A Noob Builds A Minarelli Part 1

By popular demand I'm am turning our Firestorm Zeda 80 into a Minarelli
And I finally get the motorized Schwinn Taff back up and running on the trail with a 56 tooth sprocket
DLH Minarelli build video: • How to Build a 70cc Mi...
Pipe I'll be using for now: www.amazon.com/dp/B096B57RS9?...
Minarelli kit purchased from dlh-performance.myshopify.com...
Price for BOTH kits: $558.00 plus shipping $35.00 = $593.00
Price paid I paid: $373.00 that included shipping
Everything included in my order.
* 1 Ported 70cc Minarelli Top End Kit (which includes 1 stockhead, 1 hand ported cylinder, 1 window piston, 10mm pin clips, 1 hand ported spacer plate for 40mm stroke, 1 G2 reed intake adaptor, 1 head gasket, 1 cylinder gasket, 1 exhaust flange for pipe set up and 1 exhaust gasket and hardware) $299.00
* 1 Stock 70cc Minarelli Cylinder with Head, window piston, 10mm pin clips and exhaust gasket $70.00
* 1 Minarelli spacer conversion kit (spacer for 40mm stroke, G2 reed adaptor and hardware) $120.00
* 1 cut clutch cover (3" 5/8 hole saw) $22.00
* 1 Hardened bucking bar $8.00
* 1 custom hand made 23mm G2 reed intake $39.00
Items you will need to complete engine:
1 66/80cc bottom end
1 balanced crank/60% of rotational mass 1/2 inch hole in the center as deep as you can go without poking through and a 27/64 inch hole about a 1/4 inch deep on each side, this brings you to about 60%
CNC head optional
1 G2 reed (optional 6mm bolts)
1 VM 18 carburetor
Jet size 22.5 - 25 pilot 85 - 90-95 main jet
80cc modified dirt bike pipe of your choice
We upload motorized bike videos every week (sometimes more)!
FAQs:
Oil: 32:1, semi synthetic, random brands.
Gas: 87oct
Spark Plug: NGK B8HS (yd-100), NGK B6HS (pk80)
Parts: I buy mostly from Amazon.
Favorite Motor: Zeda (Firestorm) Triple 40
Favorite Carburetor: NT Speed
Favorite Bike For A Motor: I don't have one yet.
To contact me directly find me on Discord "LA Hover#1036"
For motorized bike help, join the server / discord

[@JMB676]

I know you said that these are referred to as “race motors” but as you know a lot of the people buying these motor kits are now just regular people for everyday use, so using how your talking about it makes more sense tbh. Also not sure if they got it by you but you should try to buy ethanol free gas for your bikes since you have such a large fleet and ethanol free gas will hold much better.

[@LAHover]

Good tip :)

[@mjsmjs7905]

@@ronpac6422 I don't know if there is much of a difference but I've been using Heat water remover for a couple years now. I put about an ounce or two in the tank about 10, 20 minutes before I start it. Comes roaring back every time.

[@JMB676]

@@diydarkmatter how are you ?

[@JMB676]

@@diydarkmatter I’m actually laid up in bed o tested positive for Covid and heather is ok but I assume she will get it, my daughter got it from her cousin and that’s how I got it. These lil kids are walking germ machines lol. But I still love her even if she tried to kill me jk

[@novavroomvroom6809]

Great video as always... I know that this year is going to be your year to shine as a KZbinR... Hopefully youtube paycheck will be big enough to build you a small shed/ shop to put all your bikes in and plenty of room for a MOTORIZED BICYCLE work shop..!!!

[@LAHover]

My own work shop :D that would be nice!

[@NicksBikes]

I've always been jealous of the trails you have close by. I've got plenty of trails but man I've gotta ride for ever just to get to them. That's why I originally built my auxiliary fuel tank. But then I never got through all the fuel in one go without something breaking!

[@LAHover]

Man I wish I could throw you a trail :) I think you would love this one! Well the part that is smooth and solid I mean.

[@badbadbob1]

That old gas, Put some in a Altoids tin and let it set 10 min. If you see beads on the bottom of the tin, I would bet it is water alright. To make sure, Take the tin out away from the house or shop and light it. If is snaps and crackles. You know for sure water is mixed in. I like the build you are doing. Waiting on the outcome.

[@LAHover]

Fun tip :) thanks

[@pamew]

That's a great tip, thank you!

[@roadmasterthugmaster2738]

Learned alot here. Prichate everything homie

[@Littleevil9975]

Appreciate the shoutout bro very cool your trying a minarelli can’t wait to see how it turns out for you there a blast to ride been super reliable for me once tuned there quick n make sure you vent the gas cap or they cut out at high speed with the vent on your golden

[@LAHover]

Thank for the tip Evil :)

[@Littleevil9975]

Welcome bro

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Always a GOOD thing when it accelerates UP hill...

[@HanzelFonferek]

Awesome video bro! Awesome build as well!

[@keeganhache6667]

I just did a new bike build and I put the rag joint on. To my surprise it lined up perfectly the first time. That never happens much haha. Nice videos you got there. The Minnrelli build will be probably to fast for those triple tree shocks.

[@LAHover]

Such a good feeling :D

[@Baldys_projects]

That pipe is good as long as you cut the header off and make your own because it's restricted with a smaller pipe inside of it well mine had it at least. Also I recommend cutting the muffler in half then put the cap/tailpipe back on, it helped mine a tiny bit on power and sounded better.

[@darcyhemeon4309]

My minarelli G2 Kits if asked for comes with a laser cut minarelli exhaust quick release flange , LA Hover received one on each cylinder giving him opinions for multiple pipes

[@LAHover]

Thanks for the reminder, I'll try to remember to point that out as I do the welding section of the next video :)

[@Chishado]

Thanks you for your valuable information in video format.

[@HanzelFonferek]

Enjoyed the video bro!

[@dannyoutlaw9919]

The LD100 . I'd love to see how it runs with both plugs firing

[@levibanks7138]

Awesome video!

[@bto1997]

Thank that's exactly where I'm at ordering everything first before I start building.

[@bikewizard4514]

Good luck with minarelli

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

This video is very informative...alot of us want to jump into a hybrid build and look forward to the outcome....ride safe

[@LAHover]

Thank you for the feedback :)

[@JohnSmith-sk8hn]

Man you really know how to torture a bike. If they survive you, they should be good to go. Keep it going. Respect!

[@abirdnamedsunny5535]

Yay

[@Gh0stR1der__]

Hey LA Hover if you see this can you do a video on the zeda 80 dio reed I would really like that and I feel a lot of people have them not knowing how to use them that inclueds me! Have a good day and thanks for making my day

[@HanzelFonferek]

Same here!

[@LAHover]

I'll try to grab one for a review :) but right now I can't say when that might be sorry.

[@Gh0stR1der__]

@@LAHover Thanks your the best

[@Gh0stR1der__]

you also need a nicer exhaust pipe because of the overkill pwk carb

[@adamcasey1080]

Thats the pipe I use on works great

[@LAHover]

Good to know! thanks :)

[@KenC56mm]

Yeah the dual spark setup on the LD would be fun to test out. Very cool.

[@LAHover]

You got it my man, will try to fit it into my line up between other projects. :)

[@Tom-zv9fl]

This is amazing ! Keep up the great work man.

[@LAHover]

Thanks a ton!

[@puppygadget3189]

Cute kitty- they sure like boxes.

[@stephaniemorris2395]

I ran a kx85 on my minarelli which now I have a rdm piaggio on my bike I cut the kx85 and welded it to fit the piaggio but it hit so hard on the minarelli

[@LAHover]

Good to know thanks :)

[@matouslitera8073]

It would be interesting to put a 50cc kit on a bike and see how it handles the rough stuff. I am glad you're good and healthy and so are the bikes. 50cc performance tuning is highly anticipated. 110cc, YD100 are my torque favourites.

[@LAHover]

I think on a set up like this, and with a decent pipe it would do fine :). For most of the trail I was around half throttle on the 66cc just because it was so bumpy.

[@novavroomvroom6809]

Uhm... My mind is blown... I'm going to Uber myself to motorized bicycle rehab....!!!!!!

[@LAHover]

lol

[@ProjectRipper]

I like the safety equipment gotta stay safe it’s never fun rolling home with a broken wrist or skinned knee I wear riding boots when I rip my raptor

[@413MassDigger]

haha the cats hilarious..your builds are bad ass man..i appreciate the vid/info ...Ray

[@LAHover]

Thank you :)

[@Thewhippedhippie]

Bump start ❤

[@kiddream1727]

Check out RMH Performance man. He makes a bolt on pipe for the minarelli and they are beautiful. It’s called the Bee Boy

[@rustyrideon]

Ah yes another great vid. Thank you

[@Crispified98]

I've always wanted to do one, too expensive

[@tomaszkamersky]

Fajny kotek,fajne akcesoria

[@g1ngersnaps149]

Love the tom scott vid in the background lol

[@LAHover]

Good ear Man! :)

[@diamondmartinez5475]

Rmh performance! They sell bolt on beautiful expansion chambers for a reasonable price.

[@mopedguy1064]

Hello mr hover thank you for the update i really want to get this kit together i already have a 212cc predator bicycle a 79cc predator in a bike and a Minarelli V1 powered moped as well as one of don grubees iron sleeve racing kits all inspired by you i would make videos but am too depressed at the moment.

[@LAHover]

Good luck on the build :) Sorry if life is being a pain for you right now :( I hope things start looking up soon! These last two years have kind of sucked for allot of good people!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

That's 1 hellava cylinder kit.Thanks for showing both options.>Those are with the larger head/cylinder stud thickness,and spacing?

[@LAHover]

Thanks, and yes they don't need to be drilled, they just slide right on to a 66/80cc :)

[@jeffyoung3528]

@@LAHover what's a good mid-level cylinder

[@user-mg1gi1ch5b]

Hi allways love to watch your vids Just want to know who is the muso that U listen to fantastic blues slide guitar Great stuff cheers man Gavin

[@yzstormer]

Nice video, good work! Hopefully getting my bike this weekend! Keep up your work!

[@LAHover]

Thanks, enjoy the bike and stay safe :)

[@leonardarola]

So, that a noobarelli, eh?! Looking good. Basic question, what makes a minarelli A minarelli?

[@mikebrom3173]

ohhh cant wait to try this myself!!!! woohoo one of the first 10 to comment veiwer number 99

[@mikebrom3173]

in 17 minutes too 99 veiews

[@OutlawRC]

RMH makes a pipe for the minarelli called the Bee Boy 65

[@mozezcen-valley7555]

25.13 . Seems like the seat went somewhere lol jk. Good video hope to see u ... not be scared to hit 50mph lol on minarelli u going want to go faster after that .... u be fine

[@LAHover]

lol seat was solid :P got myself a nice rut... Thanks for the words of encouragement.

[@garbizzi6868]

Hey nice video , could u give me some advice, i bought a g4 ported cyl and got it together yesterday on a stock pk80 stock carb and wont stay running only tries to fire , do i need a bigger carb and a reed and window piston ?

[@matthew27lamb31]

Ebay had mz65 with minarelli adapter

[@joebrown967]

Hi sir I can’t seem to get a straight answer and I know you always answer me pretty clearly and I understand what you’re telling me. Can you tell me what mineral a cylinder and parts that I will need to adapt it to a YD bottom end it was a phantom, but I want to put a minarelli cylinder on it. I have a nice carburetor. I have a nice exhaust I just need to know like the cylinder, the spacer and supporting accessories. I’m not sure about that stuff and I was wondering if you could help me please and thank you kindly I love the constent.

[@giovannibortolotti9384]

Chance carburetor, use a phbg 19 or somthing like this

[@garychaples4904]

Does anyone know a video where it can teach me how to set up a dip reed carburetor

[@garbizzi6868]

Hey , i put the original g4 cyl stock no porting on the motorand took off the ported cyl off and it starts runs and idles perfect, im pretty sure with a heavy ported cyl it wont run right ,am i gonna need to get a window piston and a good reed valve and better carb than stock that i can tune ? if anyone on here has any input i would greatly appreciate it . thanks !

[@fabiotiburzi]

Use the mbk booster pipe

[@LAHover]

Thanks for the tip

[@LAHover]

Pre-adapted MZ65 (Thank you "southern custom cc") www.ebay.com/itm/Real-MZ65-Expansion-Pipe-with-Minarelli-Intake-80cc-Bicycle-Engine-Kit-/403011751651?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 CNC Head By Smolik for better cooling (O-ring included). I'll try to get around to testing this head on the ported cylinder too. smolikperformance.com/collections/all-products/products/smolik-cnc-head

[@redneckinventions8733]

Nice dude

[@JustmePeter12]

Hey what is wrong with my 80cc motor cause when I rev it It would make a whining sound

[@Gh0stR1der__]

thrird

[@zachdillon275]

I'm having issues with the chain jumping to the point I can't even get my motor running no mater how alighn everythin. How did you fix that?

[@normanjames9039]

How can I get in to testing parts and motor

[@guigui36]

hello, would the bases go on a 100cc samger engine with a low 80cc engine?

[@LAHover]

I think so. I think that motor is the standard pk80 style bottom end you need, but with a big bore cylinder.

[@trotl500]

Thank you for your videos, it basickly brouth me to motorised bikes. I am still confused about the Minarelli conversion kits. I watch also the DLH performace videos an it is not clear to me whether the cylinder is 70 ccm or 50 ccm which will result in 70 ccm with the spacer. Also would you tell what is the thikness of the spacer plate? Thanks

[@LAHover]

The spacer is 10.25mm if your stroke is 40mm. 38mm strokes will use a thinner spacer (9mm~ I assume). From what I have gathered, the original Minarelli cylinder (marked 49cc) used 40mm~ bore and a 39mm~ stroke. Some companies would bore these jugs to 47mm. We than added these to our bikes. 47mm bore, 40mm stroke, 69.4cc.

[@trotl500]

@@LAHover Thank you for valuable info.

[@lpacheco06226]

I have a great question. I think you can help me. Is there any way that I can put a racing cdi from a scooter to my motorized bike?

[@LAHover]

I have seen it done by some of the big dogs, but I don't know anything about it. Might need to ask around in some of the facebook groups to find information about it. I have seen some in Zeda Mafia

[@carsonwilliams0486]

Hey @La hover so I just bought that Pipe!!! But the only problem after looking at it is, ima have to cut & weld it to fit a Bike Correct?

[@LAHover]

As far as I can tell, yes. I'm dreading it but will be trying it this week. I'm still a bit under the weather and just can get to it yet.

[@carsonwilliams0486]

@@LAHover yeah same its 28 down here!!! I have a Screaming Demon Gas bike frame and Zeda 80 on the way, + a bunch of Upgrades but I want to use that pipe, you know what kinda metal its made of? I currently only have a Mig welder so I might needs Tig soon

[@LAHover]

@@carsonwilliams0486 Tip for that frame. In some builds the motor might pull on the from mount causing cracks. This can help if it's needed... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpimlJqPqdp4l6c

[@carsonwilliams0486]

@@LAHover okay thanks

[@rexm115]

Would an expansion chamber help out my 49cc?

[@LAHover]

Yup :) although I'm not sure which one.

[@TheSuperduperzach]

what is an anti chain lock block?!!!

[@LAHover]

sthus 80cc Motorized Bicycle... www.amazon.com/dp/B081TT4FD5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@larryshaver3568]

how old is your cat? i'd love to get one like him

[@LAHover]

about 6 months :)

[@mazzogarage8278]

It is really useless to mount a gold line for booster with external suction, it was enough to mount the suction of the booster / Zuma and you did before, then using the original head it has a very wrong compression ratio and squish by calculating that it should turn at 0.7 mm

[@mazzogarage8278]

If done right it could go double

[@bspyder4310]

First

[@stephaniemorris2395]

Please get a better pipe you’ll notice a huge change