How To Fix Chain Popping Sound & Hard To Push - Motorized Bicycle

I hope I can offer some help on the old chain popping sound where the bike gets hard to push or pedal.
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[@shawnstatzer95]

You literally are saving lives. I have watched videos on this topic throughout the day, and I am sure that you just showed me how to stop my chain from popping and locking up my back wheel... like it did earlier. Thank you.

[@HughesMotorized]

Glad I could help!

[@Armandinho8]

Your video and script is surprisingly good!

[@observingrogue7652]

Thank you. I don't even bother with rag joints anymore, and will only use wheels made for this. And I just realized they sprokets for those wheels have the same bolt pattern as disk brakes...so this may mean we can use disk brake hubs for sprokets. And I was thinking about getting one of those spring tensioners that hang from the engine, but you got me interested in your arch pulley mount. Its beautiful. Oh, and instead of using a tool, you can use a clipped ziptie as a reference point for a ragjoint sprocket. And that ziptie can stay on, if you don't mind the look and grams of weight of it. And the air drag. I think my kit is meant for a 26x2 tire frame, but I put it on a road bike frame. So I had to mount the engine tilted to the left, to keep the pedal from hitting the exhaust. Making my pulley work more complicated. I don't have the money right now for a different exhaust, or a torch to bend the one I have now. I'm just gonna put my bike in my stand, spin the wheel, and figure it out. Things should be easier, because I have a 41 chain. Thanks again.

[@benjamincoletti3267]

hope all is well hughes

[@Guhbooshka]

Excellent video!

[@michaelcatalanottohandyman]

Good info. I learned most of these things the hard way unfortunately. Rag joint thickness tho never noticed that.. I gave up on rag joints but always keep a few handy.

[@HughesMotorized]

They are a pain to get right the first few times but once you get them figured out, they are solid.

[@bloodfungus3066]

Love ur content dude! And remember, dancing is forbidden. Said the masteer of shakes.

[@HughesMotorized]

Thanxx. I cannot wait for the new movie and the new show

[@williamsporing1500]

Me gain Mr Hughs….. Have you ever used the sprocket instead of the nylon roller for a chain tensioner? I got rid of my stock tensioner today. Welded an alternator bracket between the seat stay and the chain stay. Works great, won’t come loose. But I was wondering if the sprocket was any better as far as durability? Thanks again sir! You’ve been a wealth of information!

[@user-mj8wg1qu9r]

Thank you

[@HughesMotorized]

You're welcome

[@droidv1]

How do you feel about me wanting to remove the tensioner all together. And just shorten the chain. I heard that people never have problems again

[@coreyfellows1945]

Man you have saved my ass so many times

[@HughesMotorized]

G;ad if I could help. Thanxx

[@andrewgonzalez4230]

Yea, I think I'm gonna stop riding mine for now for this reason. I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the sprocket centered up to stop that noise and tension issues. The chain also seems dirtier than normal and it's new. I'm probably just gonna spend the money for the hub adapter type and a spring loaded tensioner.

[@devswagg59]

took my clutch arm out of the engine and i noticed it doesn’t have a ball bearing. good or bad?

[@christyking2010]

Hi im christy very new to the 2stroke bicycle scene and first my bike the back tire would freeze up an I couldn't push forward at all and one day I it happened while I was going a good speed locked up an I felt like I was going to whip out luckly thanks to my excellent cat like reflexes I was able to use my skills to save the bike and myself. It was hot like 95 degrees central Florida heat an this riverwalk had no shade I was dreading my 13 mile walk dragging this heavy ass bike that was starting to drive me nuts! Here I go trying to make it to grass off of the asphalt picking up the back end of the bike then getting tired and putting it down dragging it. I didn't get too far because the tire pops! Yup so I'm like shaking my hand up to the sky asking "when lord, when, when's it going to be my time?" (Silent Bob) I'm such a MEOW that I actually started to tear up. Telling this story an looking back on it now makes me cringe to the fact my feelings got all messed up over this bike. Then just at the moment I put my hands down after asking the lord when, this mini vanish vehicle pulls over, nice couple from The Ukraine get out. These Angel's god sent to give me a ride home with my bike, meet nice people, learn some things about The Ukraine and gave me continuous faith that God hears our prayers. Blessed. That's all she wrote folks! Oh shit I smoke a little pot while watching the video so I'm rambling my bad. POINT OF THIS COMMENT!!!...... THE VIDEO WAS TERRIFIC EVERY STEP AND POSSIBLE ISSUE IS PROBABLY CUZ I HAVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE STEPS TO GO OVER ON MY BIKE IM SURE I MESSED THEM ALL UP. SO EXCELLENT VIDEO EXPLAINED PERFECTLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTANDABLE. GREAT TEACHER THANK YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW 💕Christy

[@michaeldelay3925]

Just stick with Mr. Hughes. You learn as you go, but this man knows his shit and he will never steer you wrong. I've been riding these bikes for about 3 years now. I never thought I would learn engines in this life, being a girl, but now I can assemble one in a day or two. It's how I make extra money. All thanks to Mr. Hughes. I don't have your reflexes, but when my tire locked up I was glad I had my PPE as well as a hard head. Ride safe, and have fun! And do what Mr. Hughes recommends. Best of luck to you!

[@diydarkmatter]

brother i just did that rag joint job . it has got to be the toughest job on these little bikes . i will tell you what helped me . it was the dust cover i took my time about a hour or two and ground that down with a diamond file . as i did it i checked to see if it was going to fit in side the sprocket hole . when i was done there was one little area that dint touch the sprocket hole wall . but it was a tight fit . when i got the sprocket on there it was perfect i still had to tighten up the bolts the way they should or need to be i would tighten one then tighten the next one on the other side of the sprocket kinda like you do with lug nuts on a wheel when changing a tire on a car . my sprocket is as true as i could ever ask for . but the dust cover being nice and tight and true helped so much it held the sprocket from moving while i tightened the bolts . now im not saying its a job i want to do again any time soon but i know it will be alot easier knowing what i learned from you buddy . there was a sprocket on the bike when i bought it they had the sprocket on backwards and the dust cover was not ground down the wheel barring's were all lose . a big scrap gouge is in the coaster break arm . you could tell they dint know what they was doing . i dont know how long that back wheel will hold out but it has a better chance now then it had before . thanks to you and the fact i know how to reset barring's lol . ok well this is a real long comment sorry about that . but thanks for your videos buddy they helped me and im sure they help alot of others as well .

[@HughesMotorized]

I gotcha. I'll offer you try doing 100 of them. Then you can do them in your sleep. The rag joint gave me FITS when I first started. Now it as easy as puttin' socks on a rooster. I'm fine w/ a rag joint. Just take your time and true them up and you good.

[@diydarkmatter]

@@HughesMotorized lol yeah im not looking to do it again any time soon lol . but i know your right after 100 i bet i could do them in my sleep lol .

[@MrThatnativeguy]

@@diydarkmatter no he is totally right, when I first got into these gosh darn bikes the rag joint was the hell of me, after 10 bikes I can do it with my eyes closed honest to god haha

[@rtuuyffjzfoyzd5439]

Love the vids my magneto and magnet took a shit bc the washer on the magnet came off and cutt up the magneto and magnet do you have any extras

[@HughesMotorized]

Thanxx. Washer you can get at hardware store.... here's a link for a coil: amzn.to/3y1fpUI

[@diydarkmatter]

if he dont check amazon they have them . both styles the stock and the heavy duty magnetos they also carry the magnet . i just bought a new magneto and cdi from there . i dint need it but its good to have a spare .

[@BotWhizChannel]

Man you really get into detail on that mines brand new and the original chain was garbage and it lasted about a hour and thirty minutes and it was popping so I bought a 415 and I was told the chain needs to be lose but that can't be accurate if you could please tell me how lose it should be

[@HughesMotorized]

You want the chain to move about 1" with a little pressure. No more or it will give you problems

[@gotnitro4329]

What if the popping noise is coming from the engine sprocket and only when I move the back tire backward would that be something to worry about?

[@HughesMotorized]

Follow the video. It explains the issue. Problem is chain/sprocket alignment

[@larryshaver3568]

the truth in what you say about the sprocket being perfectly aligned is ingenious. the sprockte can't be cattywompis

[@HughesMotorized]

Prezactly!

[@kenm507]

Got a question why do I get a pop when I pull the the clutch in. Down at the chrome lever for the clutch on the side of the motor.

[@HughesMotorized]

Might be the clutch arm where it hits the bucking bar issue or the clutch arm in the drive cover. I'd look there first

[@kenm507]

@@HughesMotorized okay thank you so much ✌🏻

[@m.kasper7646]

@@kenm507 Pack grease in the bucking bar area.

[@kenm507]

@@m.kasper7646 okay thank you for the Tip 🤟🏻

[@ericeveridgesr3427]

How much is a tensioners chain wheel...just the wheel broke and where can I get 1

[@ericeveridgesr3427]

And y is my carb leaking gas all of a sudden

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

Huey!! Hey man so when ya gonna get into vids about timing and the degree wheel

[@MrThatnativeguy]

Hey buddy if you want videos on how to make these little engines rip check out this channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF7CopWNd5WLr5o he’s got tons of videos , and build pro stock motorcycle engines for a living so he knows what he’s doing

[@zacharysmith737]

Love your content...my dad put my new heavy duty 415 chain I bought and sprocket that had 4 more teeth for torque and the old chain kept breaking and came apart easily and my dad was able to take my new one apart easily everything was fine all of a sudden after driving over a Mile I started hearing a popping sound kept going happening again so I'm assuming maybe because the bike was really vibrating it could of caused my tensioner to come loose and unaligned or even my chain my dad thinks my new chain might be smaller something like that anyway these 4 teeth made a big difference I was able to get up my road further stopped when my chain popped again then started up again but even before when I pedaled hard my bike just did not want to go uo my road until this bigger sprocket hopefully your video has my answer💯💯

[@HughesMotorized]

Popping indicates the alignment is off. The chain is not aligned w/ the sprocket

[@zacharysmith737]

@@HughesMotorized thankyou man me and my dad will have to check that either way something came unaligned im assuming it's from vibration because it was vibrating pretty good and as you said and my dad also said it could be that new chain isn't wide enough for that sprocket as in it doesn't have enough play for the sprocket either way I'll check it out btw is it dangerous to drive it when it does that or could it cause the chain to weaken prematurely or possibly cause you to wipe out?

[@HughesMotorized]

@@zacharysmith737 Fix it first. You should be able to grab the engine and try to move it side to side and there should be no play. With the chain removed, the rear sprocket when spinning should have no more than 1/16" side-to-side play, any more side to side than the inside of the chain and you'll have probs. Also, spin the rear wheel and see if the sprocket is centered with the axle. Put something on the bike frame that just touches the outside of the sprocket and spin without chain and see if the outermost edge of the sprocket moves back and forth as you spin it.

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

Hey Eugene. I just picked up a 49cc for a stroke it will start but it won't stay running any ideas Hit me up please

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

I was interested in hearing your knowledge

[@HughesMotorized]

post a vid and give some details on the Facebook group

[@nicos9937]

Have you tried using hub adapters instead? I installed one and added a notch to it to prevent slipping but my problem is the adapter makes the whole gear stick out too much therefore it pops but I got it aligned and now it's solid

[@HughesMotorized]

I'm cheap and the rag joints are pretty much free since all kits come with them. Once you master how to set them up you are good to go.

[@nicos9937]

@HughesMotorized how often do you have to replace the rims tho? Everytime I used the rag joint I eventually broke the rim sooner or later even after making sure everything is tight and aligned

[@HughesMotorized]

@@nicos9937 Never had to

[@nicos9937]

@@HughesMotorized how😂 can you make a detailed video on how you maintain and protect your rims then if you don’t have one already

[@David-bg9od]

I used a sharpie itll mark where its uneven

[@nathanwest4670]

I am having this exact issue. And today the chain actually did derail. I knew this was an issue all along. And you're correct just because the Cog is centered doesn't mean you don't have that play from it not being level. My issue is I have one half moon where the bolts stripped out. So I cannot snug down that one half moon or loosen it. So while the Cog is doing its revolution there's that one spot where the cog goes unlevel and makes the chain Wonder. Now what I want to do is take this rim to a shop and have them install thicker spokes, true the rim and maybe even throw in some high-quality high-speed bearings. I do have a brand-new cog and brand new rubber. But I really do not want to use it until I have a suitable rim. I did have the plan to buy thos3 26-inch BBR rims from bikeberry. But I hear shipping from USA is a nightmare when it comes to bigger items that are heavier. And honestly if I could find the same rims without the Cog pre-mounted I could easily buy those rims locally or off Amazon Maybe and simply install the Cog myself. On the market though I'm not sure what those rims are called. I just know what bike berry calls his. In your opinion what is my best option? When it comes to equalling out budget-friendly with Reliance and longevity? Until then I'm going to use the same old cog that is on the bike right now. I'll cut those three bolts out, then put new bolts and then aren't stripped, without even touching the other bolts that are already in place. With any luck this will at least level the Cog a bit. And allow it to be safer to drive until I can do the rim upgrades. Because I'm just guessing but once you use the rubber and it cuts into the spokes and shapes itself, while it squishes in place it's probably pretty hard to reuse it and not have it want to slide back into the same spot it was at before. I have learned that using zip ties around the axle and the Cog Works great as spacers to centre it. Anyway I'm just looking for opinions from a guy who has much more experience with motorized bicycles then I do. Certified small engine mechanic or not these are a different Beast

[@HughesMotorized]

I'll run Cranbrook steel wheels on mine. Husky Industrial bikes has some good steel wheels too

[@nathanwest4670]

@@HughesMotorized thanks for the tip. I'm in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. just fyi. In this stupid little town I live in I get picked on and attempted to be set up (they tried to plant ammo with spents on me that seem to have possibly been linked to a homicide) and it did not work. Long story short they pulled some stunt and got me locked up long enough to try and kill me. They beat me down (in the middle of the night, attacked in my sleep and only corrections officers can get into your cell at night), while doing so they tried to force me to say it did it. "Just say you did it", "F-you cops I'll go to my death before I ever admit to something I did not do", "youd gonna get slammed down again and your not gonna like it" (they tossed me off the top tier onto the concrete below, 2 times. Apx. 10' - 15' high). I ended up waking in a cell shackled babbling when I tried to talk. I then took seizures in my one puke, and all waste until I flatlined. It took a few days. The. They called an ambulance once they figured I was dead. My little bro is a paramedic he followed and ensured they saved my life. Ever since I lived I have been driven out of my places to live and U was always a good tendent, my car I used to have would get tampered with in an effort to destroy it and they drove the love of my life out if my life by attacking her and terrorizing her! Point to all of this real story? I just settled in here, built my bike so I have transportation. And surprised, I am now suddenly being evicted (well told the lease will not be renewed, same thing), my first motor had a leaky crank seal and went, (ok, crap happens) the second motor I went over top to bottom. It was running awsome then suddenly the bevel gear got chewed out of it. I saw your video where you're running one with the clutch cover off and have been running it for like 3 years like that and no issues whatsoever and I can see your bevel gear is not worn down whatsoever. ( I think it was your video anyway, maybe it was bikeberry). So the point is is they're doing something to my Motors before I even get them. I believe it's possible anyway, I do not put anything past these guys. So now I'm having trouble removing the bevel gear. The tool that came with it well it just kind of strip do you know and sometimes it does happen. But that leaves me at a loss of how to remove this bevel gear. Then the other issue is is what caused it in the first place when I put the other bevel gear back on it is it going to happen again? When I first got the motor like two tanks ago. Like I said I went over it top to bottom, I decked the head, Port matched intake manifold all that the whole shebang. One thing I did notice it's a very deep gouge in the area around where the clutch covermates to the block. And it was definitely a gouge that wasn't done from molding issues. It was definitely too deep for that. I think somehow they acquired the motor before I even got it on the doorstep and took a pry bar to that bevel gear and bent it a little bit. Or something. Because the gouge on the surface area where the plate goes to the block is Right exact area where the bevel gear would be if you put a pry bar on it. So I don't know like how unlucky I could be, coincidences are only coincidences until they're not coincidences anymore, this stuff happens to me a lot and has over the past 20 years) with the second one, where I did everything right and still something happened and this is something that definitely shouldn't happen at all, ever. Maybe wear a bit after like 5 years. Like I've seen Motors 5 years in that did not have worn down bevel gears, especially like that, to the point the teeth were skipping and slipping. So now I need help with figuring out how to get it off. keeping in mind that the factory tool that came with it is stripped now. I don't know how the threads are inside that gear are, they look a tad stripped but I'm not sure. Then maybe someone may be able to answer what could have caused that? But that's my theory as of now because I don't put anything past these guys. Anyway sorry for the long back story. This happened just in time for my Arc tensioner to arrive.😡

[@nathanwest4670]

@@HughesMotorizedsorry, I just can not believe this. I am running out of time before I have to go back to the streets and I can not get my bike fixed. That bevel gear should not have chewed up like that and the tool simply strips trying to remove it. I am very upset and worried. Can't even have my bike let alone a roof.

[@larryshaver3568]

when i get an engine kit i'll a little extra get a cnc hub adaptor

[@sephys5512]

I'm a newbie, today I cleaned my 70$ bike and after that i put too much oil / grease in the chain and the cassette, now when i ride it and put the gear switch on 6 or 7 (high speed) it keep cracking and almost feel like I'm breaking something in the back. I hope you understood what i meant and if you can help I would really really appreciate it.

[@HughesMotorized]

Need to adjust derailleur / shifting mechanism. Plenty of vids on KZbin

[@VixFury]

Hi, are you still selling upgraded chains i wanted to pick one up from your site

[@HughesMotorized]

yes indeed hughesmotorized.com/upgraded-chain-for-motorized-bicycles/

[@rsgrugrat3771]

I have a question. My bike starts up but do not accelerate I don't know what to do

[@HughesMotorized]

Check that carb is pushed on all the way and secure.

[@righton2701]

I wonder if you need to tighten screw to the clutch plate. Take out little screw under bell housing and turn it to the next notch clockwise replace screw good luck. Your clutch may not be getting contact. I'm new at this but had many many issues to deal with. Mostly all toughly learned. I watch to get ahead of issues but pretty much that all come fast in my experience.

[@righton2701]

Is yóir throttle cable adjusted and snuggled no slack

[@RaoulDuke224]

Carburetor needle pin needs adjusted to rich mix not Lean

[@senbial]

Where can i buy an chain master link??? For my chain

[@HughesMotorized]

ebay.us/RALIML if you want a stronger chain and links go here: hughesmotorized.com

[@senbial]

@@HughesMotorized would this work aswell? Chain Master Link, 5 Sätze 415 Fahrradmotor Chain Master Link 2-Takt Master Link Motorisiertes Fahrrad Chain Link Motorradteile www.amazon.de/dp/B07V6K5F3K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_FNYGAG9B9M18EKZY0357?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 i don’t like long shipping time

[@senbial]

@@HughesMotorized or can you tell me one on Amazon? Please

[@HughesMotorized]

@@senbial sure amzn.to/2W6hJx0

[@keithjoyce4408]

My pedal chain keeps rubbing on the case of my hundred cc motor on my stretched cruiser anybody have tips on fixing?

[@HughesMotorized]

add a chain tensioner/roller onto the engine

[@m.kasper7646]

In most applications I won't use a chain tensioner. More harm than good.

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

When ya gonna come out with your own saw or scooter hybrid?

[@HughesMotorized]

That sounds like work... Ima play. Not a serious engine builder. I'm 61 and don't want to go super fast. I shall build simple cool bikes. Rat rods and some vintage stuff coming. Rather have cool looking over super fast screamers. I'll leave that to others. I have an English wheel, a stump, shrinker / stretcher and a bead roller along with a bunch of metal.

[@MrThatnativeguy]

@@HughesMotorized you’re totally right, you wouldn’t imagine some of the things I’ve seen posted, people putting minarelli hybrids on piece of crap bikes without proper brakes , I much prefer to build a good looking safe bike before I go looking for more speed.

[@HughesMotorized]

@@MrThatnativeguy Amen

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

Hey Huey respect I understand that man I don’t want no 50mph engine either but I’m sure the cylinder can be used in some way without all the porting and reed valves right?

[@HughesMotorized]

@@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90 I ll do some mild porting. Basically clean up the junk, widen and lower intake and widen and raise exhaust. A modest pipe and jet the carb and I'm good. my next project will be a 79cc predator w/ belt drive using an older lady's bike. I have not seen it it will fit and work yet.

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

The kill switch is wired oddly .I wonder if that's part of the problem??

[@senbial]

My chain is broken, how can i fix it?

[@nygivenpoint]

The chain is Always stretching and shrinking

[@nygivenpoint]

It's an endless battle

[@nygivenpoint]

I run no tensioner. No problems.

[@nygivenpoint]

Just have a lot of adjust play in the rear wheel bolt of the frame.

[@nygivenpoint]

Double wheel nut. Pinch lock

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

Or if you've done a video on this already just send me a link I would appreciate it

[@HughesMotorized]

Carb float might be stuck giving too much gas OR Choke still on? Turn choke counter clockwise to starting position and clockwise to run after starting

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

When I turn the truck off it completely kills the motor

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

Choke

[@HughesMotorized]

Might need to clean carb

[@kaseygrumpykeller5867]

I'll try that thanks

[@m.kasper7646]

You need to see a psychiatrist.

[@m.kasper7646]

When "You turn the truck off it completely kills the motor" Isn't that what's supposed to happen¿! You mean kills the engine unless there's a "motor" too.