Are 2-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits worth it? Let's find out!
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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2018
- Lots of requests for testing on 2-stroke engines. A 2-stroke bike seems like a great way to performance test alternative fuels and additives. I purchased the 2-stroke bike kit off of Wish.com, but they are also available on Ebay and Amazon.
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I bought the bike engine kit on wish.com but it took a month or so to arrive. Here's a like to one I found on Amazon: 2 stroke bike kit: amzn.to/31i5M6W
Recommend shopping around for the best price! Thank you, Todd
Glad to see you follow up on older videos too !
can i use this in roads
9,,
0:40 why does this sound like I’m on my way by the proclaimers?
@@cyclops8238 because you are a goofball....?
This looks fun, which means it's probably illegal where I live (NYC).
Luckily electrics have now replaced these. Zero emissions.
@@sabbottart electric kits aren't nearly as fun and weird. That's the point. E bike kits have been around for years
They are illegal in NYC and in most localities in NY but if you aren't endangering others then most cops in smaller townships will leave you alone
I had one of these and I cannot understate how dangerous they are.
If you get one get at least a motorcycle helmet, motorcycle gloves, thick pants and only ride with your arms covered (at least a hoodie).
@@avipishy1710 most, but all it takes is one with a butt burr to ruin the mood.
@@avipishy1710 I've had one for a few months now, if you're responsible with them they aren't very dangerous. The people around you are more likely to harm you than the bike is. Keep in mind, I'm fourteen years of age.
This video is 2 years old and you still read and reply to comments posted 1 day ago, you’re the most underrated content creators on YT and you have my up most respect
Thanks so much!
UNDERRATED !!! - HE HAS 1.75 MILLION SUBS
@@SAXONWARLORD1000AD for the quality of content he has it should be more like 10.5 million
It's got 5.4 millions views. Wtf are you talking about?
That is impressive!!
I daily drove one of these for almost two years. I got the 80cc kit for about $125. The only issue I had was a cracked top plate. I want to call it a head but it's not really. Anyway yeah it was absolutely terrifying to ride at 40mph on a rickety pawn shop bike. But honestly it was worth it.
Thanks for sharing.
Does the engine heat up after a while ? Which makes it dangerous to touch off
@@tomboland6877 you definitely won’t want to touch it but it has fins on it so it is air cooled so as long as your moving and not just sitting there for a while reving it it will stay cool but still don’t touch it
@@ProjectFarm I have actually reached 55mph with mine and
I believe with some tweaking it could probably go over 60mph.
Mine is an 80cc on a mountain bike.
It has a high compression head with an expansion chamber muffler.
@@ProjectFarm are these kits legal to ride?
When I was a kid, I lived in Iran (1958-1960) and I saw quite a few bicycles puttering about with 2 stroke motors affixed to the handlebars. Everything there is very much spread out, and hot, and dry. You could get heat stroke pedaling from village to village (I lived in a little port town called Abidan) but the guys I saw riding these contraptions looked quite pleased with themselves.
Thanks for sharing.
I lived in Ahwaz Iran 1964-1968, 1070-74. Good time to be there as a A german looking kid. Picked up the language. I’ve been to Abbadan.
We are going this direction with Joe Biden and UE.
Have a nice day
@@auturgicflosculator2183 My hometown is Los Angeles, California. You're talking about the difference between Texas cucumbers and California peas (some people call them watermelons.)
Some pointers for people who're interested in using one of these based on my experience of about 2000 miles:
I built a bike with a 49cc varient of this engine back in 2011 and used it for going to college. I used a steel frame to avoid the metal fatigue the vibrations would cause to some aluminium frames making them weaker. Even painted it and did a 100% custom job, she was a lovely yoke to potter around on here in Ireland.
-The slang term on the internet for this specific engine is called a "happy time engine" because very few of them last beyond 2500 to 3500 miles due to poor quality components.
-Heavier bike frames are more suitable and lighter ones(i.e. racing bikes) have less material to support these.
-Disc brakes on at least the front are really mandatory because in the rain standard bicycle brakes will seem absolutely terrifying, trust me on that. I installed a 180mm hydraulic disc brake on the front personally.
-Replace the chinese spark plug straight away, they suck.
-The original spark plug caps are also terrible, I bought an NGK one for 5 euro in a motorbike shop.
-I ran 25:1 after the break in and accepted spark plug cleaning duties to increase engine life.
-The front left engine cover is highly prone to water ingress and in light rain was caused the electrical system to fail on me twice meaning I've had to replace the stator. If I was building another one I'd drill a hole on the bottom of that compartment for drainage and seal up the rest of it even better than I already did.
-The clutch arm actuates a pin inside the engines sprocket that relies on that sprocket cover being on very tight. The pin and arm are made of very poor quality steel and it's a completely dry metal to metal contact so I highly advise regualr grasing of it and carrying some kind of screwdriver to tighten the cover if it gets loose or you'll be pedeling a very heavy bicycle home very slowly.
-The exhausts and their bolts can rust very quickly if not looked after.
-The petol tanks 4 studs are low quality and directly welded to the tank so they strip easiliy.
-Bring a small pre measured bottle of 2 stroke oil with you so you can just dump it into the petrol tank when empty and fill up at any petrol station.
-Ensure the carb screws are set correctly.
-Do not use off road tyres on paved roads. I had a small accident because extra weight + low traction + slight leaning = bad time.
-Hgher tyre pressures than normal are required for the excess weight.
I stopped using mine in Ireland in 2012 as the laws were changed and the motorized bicycle then fell into the category of a moped even though it was under 50cc. Fail to follow tthe laws where you live at your own peril.
If any of you guys have any questions that I haven't answered already I don't mind.
These are great tips--thank you!
I own a motorized bicycle repair shop and i agree with everything this dude say
If you install a front disc brake, you need a fork that will support it: standard forks will bend from the force put on the caliper. If you don't mind building a wheel, a drum brake is a good alternative.
kingedwin poop or dont ride in the rain is an even better alternative. Stay dry
I don't plan to ever do this, but reading your pointers was super interesting
I never knew that you could use compressed air to get the rubbed grips off of handlebars. This guy definitely knows what he's doing.
Thanks for the feedback.
And we used to use our moms hairspray to keep the new grips on the bars.
@mastermason4766 That's the typical way they do it in a bike shop my friend!
Old biker trick .
@@ProjectFarmI bought the 100cc one hope it goes 50+ mph
I’m 75yrs old & in 1962 I started as a trainee motor mechanic when 2stroke engines were legal here in England the Southwest in a town called Taunton in the county of Somerset . . . . . . I found this video extremely interesting & have great admiration for the author/mechanic . . . . I’d love to have been able to have met & worked with this dude . . Jim .
Aloha Jim , I live in Hawyee and wanted to say " hi mate" !
Great to be able to say hi to someone thousands of miles away !
Blessing to you all in Britain !
Thanks so much!
Hi Jim, you make out 2 strokes are banned, they aren't 🤦♂️ Admittedly there are more 4 strokers now due to Chinese crap that stop working after a while.
Hi from not faraway Wiltshire 🍺
My grandfather from NJ got me involved in motorized bicycle kits. He had a 2-stroke that sat on the front of the 10-speed and used friction against the tire to run the bike. I would always ride this contraption when I would visit him as a kid. I was enthralled.
A few years later I saved enough grass cutting and snow shoveling money to buy a kit that Sears had. The kit used the same method of drive and after a few years and many friction wheels replaced I graduated to a moped and finally motorcycles. Good memories. Thanks for making this video. 😉
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I had that same Sears kit you are talking about in about 1984. My dad got it for me, it was awesome when I was like 13.
In my town we call them tweakermobiles
lol. Nice
In brazil we call the engine at motor moskito,
@@akatm244 we call that in hungary "Dongó"
i seen a dual seater. tandem junkies with 6 full bags of bottles heading to the depot 25kms away. Worked great for them, cant argue that
Bro thought I was the only one . Yea . All the smokers with bags of bottles be mobbing with this kit setup . But aye . I would too. Wel I mean I do too. Fuc it except on a super pocket bike. And without the bottles to recycle and ish.
I installed a 4 stroke engine kit on my sons mountain bike. We had to modify it because the bike had hydraulic disc brakes on it but it worked great. He rode it from Malta Montana all the way to Moose lake Minnesota pulling a 2 kid carrying trailer full of camping equipment & food & he had a camping backpack he wore. It took him 9 days but he was sight seeing along the way.
Wow! That's 500 or so miles, depending on the route!
@@ProjectFarm it was 825 miles by his odometer
How was your ass? I’m not being sarcastic
😂
Sounds like it was a nice mtb before you ruined it
4th year after trusting your review and buying one of those kits here. It still runs flawlessly after a lot of abuse and neglect both in trail and regular commute. The only thing that failed after first year was the stock chain, stretching up to the point of sagging (replaced with garage door chain, which only stretched by 1 link in 3rd year so far). This thing really changed my life becoming my main way of mid-long range transport (Especially great for hauling bags of potatoes when 2 large milk and bread crates are installed. My heart would probably give up on regular bike if I tried to move all of that around). Thanks.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Holy crap go to the lottery! Your luck is insane.
how's the bike going almost a year later??
sadly confiscated by police, but it was still running at july with no problem @@theLyzhendricks
What I love the most about your videos is, you get straight to the point and dont try to fluff the length of the video, this is the quality content I appreciate.
Thanks!
“Can we get a dirt bike”
Mom: “We have a dirt bike at home!”
Dirt bike at home:
I rode since I 14 dirt bikes and a bmx was my first bike. This would fuckin awesome idea in a full size pro bmx
Talon Mckay Yeah.
Is this legal in america
Runar Probably
@@runar4993 I'm pretty sure tons of people in America have bikes with engines. Can't really think of that word everyone uses for them though...
Hey Todd! To minimize the engine vibration, get an old tire and cut it into strips. Use the strips between the engine and the frame to prevent engine vibrations from being transferred to the frame. Anything rigid connecting the engine to the frame (chain guard, muffler, etc) should be isolated from the frame as well. Thanks for your service!
Thanks for the feedback.
Norton Commando isolastic engine mount!
He always says "thanks for the feedback" pretty much for everything
I will do that on my next motor. I have 3000 miles on my engine in 18 months
@@peterwinkler8011 did the rest of the kit hold up in that 3000 miles? Any compression tests when new. ?
Part Two: I got it running pretty good, the motor finally stays put. The chain tensioner made a mess of the frame and was no good from the start, so I ordered a spring-type. While it works, the spring itself requires a major upgrade in order to use it on the roads around here. Moderate bumps are okay, but one good pothole over a curve and the chain falls off. The spring isn't stiff enough, nor is it in the right place. Therefore, I'm going to take a much stiffer spring and hook it to the frame of the bike until I can get a set of motorcycle-type wheel adjusters built for a mountain bike. My recommendation is to get the motorcycle type wheel adjusters from the start and cut the chain to the right length. Tension devices are normally for things that stay put.
Thanks for the update! Glad it's working out for you! They are a lot of fun.
In years of experience, concerning transportation methods, I have found that the better it looks or the better it functions, the more likely it can be taken from you.
Thanks for the feedback.
Taken by the government or by other nefarious sorts?
And the more baseball bats I buy the less stuff that goes missing lol
Kind of an odd outlook on life, must suck thinking that way.
@@getoffmygrass6974 Odd, you say? In at least one state it is Still a hanging offense to steal a horse. The first roads were built to move Armies (to kill people, steal land and tax those with land). For centuries upon centuries the ability to travel was known as the life saver it is. (Just try running from a flood or fire w/o moving ~ try getting out of harm's way while staying put. Next, came taxing people during times of fleeing danger ~ (imagine a toll booth during a stampede or Ukrainians today, or Turkey or oil thers while a drought occurs... In USA ~ Texas losing their cattle right and left for lack of.water. This is Today's Reality.... STILL CAN'T SEE THE OCEAN 'CUZ OF THE MOUNTAINS... Water means life and You don't know this? If You live in California and can't move out... how's that going?
Then imagine a government So Very Concerned it posts how sad that is while increasing gas prices. L0L. Are you backed up yet?
I know one of these has been going by my house everyday for the past 5 years lol
Wow! That's a long time
@@ProjectFarm Yeah. He couldn't have done it with just 1 engine. I know. They're junk. I've got 2 of them.
Has has he been stopping in
I think a lot of these are used by DUI license restricted individuals. It's all they are allowed to drive. Up to 80cc as I recall one guy told me.
@@sempertard where i live you cant even moave the lawn if you got DUI
I feel like he doesn’t swear working on his vehicle and stuff when something doesn’t work out smoothly. I aspire to be like him and how much effort he puts into his work
Thanks for watching.
@@MrApmech fuck you
Oh pipe down Francis.
@@MrApmech it took u more than a week to figure out a way to respond? Wow. That's sad. (But nice pfp lol)
I would like to see inverter generator vs. Regular generator
By watching this video when i was 10 it got me into this hobby. Built my first bike and I love it. Now got 5 motorized bikes. You really inspired me thank you so much!
That is awesome! You are welcome!
I built one of these 12 yrs ago on a tandem bike. Still runs great. 31mph on GPS via my phone. Bike weight is 87 lbs, 1 person @ 160. I use AMSoil racing 2 stroke @ 32:1 mix. 87 octane.
Swapped out head studs for better and a few other tweeks. Never broke down. Let the carb run rich. Dont resize jets. If you push it like I do it likes to be rich to protect it's self.
Thanks for sharing.
most amazing part of this whole video...the handbar grip removal with the air nozzle...
Thank you!
_I bet it would also work better at circumcisions, than kickin' the guy's sister in the Jaw._
It looked pretty loose on the second grip already. Normally works best having closed grips because that allows the air to balloon up the grip.
We want to see it running in real time... testing out top speeds, acceleration, Bump start off the pedal... cold starts.. etc...
I'll put together a video on it. Great recommendation!
@@ProjectFarm Cheers mate you've just earned yourself another subscription... much appreciation from the United Kingdom 👊👊👊
@@ProjectFarm I would also like to see that
i built a couple that could hit 45mph on flat ground
Kobain Back in the day I put a 9HP aluminum block Briggs on a 3 speed bike. It could easily do 60MPH in 2nd gear. Never wound out 3rd. Too scared from the front wheel shaking. 😱😫😩
You should do more stuff like this. Don't get me wrong I'm a big fan of the tool testing you do when it's company vs company. This however is awesome for a whole different set of reasons.
Yes, this was really fun to watch.
I work as a bike mechanic at a bike shop and someone brought one of these by. It was an absolute blast to ride. I instantly started looking up kits lol. Now I’m on the RUclips video stage of the process. I’ll probably be building one soon lol
Thanks for sharing!
I remember going to Paris in the mid 60's, and seeing lots of people with motorized
bicycles. They were fitted over the front wheel, and just connected via a roller onto
the tyre.
Interesting. Friction drive systems are still sold
That's the Velo Solex, those a great fun, they are not converted bicycles, they where actually build from the factory that way
They were made by Solex. We had them here in Quebec. There's a company putting out something similar but electric as an add on to existing bikes. If my memory serves me correctly,
It's called Rubbee
As seen on Mr Beans Holiday!
@@adamnielsen9929 You could buy a 'bolt on ' version at one time.
Ah man. That trick with the compressed air to remove the hand grips was great. I just replaced the grips on my wife's Schwinn and had to cut them off with box cutters! This tip is one week late! LOL!
Helps if you have a one of the dust blower attachments that has a small tube on it, you can flatten it and get under grips really easily.
RixCanDoit
It works great for putting new grips on too! 😊
I used window cleaner and a mallet. LOL!
When it's time to slide on new rubber grips, grab your wife's hairspray. Seriously.
Thank you!
I've built a few of these. If you build a bicycle for the engine it's awesome if you are just trying to slap it on a random bike you'll get mixed results. Best one I have found for an engine kit is the older Schwinn Heavy Duty. They have much thicker spokes, better bearings, and beefier frame that fits the engine perfectly and the bike is a much better quality than the Walmart bike stuff you get nowadays.
Thanks for sharing.
Weight is your enemy when building these things tho..may I recommend starting with a high quality bike like a giant talon or a specialized hardrock/expedition
I need to lose 40 pounds
My doctor suggested I start riding a bike, for my heart. This kit will be a big help. I don't know what I would have done without you. Thank you so much.
You are welcome!
As AVE would say, crafted from the finest aircraft grade Chinesium alloy!
LOL! This is funny!
Don't forget the smell of durian
Andrei M I got some aluminum products from China. As you could guess, it was stained with dog blood.
chinesium
You mean "recycled soda cans"?
This is the best review on a two stroke bicycle engine kit on youtube. Thank you for making such a good video and have a nice day!
Very much so- another video glossed over checking that the sprocket runs true, which seemed very important in a good installation.
you just showed how what we in india call a moped is made. my sis and i shared something called luna. it was brilliant. i have climbed steep mountain roads with it. they are quite capable and fun. although back then my maintenance skills were limited to keeping the rims shining. thanks for making this video. thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
Might be cool to see a competition between a two-stroke bike kit a 4-stroke bike kit and electric bike kit
Thanks for the suggestion.
Compressed air on the handles, genius!
Thanks!
If you work on bikes you know about the compressed air method
Pressure washer also works on it
@@hubertkam7647 no just use alcohol under the grips
@@hubertkam7647 water works too
Ok so I bought one of these about a month ago and here’s what I found out.
Let’s start with cons: installing, the rear sprocket was definetley the hardest part, a lot of fine tuning. It makes it a lot easier for me to take off the stock gearset so I can use another socket with an extension on the other side. Where the chain goes into the engine itself, I found I needed to grind quite a bit of material off the bottom of the enclosure to make the chain fit. That one got me for quite a while. Also, the engine likes to move to the side when the mounts aren’t torqued enough, same with the chain tensioner- I had to weld the chain tensioner to the frame, and it helps a whole lot to put two bolts on the engine mounts, along with some thread locker to avoid them coming loose. Also it helps a lot to max out both tires when you inflate it. Took me through two inner tubes that way. Last thing wrong with the kit is that the fuel shutoff valve physically came out of its enclosure and dumped fuel all over the ground. Yes I mean the actual part that you turn. I was stranded away from home on this one. Last con, the exhaust gasket material is terrible. It wore through so much it actually created a gap and the exhaust was flapping around loose. Allen bolts probably isn’t the best choice for an exhaust port... if you have the ability you should definetley replace these with studs.
Now the pros: it is fast as hell, I’ll be scooping cars on uphills. And it has the same braap braap sound as a dirt bike. And it’s cheap! I definitley recommend, however, you definitely need to be mechanically inclined in order to use this kit. I had to do many fixes in the field.
Overall this thing is the greatest purchase I have ever made. Too young for a drivers liscence, and this thing is way cheaper and better than any car I have seen.
Oh and cold starts can be a bitch at times, let it idle to warm up before you leave.
Awesome! They need a lot of TLC but are a lot of fun. Please be safe!
Great real world info. Thanks.
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I have built two of these in the last few years my 1st one had an issue I couldn't fix but it lasted 3 years required no extra work to build it. I built my 2nd one last winter it also required no extra work to install it and have it running. Makes me think either you over thought some things or you installed on the wrong type of frame.
As a 2 stroke bicycle owner, I can confirm this is all true. Especially that last part.
Got the exact same kit and it works exceptionally well. I have about 70-80 km on the engine and never had any problems. I run it on a 2% oil mix and it runs great and start real easy. Fun little thing to have.
Thanks for sharing!
Very glad you installed and reviewed this kit! I moved to Puerto Rico about 2 years ago, and I saw the 2-Cycle Bikes here, for the first time ever. Great video!
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm You're welcome!
Worth it just for the trick to remove grips with compressed air. Those things can be stubborn!
Thank you!
Yea, he made it look so easy XD Nice to know about that
I use a wrench and a hammer and just tap it off.
or steal the missus' hairspray. works in reverse too & "glues" them in place.
i have one. big problem is that you need to hold the clutch in all the time if you want to pedal like a normal bike and engine off. Will tear the cluth on any eninge.
Best would be if you could have something that totally separated the engine from the bike. Like a quick way of take the chain off so it wont be any resistence at all from the engine.
next step tour de France no-one will notice
lol!
VPPAF hahahaha nice plan other cyclist will do the same.
VPPAF For the 1st time it will be the bike on steroids. Lol.
VPPAF easier than changing all or your blood
actually, early on when brushless electric hub motors became super small and batteries and electrical systems were fitted inside the frames, there were attempts, some even succeeded, untill it was noticed going up miles of hills and hardly sweating kinda made people wonder WTF ??? then busted, ebike kits would be FANTASTIC except for the cost of the batteries, quality kits can be very inexpensive, but in all cases, the batteries are ridiculous, $150-$200 for an average store sold bike, $200-$300 for the kits, $500-$600 for a battery that usually only has about 20 miles of life and takes 5-6 hours to charge....yah, I'm a gas motor guy for now
Pretty comprehensive kit for the money! Looks like a lot of fun 🤩
Thanks for the feedback.
Great build, and it’s videos like these that keep my son interested in your content. As much as I love the penetrating oil tests, it’s not as exciting for a 14 year old. Thanks again from a happy, long time subscriber! Happy New Year!
Thanks and you are welcome! Happy New Year!
Just wouldn’t be “project farm” video worthy if you didn’t pull off the cylinder head and check for carbon buildup prior to testing.
Outstanding-great video!!👍🏻
Thank you!
If it was a new kit there wouldn't be any carbon. It would be clean as a whistle
@@reallee9385 That doesn't matter. IT MUST BE CHECKED!
@@reallee9385 well you never know, lol 😂
He had to smear some bacon grease in it for break in.
I bought the 80cc kit about 9 yrs ago & it was excellent. I had transport to a job which was about 15 miles from my home when I didn't own a car at the time. My biggest life hack for these set ups if it's used as vital transport (work etc) is to buy the Kevlar armoured tyres & the thorn resistant inner tubes. I rode that bike with 3 nails still stuck in the tyre for nearly 2wks (experiment) & had no issues. The tyres & tubes cost abit but they are well worth it compared to repairing punctures & maybe being late for work.
Great hack!
ScottyFox tires
Even better are foam-filled tires, if you can find them. They do exist, but they're not very popular because they add a lot of rotating mass. That doesn't matter when you have an engine to help you move the bike, though.
But the bike is for the police like a regular bicycle or do I have to make the driving license?
Edit: I have read about the laws here in Italy and you need a driving license, registration plate and to pay taxes. Italy is expensive
ScottyFox can you post a link to where I can buy the 80cc kit you have please?
I Used to ride one of these around for years back in 2013. 35mph with a 2 stroke exhaust. I hooked up a buggy for to the bag and that's how I did my grocery and Christmas shopping. Fell once in the snow but it's all part of the fun
Thanks for sharing.
That was COOL! You must have a drone that followed you. I was smiling through the whole test ride. If I had a bicycle, I'd buy an engine kit for it. Maybe there's a kit that's got a starter or is easier to start. Thanks for this one, Todd. I noticed it in the sidebar of something else. Looks like the RUclips algorithm knows that I like your content. I saw quite a few of your older videos listed, but thought this one would be cool, and it is! Not bad for the money you paid.
Thanks!
My boys discovered that heavy-duty tubes were an absolute requirement on their rigs. They constantly blew out the tires, until they learned the difference in tube quality. Then it was "Dad we need $60 per bike for new tubes".
Of course that was un-nerving, but they stopped needing new tubes all the time. And a hell of a-lot less Mother-Love to patch their knees and arms from getting hurt because of a 20 mph blow-out.
Great point!
Sapphire Sword talcum powder a good use
makes riding a bike fun again,
Hi Mustie 1, Yes it does, especially on those hills! You have a terrific channel! Thanks for commenting! Regards, Todd
Mustie1 ayyyy my 2 favs! (You and todd)
Watch out! Your friends might find out about your love for a moped😂
I think the flying horse are the good bike motors maybe, i have heard the cheaper one may vibrate apart, your favorite thread lock may come in handy... And a better tensioner....But great fun for the price!
Riding bikes will always be fun, with or without an engine
My dad fixed up a USSR-era 2 stroke bike and it still runs like a dream 30+ years later.
Thanks for the feedback.
I love that little PVC trick you did I would have had my bike cut in half in 10 different directions hahaha
I'm building one of these once my kit comes in, I knew I had seen a sprocket centering trick before and I'm glad I found it again.
Thanks!
Thank you!
I think I’ve learned more from his videos than school
Thank you!
I just came back to your channel after needing something really intriguing and informative and you Definitely do a good job so thanks for that
But I remember watching this video about 3 years ago when I installed a similar engine on a skinny tire Schwin and now I realized that your videos are doing people good in a entertaining and informative way
Thanks and you are welcome!
The fact that you spend all this money from you own pocket and are super honest with the testing for each product you are so helpful and have saved me quite a bit of money and time all i can say is thank you and keep on my freind
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm your welcome have a great day
I've loved 2 stroke engines since my first Lawn Boy mower back in the 1960's.
At 67 here's a chronicle of my use of 2 stroke engines.
1st model air planes
2nd lawn mowers
3rd dirt bikes
4th boat engines
5th back to lawn equipment
On a side note I bought a 2 stroke Lawn Boy mower back in 1993 (now 2020) and still use it weekly in mowing season and have never had to do any thing to it except put gas in it. I love 2 strokes.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh yeah best lawn mower's there is i had one too it was a beast !=8)
you forgot the terrific yamaha 250 and 350 twins from the 60's- or weren't you allowed to have one of those??
Know why it's called Lawn Boy? Think about it.
@@jameskujawski6651 cause it never grew up to become Lawn Man?
This device is completely stupid, and I kind of love it. You should do a series on it for making it faster/better.
LOL! Great recommendation on doing mods.
Jase Poag
faster? You want to see it go faster? Tell the meth user riding it that the Dealer's closing in 5 minutes you'll see that thing fly
FSEVENMAN lol
FSEVENMAN meth dealers never close
It's not stupid idiot I have a motorcycle and some times areas are closed off with gates u can put a heavy dirt bike over with a bike like this I can lift it easily over the gate and ride for miles
Good video i learnt alot and With a full tank how many miles do you think you would get out of it?
How much space in the frame do you need for a motor to fit without the top of the head being too close to the top bar of the frame? I have a Raleigh venture 4.0 and I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on a nice kit I found but I’m worried about whether or not I have the room for it. There’s a holder for a water bottle I’m obviously removing but I’m just unsure if I have the room. Thanks!
31 mph max is not bad at all!! Most non-custom ebikes get around 25 mph out of around 1000W motor. Btw that compressed air on the handles was just brilliant! I learned something new, thanks bud!
Thanks for the feedback.
Yeah worth bearing in mind the 25mph on ebikes is probably not motor-limited but speed-limited due to legal restrictions for unlicensed motor-assisted vehicles, as well as manufacturer wanting to have a guaranteed minimum range. Even a 250W ebike can do 20mph, though it'll be slower on the acceleration. There are kits for removing motor limiters for ebikes out there, a 1000W motor should easily get you 35-40mph depending on your weight/load.
But going much over 40 is just e-motorcycle territory, particularly if you're going on public roads with them.
@@InnuendoXP . Yep. I own a Trek Ebike that goes 30mph and I can ride that beauty to whatever I want to without annoying people or calling police attention
@@InnuendoXP I would agree as to why they would limit them, they do it on golf carts...lol. A 50cc gasbike weighing 72lbs is pushing it, moving a 150lb man along at 20 mph on level ground, in my experience.
This isn't true, all e-bikes sold in the US are restricted to 25mph. My bafang kit will hit 40mph easy on a mountain bike (1000W 52v), you'd probably get even better performance on a road bike.
(Just FYI 40MPH is too crazy for me, I'm good around 25mph but my dad tops his out)
The gas motors are junk, you'll strip the exhaust from vibrations, and you'll lose compression insanely fast. You constantly have to adjust the throttle depending on your gas level etc.
I’m glad you covered this topic. I’ve wondered about these kits for years.
I really like the kit! It's a lot faster way to get places then pedaling!
I did a couple of these with my friends during highschool, super good fun on the mountain trails where I lived back then.
Not nearly as nice as a Puch or Tomos, but a darn good bit cheaper! Cool to see you cover these!
I own it, its from bike berry, good stuff but no costumer service
I seen this while sitting in school and now want one
Thanks for sharing.
Where can I find the instructions for the kit
I just bought one of these, & the box looks exactly alike. Good timing. Using zip ties a spacers is genius. It's nice to gets tips from The Smartest Dude on RUclips🤗✌
Thank you for the positive feedback and hope you enjoy the bike kit!
*Speeds up the video of the test of the bike*
Hey how long did your engine last and what’s a good one to buy that’s reliable and fairly cheap
I am the smartest man on RUclips
You would like mutsie1 if you like mechanic/ fixing stuff
The amount of effort you put in your videos is what sets them apart. You yourself pour your life into the videos and you can tell.
Thank you very much!
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Wow super neat!! Thank you for the video~
Thanks and you are welcome!
Once the engine is running can you start from a a stopping position by letting out the clutch?
These things are very hit and miss. the only thing i can say for certain is if you buy one of these kits you will learn a lot about fixing small motors.
@Eric Matson how many miles would you get outta one
You do more fixing than anything
Nameranthgin You're forced to learn about the machine you're operating and you consider that a problem? 🙄 You really shouldn't be using machines.
I just bought one and am currently putting it together. Tanks for the overview and explanation on how the mechanics are supposed to work. The instruction manual was pretty useless on mine. If I didn’t have a reference on how is should function done it would take forever to get it working.
Thanks for sharing.
This looks very fun to use but I’m not too sure how to fit it all together as I am a beginner. Any help would be useful.
Thanks 👍
Just when I thought I already subscribed to all the worthwhile RUclipsrs, Project Farm comes wondering in. Subbed!
Thank you!
Thats awesome. Lol I watch this guy at 7eleven every morning on one of these. He just zips by. Haha
Thinking of getting one myself. 😄
That is awesome!
Where I can find the double 2-stroke engine and for my beach cruiser GT me and my father just put custom made spring front and disc brake and lights set for one thing I'm missing engine an awesome video
@@vampiregirl32 on ebay they can be like $90
You did an excellent job putting that kit together on your bike. I had a little 49cc bike when I was younger. I took it apart and reported the head. It got twice the horsepower. I was really happy with it. If you polish up or down in the opening, it will change the timing. But side ways is good and that was how it gained the power. I watch all of your videos. Even if I don’t have the tool. I still find them interesting. Later
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
We used.JB Weld to make the exhaust port higher to hold compression longer. It worked.
In the mid 1960s I was handed down a French cycle, heavy, with a two-stroke before the handle bars. One started it and then lowered the friction wheel drive. It was difficult to avoid destroying the tyre as one levered the running motor down as there was no clutch.
Thanks for sharing.
I won two different motor bicycle kits from wish! I gave one to my 15 year old nephew and he absolutely loves it! I figured it would be a headache to build but within a week's time when I seen him next it was put together and running with no problems!
Jeremiah 29:11
I've build 20 of these things literally and A few things to improve the performance on these things are to Waterproof the ignition coil with super glue or something, weld the sprocket onto the axel hub, torque the headbolts to 15 lbs of torque, and add a o-ring to where the carburetor meets the manifold. In addition the engine seems to perform better with two stock gas-tanks united by a T gas-line splitter.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm Sounds like a easy video idea if you still got it lying around. ;)
Hope you get ran over, arrested or both.
Do any companies sell them already built with a bigger motor?
@@intensivemanagement They are not hard to build. But you could get a mechanic shop to assemble it for you.
I remember when this video first came out… this helped me get my first kit going, moved onto kits that go 50mph now
Thank you for sharing!
@@ProjectFarm of course man… your videos are entertaining and informative, was there ever more content on the motorized 2 stroke bike kits?
Please tell me the size of the chain on the engine side.
I have a bike kit on my bicycle since october. Only problem was the tensioner. It cost US$99. I have even done some modifications like lowering the head, made an expansion chamber, polished the exhaust and intake ports. So far, the engine is running strong!
Impressive mods!
Do you want to polish the intake? It probably doesn't make a ton of difference but I heard you want a little turbulence in there. What was wrong with the tensioner?
williwonti it would get loose and get into the wheel spokes.
williwonti there is turbulence, but polishing it makes it less of a problem
Did you lower the head to up compression? What did you use?
Yet again another solid video!
Can't Wait To See More!
Keep It up!
Thank you!
Mixed Goku 0
Mixed Goku no heart ?
IK that feeling 😂
I would have thought this was amazing as a kid! We did mount a moped engine on a scootex with the exhaust pointing forwards. Cop stops us and says I like your effort lads but wait till I've gone before you carry on riding it! 👍😎❤️
Thanks for sharing.
I got one of those on my 14th birthday ever since then I was hooked on motorcycles and mechanicing definitely worth it for the experience and the fun
Thanks for sharing.
Mines been going for over 5 yrs and still running.i live 26 miles where i ride it too so i do 52 miles round trip every tues and sat...Btw its on a 29 inch mount bike..48cc 2 stroke
Thank you! That's a long bike ride!
Time to invest in a motor bike buddy unless you to young
@@kylemoss1135 no lic so i just ride my 2 stroke in az sun
i do have a go cart 212 cc 4 stroke and a 110 cc 4 stroke pit bike. i live in the desert lmao
ruclips.net/video/qlEzRS9KrPc/видео.html watch till the end lol i get dusted i know its shaky but its hard to ride and hold a cam still that me on it and it dies from the oil sensor i disable it so now i can do donuts without it dying
But will it run on brake cleaner and MMO?
:-p
Thank you for this recommendation!
Element45 it will probably lock up that motor lol
garrett smith it will run for sure I’ve messed up some 2strokes that way
It'd be a shame to blow up the motor after all that work putting to together.....looked like too much fun to blow it!
garrett smith of course but only for a minute or two if that lol because as u know a two stroke has oil in the gas which goes through the top. End to lubricat it
I have built one of these with my friends and whenever we pull the clutch, the engine shuts off, how do we keep the engine running while not moving?
Hey mate what adapter did you use I've git same problem on mine front engine mount
I'd love to have one of those to ride, but I'd probably just buy it! Things you make look easy would stump me for sure. :D
Yours is one of my favorite channels and I do check your comparison tests before many of my purchases and have changed a brand or two I buy based upon your tests.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
There are so cheaply made they're ridiculous
Awesome video! I did a lot of research into a Bicycle engines, and just didn't know if they were worth it, reliability wise. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! I really like these kits. Fun to put together and easy to repair. Most importantly, you can ride must faster!
Did you reinstall the head cover bolts at the factory torque setting?
Anyone got tips for the direct drive version mine ate up my tire tread quick, is their a special tire I should get? Funny I'm commenting years later and my old comment is still on top.
My friend had one, he didn’t know how to work a clutch, was funny watching him ride that thing around town.
Well gotta say, great video AGAIN! Lol!!! this is the second or third time I've watched this video and I just love the way you put your videos together thanks for all your work brother!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How many motorr 80cc
Nice video. May I ask what drone you used? Thank you.
I have a question did you cut one of the rubber scraps to get it inside and mount the sprocket that way?
If you could build some rubber engine isolation mounts, it would probably make a huge difference on the vibration.
Great tip!
What helps the most is removing chain tensioner and making the chian right without it .... I made a adjustment bolt and nut to move motor in or away from frame .. takes very little movement to move half a link and if its tight its right not to tight tho
nope. it needs to be a solid mount. rubber actually adds to vibrations.
Cody Felix Rubber engine mounts are literally called isolation dampeners. They help prevent vibration from the engine being transferred to the frame. All cars have them and most motorcycles as well.
they have them but ubolting the muffler to the frame does help allot you don't want any play in the motor at all because if the motor can move side to side even a few mm the bad vibes only increase x10
Great little DUI bike it beats pushing a baby stroller around yucca valley California.
Great point.
Jeff Thompson lp
We call 'em likker cickles..
Excellent point as my license was suspended for 8 years and two years ago I got a 49cc scooter and almost got myself arrested so now I'm afraid of motorized bicycles
Here in the great state of pa the dicks made sure us criminal dui offenders can't even ride one of these on street legally.
10:03 25 mph is probably faster than I can pedal even on an instantaneous basis, on flat level payment with no wind.
Does it always produce that cloud of smoke, or is it because of the oily 18:1 fuel oil mix?
Hey man,
I bought this kit the other day and I just finished installing it on my bike. But I can’t get the thing to start..
I noticed that their were a lot of air bubbles in the fuel line but they are all gone now. But I still think the engine does not get any fuel. Does anyone has any tips for me?
I have one of these kits, but never got around to building the bloody thing. This video has rekindled my interest. ;)
Hope you enjoy the kit! It's a pretty easy build.
They are a lot of fun, I recommend getting rid of the tensioner. Nothing but trouble and dangerous.
VauxhallViva1975 I got mine installed after 1.5 years. It is so much fun!
Even after this, I still have not unpacked it! I will try to do that this weekend.
ccarroll.......it would be nice to have a good generator combo tensioner with good bearings
The shake might not be because of the engine. My bike shakes like that if I get it above 25mph (which usually only happens on big hills). The cheap (under $500) mountain bikes just aren't built for speed
Great point.
At higher speeds, it definitely IS the engine. These cheap Chinese two-strokes vibrate like hell above 5000 RPM.
But if your bike is vibrating above 25 MPH, I would check the wheel balance. Bicycle wheels are not normally balanced. But if you are racing your bike, you need to balance your wheels: both statically and dynamically. One caveat: once you pick up a pebble on the road, it'll cause a minor vibration. AAAAAAAAhhhhh, the JOYS of bicycle racing!
Green Slime tire sealer acts as a liquid tire balance
My gasbike shakes like hell at 30mph but its got bad ball bearings and the motor doesnt help lol
Last time I used green slime (and following the instructions), it threw off my tire's balance.
Quick question what fuel to oil ratio is good for a motorized bike? I was thinking 40 to 1 but I don’t know for sure
Always cool videos and a Thumbs Up ! You do a great job at all your vids. Peace and have a good weekend.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm
You are welcome also