How to build an amazing DIY electric powered fat bike with car wheels and motorcycle tires

In this video you see me building an electric powered fat bike with car wheels and motorcycle tires. The video contains the full build start to finish. I added chapters below to easily navigate through the video.
I used the front wheels of a Porsche Boxster. They were a good fit because they are only 7 inches wide, so it was possible to mount 190-50-17 motorcycle tires.
Electronics, motor and wheel hub are from a salvaged e-bike that was all Bosch equipped. I used the Shimano 8 gear hub to be able to change gears.
Also I wanted something special for the steering system so I built a system with hinges and pushrods which works very well and looks really cool :)
Almost 2 years ago I built my first fat bike but it had some flaws. It was really heavy due to the 20 inch wheels, and brakes and motor were underpowered. So I solved all those issues in this new version.
If you have not yet seen the build video of that bike you can check it out by following the link below:
• How to build a DIY ele...
Technical details:
7" x 17" Porsche Boxster wheels (front wheels)
190 - 50 - ZR17 Michelin Pilot Road motorcycle tires
Bosch Classic line plus mid-drive motor
Bosch PowerPack 400 - 36v 11Ah 400Wh
Range approximately 60 km
Topspeed 25 km/h (the pedal assist is electronically limited at 25 km/h because of the law in here in Belgium)
color frame: Porsche oak green metallic
color wheels: Porsche white gold mettalic
chapters:
0:00 - intro
0:30 - building the wheel hubs
12:21 - building the motor mount
13:44 - building the frame
17:56 - building the steering system
21:00 - building the "gearbox"
26:14 - welding out everything
26:38 - presentation of the finished project
28:22 - testdrive
Leave your questions and remarks in the comments below, I will be happy to answer them.
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Thanks for watching!

[@hennybutabi]

Which version you like the most? Link to the build video of version 1.0 below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH3NhIaubr1rntU Thanks for watching!

[@THANHLE-ig3ts]

good

[@DanielPlayboyVariedades]

Oi por favor tem como me falar se vc vende o projeto quero fazer uma pra mim aqui no Brasil desde já agradeço a atenção obrigado!

[@SuddenSpark]

Both are awesome imho, but v2 sorts out some key items like tires and cornering, weight and braking. Still inspirational; I first saw your three-wheeled scooter build. Liked & Subscribed!! Looking forward to the next build! 🤘😎

[@mondiamon1397]

@@THANHLE-ig3ts good

[@DurianObried]

OK... Je veux le même !!! 😊😊

[@foxwhiskey]

Hi Henni, with your new vid you've rescued my sunday morning. An absolute great work and a perfect job. The idea with the steering rods...fantastic ! It's really visible on your channel, that you absolutely know what you are doing. Thanks for showing ! Greetings and best regards ! 😊

[@rw4pjqradiomaster529]

Мужик молодец.Хороший велик придумал.

[@kopatskigames9144]

ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS MAKE IT SO MUCH EASIER - GOOD JOB

[@i3looi2]

This would be such a desirable product with design and ergonomic finishing touches.

[@howardtowler6146]

Amazing second build. Must be comfortable with the tyres

[@MarcoNoPolo]

@ 0:22 you already had me. Gorgeous build. Hats off to you.

[@MrFastXX]

That's the coolest thing I have ever seen! Now let's make it carbon fiber.

[@swampy1584]

Love the centre hub steering such a cool looking awesome

[@robert8]

Simply genius and brilliant work.

[@wdwdHenry9022]

the mechanical engineering of the steering is very pleasant to watch

[@FeralRabbit]

Dual hub mounted motor, Dual steering, aluminum frame next!! I like the looks of this one a lot.

[@sammymuturi2024]

Ingenuity and creativity. Boy, I wish I had it like this guy.

[@ericosechinifilho4091]

A melhor já fabricada. Que projeto esplêndido 🎉

[@SuddenSpark]

Another awesome build project. 😮 Thanks for sharing!

[@smoointhesnoo]

Wauw! This concept is purely genius! And also a piece of art! Your best creation till now 👌

[@user-tw1iy4hp3l]

Dobra robota. Love the centre hub steering such a cool looking awesome.

[@mickeyg.c.1654]

Well you made a subscriber out of me. Best Bill's video I've seen in a long long time and is one of my favorites now. Kudos man! You knocked it out of the park

[@davidanderson6222]

Nice build, Porsche would be proud!

[@zepp3lin]

An awesome result, your technical engineering ideas are superb.

[@ianstyles9759]

Cool build mate, I like the idea of the tyres and the idea of a sort drive with the tyre pressure cleverly done ,, brilliant bike

[@dailyrider2975]

AWESOME!!!! Just (sorta) what I envisioned for future EV bikes. Tires a lot bigger, but I understand the limited choice available. I had not thought of routing the steering like you did, amazing. But bigger hubs, YES, solid wheels, YES, able to remove wheel via bolts on one side, YES, simple strong frame able to hold a ton of items or batteries, YES. What would be great is the new Pinion gear system with motor included giving both wide ranged of gears, power and simpler mounting with a belt drive. But this is what I've wanted to build, but don't have the skills. (needs rear or front rack for grocery shopping in my version)

[@Toasta-Builds]

Love this build!! Nice work man!

[@Paullebbon]

I love the look of the bike, it is very futuristic. Have you ever considered a fully electric version? That oversized frame gap between the top frame and power assist could fit a huge power pack and with those tyres and steering you could make a 150-200km range bike that's fully electric. Great design and I enjoyed the video.

[@ibarro9061]

I feel like the frame gap is part of its design/charm he wants to accomplish, putting something in there will ruin the look he's hoping for.

[@jbgaud]

You're one a most talented builder I saw by far. This bike looks awesome and the steering system is from another universe. But it looks also heavy.

[@stevestruthers6180]

Coolest-looking Frankenbike I've ever seen. Nice work.

[@jimmyboyd817]

Amazing work what a beautiful bike

[@javierrodriguez2863]

Basically a motorcycle! Great work!

[@paulbecket7399]

good thing you put in a "assist" system , that thing must weigh a ton ! sweet !

[@julienlogeard]

Je suis impressionné. Ingé a fond. c'est une superbe video, le meilleur proto. Merci mec

[@BrianBoniMakes]

It's beautiful. I liked the first one but square tires on a bike must have been like riding a bucking bronco in the corners. I laughed when you showed how well the front wheel tracks to the handle bars, I was expecting it to be a little quicker or slower but you got it perfect. There might be some mechanical advantage to be had there. I generally like mid drives but your counter shaft seems like the perfect place to put a motor. Ever think of putting suspension on these creations?

[@Lusinochannel]

Luar biasa kerja yang sangat baik , hasilnya keren sekali 👍

[@silvanotataro8164]

Amazing project!

[@SuddenSpark]

Inspired build sir! 🤘😎

[@echollis123]

I predict that if you keep up the quality of the workmanship and editing of projects like this that you will eventually have 20 times the number of subscribers that you have now.

[@UndoEverything]

It is also the game of stupid YT algorithm. I have seen idiotic vids getting millions of views. If this guy put some Japanese text in title and description, the vid will go boom in millions views.

[@N911GT2]

Respect for the skills but this bike must be very, very heavy.

[@salverspy1415]

it was nice to see the realization of your work, the only flaw is that on one side your motor bike steers more than on the other. congratulations

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

ПРЕКРАСНОЕ ВИДЕО!!! И ПРЕКРАСНАЯ РАБОТА!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

@@llllloolllllo Вы такой не один. Но данный аппарат рассчитан на то, что у вас есть гараж и частный дом.

[@SKBKER]

Actual work - 6 months to a year to design, get matrials, do all work and test . KZbinrs - oh my gosh it only took him 20 minutes to build he is a master .

[@hennybutabi]

It actually took me 2 months outside office hours to build it😏

[@radioramaradioshow]

bicicleta incrivel,parabens

[@a-nm.esq.4211]

awesome built!!!

[@BRICKonYourHead]

Словил сильный когнитивный диссонанс. Человек явно хорошо знаком с инструментами, опытный, но при этом творит какую-то бредовую чертовщину. Такое чувство, будто он делал Франкенштейна, но боялся что тот сбежит, и поэтому делал всё что бы тот далеко не сбежал))). Когда все в мире пытаться облегчить массу велосипеда, используют лёгкие сплавы и композиты, автор делает раму из широченной железной трубы, а колеса это вообще за гранью разума). Особенно "радуют" надёжность узлов, продуманность решений, а главное расчет мощности)) На такую массу ставить такой слабый двигатель и батарею... Песня. Остаётся только пожелать автору светлого разума, так как навык и энтузиазм явно достаточный)

[@dieuam2624]

That’s awesome job man ! I love you bike 👍 amazing ! You’re the Master 🌟😍

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Yeah top effort bro 👍 it looks ace

[@peteryoomla156]

Leuk dat dit in België gemaakt wordt.

[@user-sy6tz7mp8t]

do you think you could build a C1? i.e. gyroscopic balanced 2 wheel electric vehicle

[@user-tp7dm9to8i]

Заднее колёсо тоже можно было сделать поворачивающимся, подруливающим.. Отличный велосипед получился .

[@shafismaili1347]

This is a LOT better than V1. Great work man. If the wheels were just a little smaller you'd have a marketable product there.

[@jamingaming9251]

Why do the wheels make it unmarketable?

[@shafismaili1347]

@@jamingaming9251 it's heavy, the frame would need to be aluminium and much lighter wheels for practicality.

[@jamingaming9251]

@@shafismaili1347 it's an ebike it will go at 25kph without any effort although using more power then if it was a regular bicycle. Lots of people would love a bike with decent tires, bicycle tires are rubbish, if you ride though a pothole your going to get a flat. Motorcycle tires are a lot thicker and more durable.

[@user-mo5hv4lu9l]

Супер! Молодец! Гениальной красиво! Удачи

[@francescoquintano3090]

light very practical 😜

[@toriwatson9655]

Beautiful creative build, just think that frame deserves a bit more power, maybe a QS motor and Fardriver controller, and there's plenty of room for a big battery pack.

[@ABCustoms]

Wat een geweldig ontwerp Hendrik! Dat stuur systeem heb je wel een paar nachtjes over wakker gelegen denk ik! Zeer inventief! Ik ga je aankomend naar (nogmaals) aandragen voor het HBM toolfest 🔥🔥

[@hennybutabi]

Ja ben een paar keer opnieuw moeten beginnen eer het goed was😁. En thanks man! Btw check mijn zonnebril op het einde😏

[@ABCustoms]

@@hennybutabinu zie ik het ja! Leuk!! Zag Mastermilo gisteren ook weer met de bril lopen! Die is goed in de smaak gevallen😎

[@timvw01]

Very cool, next version a motorcycle 🙏

[@jfpestana5052]

Hi Henny, Wonderfull design, V3 must have chock absober, you will be my master, i will start from "1000 yamaha GTS" front suspension to do my one (this front suspension was a marveling advance design); thanks so much for all idea given from your 2 project..

[@OOICU812]

Excellent craftsmanship. Looks awesome, seems like it might be a bit heavy though for unassisted pedeling, no?

[@balloney2175]

So nice! I wanna copy this.

[@caerba1969]

wow! such a great idea! I enjoy the video. wonder how heavy is the bike with the tires with all that frame. i am sure the motor helps and makes it faster. do you know how fast you can go? 30+ miles? thanks for sharing this.

[@juliocesarvelandia3386]

A mi no me gustan las bicicletas... Pero, esta bici ? Si me gustó. Esto es una máquina. Buen video y buen proyecto.

[@zairmamedof7373]

perfect

[@4dvntr]

That looks so cool, but have fun oiling that chain right next to the breaks.

[@malakabadosmobycluberole]

Wow, very cool.

[@erikbraguim4288]

Good job

[@chrisk.1539]

Imagine Porsche starting to making motorcycles and e-bicycles except cars after that video.

[@Tinker1950]

Try again - in real English this time.

[@anilbaral402]

Awesome fat bike love from Nepal

[@musurmonmardiev9408]

Super

[@serdardog7055]

Great idea. It was very beautiful. I wish you had put the steering and brake parts through them while you had ready-made hollow blocks. Maybe it would be a cleaner image. But I'm just writing, of course I don't know how difficult the job is.

[@djxu666webradio2]

[@grzegorzradoszewski9163]

Dobra robota

[@philosoraptor777]

That little battery looks like you're gonna get single digit range :)

[@meditation.538]

Will it work if steering place on back wheel.😊

[@mattisgodyn4448]

Supercool

[@nehemiasdasilva8817]

Parabéns pelo profissionalismo, projeto incrível feito por quem entende,um dia chego lá tambem;abraço aqui do Brasil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@diabolus261]

Стильный велосипед!

[@mariocastillo470]

Increíble.bicicleta .del futuro.simplemente.fantástica….felicidades a eso .constructores….un gran viva.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@UndoEverything]

That's some probably the most beautiful e-bike so far I have seen. Great Idea, brilliant design. BTW, did I miss the total cost? Also, can someone order it from you?

[@7royalseven7]

Amazeing

[@Greg-io1ip]

It's nice work, great skills and artistic concept. Overkill on tires in my opinion. The terrible music track makes me want to get out of the elevator.

[@jddams]

bonjour monsieur Henny je suis belge comme vous et je suis encor étudiant enfaite je trouve incroyable de mélanger la ferronnerie et la mobilité électrique et j'aimerais faire ça comme métier Merci à vous de nous faire découvrir vos construction

[@nehemiasmartino1640]

Yes !! I believe it is very heavy it must be powered by e motor or gasoline motor

[@ttinnovations3310]

NICE, but you need to give it a long bench seat like a cafe bike and not a bike tiny seat , cut that area and level it out, bench seat will give it a more auto / motorsport look

[@bryanpatton7067]

DUDE- with your talent, you should make an e-bike that is front drive and rear wheel steering! (why not make e-bike rear steering) super cool to see rear steering e-bike.

[@Ateliervollegaaz]

Great channel Henny, played a couple times with your old man, he proudly pointed me to your channel saying we could be friends, well, he's right ;-) still a lot to discover, but i"m already a fan!

[@hennybutabi]

Haha that's great, enjoy and thanks for the support👍☺️

[@viper9148]

Nice keep it up

[@planetjersey736]

The PROFESIONALS

[@D4Z35]

Does the slop in the steering give u any issues at first?

[@altinzogaj6409]

most german engineering bike ever 😍😍

[@harolddgonzalez9086]

Simplemente Super

[@aspopulvera9130]

This bike could also work well as a cargo bike?

[@Zodliness]

@HennyButabi - Nice looking design and I admire the considerable effort and time it must've taken you (the time-lapse doesn't convey), however there were a couple noteworthy observations. Firstly you chose a much heavier box steel frame, why? And powered it with a gutless 250 watt (UK legal) Bosch motor. Secondly, I noticed your steering linkage had a lot of play in it, enough to perhaps cause seriously undesirable wobble keeping in a straight line. And with tyres that large, a brushless hub motor inside the front and/or rear wheels, would deliver the kind of power more suited for a build of that overall weight. One could literally bolt in a 37kw three phase motor into that spacious frame... And hey presto, you'd have some really precarious fun with it. 😉🤣 Keep up the good imaginative and innovative work!

[@user-bg9yl4of1n]

When you work with welding, the rubber on the wheels must be covered !

[@alexandrudamian8075]

Looks legit, but don`t you think putting the chain right beside the disc brake will contaminate the brakes with oil and cause the brake to not function properly?

[@user-xy8op8io1z]

Слишком много сложных узлов .Желательно ограничитель поворота ,чтоб колесо за раму не цепляло.А так довольно необычно,смело👍

[@djones811]

It must weigh a ton with those rims and tires

[@TC_Connection]

The Porsche Boxschimano Bike 🤣😎👍

[@haraldolsen8313]

Cool 👍

[@SirHeinzbond]

okay, nice colors, love the yellow brakes, the open front. looks just a bit more awesome and advanced than version 1.0... Two questions, how much, and where can i get it?....he he he, no way... isnt made for swiss Alps i think...

[@shhs1791]

so much work and no springs for a more comfortable ride

[@WarrenStiggs-ji5mh]

Very cool looking sort of slow ..i would hateto have to drag it up set of stairs... consider an alluminum version?? I mean just looking at it it has to be over a hundred pounds..

[@Greg-io1ip]

It's just an art project. Not practical.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

Beast #wishlist

[@mr.unbekanntovic6578]

Well just found your content to survive and I love the idea Wanna ask if you don’t think the wheels n frame won’t be to heavy for the one single motor?👀 And just wanna ask why you use all square tubes? U used to that?

[@mr.unbekanntovic6578]

And is the chain touching the rim?😄 Du you plan to make a 2.0? With a other steering?