How To Do General Maintenance on a Motorized Bicycle

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[@LAHover]

I enjoy watching this while working on my bikes. :) I wish you made videos more often!

[@Pigmaster6373]

I love your videos!

[@jeffcard3623]

You rock LA HOVER!

[@painhasgotchyu4733]

I watch Hughes and you alot doing the same LMAO

[@jeffreyking6338]

Thank you I broke my chain 45 seconds after the bike started. It has been a while since I worked on bikes your video brought it all back. Perfect explanation on this.

[@wyz1]

Just got a bike and been riding my it for the past month. It is used, and I had a feeling it needed some tender loving. Going to give her a makeover thanks to this video. All thanks to this informative video. Thanks brudda!

[@gameattack1989]

This video was so immensely helpful thank you for taking the time to explain this stuff out! I am currently adding one of these engine kits to a 60's Banana bike and am having some difficulty but loving every second of the process. Great to be able to receive solid maintenance advice before and during my process of this setup.

[@HughesMotorized]

Glad it was helpful!

[@u5T30]

Excellent maintenance tutorial. Very clear explanations & instructions with no annoying background music. Thanks👍

[@Willy7212]

Hello Hugh. I am building my first motorized bicycle. I wanted to do some research online before I began. Your videos are very well done and informative. Thank you for the help. It's snowing here today in southern Ontario. Might have to wait for test drive. I hope mine turns out okay. Cheers Bill

[@HughesMotorized]

Best of luck!

[@connguy146]

Great job on this video! I just built my bike a week ago. You have provided some excellent tips here and very well presented.

[@mrpalaces]

Today was my first serious run on my bike and had the problem with the read fender... Locked the wheel but I managed to stop without falling. Great video and channel by the way.

[@djembeludovico5295]

thank you sir . your information is very well presented , thorough and greatly helped me. so many others give little detail and are terrible at relaying information even if theyre info is accurate . really appreciate your videos!

[@paramandans]

Very useful. I am building my first one next week just as soon as I get the stuff. Thanks

[@lifesadventureskeepingitre1180]

I'm a newbie to this whole lifestyle it's very very addicting I'm trying to find out as much as I can about maintenance and repairing and I find everything very interesting you are very informative. Thank you for the video.

[@dougdillard9006]

Thank you for all that you do to educate us all. How I wish you were my neighbor. Once again your the best.

[@robertellis4039]

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[@bobbythompson4268]

You’re. Jesus Christ.

[@kobematthews24]

This guy IS THE G.O.A.T.!!!! VIDEOS EXPLAINED EXTREMELY WELL!!

[@bigdaddy3580]

thanks man, your videos showed me everything i needed to know when i was getting started. it sure is addicting lol

[@bobbythompson4268]

@Layne Ledger you nerd

[@dougdillard9006]

Thank you for all that you do to educate us all. very much apprecied

[@VirantRoss]

Best motorized bike videos! Love this guy. Very knowledgeable.

[@HughesMotorized]

Glad you like them!

[@NormanWray-cc7xj]

Norman wray thank for your interview on your 2 STROKE BIKE

[@AndresitoV86]

This video is essential! my first build was not too bad ;P greetings from Ecuador

[@michaelpritchard1249]

Very informative video...your like the Swami of motorized bikes...👍

[@edgufler1122]

awesome Video . thank you for producing it.

[@JDavisFromDallas]

You tell the best information and your very detailed as well thank you

[@HughesMotorized]

My pleasure!

[@andrewe2853]

the only guy who expanded the white wire thank you.

[@johnbradley826]

what i have found is that with the torq on the rear wheel that the spokes come loose is there heavy duty wheels out there

[@ronnieburchette6191]

hi Hughes, got a question,I was just wondering what i could do to get my 80cc to fire up faster, it's all stock/fire starter???

[@debonairecatalina6570]

...did i just see a shake tattoo from aqua team?! oh lawd! that's rad

[@HughesMotorized]

Meatwad just done and Frylock is next

[@sinunknown9929]

ARISE CHICKEN!!! CHICKEN ARISE!!! 🐔

[@aaryadeb893]

Hey, thanks for the tips! However I actually used 16:1 for break in period and seeing oil residue on the fins of the head. Is it normal or could cause problems down the road? Head bolts are torqued to spec

[@jimstoner]

I already have a 12v coil coming should be here tomorow but.. just wish I can save the old one for a back up

[@DudeWithALude97]

12:10 when you talk about making sure there’s no oil coming out of your head and to torque the bolts down I noticed something different in your engine and mine my engines bolts are like all the way below in the engine I need a longer tool to adjust it I think. What’s the difference in our heads?

[@c.rutherford]

I'm having the hardest time with the gas tank mount, another channel said that the standard way of mounting them with the brackets underneath causes them to leak because the vibrations pull on the bolt welds... is that true? Because the solution they recommended I can't get to work at all!

[@darkroomignite8264]

He has a Happy Time Harry tattoo! I knew we were in good company.

[@onway78]

I built my first motorized bicycle. Soon as it starts up the engine is already in motion to go without me using the throttle when I squeeze the clutch the engine shuts off when I open the choker to give it some air engine shuts off.why if you don't mind me ask? When it does start up it stays on for a few second then shuts off on its own

[@luiscambon1827]

I remember seeing one of your videos a while back, and you were recommending a rear hub with breaks for a motorized, could you refer me to that link if you could pls Thank you in advance

[@gamecaster5002]

Very nice video. Thank you 👍

[@damaindziadzus9769]

love the videos very help full

[@c.rutherford]

Can you turn a motorized bicycle upside down, after it has been gassed up? I'm guilty of overtightening, kept thinking of the vibrations. Also I used black rubberized flex tape on the engine mounts thinking it would help it grip to the bike. Now I guess I got to take it all off and loosen it all.....

[@michaelluciano7774]

research on anything beyond your personal understanding is a good thing, mainly speaking for myself..

[@johnbasten4077]

Do you have the sizes of nuts n bolts threads

[@internetguy5125]

Super informative sir thank you

[@HughesMotorized]

Welcome. Thanxx 4 the good words

[@johnbasten4077]

Why thumbs down the bloke ? Good vid bruv

[@KN4YEM]

HoustonMotorized, How do you set up a chain so you don't need a chain idler? I see some of your bikes dont have a chain idler thanks.

[@panzerwolf494]

Basically you get lucky. Sometimes you can space the rear wheel right and don't need one. I got some good chain from Tractor Supply every time to fit on my engines and got a few half links too to take slack out

[@instinct976]

thanks for the vid dude!

[@HughesMotorized]

More 2 come

[@acorncz4752]

I took the muffler cap off and it seemed to run better accualy. I dont know. It felt like it

[@1StTheeTruth]

I recommend the M8 mounting bolt upgrade 💪💪👍👍

[@HughesMotorized]

8mm is mo betta. Gotcha

[@DashzRight]

Hi Houston, really nice video, very complete and useful, right now Im using 32ml of oil per litre (you say on your video that you use 25ml without problem) the thing is I get too much carbon build up the mixture its just right, since making it leaner will make the bike to lose a lot of power at wot and uphill, so do you think is a good idea to reduce my ratio to 40:1 ? I don't wanna seize my engine :O pS: I m using Stihl oil.

[@alexhickey5633]

Beekibye 40:1 is perfectly fi e to run in these little 2 strokes

[@justinjones6924]

thread locking compound ya right

[@jimstoner]

hey so I just bought and assemble kne of these kits on a phat tire bike frame... now I have been riding it for about 3 weeks. but the other day I went for a ride stopped some where went to leave.. it wouldn't start... changes spark plug nothen.. opened up the case to the magneto coil. and feom the looks of it gas followed the wires back to the coil.... is my coil completely trashed or can it be cleaned and fixed for use agian... I have read so many different things I can't tell ..

[@bluckq]

jimstoner coil is trashed get a new one coil cannot get wet

[@haroldboucherjr615]

thank you for making this, im going to buy my first motorized bike soon, just doing my research. whats better for a newbie 2 or four stroke, witch needs less maintenance

[@AgateJeweler]

2 strokes are easier

[@sonjam5077]

Original Labs how fast can it go?

[@wildbill23c]

2 Strokes are far superior. Smaller size engine more torque in a 2 stroke. A 4 stroke requires oil changes, and more overall maintenance and weigh more, larger size, and less power. I run a 32:1 fuel/oil mix ratio in my 2 stroke engine...yes it smokes more but it'll last a lot longer with more oil in the fuel to keep things lubricated better.

[@wildbill23c]

Mine tops out at 25mph, I wouldn't suggest riding that fast though, the vibration is so bad you'll forever be breaking things...mainly motor mounting studs.

[@codycastro8083]

Great video. I'll be getting my first 2 cycle engine in next day or two. 1st questions, What type as grade gas is best for the bikes ? 2nd questions, can I use red loc tite for the bolt treads ?

[@wildbill23c]

From the other videos I've ran across on these engines they say a 16 to 1 fuel/oil mix. I use premium grade fuel because the station I go to has non-ethanol premium fuel. You can use loc-tite on the bolts, its probably a very good idea, these things have some vibration to them so loc-tite will definitely keep the bolts tight. Don't use red loc-tite, it requires heat to remove, use blue loc-tite.

[@codycastro8083]

+William Todd (williamtodd) thank you

[@johngoddu7161]

Good job ! Do u think the could make a v twin motor ? That would be really awesome !

[@HughesMotorized]

That would be cool!

[@victorjohnson9623]

I have a new 66cc and when I come back from a ride I'm getting oil running out of my exhaust pipe is this the rings not seating yet?

[@1StTheeTruth]

That's normal it changes with the fuel mixture.

[@carlseiz1266]

Do you recommend buying a better chain because the one I came with my bike is cheap and it keeps breaking

[@1StTheeTruth]

I know this reply is very late and out of date but, I would, those 415 chains that come in the kit are pretty cheap. I upgraded my chain to #40

[@flowerpower555]

Thank you

[@dansolo9978]

Pretty Cool Vid, .&. Informative..! Only It'd of been Fantastic to of Learn of Your Exhaust, with it's nice 'Little Expansion-Chamber .! Then Nicely Finished just under Ya thigh, with a Cool Little Alloy Tail-Pipe, just like a Real Moto-X-Bike..! Very Cool, also Bet it sound's Great with a Sweet Little Rasp to it Too... Nice..! It wasn't too expensive was it, also, available to Us in The Uk.!? Thanks again for the Video Buddy...

[@alcariocoronado3165]

What if your motorized engine is blowing hot air from the cylinder just asking does it mean that it's slowing down or do I need to torque it down to make it tight just asking thank you

[@wildbill23c]

You need to torque the cylinder head bolts down. Should be checking all the fasteners every time you ride anyhow these things vibrate really bad and keep an eye on your engine mounting studs too, I've broke 2 of them in less than a year.

[@danielfunk3719]

Should I worry about the break in period on not going full throttle? Or can I just send it once it’s ready to go?

[@HughesMotorized]

Go easy first tank at least. Test it and make sure overall the bike/build is safe is my input and then start working those revs up. Here's a vid I did on breakin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HYm2ytfLCCY7M

[@jf4872]

It is fine to add a rubber mount between the seat frame tube so long as one is also in the front one as well.

[@HughesMotorized]

Thanxxx

[@Crimetvuk]

I’ve been very lucky, I have never worked on a engine, but brought and fitted a 2stroke to a bike and touch wood the only thing I’ve had go wrong was me breaking the throttle cable and to be honest I ride the bike like I stole it.

[@ekhles104]

thank you very excellent

[@HughesMotorized]

thanxxxx, You are welcome!

[@wildbill23c]

I couldn't figure out why the engine on my bike wouldn't idle. I ran it for about an hour off and on, then let it cool completely, next day I was checking all the bolts and found the head bolts were loose, tightened them down and it now will idle great.

[@stufoo]

had the same problem. tighten your clutch cable - solved the problem immediately

[@anthonywalker8730]

2 questions. I plan to ride in the rain. How do i maintain good performance for wet riding and I noticed I may have to remove my front brakes to place a fender. will relying on my standard issue back breaks be enough? ALSO I have an 18 speed bike..do I remove the little mini chain shifter from the rear wheel? Often found on the right side of all +speed bikes.

[@wildbill23c]

I was told to pull the cover off the magneto and apply some sealant, other than that it should be fine. The standard brakes are fine. The regular shifters on your bike have nothing to do with the speed the bike will go when using the engine.

[@ronnieburchette6191]

i ran 2 tanks at a little above 16.1 & went straight 40.1,,is that cool,so far so good, but i want a faster start up???

[@HughesMotorized]

I use 40:1 from the start. Have been for years. Look at your spark plug. Might be fouled. Might need a hotter plug to start easier

[@jhewitt8143]

I'm interested in getting an 80cc (rated) 4 stroke, but on almost all kits and pre-assembled bikes, all I ever see is beach cruisers or variations on other single speed cruisers, I personally have always had trouble with stability riding those kind, especially the faster I go and was wondering is there a mountain bike that I could successfully mount an engine to? I figure that also riding the bike without the engine running would also be a lot easier with the added weight, any ideas ???

[@HughesMotorized]

The 80cc 4 stroke motors are heavy, hard to use as a pedal bike. MTBs dont have enough room for 4 stroke

[@zombiex-bz9yr]

J Hewitt there are certain types you can use for the most part just use front or no suspension mtb with a wide frame

[@richardnorris3367]

I used a standard V frame MTB and it still has plenty of room for a 4 stroke. But then again I have a MTB that I can't find anywhere else. Says patent pending.

[@gb36901]

Thanks!

[@zigzag6090]

I need someone to fix this throttle i live in fallchurch VA

[@supersportryder]

Lock a pair of needle nose vice grips on the frame as close to the rear sprocket with the chain off and have the sprocket scrape the tip of the vice grip like a brake rotor lathe so you can see where it walks, Tighten the bolt where it scrapes and repeat. Keep getting the vice grip closer until it is straight all the way around. I had to replace my bolts since the kit ones are doody.

[@HughesMotorized]

Yup. Good advice

[@mdshamim1866]

Hi

[@supersportryder]

@@mdshamim1866 Quite

[@cynthiaroesner1719]

Do you know where I could find a rim for a huffy Cranbrook? 🤔

[@raymondsoutherland245]

Wal-Mart online

[@williamlewis5096]

How do you tighten the clutch from the inside the motor

[@HughesMotorized]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIS8f2yijtChhrc

[@wildbill23c]

Have you ran any of these bikes you've built personally? I am wondering if they're able to pull a little bicycle trailer, and anything I need to change in order to do so?

[@HughesMotorized]

yes indeed, they pull my fat arse around and a buddy who weighs 300 rides one

[@wildbill23c]

Thanks for the reply, obviously should be fine pulling a little bicycle trailer. I weigh 170lbs, and those little bike trailers don't weight much. Going to use it to carry grocery items so won't be much weight. Have you built a hybrid type bike? Use an electric front hub setup and the gas engine together? Would be quite interesting...expensive but interesting. Wonder if the gas engine would be able to charge the electric hub's battery pack?

[@mdshamim1866]

Nice

[@tuliosantiago661]

so, at wheels, in short if your axle moves at all, just by touching it, bearing problem, right?!

[@HughesMotorized]

Yessir

[@MitchellMunguai]

I have a beach cruise can u fix it for me

[@brentsears3776]

My motor cuts out when I pull the clutch in what does that mean, motor starts up and runs but won’t run at a standstill

[@codygman4591]

My bike either dies or revs so high sounds like its gonna blow when i pull in my clutch i changed carbs and tryed idle screw idk what it is

[@joses208]

@@codygman4591 sounds like you got an air leak where the carb is attached to the motor (the metal tube)

[@gmoneyga84]

What should the spark plug gap be?

[@jleeyoung1781]

0.24

[@raymondsoutherland245]

Between .6 and .7 mm

[@theone2be33]

Do you ride the bike with the choke closed at all times?

[@HughesMotorized]

no... you shut it off as soon as bike starts up

[@eriklohne8395]

Hi I had a motorized bicycle I'm need to replace cause it got stolen today I'm am on disability and don't have a lot of cash where can I get a kit for a good price?

[@HughesMotorized]

Ebay

[@codycastro8083]

Would you recommend to put rubber for the motor mounts , If so I was going to cut out an square piece out of a side wall tire. What's your thoughts or anyone else .

[@HughesMotorized]

NEVER put rubber on the motor mounts. you will break the studs

[@paramandans]

Guess I wasted my money on getting the motor mount kit then. O well the nice thing about these bikes is all the stuff is cheap in cost.

[@codycastro8083]

+Dan smith lol. I'm still learning to. I'm still stuck on what mountain bike I want to put it on

[@paramandans]

From what I have seen any regular cruiser or mountain bike should be fine for easy installation. My build will be difficult as I am using a chopper bike and will have motor mounting issues. I no longer have a garage with all my tools and welding machines so I am very limited as to what I can and can't do.

[@codycastro8083]

Yeah I was told by the groups on Facebook that it's going to be a challenge with the chopper bike an the Fat boy bikes also. I live in a apartment but I have a private patio so I think I'm in good shape. The problem I'm having is I hear alot of builders say that brakes a huge deal. So I found a 29er on Ebay with dics brakes so I think I might go that route. I also what to put mag wheels on to bit from doing some research it's going to be a pricey build. An my plan is to go all white. Frame an wheels.

[@rafeisbest]

Dope aqua teen hunger force tattoos love that show

[@HughesMotorized]

I should not walk so that a child may live

[@Its_jaydee]

So how tight do I tighten the bolts on the head?

[@mrpalaces]

You need a torque wrench.

[@skankhunt-ud1ju]

Guudntite

[@raymondsoutherland245]

@@skankhunt-ud1ju 144 inch pounds

[@scottgeary6329]

How much is the trailer kit please I want one

[@HughesMotorized]

hughesmotorized.com/motorized-3-wheeler-trike-trailer-kit/

[@zakaryahamzeh3439]

does your exuast burn your thigh

[@efraindelariva5060]

what about the front wheel it move side to side

[@HughesMotorized]

+Efrain De la riva Probably bearings / cone nut needs adjusting

[@DiegoMalaco]

Carl Brutananadilewski Garage

[@kennethrogers3687]

My bike started jerking. Badly. I found that the main seal behind the magneto poped out and let oil seep into my electronics. Go figure.

[@skankhunt-ud1ju]

No that's just so dirt doesn't get In bearing and it doesn't have oil in crank case

[@earthenergyhex]

maybe you can show us how to paint your bike

[@enielsenvideos]

I started using 16 to 1 fuel. Is that bad? the bike called for it.

[@HughesMotorized]

40:1 is best. Forget the instructions that came w the kit

[@keepnit7]

Folks from the south when the word got dammit is said the next few things may not be good...... THAT GAS CAP WAS ABOUT TO BE PITCHED OUT THE SHOP

[@brokeboymotorsports5674]

I wish I saw this before I started

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

So what's it I seen a video from u that said u dnt ever keep filters on hmmm

[@HughesMotorized]

note the dates... people do change their minds

[@michaelhorne6943]

What city Do you live

[@HughesMotorized]

Spring TX

[@jonathanguillory8321]

I use 50:1is that ok

[@HughesMotorized]

many run that w/o any issues so you good. Main issue is w/ these is the chrome bore is getting thinner and thinner from manufacturers and that is a big wear issue. I'd suggest that one keeps a backup engine ready and when lightning strikes, you swap out and you're back on the road

[@The1stHomosapien]

why does mine always need choke to start it?

[@HughesMotorized]

An engine runs best once warmed up. It needs some extra fuel to get started. The choke "chokes" the amount of air coming in. The reduced air crates a vacuum inside the carb. The vacuum will suck more fuel from the jet giving the engine more fuel.

[@The1stHomosapien]

@@HughesMotorized so its a bit like a diesel engine then, it needs a hot cylinder to ignite. ive always thought it may be running lean because i dont see much smoke from the oil, which i am putting alot in the mix, like 20/1. the clip on the needle is 2nd from the top, of 4 notches on the needle.

[@HughesMotorized]

@@The1stHomosapien run 40:1.... you are going to run poorly and load up spark plug w carbon. No breakin mix required. Screw the manual

[@wesleystepp3602]

do you have a spare exhaust pipe how much will you sell it for

[@wesleystepp3602]

do you sell parts for bikes

[@The1stHomosapien]

surely rubber between engine and frame is ok

[@HughesMotorized]

NOPE. Rubber = flex. Flex = broken studs, or chains coming off.

[@craigs7069]

I couldn't believe you used a cresant wrench on the spoke nipples. These motors vibrate BAD mid range & top end. THAT'S WHY i rubberize both motor mounts. It doesn't cure it but it's way better

[@HughesMotorized]

Crescent works well. Just get it snug,

[@ComeOnYouBoyzInBlue]

My mounting hardware snapped off twice now inside the engine block, do yourself a favour and don't use stock mounting hardware buy high tensile steel bolts they won't snap under the constant vibrations of the engine.

[@wildbill23c]

Do you happen to know the size of those bolts? I'm having the same trouble with snapping off the mounting studs, I've broken 2 of them in this past year.

[@urmomsahoe1]

You have to tighten the front and back bolts evenly to avoid putting tension on any of the bolts. If you tighten the back bolts then the front then your putting tension on the studs that shouldn't be there. Tighten evenly and dont over tighten and it will be fine.

[@foellerd]

Haha, I didn't bend my engine mount. But I did bend the frame itself 😅 its going nowhere now. Guess its tight enough. Its actually kinda nice, the flattened frame section resists the engines temptation to torque twist on its mounts over time. YOLO.

[@HughesMotorized]

Sorry to hear that. The frame will be prone to failing where you bent it. be careful

[@foellerd]

@@HughesMotorized Haha, its funny you say that. Most of these kits seem like death traps to me, even on a good day. My biggest fear is a catastrophic mechanicical failure in which the rear wheel locks up. Its up to Chinese reliability whether or not thats gonna happen. Its made it thousands of miles now and still going. It earned my trust around 1000 miles in id say. Thanks for the video, helped me with some clutch adjustments.

[@Ø.G.S4GE]

Lol that gas cap did not want to come up

[@Dragnmastralex]

it worries me how he's always leaving everything loose because he gets hit a lot... where in the hell do you live that people are aiming for you on your bike so often?

[@HughesMotorized]

I wasn't aware of being hit.Soooooo

[@SuperMARCUS303]

That athf tat is for real.

[@HughesMotorized]

I've got meatwad, frylock, master shake and happytime harry also have early cuyler

[@brentsears3776]

High speed my engin cuts out

[@HughesMotorized]

They all do that. It's called 4 stroking. They just run out of nuts at high end. balancing, porting and jetting play a part