1970 Fox Condor Mini Bike Revival | 3 Tips & Tricks for Buying a Mini Bike!

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The mini bike is something that everyone should experience at some point in their life, whether it be a vintage bonanza mini bike, a rupp, or a new Coleman CT200 or TrailMaster MB-200. This 1970 Fox Condor is a perfect example of a barn find mini bike that anybody could have found. In this episode, we get the old Tecumseh 4 horse (HS40) running, we take the bike for a spin, and we share our tips, tricks, and thoughts on buying your first mini bike!
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@CarsandCameras 4 жыл бұрын

So, to summarize: Use prices you find online as a rule of thumb as the MAXIMUM you should pay The more features, the more you should be prepared to pay The laws of supply and demand apply- if you’re in an area with a big mini bike following, but not many bikes for sale, be prepared to pay more. Same goes for vice versa. All in all, mini bikes are a niche product, in various shapes, makes, models, etc. For these reasons, it’s difficult to put a standard value on mini bikes and go karts. Basically, they’re worth whatever the prospective buyer is willing to pay. Can’t wait to restore this one!

@daniellittlejohn9615 4 жыл бұрын

my dad died a month ago from cancer

@CarsandCameras 4 жыл бұрын

@@daniellittlejohn9615 wow that's awful Dan, hang in there man✊

@jacobkinard6553 4 жыл бұрын

CarsandCameras I have a kv 75 it’s pretty cool but I was wondering if you would be interested in it

@hotwheelsracer6380 4 жыл бұрын

Hello CarsandCameras you have inspired me to engine swap my Motovox mini-bike and upgrade the new engine, thank you guys so much for making the awesome videos and inspiring me!

@Bread45 4 жыл бұрын

I might be interested for around 120

@dasafrew Жыл бұрын

I have worked for Fred Fox at Parts Unlimited for 27 years. We just celebrated his life and amazing accomplishments this weekend as he had passed away recently. Fred was the innovator and founder of the Fox Mini Bike which got him started as the founder of the Worlds largest Powersports Distribution Network.

@davidjessee7701 4 жыл бұрын

I rode mini bikes in the 70s when I was a little kid.. I'm 53 now and still love them

@newvintage1554 4 жыл бұрын

So I'm reconsidering this as normal as I'm 55 and try to ride all the time.

@BruceLyeg 4 жыл бұрын

49 here and realized I have four mini bikes and a gokart. When I was 47 I had none

@63BelairRacecar 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Thats me too. 53 and have 20 or so now started on one in 1976.

@danielclements2754 4 жыл бұрын

Just built one for grandson , have not gave it to him yet, been having to much fun testing it lol . I am 52 by the way

@mr.stonerUDX714 4 жыл бұрын

I 56 and have been building and restoring minis and karts my whole life never grew out of it have 100 minis and 25 vintage karts and always looking for more

@rong4189 4 жыл бұрын

What a score! That might be the coolest mini bike I’ve ever seen! And it looks like the rubber pegs aren’t even worn? Wow!

@reaperosong6985 3 жыл бұрын

These are really nice Mini's I have five. the Condor, the Spoiler, the Campus FX, the Trail Tramp and the Street Scamp the Trail Tamp and Street Scamp have Dual Speed Clutches, Head Light and Tail Light. Very cool Bikes

@simplywonderful449 3 жыл бұрын

If you like Fox minis, find a Trail Tramp - street legal and two-speed clutch system gave them about 45-50 mph top speed. I had one years ago, complete lighting - same frame & fenders as the Condor and a beautiful bike!

@christophermorin9036 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the perfect little vintage bike for tooling around at the swap meets.

@ghomerhust 4 жыл бұрын

thats exactly what i was thinking. just shine up what it has and run the little buggar. motor sounds really healthy for nearly 50 years old

@mikeripley3266 4 жыл бұрын

at almost 70 years old I did not have mini bikes and go carts in my area plus could have never afforded one. When my kids came along I was over protective to keep them from getting hurt. Now you guys have me looking everywhere for go carts and min bikes. I just found a slick 1970 go cart with a chrome engine and almost no usage at all. I plan to restore it and have it at the Charlotte flea market in sept. Still looking for a mini bike. Thanks for the fun I get watching you guys

@mikemcdaniel6200 4 жыл бұрын

Had one just like that when I was 14. 63 years old now.

@discingaround 4 жыл бұрын

Can you guys do a 'state of the collection' video? Really want to see what the fleet of misfit mini bikes and krazy go karts!

@dustinmiller7278 4 жыл бұрын

I second this

@jacksonbolduc4598 4 жыл бұрын

Same here!! I'd love to see a video of every build y'all have ever done even if some don't run!

@randywood9060 3 жыл бұрын

I have a bicycle made from that same company. 1975 silver fox moto bike/ bicycle

@RattyFlyer Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@Vectrox71 4 жыл бұрын

Great content as always, keep it up guys! i love mini bikes!

@justbraaapit2311 4 жыл бұрын

I had and old Rupp mini ike when I was younger. And had full suspension and ran like a dream

@thequeen954 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you guys don't get carried away with every single time trying to top yourself. Yeah you have kindof a series in which you go from like the fast road carts to the crosskart and now the trophy truck but also just after a trophy truck video we get one of you guys on the floor wrenching on single hp number motors and buzzin around and just having fun. I really like that about this channel and you guys, please don't ever stop.

@trevawhitmoyer682 4 жыл бұрын

The Queen Your comment is so on point!

@bwxmoto 4 жыл бұрын

That was probably one of my favorite episodes on this channel! That thing is awesome

@trevinskiking2165 2 жыл бұрын

I remember them when they Came out New ,Gee that makes me feel old, about the same time Honda came out with their forgiving XR75's ,Marty Smith i. Think had one & they go best with a Honda S90 Kehein Carb 20 mm jetted perfectly 😎Trev New Zealand.

@crabtreemedia8169 4 жыл бұрын

At 9:15 Ike was just like "what are you talkin about" lol

@danf4616 4 жыл бұрын

My dad paid about $100 for my new Sears mini bike in 1970. Lots of fun! That Fox is a cool bike! We couldn't afford a fancy one like that, back in the day...

@danielsteinlicht5197 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that noticed Ike changed the logo on his jacket to say FART. Love it and keep up the good work boys.

@wolf_bmx_484 4 жыл бұрын

I've been rewatching your old vids:P

@vancemacd6315 4 жыл бұрын

I just love the look of this mini bike.

@gfrankum63 4 жыл бұрын

That takes me back to my old mini bike. Mine had a distinct smell when the engine was running, and it came to mind watching Ike driving theirs.

@jacobmckee4247 4 жыл бұрын

The welding jacket use to say Hobart now its just "fart"

@dre4011 3 жыл бұрын

That's Sharpie magic....plain & simple...

@oldwolf1928 4 жыл бұрын

I had one of them when I was 10 years old in 1972- Bullet proof little mini bike-I put many many miles on her and gave it to a local kid when I joined the service. Great find!

@jutde 4 жыл бұрын

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@toast9758 4 жыл бұрын

I love this old thing, would love to see kind of like a "vintage bash" with all you're old/vintage style projects

@kemoayers8272 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Older cousin got brand new one for Christmas 🎄 of 1969. I was 8-9yrs old at the time. His mini bike was the envy of the entire neighborhood. This brought back old memories! Great job & Thank you Sir!!

@HouseOfThe8Strings 4 жыл бұрын

At first I was disappointed that this video wasn't about the trophy truck. Then I watched it and now I'm excited to see more of this bike 😁

@parkers4654 4 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of video! Mini bike rescues are the best

@geoffreyjones2000 4 жыл бұрын

I learned to ride on something like that in the mid 60s... it was a Rupp

@nolanleeman1858 4 жыл бұрын

geoffreyjones2000 because that’s 100% possible. 🤦‍♂️

@nolanleeman1858 4 жыл бұрын

geoffreyjones2000 Nevermind forgive me, I got mixed up on what you meant. Again my bad.

@chrisbesaw8042 4 жыл бұрын

Right on I had one the Rupp roadster it was the coolest my dad bought it from a friend in early 2000 I came home everyday after school just fixing it up and understanding how it worked literally changed my life forever now build my own bikes as a hobby and have made a successful underground business out of it

@geoffreyjones2000 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbesaw8042 Me too, I'm in Maryland and have 58 bikes,3 side cars, and a trike

@geoffreyjones2000 4 жыл бұрын

@@nolanleeman1858 I went online in 2000, I waited for the world to end before I went online

@bdubz5150 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool vintage mini bike...I dig it. Gas tank is cool, seat is cool, shocks and cool exhaust.

@buildingtrades7070 4 жыл бұрын

I found something I don't thing you guys ever talked about. My predator 301 cc wasn't getting gas, so I cleaned the carb and still had the same problem (with choke stalls). I pulled the hose off the carb and saw that there was little to no gas coming out. So I cleaned tank, still same problem. There is a pet-cock on the tank, removed it and saw a 1/4" filter attached. It was clacked, so I cut it off opened the hole, and put it back together. worked great. added an in-line filter to replace it. Something you could show to your viewers in one of your builds. Keep up the great work.

@FloridaMan0561 4 жыл бұрын

A good amount of men who were kids back in the 70's are in nostalgia heaven right now. I'm waiting to see y'all rebuild a survivor mini bike from the mid 80's to the early 90's so I can get a little dose of nostalgia too. I never really had any mini bikes myself, I did have a good little go cart and a beater three wheeler though, they got me into riding four wheelers right about the same time the old go cart was borrowed without permission and the old 3 wheeler took her last ride. I have always loved anything with an engine and wheels,two or four,it don't matter,as long as I can mash the gas and steer it clear of the ditches then I'm with it.

@jasonbarton4858 4 жыл бұрын

Love it one of the favorite things that I own is a 1971 Roadster rupp mini bike

@srcobra50 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet been waiting to see this. Absolute awesome bike and great price

@user-yc1nh8tk2m 4 жыл бұрын

I dig the way things are guys. I like to nitpick most people's..."method" but you guys have a good thing going that I believe whole heatedly most guys vibe with. You're channel, partnership and execution is high quality, on a relatable no budget/low budget work for play, all fun everyday, simple joy brought from a process in progress!! I for 1 appreciate yous guys and hope you stay true to what made me subscribe in the first place. Making things work when they don't and playing like adult children do!!!

@rapidfire-0680 Жыл бұрын

That thing needs a torque converter on it, they're way better than a centrifugal clutch, less loss of power to the drive wheel, wider range of top end speed, and low end torque, also I would put coil over shocks on the rear, and you had a good idea putting a billet connecting rod, also a billet fly wheel, porting and polishing the intake port, new valves, springs and cam, that mikuni carburetor was an improvement for sure, ya it looks like you guy's are on the right track, can't wait to see it all done up in a future video, nice Job ! PS you could always put a Briggs & Stratton flat head Raptor 5hp racing engine on there too, those are a personal favorite of mine, I have one on my 1970 sears roper minibike, and the thing screams, it also has a Comet TAV2 torque converter on it !

@99unclebob 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and vintage mini bike buy, where i grew up here in Canada The carbon copy to this one was Rupp and it was really popular and were everywhere and i know a friend who had one and the suspension made all the difference in the world, we were all 10/11 yrs old and always had to buy our own fuel and put our money together so never any problems, so many cool memories from early 70's, then came the Chaparral 100 cc 4 stroke 4 speed dirt bikes, cheap reliable easy to fix and a whole lotta fun 😎😎

@eugeneray8829 Жыл бұрын

I love it too!!! Looks smooth !!!

@justjesse16 4 жыл бұрын

I have an old minibike verrryyy similar to this one. It also has a 4hp briggs. The original motor was locked up when bought. It rides amazing. Have been riding for 15 years. Youll enjoy that sooo much

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! I liked them old Fox mini bikes! My Dad bought us a Fox Scrambler back in 69-70?, and from Kmart too! It had a 4horse Tecumseh on it too and the first thing the old man did when he brought it home was disconnect the governor, and it had a smaller sprocket than that one too, so with my brother riding it, he was smaller than me, but it would hit around 30-35 mph. Wish I still had that thing today.....

@staceystarling15 4 жыл бұрын

Yay a 20 min video.awesome

@lucassarchet6712 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you guys scored a fox. I have two and I love them. I have a spoiler and a scamp. My scamp looks identical to your condor except I have a rear rack, tail light headlight and a front disc brake. Can't wait to see this build!

@rickstevens1479 4 жыл бұрын

I remember Fox ,we drooled over one back in the 60,s funny they seemed bigger back then

@caseygunn9627 4 жыл бұрын

That is THE coolest mini bike I've ever seen! Great video y'all.

@williamspaid8829 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome new bike guys. To answer a question you asked on the last video is like to see y'all stay a basic shop with minimal tools. Get tools to do the job but stay true to your roots. Love the channel. I'm a retired mech and I love watching Ike figure things out without just throwing money at it. Good luck to y'all.

@SnogSpit 4 жыл бұрын

so cool! lovin this mini bike

@evanwolfe1153 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys keep up the great work👍

@roberthatfull3816 Жыл бұрын

That lil things awesome 70s groovy lookin i like the way the engine is snug in the frame it looks well built too and aint in too bad condition either 🤘

@daprankstagangstas2251 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick🔥. Love the content keep it up 👍

@ryanwyld3444 4 жыл бұрын

Nice now I’ll know how to fix mine back up. I just contacted a gentlemen to purchase a street scamp a few days ago. Should be going to pick it up tomorrow. Long time follower and first time commenter I love seeing tour guys vids when they come out keep up the awesome work 👍😁

@lloydbaker7099 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool vintage ride 😉

@montyhutchens4088 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys, back to your roots. More like this.

@martymcflywilliams3941 4 жыл бұрын

I am loving the content, keep it up

@strykerpete423 4 жыл бұрын

Love it keep the builds coming.

@v8power561 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet looking mini bike!

@SportbikerNZ 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet little mini bike. Great to see it going, and good on you guys for being pragmatic about getting it going. It's made to be ridden after all!

@ollilehtonen6764 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm in my old man phase now. I like quiet stuff." Says John who owns a smallblock C10

@craigengelman4534 4 жыл бұрын

90% of c10 came with a small block

@puskunk 4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile, Ike, who is an actual old man, looks at John like he grew an extra head.

@kevinsoderblom4348 4 жыл бұрын

craig engelman most were six cylinders actually

@CzechSixTv 4 жыл бұрын

olli Lehtonen Straight six, small block or big block doesn't make a difference. Quiet vs loud is a function of the muffler and exhaust system. My buddy had a 12 second 406 small block Malibu that you would never hear coming and I'm sure you've seen plenty of 4 cyl Honda 💩box's that could be heard from 3 miles away.

@ollilehtonen6764 4 жыл бұрын

@@CzechSixTv True. And yes, i'm more than familiar with Civics and Accords singing the song of their people at 3am

@christopherhoward2139 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Love the retro mini bikes.

@justinswanson7582 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up on this same bike! Still have it. Awesome video guys! I have met Fred Fox the founder of fox minibikes. Used to work for a company he owns. Sweet find guys! Can't wait to see it restored.

@craigwhite7428 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys. That looks like a very nice mini bike. It looks like it rides nice.

@peterlepore2726 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of those new in 1970 best mini bikes ever strong frames mine had lights working break lights 2 speed clutch with an optional 5 hp motor dicc breaks front and rear great bike me and my brothers had it for year rode it all year round solid machines

@williamboulton465 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick!!!

@jamiesawyer5102 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more detail, especially on how Ike custom made the intake manifold with washers and pipe. A lot of us watch these videos to learn. Great job as always guys

@trevinskiking2165 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie...making an intake manifold for 1 of these is the most basic of jobs, I guess not if you're inexperienced but I get your drift: if you don't have a welder you can prefab it & take it to a general engineers to get welded up or they can make 1 for you or you can take it to your local mower/Small engine guy who should be able to help you out if you talk to him nicely , use a new (Malaysia) Honda S90 (made new there still) Carb 20mm I think , don't bother with the expense of a knock-off Mikuni, the 60's-70's Sports Commuter 90cc Carb it works perfectly on the 172cc B & S & Techumseh Engine's with no jetting changes needed & unreal idle & throttle response.Trev New Zealand home of the world's fastest old Indian & Indy/Daytona racer Chris Dickson.😎

@erikpeterson7358 2 жыл бұрын

Great Videos! Keep up the great work.

@just-a-gamer.1914 4 жыл бұрын

Best channel I buying your merchandise I love your channel keep up the good work

@mingusbreeze 4 жыл бұрын

Nice old school minibike, guys. Thanks.

@danielterry6080 4 жыл бұрын

Nice minibike!Those old designs are really cool!

@ira-ianmurphy170 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! More mini bike videos😀

@jasontucker6143 4 жыл бұрын

One of your best recent vids . Love to see you guys doco the trouble shooting! I got some comments on the CNC hat today too!

@williamm.vazquez8801 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Deal And Great Content .

@johnmuffy2848 4 жыл бұрын

That is back spackle on John's back. Rock on Dudes

@SuperGlacierGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! I have a Bird T-Bird I saved from a scrap yard. Nearly the same as the Condor, minus rear suspension. I put a Hemi Predator 212 on it, ported polished race head, billet rod, flywheel, Mod 2 cam, larger carb, header. Big word of advice if you hop up the engine. Go to a lot smaller rear sprocket, otherwise you won't be able to keep the front wheel on the ground.

@ATBstudiopink 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up 2 rupp roadster 2’s a few months ago. Same motor and diaphragm carb as yours. Restoring it as well 🤘

@DirtandRust 4 жыл бұрын

So Cool ...Love it!!

@shadowzna8699 4 жыл бұрын

I love all of your vids keap up the good work

@StimutacsCOO 4 жыл бұрын

Dope little bike man. I see why you're so in love. Keep it up boys, you're killing it.

@sweeneysweeney1901 4 жыл бұрын

Wow seems to run well for being that old . Great find bud

@markbonwell209 4 жыл бұрын

Good ole reliable Tecumseh motor! I had a neighbor "throw away" a 3 wheel edger with the same engine. Of course I saved it with a knock off float carb from ebay for $10. It had the same diaphragm carb that was toast! Now it starts on 1st or 2nd pull. One mans trash is another mans treasure i guess.

@victorblackwood3727 4 жыл бұрын

I 69 or 70 JC Penneys sold a mini bike called The Golden Pinto and It was 149.00. We had about 10 kids in the neighborhood with mini bikes. We had too much fun. Honda Mini Trail was 312.00 . I bought a 1972 Honda SL 100 brand new with my hard earned money and it was 525.00 still remember that day. Now I am 62. Never had so much fun with so little. Life was simple and safe then. Chattanooga TN

@dakotahneal8110 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm in my old man phase" Ike shakes his head "alright?..." rofl

@dre4011 3 жыл бұрын

Ike's face : "Son please"

@stevefavero3204 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I just picked up a 1972 Rupp that's pretty rough. I think I'm going restomod on it and ride 🤘🤠

@quevicular 4 жыл бұрын

That bike is mint guys!!

@5THR33S 4 жыл бұрын

Dude this bike is awesome, I would love to see it restored to its former glory, all shiny and chrome :)

@shayestrx250r 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this episode. Can't wait to see this tecumseh build. Ps I wish you guys had some 3xl shirts, especially mini mayhem.

@paulhooker8718 4 жыл бұрын

Have you guys thought about a lift table? I use an old steel office desk myself. It was free and saves my back. Plus drawers for organizing.

@c103110a 4 жыл бұрын

Nice ! I had one of those growing up !

@noahfox3595 4 жыл бұрын

That's really cool!

@MakinEndsMeet69 4 жыл бұрын

Man I had a Fox mini bike when I was a kid it was green like fluorescent green and black and lots of chrome and it was really fast to specially after we tweaked it. Thanks for the video guys as always great you guys take care and stay well

@josiahw3219 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great episode and that's a sweet little mini bike

@jimciancio9005 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Quickie barn find from No to Go as you guys have a knack for! Enjoyed the video guy's love the show, keep it up somehow, cuz whatever your doing? It's working!!!

@garettbodel3002 3 жыл бұрын

Ike is the man. He's got his own Island. That's pretty badass did you guys are both badass I love you show

@mattparker9726 4 жыл бұрын

OMG this is your best video yet!

@sethcude 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is awesome, you’ll do a great job on your project!

@joshblainer4950 4 жыл бұрын

I had one of these, awesome bikes

@loosescrewlab3605 4 жыл бұрын

awesome vid huge thumbs up!!!!!

@googleitdepartment1371 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet bike!

@billsemailis 4 жыл бұрын

I had this bike when I was a kid!

@TheDrunkardHu 4 жыл бұрын

Nice find, boys! Very cool bike.

@davidingling9791 3 жыл бұрын

That's actually pretty cool!

@scooott123w9 4 жыл бұрын

It looks awsome

@jasonhendrie5411 4 жыл бұрын

Man john u find all the goodies great fined

@ronniepate4315 4 жыл бұрын

Had a 5 hp brigs on a 70 model . It was great , Pulled in sand and mud . Just rinsed it off and oiled the chain and clutch.

@danb.3397 4 жыл бұрын

Even though my Taco 44 broke my collar bone this one you found is quite unusual and pretty cool.

@loganjenkins8053 4 жыл бұрын

I love you guys! Hopefully John can start videoing the stuff he bought on the internet for the mini bike.