A similar engine called the Power Pak was popular in the UK in the 1950s. There were special steel reinforced tyres for use with it, as standard cycle tyres would just wear away in no time. The cord casing of the tyre was strengthened by having steel threads woven into it. The rubber was tougher and much thicker than normal cycle tyres. My father used to go to work on one and the rear tyre would last about a year. One big bonus, the tyre was virtually puncture proof because the steel reinforcement prevented sharp objects from penetrating.
Those tyre, and many other puncture resistant tyres, are still readily available. We encourage every rider to customize their bikes as much as possible to fit their budget and needs. We provide this engine by itself to keep costs down for our customers.
I've ordered one time from BikeBerry. Spent almost $300. I was sent a 49cc Lock and Load engine kit....missing crucial pieces. Like the Stilts. The gas cap. Extra Fuel line I paid for. As well as multiple bolts, washers, and spacers to mount the engine AND to assemble the brackets. After receiving SOME of my missing parts in a second shipment, I STILL have yet to get the bolts and washers that were missing. A 3rd shipment is on the way to rectify my original order but I've seen in my email that it's STILLLLLL not all my missing bolts, washers, and spacers!!! I'm NOW going to have to hassle BikeBerry 4 a 4th shipment...which will HOPEFULLY FINALLY have my remaining bolts, washers, and spacers. Very, VERY disappointing experience thus far.
AHHHHH !!!! The memories I used to see these in the 1950's .In those days you could pass your driving test with one of these then go out and buy a 1000cc motor cycle if you wanted
How much would the cost be to order all items except the engine as I have access to Honda gx 35 as I'm a technician at a industrial equipment sales and service place
These were quite popular in the mid 50's in the UK, and my Dad had a 'Trojan' Mini-Motor, and my first 'motorised bike was a 32cc "Cyclemaster" - The fun we had then.
I appreciate a professional's view at installing a bicycle motor. Most people however cringe rather at the cost of installation than a RUclips video! Thats why they do it themselves! Thanks.
Thats a good little kit. I put one of those kit on a 12 inch kids bike and it topped out at 36 mph. it took some welding to do but that things was a blast.
This is so cool but sadly here in Britain it would be illegal :( Our government wants fewer cars on the road but if you come up with an innovative idea like this that cuts pollution and gets over 200mpg despite not exceeding 20 mph, it's not allowed. British government don't like it because they can't rip us off with tax. The laws here in Britain suck.
ELPaso1990TX For what I hear on Britain it's horrible, we feel like we are suffocating in the USA, but Britain is like " can't take no more" my question is: What are you still doing in Britain? ?? Move to USA or Canada, and forget the kind of oppression, and being forced to live in more poverty than we here are. Come, don't wait any longer if you are a hard worker, you just owe it to your self
Salvador Sanchez Salvador and what do you think, I am against Trump??? No. You little stinkers are making Texas into swamp place. Why? I will tell you. Back in time I was at Laredo TX, and at the post office mailing a package. I was the only one on the post office. The Mexican girl there stopped serving me as soon as a Mexican walked in. And proceeded to serve the Mexican right over my head! She continued to serve me, only after she served the Mexican. You Mexican guys make USA look like a shit hole by doing this, and you want me to oppose Trump for why he doesn't want Mexicans??? You are largely delusional on that. I have never ever seen anything like this from any other origin of people but Mexican... Why be so ***** ??? On the opposite when Mexicans cried to me to Jumpstart their semi truck, I did. Most semi trucks are impossible to jumpstart, I charged their batteries on high for about 30 minutes and their truck started. That is how I treated Mexicans in Texas, but you guys, oftentimes act despicably...
Yup, there goes again a loyal Trump supporter against Mexicans insulting a whole nationality just because he saw a Hispanic person (BTW, I was born in USA) making a comment against his favorite "politician", I won't deny there are some very despicable Mexicans out there that don't deserve to be here, but the same goes for a white, black, yellow, or any other non white people. I have had very, very bad encounters with disgusting white people, but I will obviously not hate them and generalize because of actions they did. It is your choice deciding to follow or not President Trump, but please stop having the idea that everyone is like the few people you had bad experiences here. I am delusional yo say???? I only stated the truth, we have Trump here, whether it is a good or bad thing. You are inviting a foreigner to come to this country, without even knowing him. He might be Muslim, who knows. If so, most likely he wont be allowed. What if he happened to be Mexican?? Will you now hate him??? Think about it, seriously. Anyways, learn how to take a joke dude, remember that the more you stress about things, the fastest you get old. Going back to the video, I loved that engine kit!!!!!!!!!!
@@MrRPM110 In the UK, they took away the guns, motorized bicycles, and now they send you to jail for a mean social media post. At least they still have their foresklns.
We had "kits" here in USA in the '80s called "aqua bug". Mounted on FRONT wheel using dual drive on side of tire, similar to caliper brakes. The kits were priced at about $100 USD!
NO! the 708 is a VERTICAL SHAFT engine. The 624cc would fit, BUT wouldn't last very long. The crank rides on PLAIN SLEEVE BUSHINGS, in other words.....JUNK!
I kinda remember a fiction drive with a motordirectly over the wheel. Does anyone remember ever seeing one of these. I also remember from Pawn Stars someone was selling a classic banana seat, bike with a friction drive on the front wheel.
It seems to me that you would be replacing a lot of rear tires. Also when you make up a wiring joint that will be exposed to the elements (heat and rain mainly) electrical tape is not going to hold for very long. You'd be better off soldering and wrapping the wires in heatshrink. At the very least a waterproof wire nut.
You’ve never heard of wrapping or using a lighter to strengthen the bond of the tape? I would say for it’s purpose of just a bike motor it wouldn’t harm it unless you intend on riding it in the rain.
@@nickh2647 if you've got a wrap that is designed to be exposed to the elements and waterproof, sure. No I have never heard of "strengthening the bond" with a lighter. If you're heating electrical tape that's the opposite of strength. My original point was to keep water out. Electrical tape is not waterproof.
@@Avaddon911 electronic tape is not waterproof but heating it helps the bond stick better. Unless you’re really want to be technical and you like to be overkill with solder by all means take the extra time.
@@nickh2647 also, while we're at it. Heat does not help the bond of electrical tape. It just makes it get brittle faster. Most electrical tape is rated for under 200° f
i have an old 2 stroke ryobi leaf blower engine i found on the side of the road it runs but needs some maintenance i also have a frame i found on the side of the road that will fit the engine perfectly and i also have some pulleys and belts for the engine
offcourse it is not out of stock , nobody want it , it is not efficient , electric vehicles such as TESLA'S or electrical bike's only have to be connected to the solar panel for some time , you dont have to pay for the sun!!
Very impressive and informative video . Can a piece of thick hose pipe on friction drive shaft help reduce wear and tear of tyre due to rubber to rubber contact instead of rubber to metal contact. Please do so and make a video .
@@rubo1964 may be . May be not . Actually we do this on drive shafts of motors to avoid direct metal to rubber contact . The rubber pipe needs to be tightly fit .
Do you guys provide a better throttle assembly kit that will last longer? the plastic throttle gets stripped super easy and I need a stronger material. That plastic is not strong enough.
www.bikeberry.com/bbr-tuning-complete-billet-aluminum-throttle-grip-handle-and-kill-switch-set.html We have these, but the components inside are still plastic.
So here are the tools you'll need. Now watch us install it with different tools. Oh and you'll need a tape measure and marker. But they weren't important enough to list in what you'll need. Oh and don't forget that you need oil.
+TheGrowGeek yes Mine is a 29 inch mountain bike it does fit however make sure you have bike rack mounts near the back axel. as long as you are under 200 pounds it will work great
I'm a 65 year old. I started with a Mach 10 chainsaw motor. It was direct drive chain, left index finger control throttle, drag foot brakes. To start it, picked up the back wheel, run and jump on. (45-50 mph)
@@Paul-ou1rx I heard him too........"cut off the handlebars". It took a LONG TIME using the standard blade, job went much faster with a "serrated titanium" blade! BE SAFE, ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION!
when your rear tire picks up a piece of wire, glass, nail or thorn, doesn't that tire roller just press it in further with every rotation, guaranteeing a flat? don't we need a solid rubber tire for this?
Not necessarily. Depending on the thickness of tire and its composite material the debris may not puncture all the way through to causing a flat. If installed correctly, the typical pressure the roller applies to the tire is not significantly different than the pressure the tire experiences when rolling against the ground. Either way, we recommend that all riders of any bike do periodic maintenance on their bikes to prevent flats or any damage to their bike.
The Transmission Bearing get very hot,were they ever lubed and if you go over a Bump it feels like transmission is slipping,what up with that,any input as how to make this system more efficient ?
+vedat kamanli It will bald out your rear wheel faster than your front because of the rolling pin. We recommend filing down the rolling pin and smooth it out a little bit to increase your wheel life. Keep in mind, that filing it down too much can cause issues with it 'catching' your rear wheel so file it sparingly.
How does the throttle work on these? where do you twist it? Also what are the pros and cons of the friction system compared to a traditional motor mount.
Automotive and scooter oil is very similar, but scooter oil is designed to hold it's viscosity a little better, increasing the longevity and performance of your engine.
This design dates back to the 1960's. A good design that works. But the tire used as the drive tire will wear out prematurely. If you don't mind buying new tires, good way to go.
Is there an installation like this that uses an extra sprocket/chain instead of the friction drive? I want to get one on my full suspension bike but there's a shock in the way in the main area of the frame, figured this would be better. But I don't like friction drive.
BikeBerrycom Thanks for your reply. I decided to go for an adult push scooter, because anything that has two wheels and is parked outside gets stolen or vandalised where I live at (Newcastle, UK). Plus, I think I would need a driver's license for this, which I dont have. But thanks for your reply.
same here in Australia you will cop a unregistered, defective motorbike fine and if you don't have a motorbike licence you will get smacked wit another fine all up $2000+
Don't know how the laws are in the UK but here in the states they don't seem to care much even for those in frame engine motorized bikes. I got around on a beach cruiser for about a year & was only pulled over once for not fully stopping at a stop sign the cop didn't really question the legality of my bike nor did he ask for paper work. Let me off with a warning though because my brakes weren't very good (wink wink) I guess it depends on what kind of cop pull's you over. Suppose I was one of the lucky ones because I've heard of others getting slapped with finds just for driving theirs on public roads. After my motorized beach cruiser failed I built a friction drive mountain bike & been driving that for a year now & never been hassled by the cops for it once. I don't think they can legally impound your bike in most places though. Don't risk it though. Get the bike registered as a moped, always wear a helmet & doesn't hurt to carry a motorcycle license & you should check your local laws.
All the more successful homeless people in my area have these; no license, no registration, no emissions test, no tax, no helmet, no speed limit and I'm pretty sure you can operate one of these as drunk or as high as you can be in Arizona. Hell, bing homeless in Az. Can be pretty damn nice.
There are several DIY tutorials and other vendors, such as our friends at gasbike, that carry tricycle conversion kits. Though, these kits are intended for chain drive systems, not a friction drive system.
CaptHollister probobly not California but many states don't even require registration or insurance for scooters and mopeds and for the states that do there would be a process to register it that probobly isn't expensive or hard to do its a homemade moped
CaptHollister It actually is legal here in Cali, although a DMV plate is needed along side with a one time $18 fee. I do believe you have to go under 25 MPH, I believe, wear a helmet, and not have a Transmission of any sort as it is illegal.
European Laws have killed the motorized Bicycle. Put an engine on it and you need to register it, insure it, have a valid motorcycle license and wear a motorcycle helmet. That's no fun! So it makes it worthless unless you sweat hipster or an old farmer still owning a Solex...
With enough effort, anything is possible. Cutting off the handle bar grip isn't necessary, it can be pulled off with a little soap and water. We simply thought cutting the grip off would add a little flare to the video.
Air compressors can solve many problems and are often over looked as an essential tool. We unfortunately did not have a working air compressor at the time.
We are aware of what we said, and the intended meaning. We obviously do no intend for anyone try to cut their handle bars with a box cutter, or with any tool for that matter; I would say it is safe to assume most individuals would understand that intended meaning.
I want to build one of these to make small trips much easier but what is your throttle, I get starting it with the handle but what do you use to change the rpms and stuff?
Notice he did not show how he managed to bolt the engine to the mount. The mount is a tight space to put in bolts and you have to align the bolts just right to go into mount. If the bolts or bolt holes are not just right you will not be able to mount the motor.
people are concerned about the wear of the rear tire, which is not true, the 49, 52 and 63cc engines of the brushcutter type are engines with an automatic clutch, which is driven by a centrifugal system, which prevents tire wear in the acceleration and reduction, the automatic clutch causes the wheel shaft that touches the tire after you pedal the bike to be activated by gentle acceleration until reaching maximum speed without wanting the mechanical system in contact with the tire, slipping. .. engines with automatic clutch type of brush cutter is the most recommended and approved.
Legal to drive electric bicycle at 35 km/h. Illegal to drive moped at 35 km/h. Mopeds were legal til a few years ago, now considered 'low power motorcycles'. Very stupid. Thanks for making my life harder than it needs to be, government.
In ohio 50cc or less it dosent need registration. Most old timey mopeds are illegal but something like this and my local police department would laugh at me and just say "drive safe"
How much does the shorten the tire life? Someone around my home has something like this that halls ass, it goes by so fast, I can't tell what is powering it?
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A similar engine called the Power Pak was popular in the UK in the 1950s. There were special steel reinforced tyres for use with it, as standard cycle tyres would just wear away in no time. The cord casing of the tyre was strengthened by having steel threads woven into it. The rubber was tougher and much thicker than normal cycle tyres. My father used to go to work on one and the rear tyre would last about a year. One big bonus, the tyre was virtually puncture proof because the steel reinforcement prevented sharp objects from penetrating.
Those tyre, and many other puncture resistant tyres, are still readily available. We encourage every rider to customize their bikes as much as possible to fit their budget and needs. We provide this engine by itself to keep costs down for our customers.
A guy needs to get that penetration going.
I've ordered one time from BikeBerry. Spent almost $300. I was sent a 49cc Lock and Load engine kit....missing crucial pieces. Like the Stilts. The gas cap. Extra Fuel line I paid for. As well as multiple bolts, washers, and spacers to mount the engine AND to assemble the brackets. After receiving SOME of my missing parts in a second shipment, I STILL have yet to get the bolts and washers that were missing. A 3rd shipment is on the way to rectify my original order but I've seen in my email that it's STILLLLLL not all my missing bolts, washers, and spacers!!! I'm NOW going to have to hassle BikeBerry 4 a 4th shipment...which will HOPEFULLY FINALLY have my remaining bolts, washers, and spacers. Very, VERY disappointing experience thus far.
That's why you should make it yourself
AHHHHH !!!! The memories I used to see these in the 1950's .In those days you could pass your driving test with one of these then go out and buy a 1000cc motor cycle if you wanted
See above comment. I had the 'CycleMaster'.
I didn't think they had 1000cc motorcycles in the 1950s 🤔
Miguel Salami there’s no way he was around and riding motor cycles in the 50s
@@miguelsalami Harley Davidson and Indian were making 1000cc motorcycles in the mid 1910s.
@@mikemarler8224 In 1910 Harley Davidson only had a 440cc Single Cylinder Engine that produced about 4hp. They hadn't even developed the VTwin yet.
How much would the cost be to order all items except the engine as I have access to Honda gx 35 as I'm a technician at a industrial equipment sales and service place
These were quite popular in the mid 50's in the UK, and my Dad had a 'Trojan' Mini-Motor, and my first 'motorised bike was a 32cc "Cyclemaster" - The fun we had then.
Cycle master is still around too
I appreciate a professional's view at installing a bicycle motor. Most people however cringe rather at the cost of installation than a RUclips video! Thats why they do it themselves! Thanks.
I just installed my CR500 on my bmx...tomorrow I'll take it to the track see if rips
hahahaha
You`re awesome! your awsome fore even thinging that
You`re awesome! Can you post a video?
Bruh, thats such bullshit hahah. WOuld be cool tho
...that is crazy talk..... CBR500 on a BMX
This definitely going to aid in tire wear
You can always get thicker tires
No it’s not
How is it in the rain does friction mechanism slip on the tire?
Exactly what i was thi king
bicycle tires cost as much as a meal. lmfao
LS swap it
PlokTheMasterGamer slam it on tarmacs and daily it
that would be haggard hehe
Be one Bitchin Ride !!
no B16 swap it
XD
Nice, but does it have v-tec
Remove rev limiter and yeah, you do
Probably not cause it's not Honda
@@ChoboUnjeon yes it is it's a Honda gx35 weed eater engine
@@conner5611 does it have vtec then
@@ChoboUnjeon look at Jonathan's post and you have your answer
Order about 50 back tyres.
My thoughts exactly lol as well as some inner tubes those will be more vunerable
@Tom Lamb you're*
@@corey7683 You're**
@@darrelllatham6086You got me beat 😳
Exactly!
Thats a good little kit. I put one of those kit on a 12 inch kids bike and it topped out at 36 mph. it took some welding to do but that things was a blast.
was the first clip sped up??? looks like an unbelievable amount of power from a 38cc
All about drive ratios. I have a 23cc engine on a scooter that will do 40 mph. Short drive ratio, massive 18k rpm redline makes for alot of speed.
This is so cool but sadly here in Britain it would be illegal :( Our government wants fewer cars on the road but if you come up with an innovative idea like this that cuts pollution and gets over 200mpg despite not exceeding 20 mph, it's not allowed. British government don't like it because they can't rip us off with tax. The laws here in Britain suck.
ELPaso1990TX Same here in Ireland man, crippled with tax
ELPaso1990TX For what I hear on Britain it's horrible, we feel like we are suffocating in the USA, but Britain is like " can't take no more" my question is: What are you still doing in Britain? ?? Move to USA or Canada, and forget the kind of oppression, and being forced to live in more poverty than we here are. Come, don't wait any longer if you are a hard worker, you just owe it to your self
Yup, just remember we have Trump here😭
Salvador Sanchez Salvador and what do you think, I am against Trump??? No. You little stinkers are making Texas into swamp place. Why? I will tell you. Back in time I was at Laredo TX, and at the post office mailing a package. I was the only one on the post office. The Mexican girl there stopped serving me as soon as a Mexican walked in. And proceeded to serve the Mexican right over my head! She continued to serve me, only after she served the Mexican. You Mexican guys make USA look like a shit hole by doing this, and you want me to oppose Trump for why he doesn't want Mexicans??? You are largely delusional on that. I have never ever seen anything like this from any other origin of people but Mexican... Why be so ***** ???
On the opposite when Mexicans cried to me to Jumpstart their semi truck, I did. Most semi trucks are impossible to jumpstart, I charged their batteries on high for about 30 minutes and their truck started.
That is how I treated Mexicans in Texas, but you guys, oftentimes act despicably...
Yup, there goes again a loyal Trump supporter against Mexicans insulting a whole nationality just because he saw a Hispanic person (BTW, I was born in USA) making a comment against his favorite "politician", I won't deny there are some very despicable Mexicans out there that don't deserve to be here, but the same goes for a white, black, yellow, or any other non white people. I have had very, very bad encounters with disgusting white people, but I will obviously not hate them and generalize because of actions they did. It is your choice deciding to follow or not President Trump, but please stop having the idea that everyone is like the few people you had bad experiences here. I am delusional yo say???? I only stated the truth, we have Trump here, whether it is a good or bad thing. You are inviting a foreigner to come to this country, without even knowing him. He might be Muslim, who knows. If so, most likely he wont be allowed. What if he happened to be Mexican?? Will you now hate him??? Think about it, seriously. Anyways, learn how to take a joke dude, remember that the more you stress about things, the fastest you get old. Going back to the video, I loved that engine kit!!!!!!!!!!
We had clip on motors in the 1950's here in UK and they were legal then. Same friction drive principle too.
yeah they called em stink wheels. most likely not legal now.
Is anything legal there?
Apparently not even jokes...
@@MrRPM110
In the UK, they took away the guns, motorized bicycles, and now they send you to jail for a mean social media post. At least they still have their foresklns.
We had "kits" here in USA in the '80s called "aqua bug". Mounted on FRONT wheel using dual drive on side of tire, similar to caliper brakes. The kits were priced at about $100 USD!
Can anyone tell me how you tell which side of that piece that goes in around the centrifugal clutch is the beveled side?
Great video well explained and nice to see a video with no crap music in the background Perfect
It is illigal too in Italy. You have to put a plate like a motor cycle. In Slovenia it is aloud
What a excellent video in perfect English and perfect simplicity. Going to buy one of these.
Can you send me the link to that to buy the engine?
So can you fit that Predator 708cc engine with these brackets? Asking for a friend :D
yes
It might just RIP the frame into pieces
NO! the 708 is a VERTICAL SHAFT engine. The 624cc would fit, BUT wouldn't last very long. The crank rides on PLAIN SLEEVE BUSHINGS, in other words.....JUNK!
Wonder if it will ever come for 700c wheels? Hybrid 38 mm wide tires would roll great.
5:04 mate thats the primer not a power button
You're correct, this video was made years ago and since our information and video quality has greatly improved.
😂😂😂💀
He said primer button
Watch the video just to point out the one flaw you could find. Cool Bro.
Noah Bannister no he didn’t
I kinda remember a fiction drive with a motordirectly over the wheel. Does anyone remember ever seeing one of these. I also remember from Pawn Stars someone was selling a classic banana seat, bike with a friction drive on the front wheel.
It seems to me that you would be replacing a lot of rear tires. Also when you make up a wiring joint that will be exposed to the elements (heat and rain mainly) electrical tape is not going to hold for very long. You'd be better off soldering and wrapping the wires in heatshrink. At the very least a waterproof wire nut.
You’ve never heard of wrapping or using a lighter to strengthen the bond of the tape? I would say for it’s purpose of just a bike motor it wouldn’t harm it unless you intend on riding it in the rain.
@@nickh2647 if you've got a wrap that is designed to be exposed to the elements and waterproof, sure. No I have never heard of "strengthening the bond" with a lighter. If you're heating electrical tape that's the opposite of strength. My original point was to keep water out. Electrical tape is not waterproof.
@@Avaddon911 electronic tape is not waterproof but heating it helps the bond stick better. Unless you’re really want to be technical and you like to be overkill with solder by all means take the extra time.
@@nickh2647 well I'm an electrician so yes I'll take the extra time and do it right.
@@nickh2647 also, while we're at it. Heat does not help the bond of electrical tape. It just makes it get brittle faster. Most electrical tape is rated for under 200° f
i have an old 2 stroke ryobi leaf blower engine i found on the side of the road it runs but needs some maintenance i also have a frame i found on the side of the road that will fit the engine perfectly and i also have some pulleys and belts for the engine
I used to tell people I found s*** on the side of the road after I stole it good excuse hahaha
how long are you going to be OUT OF STOCK?
It says "in stock" now :D
it will be forever , nobody wants it , it is bad for environment ,
pattoe1973 Its not out of stock. I just bought the 49cc model;). And this thing is more efficient most vehicles on the road.. so yea. gg
offcourse it is not out of stock , nobody want it , it is not efficient , electric vehicles such as TESLA'S or electrical bike's only have to be connected to the solar panel for some time , you dont have to pay for the sun!!
pattoe1973 bad luck M8. I will never give up the smell of petrol.
Wouldn't putting the engine in FRONT make for safer handling (under steer) vs your rear drive (over steer) setup?
Imagine turning against the motor it’ll be breaking while driving
Very impressive and informative video . Can a piece of thick hose pipe on friction drive shaft help reduce wear and tear of tyre due to rubber to rubber contact instead of rubber to metal contact. Please do so and make a video .
then it will spin itself instead of wheel
@@rubo1964 may be . May be not . Actually we do this on drive shafts of motors to avoid direct metal to rubber contact . The rubber pipe needs to be tightly fit .
Do you guys provide a better throttle assembly kit that will last longer? the plastic throttle gets stripped super easy and I need a stronger material. That plastic is not strong enough.
www.bikeberry.com/bbr-tuning-complete-billet-aluminum-throttle-grip-handle-and-kill-switch-set.html
We have these, but the components inside are still plastic.
What if we demand using SAE drill bits?
G Philip C You use a 1/32 inch bit for the pilot hole, then a 6/32 or 1/4 bit for the actual hole.
Hello, where do you buy the engine from ?
@BRADLEY GOWERDo they have for front wheel drive ?
@@jsteelman1000 bikeberry.com
So here are the tools you'll need. Now watch us install it with different tools. Oh and you'll need a tape measure and marker. But they weren't important enough to list in what you'll need. Oh and don't forget that you need oil.
Scott O lol than he said press the power button like its called a primmer bulb lol
and dont forget your portable drill
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Don’t forget your needle nose pliers which are now wire strippers
Don't forget a bike it actually fits om
Will the kits a fit 29 inch wheel mountain bike? 38cc or 49cc
+TheGrowGeek I was wondering the same thing.
+TheGrowGeek yes Mine is a 29 inch mountain bike it does fit however make sure you have bike rack mounts near the back axel. as long as you are under 200 pounds it will work great
Does it ship Worldwide?
AceFullAlex I think so
Can u run a traditional gas tank to it ( motorcycle type gas tank teardrop shape )
I'm a 65 year old. I started with a Mach 10 chainsaw motor. It was direct drive chain, left index finger control throttle, drag foot brakes. To start it, picked up the back wheel, run and jump on. (45-50 mph)
Mathew Winney I put a mac 10a on my home lite go cart. Only lasted 10 mins until I broke the crank ,but what I great 10 minutes. ...lol
The throttle cable attaches onto the throttle valve on the carburator correct?
I'm still trying to cut off my handle bar with a box cutter 🤓
Miguel Salami you caught that too huh lol
I heard that also. But if you are still working on it, wear a helmet, like all the time.
Push harder.
@@Paul-ou1rx I heard him too........"cut off the handlebars". It took a LONG TIME using the standard blade, job went much faster with a "serrated titanium" blade! BE SAFE, ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION!
Ikr. They slip right off with force, lube or compressed air. That’s just stupid
when your rear tire picks up a piece of wire, glass, nail or thorn, doesn't that tire roller just press it in further with every rotation, guaranteeing a flat? don't we need a solid rubber tire for this?
Not necessarily. Depending on the thickness of tire and its composite material the debris may not puncture all the way through to causing a flat. If installed correctly, the typical pressure the roller applies to the tire is not significantly different than the pressure the tire experiences when rolling against the ground. Either way, we recommend that all riders of any bike do periodic maintenance on their bikes to prevent flats or any damage to their bike.
I liked the instructions even if they were read. Looks like it would fun to ride . Thanks for the video
The Transmission Bearing get very hot,were they ever lubed and if you go over a Bump it feels like transmission is slipping,what up with that,any input as how to make this system more efficient ?
what about tyres i think it goes bad easily
+vedat kamanli It will bald out your rear wheel faster than your front because of the rolling pin. We recommend filing down the rolling pin and smooth it out a little bit to increase your wheel life. Keep in mind, that filing it down too much can cause issues with it 'catching' your rear wheel so file it sparingly.
+BikeBerrycom what type of bike did you install the engine on
+BikeBerrycom what type of bike did you use in the video? was it a multi speed bike?
seoulkidd1 No, single speed
How does the throttle work on these? where do you twist it? Also what are the pros and cons of the friction system compared to a traditional motor mount.
Bamskies780 Same as a normal throttle works. Easier to install, no parasitic drag from the chain
Cool Vid! Though, am I missing something, or more to the point, are you guy's missing BRAKES here???
this was bugging me the entire time; it looks amazing to make it go but how does it stop...
I imagine you push back on the pedals seeing how the bike has a coaster brake on it.
***** On a motorized bike?? That would be VERY minimal, and dangerous.
its what Harley's had at first and its what that bike has. They were dangerous and stopped working very quickly.
***** Yeah I'll bet! I wouldn't ride it without real brakes. No way.
For this new engine that you are talking about can I use 10W-30 synthetic motor oil?
I have at home
Automotive and scooter oil is very similar, but scooter oil is designed to hold it's viscosity a little better, increasing the longevity and performance of your engine.
This design dates back to the 1960's. A good design that works. But the tire used as the drive tire will wear out prematurely. If you don't mind buying new tires, good way to go.
hi
would like to purchase this kit where i should look for it thank you
WHEN WILL THIS AND / OR THE 49cc ONE BE IN STOCK!!!!!??!!!
When the COVID-19 passes, as soon as the Weather warms up!
How do yall fuel ur bike? just get a canister and walk to the gas station to fill it up?
i just think this is a good way to chew up your tires.
Hard rubber tires
Ayo folf gang lol
Tire costs become a part of the total cost of operation.
I wonder how fast it will wear out tires since it is not using a chain drive system along with the bicycle pedal.
Thank you for a guide daddy I cannot find others for the life of me that are this professional
Is there an installation like this that uses an extra sprocket/chain instead of the friction drive? I want to get one on my full suspension bike but there's a shock in the way in the main area of the frame, figured this would be better. But I don't like friction drive.
There are DIY videos here on RUclips of people doing that with chainsaw and weed whacker motors. Look them up, they're exciting projects.
Whats the fastest tthis bike can go
+Roon Ortiz Great question! It goes over 15 MPH and gets around 100 miles per gallon
+BikeBerrycom Is it sold in the UK?
BikeBerrycom Thanks for your reply.
I decided to go for an adult push scooter, because anything that has two wheels and is parked outside gets stolen or vandalised where I live at (Newcastle, UK).
Plus, I think I would need a driver's license for this, which I dont have.
But thanks for your reply.
+BikeBerrycom my clutch spring broke and i replaced it and now the bike accelerates slow and doesnt go as fast any suggestions or ideas on why.
+BikeBerrycom ...that's it? I'm new to these so maybe it's fast but that seems kinda slow to me. If someone would like to explain please do
Is there a way to install this but with a key kill switch, so to start the engine a key needs to be inserted
The main issue with this sort of friction drive,( I've had several), is they slip in wet or muddy conditions & tend to eat tires
Not a fan of this friction stuff.... why not chain drive?
Hard rubber tires
Do they have centrifugal clutch and can you help out by peddling? Do you know what I mean?
With this being 5 yr old video, is this all still orderable and same format?
i had one of these kits years ago, cant ride when the roads are wet. lol
Pretty par for the course for friction-drives
Maybe this may works in the back of my car tyre. Each motor for each tyre, it'll become 4wd.
We would love to see how this turns out
@@bikeberry do it with chuck brothers car please
2WD Dumbass
I highly doubt that this thing would fit in the wheel wells
@@matthewlim-dot-ml what if the car is a front wheel drive
can you make it silent? is it possible to use material to cover up or anything to make it much more silent?
Aren't there laws in the UK restricting the riding of any vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine on public roads?
Here in the netherlands also you will need a lisence plate and a drivers license. its a bad idea to drive one around here..
same here in Australia you will cop a unregistered, defective motorbike fine and if you don't have a motorbike licence you will get smacked wit another fine all up $2000+
Don't know how the laws are in the UK but here in the states they don't seem to care much even for those in frame engine motorized bikes. I got around on a beach cruiser for about a year & was only pulled over once for not fully stopping at a stop sign the cop didn't really question the legality of my bike nor did he ask for paper work. Let me off with a warning though because my brakes weren't very good (wink wink) I guess it depends on what kind of cop pull's you over. Suppose I was one of the lucky ones because I've heard of others getting slapped with finds just for driving theirs on public roads. After my motorized beach cruiser failed I built a friction drive mountain bike & been driving that for a year now & never been hassled by the cops for it once. I don't think they can legally impound your bike in most places though. Don't risk it though. Get the bike registered as a moped, always wear a helmet & doesn't hurt to carry a motorcycle license & you should check your local laws.
Modern Leveller it's not in UK in Georgia
All the more successful homeless people in my area have these; no license, no registration, no emissions test, no tax, no helmet, no speed limit and I'm pretty sure you can operate one of these as drunk or as high as you can be in Arizona. Hell, bing homeless in Az. Can be pretty damn nice.
Any mods to help this fit a fat tire Mongoose, or will it fit right out of the box?
Now make a two wheel drive version.
There are several DIY tutorials and other vendors, such as our friends at gasbike, that carry tricycle conversion kits. Though, these kits are intended for chain drive systems, not a friction drive system.
Is there any place in North America where this can be legally used on a public road ?
CaptHollister probobly not California but many states don't even require registration or insurance for scooters and mopeds and for the states that do there would be a process to register it that probobly isn't expensive or hard to do its a homemade moped
CaptHollister It actually is legal here in Cali, although a DMV plate is needed along side with a one time $18 fee. I do believe you have to go under 25 MPH, I believe, wear a helmet, and not have a Transmission of any sort as it is illegal.
CaptHollister not in the u.s.. there is 1 exception - c.v.c 407.5
will this work on a fat tired bike?
Don't think it will work for fat tire. Diameter of friction assembly not wide enough for a fat tire i think.
leonf1111
How are you capable of walking without your feet touching the whole planet?
Hi do you still use the engine bike, how many miles would you get on a full tank thanks
Hay there do you send to Australia
When you put the engine on with the zip ties where are the bolts for locking it down with the 1mm wrench and the kill switch on it?
Is it ok to use Ty-Raps?
I tried and tried and tried but I couldn't cut my handlebars with a box cutter....
Glenn Webster You may need the one with the pre installed laser or mini flame thrower.
Did you use a "titanium" blade? Standard blade "won't cut it" (no pun intended)!
Does the part of the frame where the first mount goes does that part of the frame have to be a certain size ?
5:04 If you didn't hit the "power button" so many times, it would have been one crank and go.
XD
That's what she said last night...
where do i get 1 of these?
Known as a "Squeeker Wheel" in the c.1920s England with a hard rubber pinion. Ironically here we are 100 years later
That's PROGRESS for ya!
How much 4 stroke motor oil do you need to put in the little reservoir?
Wear out those bike tires.
will it working for an adult schwinn meridian tricycle?
That looks just like my Honda weed eater but black
do you need this on a bike with hand brakes or can coaster brakes work with this kit?
coaster brakes are applicable
European Laws have killed the motorized Bicycle. Put an engine on it and you need to register it, insure it, have a valid motorcycle license and wear a motorcycle helmet. That's no fun!
So it makes it worthless unless you sweat hipster or an old farmer still owning a Solex...
SiriusXAim come on over to the states then, less restrictions, more fun
Fuck the law, drive
That's why I live in America!
hell, they won't let you carry guns over there. nothing surprises me in Europe.
I got a ticket in America for the same shit. Save your money and stay in dumbass London because dumbass America does it better
Do you sell just the kit without the motor?
nice. now time to build my uber taxi 😁😁
سلام عليكم
wow so nice and easy look cool
in the first oil how much did you put in > 4 oz ?
As a professional mechanic and machinist I cringe at the quality of these products and your installation videos
As a professional? Go build a bridge or something
+eastrockaway11518 That is a job for Engineers and Ironworkers.
Not a damn person that does this shit is a mechanic this is some quick easy shit for fun
dalmatiangirl61 teenage stuff lol. This is deffo bodge it and legit
dalmatiangirl61 no one cares
fitting the engine to the side,doesn't it put the bike off balance because of the weight ?
Ok I'll cut of my handle bar with only a box cutter
With enough effort, anything is possible. Cutting off the handle bar grip isn't necessary, it can be pulled off with a little soap and water. We simply thought cutting the grip off would add a little flare to the video.
BikeBerrycom no you made a mistake you said cut you bars
Air compressors can solve many problems and are often over looked as an essential tool. We unfortunately did not have a working air compressor at the time.
We are aware of what we said, and the intended meaning. We obviously do no intend for anyone try to cut their handle bars with a box cutter, or with any tool for that matter; I would say it is safe to assume most individuals would understand that intended meaning.
@@bikeberry What was wrong with the air compressor?
I want to build one of these to make small trips much easier but what is your throttle, I get starting it with the handle but what do you use to change the rpms and stuff?
Twist throttle on handlebars
Def getting one of these my next go-around. So much easier to install!
James Ashford if it doesn't fully fit your bike within the 30 days return it immediately
Notice he did not show how he managed to bolt the engine to the mount. The mount is a tight space to put in bolts and you have to align the bolts just right to go into mount. If the bolts or bolt holes are not just right you will not be able to mount the motor.
Use a box cutter to remove your existing handlebars!? 😂😂
Compressed air works well.
Cause theyre trash anyways u got a new throttle handlebar !
Cheezeball87 scissors will work ✂️
people are concerned about the wear of the rear tire, which is not true, the 49, 52 and 63cc engines of the brushcutter type are engines with an automatic clutch, which is driven by a centrifugal system, which prevents tire wear in the acceleration and reduction, the automatic clutch causes the wheel shaft that touches the tire after you pedal the bike to be activated by gentle acceleration until reaching maximum speed without wanting the mechanical system in contact with the tire, slipping. .. engines with automatic clutch type of brush cutter is the most recommended and approved.
Legal to drive electric bicycle at 35 km/h. Illegal to drive moped at 35 km/h. Mopeds were legal til a few years ago, now considered 'low power motorcycles'. Very stupid. Thanks for making my life harder than it needs to be, government.
yes and yet we pay for the roads!
Blitherer Masterman i
In ohio 50cc or less it dosent need registration. Most old timey mopeds are illegal but something like this and my local police department would laugh at me and just say "drive safe"
How much does the shorten the tire life?
Someone around my home has something like this that halls ass, it goes by so fast, I can't tell what is powering it?
Hard rubber tires
does it make pasta
Do you make a big bore kit for this motor
You can get an invisible silent electric kit for less than this...
joblessalex
joblessalex I agree
joblessalex where?
Anthony Cortez ebay.
The electric kits are cheaper (about$200 on Amazon) , but the batteries are really expensive. $300-400 for good ones.
will it work on 27.5 inch mongoose mountain bike with huge fat wheels
This guy has no goddamn clue what he's reading 😂
What was the speed you were about to get on that motor?