !!

  • @perry5598
    @perry5598 Год назад +2

    You can get these replacement carburetors on Amazon with a low and a high speed adjustment as an upgrade for about 15 to $20. Of course they're Chinese made but they're not too bad and they get the job done.

  • @gankylyfe9692
    @gankylyfe9692 Год назад +1

    I wish y'all could get a Subaru motor. Haven't seen much info on them but hear they're interesting and have power

  • @toddvogelsberg2355
    @toddvogelsberg2355 Год назад +1

    sweet mini bike, it has an awesome exhaust note too!

  • @koljag5
    @koljag5 Год назад +1

    Cool build

  • @jjjuarez312
    @jjjuarez312 Год назад +1

    That's a gen minibike!! Good job guys

  • @johnnymack8442
    @johnnymack8442 Год назад +1

    That's a cool bike. Can't wait to see the rebuild video.

  • @Tthahulk92
    @Tthahulk92 Год назад +1

    I love JYD channel.
    Always got something awesome going on!!!!
    Same with you guys!!!

  • @Orbacron
    @Orbacron Год назад

    Nice piece of vintage glory. Can be the get around unit for the back 40 when the driveline is fixed

  • @jamesgnarkill3112
    @jamesgnarkill3112 Год назад

    Hell yeah!!! Hello from Des Moines, IA.....I hope you enjoyed your trip friend!!!

  • @DODTruckPulling
    @DODTruckPulling Год назад +3

    I love ur vids I get inspiration for my own builds from them

  • @RattlesnakeRCandHobbies
    @RattlesnakeRCandHobbies Год назад +1

    Thats gotta be one of the coolest minibikes ive seen! It would be cool to see the ratrod engine in this thing!

  • @jimciancio9005
    @jimciancio9005 Год назад +1

    If it's a "Sensation" whom actually manufactured it? They built some awesome push mowers which had cool mag looking aluminum wheels and a cast aluminum deck. Painted mostly metallic green with aluminum accents! Not really sure if they made mini bikes as well??? SMFH but awesome find guys!

  • @jeeprenner
    @jeeprenner Год назад +2

    Way cool episode on so many levels!
    I love your channel & JYD. Great mini bike & cool to see the Honda Odyssey & the Jari (you called it a lawnmower).

  • @mikecsokuly3122
    @mikecsokuly3122 Год назад +1

    I just found a bike real similar to that and just inspired me Togo play with it this is my favorite type video that you guys do

  • @jacobbreazeale1816
    @jacobbreazeale1816 Год назад +1

    That's an awesome bike! The engine sounds strong.

  • @JohnHill-jm7tm
    @JohnHill-jm7tm Год назад +2

    You guys continue to be so awesome in your videos 👍. This Old Man from Washington NC always enjoying. Merry Christmas hope y'all have a great time with family. 🛵🧔💝💝💝

  • @jgsn5029
    @jgsn5029 Год назад +2

    It would be cool if you could find someone that used to work at the factory that built these or work at the company to give some insight into these old bikes