Long distance travel on motorized bike

[@dougwatson6246]

I have to admire your courage and following thru with a dream. I am 73 and am putting together my first motobike. Used to ride motorcycles for 50 years. This is appealing to me. You deserve a lot of respect. See tou out there.

[@theLyzhendricks]

how'd it go for ya

[@joshuagerlach6943]

That’s awesome… I used to go long distance 1 gallon tank in a day. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences ever

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

DUDE!!!!!! This is awesome!!! I envy you right now, so much freedom! Please check your spokes after every ride, just pluck all of them like guitar strings and make sure they all sound the same. If the rim is going left in one spot, loosen the center spoke of the deformity on the left some and do the next 2 half as much, then go to the right side and tighten the ones exact opposite. This is a rough way to do it, look up a tutorial. You can do it on your bike with the wheel on, just remove the chain and use a paper clip wrapped to you frame with a tip resting next to your rim. Spin the wheel and tighten/loosen spokes as needed.

[@creativemotortv9220]

Hey men. Please do more videos of these long distance rides. You inspire me a lot. I've ridden my bike for a distance of 500km. Rode the bike for 8hours straight. Only taking breaks after 2 hours of riding. My butt was paining and the bag pack killing me on the shoulders. But it was fun. Came back home after a week and rode the bike for another 8 hours back home. Was a great experience for me. Motor kept going, only stopped to fix a puncher and getting more fuel.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

I was looking for a way to live nomadically, and I've had the motor blow on my motorcycle and had to ditch it on the side of the freeway because I couldn't afford to repair it. So I was looking for a way to be mobile and go wherever I want, but also not have to worry about expensive repairs. And bicycle touring is just SOO physically demanding, and my body can't do it anymore. So I came up with the idea to travel by motorized bicycle. That way if the motor ever does break down, at least you can still pedal the bike back to town, or off the highway and get to the post office. But I did alot of searching online to see if anyone else was doing it, and it seems only a few other guys have really documented trips and posted them online. That's why I created this KZbin channel, to hopefully inspire other people to do it, and to entertain people who were considering the idea like I was at one time. Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you have an awesome day!

[@creativemotortv9220]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 That's cool bro. Will keep watching your videos and hope to learn something in your traveling experiences.

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

What engine are u running?. I habe two I dnt know the lil 80 cc but the other is the 100cc anbull engine that thing hits 40 rite out the box with just ine home mod on a 44 tooth sprocket

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

7:17 perfect sprocket alignment. No side to side or up/down wobble. Chain has no slapping. Keep an eye on all spokes, and bolts connecting the sprocket to the spokes. If one gets loose the whole wheel will be ruined by the imbalance. When you rode on a wheel with a missing/broken spoke, all other spokes were thrown off and ruined the wheel. Even riding a normal, non-motorized bike would have done this to your last wheel. Please don't neglect the new wheel and keep an eye on things. Not sure if you noticed it, but the spoke at exactly 3 oclock @ 2:48 is bent. I hope the bike guy helped you with that.

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

And What engine are u running too bro?

[@JamesPiccone]

Legit dude, these engines are tougher than I thought. ✊

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

I must of rode about a hundred miles today... This things running good too

[@integrationofmanandmachine4714]

nope mine keeps making another fail everytime i fix one

[@JamesPiccone]

@@integrationofmanandmachine4714 "It's not the arrow, it's the Indian"

[@adalbertosifonte7903]

God bless you and keep safe Nick, I hope you keep doing what you love to do, because I love it.

[@Matthew-lo3sp]

Awesome video man in 2 months I'm getting ready to hit the road and do the same thing I'm getting all my stuff ready now

[@artofdisguy3401]

Stay safe on those roads bro,, freedom!

[@mikesbarn1858]

I got my Phatmoto and a bike camper trailer. Never had more fun riding and camping. For really long distances I carry both on my car trailer and camp in national parks with them.

[@michaeldelay3925]

I think you made this video for me. I've been looking at all the long distance biking videos wondering if anyone had considered long distance motorized biking? This is the first one I've seen. I have been considering a 200 mile trip, figuring on taking my time, hoping I can do it in about 10 hours. So, long distance, like you are doing, motorized biking, like you are doing, and one more in common; traveling in Oklahoma. I live here and I'm planning on a trip from Henryetta to Enid. Like I said, you made this video for me. I just have to talk my hubby into going too. I may go it alone eventually, but I'd rather have a companion on my first venture. We are both semi-retired and I think it would be fun. Best of luck to you, and be careful out there. Thanks for the great video!

[@mattparker9726]

0:55 Sweet squat! Not often you find one with electricity. Even rarer one with both electricity and running water.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Right, seriously

[@minecraftblockychris8708]

even rarer to see somebody filming a crime

[@MrJasenstewart97]

I'm building a 80's vintage beach cruiser with a cdhpower super pk80 I did port work on, added a mx65 pipe and rejetted my carb and have a stubby CNC intake along with a high compression head and high performance cdi. Also instead of using a hub mount adapter I removed the rear rotor and bolted my 36t sprocket and it's held up over 1000 miles and I use a 4L tank that gets me about 80miles a tank. Updated the crankset with a three piece using an American to euro adapter as well as added Sr suntour forks and some hydro brakes. And I mounted a vintage 70's banana seat, building it for reliability so I can potentially do a cross country journey like this

[@Matthew-lo3sp]

You be safe and upload more videos Man this is what real freedom really is and should be they'll probably take this away from us next

[@don5070]

This videos only a month old yet looks so nostalgic

[@Nvent1]

Finally somebody documenting this, so inspiring. I've been wanting to do this for over 6 months now can't get it out of my head, Dude I have so many questions. How do they do on the humongous hills, how many times have you had to repair it, is it easy to find places to sleep? I want to go from Portland Oregon to Whittier California, he long do you think that would take, and how many repairs on my engine, i have a Zeda 80... Any info helps thank you

[@soggyridesmotorizedbicycle6258]

Very cool adventure bro. Love your sense of adventure. 👍👍👍🫡😎

[@ferrelli76]

You are making miles for sure best insurance motor video yet stay safe out there

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

If u hit Buffalo NY it's mad chill here too boss man they dnt care what size engine it is as long as it has pedals in it

[@Op1zilla]

Nice riding, ooo want to ride the Natchez Trace, runs from Miss-Tenn, 50 mph limit, no commercial traffic, an shade the whole way, an it's a bike route, ggz

[@CuztomTattoo]

your a ledgend.... how long would you ride full speed at a time before the motor or you needs a break Nick? i heard these motors can only go for about 60miles or about 45minutes then the motor needs about a half hour break,,,, is it true?

[@hobospoonfedrailfanningfun1315]

Nomad nick ,,,,, this is a great channel. 👍 toot toot

[@kjohns1413]

Really fascinating to me because up here in WI, you cant ride a bike on a highway. It's too bad they dont have a little lane just for bikes for people that like to do what you do.

[@MrJasenstewart97]

Sadly there's not enough people that can build a bike capable of close to highway speeds to warrant a designated lane for bikes like this. Im one of the few in my area that can build a bike to go 50mph but none of the cops bother me and are more impressed with the build than anything

[@MrJasenstewart97]

The cost to build a lane like that compared to how many people would actually use it just isn't economically viable for most if not any state or city

[@kjohns1413]

@@MrJasenstewart97 makes sense. Wonder what happened to the dude, he just disappeared.

[@ttl34570]

I have the same bike but with a 49cc china 4 stroke and it runs well.

[@scotdesmarais]

I really enjoy your videos. Make one about how you find places to sleep that are safe. If you want to…

[@ryanini999]

This is epic dude!!!

[@mattparker9726]

I'm glad you got your parts, I might have a job by the end of the month, if so, I'ma save up for a rat rod motor, using that Kawasaki upper cylinder and a KX 85 pipe. BTW your number keeps changing, is that cause you're using wifi calling, or did you run outta minutes?

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Why does my number keep changing? What do you mean? I only got one phone number

[@mattparker9726]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 OH OK,

[@moiusa]

Be sure to wear a bright reflective vest when you ride your motorized bike... Extra safety measures won't hurt a thing...

[@DanielMontenegroBass]

Hey, I'm from Brazil and I'm planning to build a motorized bike with a 4 stroke engine to do some travel... But some people sayd the engine will break if I travel to long in a single day. Cau you tell me how long you go I one day, to prevent any problem to your engine? Thank you :)

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

That's not necessarily true. These things will run pretty consistently if they're oiled properly and you take breaks to do a little maintenance periodically. I rode 115 miles in one day and didn't have a single problem... Not just last week, but in Arizona too... I rode from sun valley, all the way to camp Verde in one day which is over a hundred miles... The next day, I took the top end apart and the Piston looked fine. There was no damage, so I put some oil down the spark plug hole after I put it back together and rode another 80 miles the very next day... I rode a total of like 200 miles in 2 days and the bike ran perfectly on the 3rd day and still hadn't damage to the Piston... So they'll run non-stop all day long if the fuel/oil ratio is right

[@DanielMontenegroBass]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 cool, thank you so much for answering me :)

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

@@DanielMontenegroBass whatever you do, don't buy a friction drive kit... The clutch bell on the friction drive breaks constantly. I bought the 49cc from bike berry, and the clutch bell broke like 5 out of the 8 times I rode it... I had to pedal almost 80 miles to get home and when I got home, I took it off the bike, put it on a shelf and said the heck with this thing

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

@@DanielMontenegroBass I prefer the 2 stroke kits over the friction drive... But I've never tried the 4-strojes that mount in the frame... However I will say that I finally figured out why the friction drive broke... The clutch works good... It works too good... The problem is that when your rpms are high, that centrifugal clutch doesn't want to let go of the bell... So if you chop the throttle and let off real quick, it will break the bell... The trick is to slowly wind up, and slowly rev down... Never cut the throttle fast when your going fast... If your at high rpms going fast, and you chop the throttle, it'll break the clutch bell every time... So idk man. Maybe after it's broken in more, or more worn down it would work better, but I got sick of replacing the clutch bells and just removed it from my bike... It was like a $260 motor kit too

[@DanielMontenegroBass]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 I don't think we have that "friction drive" Brand here in Brazil, so I'll mor buy It for sure 😅 I'm planing to get a 4 Strokes kit from a National Company called "bicimoto"... People here say they are great

[@robertbermudez4458]

Good stuff 👍

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Awesome....Iv'e been seriously considering doing this. It's just like bike-packing but motorized bike-packing. I was thinking a setup similar to yours but also with a small tow behind 1 wheel bike trailer. To carry more gear like a fishing pole & a tent just big enough that me & the bike can fit into. I see some pedal bike packers pulling a trailer so the motor should be fine. I'm building a motorized bike right now on a cheap Mongoose Exhibit 29in MTN bike....It has double wall extra spoke wheels (48 spokes) for more strength. I might switch from loose ball bearings to cartridge type wheel bearings. I was gonna go on short 3-4 day weekend camping road trips first to sort out which is the best gear to bring along. I seen a 16 yr old built a 49cc 4 stroke bike and traveled from Idaho to Minnesota.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Really? That's awesome! What was the channel called? How do you find the video?

[@michaelbrinks8089]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 I read about his trip but he didn't make any videos. There are lots of bike packing & e-bike packing videos out there though. Sadly a 2 stroke engine kit isn't the best for long distance wide open throttle travel. He went thru a couple bike tires and brake pads.

[@historichomestead]

I am in the Kansas City area. I am currently building a motorized bike for a trip from KC to Florida. Maybe our paths will cross bro.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

That would be cool. I'm in Kansas right now, but I'm switching to train hopping, just because of the cost... If the train breaks down, it ain't my problem and I don't have to pay to fix it

[@shannon6815]

I spend about $7 a day in gas to go to work. I just bought my engine now just gotta get an acceptable bicycle. But it good to nknow they good for distance cause it's about 17 miles one way . So being you went cross country I'm stoked. Although the very first thing I plan to upgrade if needed is the seat. Hopefully I can get a cheap bike with shocks, fenders and good seat. That just seems to me to be the most important. Well other than engine ofcourse.

[@joshuayaddowmotorizedbicyc7708]

Love your channel brother

[@tytraulich4987]

Long distance to me is a small sprocket, 3+ inch tires and another motor for when it breaks lmao

[@bobv8219]

Much respect as well Chief

[@nvseg6]

How can you take donations bro I would love to buy you a spring tensioner for the chain for high speed and a hub adapter 3 bolts sprocket deal it grabs the whole hub or coaster and last longer with a center grip vs the side cheap original I’ll send links?

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Cashapp $NomadNickBikeHobo. Or text me 714-949-6429

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

@@Jarrod_D o ya, I fixed it a few minutes ago.

[@nealminter7143]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 hey brother I am a bike hobo too I am building a 80cc engine kit on a 4-in wide 26 fat tire bike with Jack shaft I pull the trailer with my dog I am converting back to gas on this build I tried to e-bike thing but pulling all the weight I would lose power rapidly and powering was always such a problem and solar is slow hey brother send me a message my friend ain't lost wandering ministries not all who wander lost some of us are saved and sober

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Sounds like a pretty awesome bike. Post a video about it, and let me know how it goes

[@bobv8219]

I was thinking you would speak on miles traveled but I didn’t see that so how many miles and days did you travel.

[@lucascameron8539]

Totally bucked that rim bro.

[@Krumplar]

That's the shop in Guthrie is it? I've stopped by there for a few bikes for builds before.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Yes sir. Hes moving to a new building

[@llgoldstein2710]

Um, you can tighten or loosen the spokes to fix a bent rim.

[@don5070]

Nice video

[@jamesroberts3041]

Hey my friend nice seeing your video hope u get this message an u be safe out there they are crazy drivers out there my name is Jamie if u ever in NC in Wilkes country look me up man

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Add me on Facebook!

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Or how do I find you on facebook

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Look up "nick Adam Phoenix arizona". You'll find me

[@minimizeyaeyes]

I'm doing this today, leaving Mesa AZ, idk where to. I'm just going.

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Good luck on your adventures! Stay safe out there

[@Jonathan-pb2vy]

I just tried that # and no good. Did you get a new one?

[@rochestermusic5858]

Hey can u send me a list of things I need to make a bike for long distances?

[@Chishado]

freedom

[@lloydharrelson4805]

how much weight and what type of motor are you running on this

[@swayzee1989]

dope

[@davidcraw]

i did a ride with a trailer from fort collins colorado to new mexico

[@sidviscous5959]

Man I can't believe you didn't get pulled going down the interstate like that. On the east coast they would be on you like ducks on a junebug . . .

[@nicholecooperonline]

how much was the kit and how much was the gas

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

I habe just ad much fun on my 100 cc as I do my dirt bikes

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

Yea bei u habe the set up I like the bike bro what is top speed

[@donttread5414]

hows the response been from cops ?

[@kingofthecool1425]

I hoping to do a 150 mile journey on standard motorised bicycle. Would this be possible ?

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Of course! Just bring some tools and spare parts...

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

I rode like 200 miles in 2 days a few months ago with like minimal gear. A sleeping bag, a few tools, and a gas can is litterally all I had. And I rode from Holbrook to Flagstaff, and then down to Phoenix... In Arizona... I think it was like 230 miles in 2 days

[@kingofthecool1425]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 that’s awesome thanks for the reply. Look forward to my trip now

[@zoologicalmilitia2241]

Kansas is like perfect for motorize bikes so damn flat drives me nuts, dont ever try colorado step hills everywhere.

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

6:59 Kansas is too lazy to have a nice planter, just plant a couple bushes that are native and never pick the weeds.

[@ernestoarizpe5506]

How many miles on this trip

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

About 500-600so far.. theres another video on my channel of the first half of the trip

[@edjimenez5116]

How many days for that trip?

[@johndrake2133]

Stay out of Mississippi unless you have tag/title and insurance, because these gas bikes are considered motorcycles here, trust me.

[@edselbobpacer]

This is wear i wanna go

[@nealminter7143]

Hey brother get a hold of me anytime I'm also wandering nomad bicycle hobo

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

Right on man. I got a new phone number recently because my other phone got stolen. It's 928-270-1809

[@gewizz2]

lol u just put your phone number on youtube