Phatmoto Rover 2020 [Motorized Bicycle] - 79cc 4 Stroke - Unboxing & Installation Tutorial

[@bluejack644]

I'm usually indifferent to these type of bikes but this particular design is very cool. That color just pops and really serves to accentuate that classic style. Pretty impressive.

[@majorgeneral5935]

Probably the BEST ride / Speed videos EVER !!, Can see the speedo, hear the engine gives real world feel for the power characteristics of this bike. THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO

[@mikesbarn1858]

Great assembly video. I bought the 2022 version. Found pedal chain way too tight. Removed governor inside engine then changed to 19 mm round slide carb. Great performance.

[@Frank-rh7vh]

Way more Better than a factory instruction - understandable and precise - Thank You very much !!! And btw. a very nice bike and colour. LIKE

[@douglasdailey5998]

Nice bike, i really like the color, people can see that coming.

[@tommytwotoes3880]

Mount the engine mounting bolts with the head facing up. If the nut comes off you have a better chance of not losing the bolt. In aircraft maintenance if you put the nut up you would probably be fired.

[@Bravo21]

A very nice video, well done. Appreciate you. I would like to add that if you don't do much riding off road, one thing you can do to make your bike faster and improve the range and ride quality is to replace the factory knobby tires with a set of good street tires of the same size. Switching the off road tires for a set of smooth street tires offers advantages and improvements you will notice immediately. The street tires have less rolling resistance than the knobby tires so your millage and speed will both increase. They are also much quieter and give you a better ride and control when riding on pavement, it's Win-Win. Thanks again _ great video.

[@blindwisdom9665]

That tool is called a set of snap ring pliers. Great job I like that bike it's sweet

[@TheOzthewiz]

And those "vise grip" pliers are "slip joint" or "plumbers" pliers.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Just to clear up any confusion the tool that the gentleman calls vice grips are not vice grips at all Those are in actuality slip joint pliers and are commonly called channel locks

[@leech20lock]

that engine sounds gorgeous

[@MJTechChannel]

Oh yes they do.

[@m.kasper7646]

Hahaha! What does "gorgeous" sound like¿! Lol!¡!

[@chrisdavies3686]

It doesn’t like a lawnmower

[@joshschneider9766]

It's a lifan industrial motor. Basically a Briggs and Stratton clone. It and it's peers are used for everything from mopeds to water pumps to go karts

[@DavidmByrd]

After I had Rocker off road shocks installed on my front wheel by a professional bicycle mechanic, I truly appreciate the double Lock down instead of spacer approach. When it's important there is no replacing a professional. Rear Disk brake is 100% impressive bye the way.

[@jeffreyhopkins4157]

I just unboxed and started to assemble my new Rover 2020. Your video is what gave me the confidence to perform the task at hand comfortably. I think I noticed a Sachtler Tripod which explains why the video quality was so good. You know your equipment (video). I had to quit because it got too dark in my work area, but I will finish and post again when it's done to let you know how I did tomorrow. Thank you - Jeffeo

[@jayrowe6473]

Excellent video! I just found out about these bikes yesterday, and I'm in the discovery phase. I'm really considering getting one.

[@hedvigjenson4902]

Thank you for taking the time provide so much detail and informative video. Very much needed and extremely welcomed! 😃

[@jayj3371]

Excellent assembly and maintenance, Looks like you have no fear to trip long journey. 🚴👍

[@scotmckay977]

Red loctite is a bad idea Most cases you will need to heat it up to remove it. Blue is fine for a bike.

[@krispeterson1021]

I suggested he just put one small drop on there..

[@ronb8052]

I've been thinking of a gas bike versus an electric one....since seeing your video, I'll probably to with gas.......great instructions...thanks.

[@modeler007]

One of the best install instruction Videos on KZbin Thank You!

[@ciliciaann3504]

Thanks for sharing. My 2024 Rover is on the way 😁👍

[@codelicious6590]

I really dont like the typical gas-frame bike but the spoked wheels make them look better to me personally. Also, I prefer spokes so that when accidents happen, it's possible to straighten the wheels back out.

[@ianmangham4570]

Spokes are easily the best and lighter option

[@ChrisSlack]

You should be the 1st to ride this across the US. Florida to Seattle

[@MJTechChannel]

Chris Slack Damn can you imagine?

[@done6865]

Can’t take that on interstate, too slow.

[@rogeralbarracin191]

I love you videos man you're very detailed and very educational for guys like me who just started on this Hobby thank you so much God bless God bless

[@bensnipes7288]

You are going to regret using red thread locker.....will need heat to break the bolts. Blue is all you need. Good looking bike though! The yellow looks awesome!

[@jamest.5001]

Yeah, the blue is plenty!

[@catsbyondrepair]

You never use thread locker it just causes trouble later.

[@zedee2000]

Always blue on everything and tight if it comes loose. use red like on my back phat moto sprocket my 2019 back sprocket is not hub piloted - center suported not good. Why things come loose more often when on these bikes no rubber motor mounts like cars, trucks, generators and more to reduce vibration.

[@tomtee4442]

Phat moto has solid motor mounts so it wiggles stuff loose like my muscle car with solid motor mounts typical things loose too. I always use blue lock type on everything and if the bolts come loose I put red loctite back in it I never had to use heat backing off blue, red or even green loctite bolts. But when bolts come out or loose they can strip threads break things be a real disaster and leave you stranded. I've seen it a lot from do-it-yourselfers not getting bolts tight enough and doing things right the first time.

[@deanmunoz5827]

so much more needed .. gas, oil, brake adjustments etc.. still a goodvideo.

[@firstamendment6346]

Nice, but can u legally ride this without a drivers license?

[@pdeguzman13]

Thinking of buying one. Wow, what a great presentation. Thank you!!!

[@mindstein2823]

Great video 👍🏽 good commentary and very informative, simplistic instructions bro 😊

[@mrobertson188]

I didn't realize you had to do a complete assembly on these

[@jeffreyhopkins4157]

It's not a complete assembly. All you have to do is mount the front tire, mount the engine and handlebars. A few other items like the throttle, but that's it's a piece of cake. - Jeffeo

[@miguel360kmc]

As said its not a complete assembly... HOWEVER its a mass production bike 🏍 made with cheap parts. When you get it you NEED to take apart everything grease and oil what should be greased or oiled lockthight everything than ride it. Thats how i got over 20,000 miles on more or less a stock bike. I did upgrade jackshaft bearings highly recommend doing that right away makes it easier plus the stock bearings suck night and day with some good ones. 👍 even had a bad wreck on my bike folded my CDH forks rim still good! Bike still starts 1 pull but is finally running ruff and gets hot 🔥 fast!

[@benjaminmiller4001]

​@@miguel360kmc so you took the engine apart and tightlocked it back together?

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

I built the 212cc with 2.5 stage upgrades hitting 70mph with 4stroke power!(=

[@st.paulmn9159]

Don’t die because you ARE using a bike frame

[@no_fg231]

On the phatmoto frame?

[@youngfinance6319]

@@st.paulmn9159 yeah bike frames aren't made for 70 mph. Maybe just 15 mph max

[@mrbanana7167]

@@youngfinance6319 if you're only going 15mph tops on a bicycle something's not right haha

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@JayJay One yah.... that "class" is what most criminals call "Anger Management".... instead of FUCK OFF and you go to JAIL... you must kinda like your FREEDOM?? That's NICE..😁✊🔥

[@horaciobortoni1153]

Thanks this toys, make go back tu resurrection when I was a verry jung guy! A lot of memories!., thanks!

[@davehudson4607]

C-clip is a snap ring, and those are snap ring pliers 👍

[@stevefoster7603]

Who gives a shit?

[@davehudson4607]

@@stevefoster7603 likely only them that have a clue. The others are too stupid to know the difference

[@larryhicks7558]

He says them are visegrips no they are waterpump pliers

[@waynefreeman7556]

Your instructions were spot on. Nice channel. TX

[@jamest.5001]

Avoid the red lock tight, thread locker especially if it's a bolt you may want to remove, you can destroy the bolt trying to get it out!!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Just to clear upany confusion the c clip removal tool Is in actuality known as Snap ring pliers Snap rings are for some reason are known c clips cir clips but they are in actuality only sold in stores As snap rings

[@SilverShadow2LWB]

Very nicely done tutorial. Excellent videography as well. Thanks for all the tips on assembly. Looking forward to more videos.

[@derekpirie9188]

The build quality of the Phatmoto Rover looks excellent. A solid engine mount, is better than the clamp on plates used on other setups including my 4 stroke, to the fixed countershaft and reinforcement gussets. How about changing the exhaust to a pipe and silencer [ no hot exhaust blowing on your leg ]. I have fitted a 39cc 4 stroke Huaseng to an Avalanche Cruz88. The engine is outboard on the LHS. Busy with changing the sprocket to a 49T from 44T. I live in a hilly area, so need more low down pull over speed and it is a small engine. Will wait for the upgrades. .

[@billh3-21]

If blue locktite has less holding power this is true, red is more holding some times requiring heat to remove fasteners!

[@earlgarcia9824]

Use blue loc tite ,have fun getting that bolt off with red stuff ,you'll have to heat it up with a propane torch to soften the loc tite .

[@53kenner]

I'd consider replacing that oil drain bolt with a petcock to which I could attach a hose so that future oil changes would be neat.

[@ITANBAGO7]

Felicitaciones que bonita bicimoto... Saludos desde México.

[@handyrandy111]

Hey MJ, good video is it possible to jack shaft the jack shaft? So we can power the gears. Thank you.

[@bigsmoke6872]

This is nice. I guess this is all part of the new normal. 👌

[@tommartinez62]

Nice kit bike tutorial, now I am looking forward to your tweaks on it

[@PhantomPanic]

Are you telling me that they couldn't have greased that clutch from the company you got it from? If they 100% recommend it then they should 100% do it themselves.

[@michaelluciano7774]

Kool video! I'm totally going to buy one now.

[@earlgarcia9824]

Did you lube the chains ? Also why don't they use a spring loaded chain tensioner, I made one on my motorized kit ,which requires a lot of substitution of factory supplied nuts & bolt which are Chinese garbage , this phatmoto bike is well designed and less maintenance required than a ebay kit , the biggest issue with those are bolt on engine to frame mounts and chain guide aka tensioner, periodic inspection is required for safety, the phatmoto bike solves that issue, except the lack of spring loaded tensioner, update, the newer ones have 7 speed cassette and shifter .

[@lordvalentine471]

I'm planning on getting one of these thanks

[@danielblake16]

How many miles per gallon, or fill....but love the tortorial. been really into a 4 stroke bicycle....I love the looks of a F zero though.....enjoy the ride..... Semper Fi. Blake

[@jeanlawson9133]

Awesome 😎 Sir..... thanks.... Keep up the good work...

[@danmuffley6418]

Always keep all controls on the handlebars loose enough to just barely to rotate that way if you wreck or the bike falls over they just turn and dont break

[@frankfrank9582]

Thank you for the great video. Would you please say how much and where did you buy it from?

[@AllLifethingschannelyt]

Do these have to be registered and insured

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

Illegal and uninsurable pretty much everywhere in North America I'd imagine.

[@markrajfura4443]

Very nice and informative video. Did you eventually use the threadlock on the motor? Looks like the adjustment of the chain is by loosening the screws and moving the motor.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@aliciaantoniadis9100]

Love the way you pronounce it Pat-motot instead of Fat-moto! A Very good watch, thank you very much for this one! The best of luck with your future builds. Sincerely, Alicia Antoniadis from Sweden

[@benjaminmiller4001]

Agreed

[@jtkrpm1]

Im going to see if the Honda GX100 fits. the valve cover is real close to the tank, I hope the Honda has enough clearance. ill find out because I have a engine and a 2022 Phatmoto coming in. where do you live? it kinda has a Hawaii feel to it but it isn't.

[@derekyoung686]

Probably a bit late but maybe a better tip is to install the seat and handle bars first, so you can easily install both wheels with ease then tip it back over to finish the build. Correct me if I’m wrong worked at a bike shop and that’s how I stared putting together a bike.

[@krispeterson1021]

Not criticizing...buy Lock tite.... just put a drop on the threads.. finger nail polish will do the job also.. great video

[@zoemeow7677]

This bike is nice I'm feeling I think is nice perhaps ✨

[@kallstars777]

Thank for the helpful video !!!

[@larryadavenport2334]

I like the video that you did about motorbike how much was the new bike

[@steveharrigan7811]

NEVER ride with sandals. Also, you dont make handlebar controls ( brake levers) too tight. You want them to move out of the way if you go down, not break off.

[@SpencerSiers]

I have the same one it’s a little older black one but when I take off it stalls unless I pedal in a forward motion what do you think is causing it to stall when I hit the throttle when I’m not moving ?

[@terrymargheim3112]

Great video! Learned a lot. Some vids are boring. Not this one! Tman.....

[@davidbrontoburger6962]

Cool ride you got side car for the puppy ha

[@vincentdavidson755]

I always soak my chain with 90 weight gear oil and take A clean cloth to get off any Excess. It will penetrate the Rollers. Never use greese on Chain it will not penetrate the Rollers. If u have a used chain Make Shure u clean it with a Brush and solvent dry it off and Put oil on a cloth and soak your Chain with it and then take another cloth and clean off any Access .this will save your chain And I have been using this trick For over 50 years . Check your chain often and make Shure u Don't have more then half inch Of slack up and down in your Chain that way u save your sprokets from wear to soon👱

[@raymassey3032]

My brother bought this bike it's a really nice bike his is green though

[@standtallvets5386]

I would have used a different exhaust. A chrome pipe that came forward and then down around the cover and back toward the rear wheel. Then use a chrome heat shield on the top part of the exhaust to the first bend of the chrome pipe. That would make the bike really stand out, and keep the riders leg from having to move out and away from that cage.

[@colinwhite144]

It seems to be very quiet to some of them nice bike what was the cost

[@louiswarmoth7354]

Get a back fender and a good soft seat and you’re good to go. Nice sleek looking rig.

[@no_fg231]

Good, easy instructions cheers

[@johngoodin3445]

I’ve got a question. What app would you recommend I use to keep track of my speed, distance, etc. Most of the apps I’ve come across for Apple are for exercising. I want something that I can use for reminders to do preventative maintenance. I’ve seen in a few videos on KZbin some rather cool looking apps tracking speed, average speed, distance etc.

[@user-ps8fy1te6p]

That's a nice bike

[@deepbludude4697]

Nicely done hows it holding up?

[@firehawk3860]

do you just plug up the tube or put a little air filter on it?

[@nickhersheys2706]

UPDATE - the kick stand was hitting the rear brake disc. Not just touching and sanding the kick stand but cut a 1/16th inch cut into the stand. Had to use a blow torch to heat and pull/ bend the stand. That helped a little bit. Finally used a zip tie and tied it up to the frame. It's nice a secure. On the good note - Did 35 mile per hour top speed at 3/4th throttle. Did not want to push it any more. lol. Mods - I took off all the throttle assembly and mounted the base plate on top of the engine on one of the OHV bolt and installed the throttle arm and a L- bolt from Home Depot and a throttle bolt to connect to the throttle cable. A cruiser handlebar from my old Huffy and a spring saddle also from my old Huffy. A Suntour 80mm front suspension fork. The stock fork came damaged and bent and tampered. Would not fit the wheel. VERDICT - Yes I like it.

[@letiscafeschoolhouse1114]

Why didnt you change the oil prior to mounting the engine? Think it would have been cleaner and easier...?? Should have routed those wires on the left side as you face front instead of the right. Connections were correct but the red wire is under stress and may come of while riding.

[@clarencewilliams7088]

"Sir. A Very thorough video "wordings not to fast and very easy to understand 😀

[@donjaun540]

You did a very good job with installation of parts and making video.

[@justitiaepraevaleant9931]

Excellent device .

[@thomasauto4862]

How well do the brakes work at full speed? I'm glad that car didn't run the stop sign.

[@benjaminmiller4001]

Did you see the lowrider

[@PontoonStriperFishin]

Thanks

[@ajmotorsport9246]

Bike looks nice 👌👍nice on the video ma guy you do know your stuff thanks for sharing your knowledge is good info 👍God bless you and the family and the whole world

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

Does this bike only have one gear?

[@truthbespoken7750]

Awesome bike live the yellow. Did you like the spoke rims better than the colored 7 split allow mags.

[@MJTechChannel]

David Lorince Yes like the yellow. I prefer these spoke rims over the alloy. They seem sturdier.

[@truthbespoken7750]

@@MJTechChannel when you mount the motor onto the frame that lower flange mount is there a rubber gasket to reduce vibration throughout the frame ?

[@JK-zl7vv]

I dont see the reason for the jack shaft, it looks as though the chain would go right to the clutch sprocket if it were longer, and it would give you more top end speed by eliminating that jack shaft. Nice bike though, I do like it.

[@EndOfTheWoods]

My crank shaft came with 2 right hand bores in 2019. The left peddle was in perpetual loosening until I replaced the shaft. Love the bike though, the assembly was kind of therapeutic, I thought.

[@zedee2000]

Installed blue lock tite when on new center crank nuts later loosened. Bent bolt got a new one added red lock tite tightened tight. I have turned wrenches for the years all ways use lock tite. For rust prevention, backing off, breaking off, stripping threads out when coming loose and more! I always say do the job right the first time. So you don't have to do it a second time possibly get hurt spend more down time and money. So many people I have come behind and fixed things for not doing the job right and stuff not tight with lock tite the first time and not thinking (What could go wrong with what I'm doing?)

[@noe616]

Not the Red thread lock. Those will never come off. Use the Blue Loctite thread lock. These screws need to be periodically removed to replace the brake pads.

[@albertgutierrez7036]

So does this bike use a standard motorcycle gas cap or do I need to buy a specific one. I was thinking about buying for food delivery but backed out of it because I didn’t know if I could upgrade the cap to a keyed locked cap since I didn’t want people stealing or messing with the gas.

[@tonykartracer8032]

Over $1000?!! What else you want...... one of my kidney too?!!!

[@honesttoolreviews6444]

How did you purchase anything for this website?…. Not why how…. You go to the motorized bike section and they have one single solitary option it’s sold out it’s so there’s no price they have no clue when it’s gonna be back in stock and when you messaged them on their automated the Bass thing in the bottom, right hand corner they immediately tell you that no one is available ask for your email would you put in four or five different times and receive not even an automated email over the course of the next week……..

[@user-jq1hr1dk4n]

Master!

[@boathemian7694]

Cool bike. I wouldn’t ride anything without gloves though. I’ve seen how easy the skin peels off.

[@st.paulmn9159]

I think there’s a fitment issue with the EZM transmission. The rear sprocket on the EZM is also huge (so you have to use a tensioner most likely meh!). The go cart transmission that piston bike or gas bike sells is just jackshaft. Haven’t seen a cvt idunno wtf to do for a transmission. Grubee won’t have stock for the 5G for a month or two -Oct 19 2020

[@mpwasz1]

Good video! I'm buying one!

[@jamest.5001]

Use a moly or graphite or copper lube, high temperature for sure, the clutch gets very hot, you just want a thin film of lube on the bushing, and bore.. a spray oil is not a good idea, lube used for disc brakes will be great, at the minimum a white lithium grease will work, but no lube, will equal no clutch, don't ask how I know, but it will eventually fall apart, and re-lube at least yearly, clean and oil the chain after riding, about monthly, you would probably never need another chain, carb cleaner works great to clean, don't get it on paint, it can remove it, and some plastic parts, if not else, a couple oz of gas, and old toothbrush, and lube with spray white lithium grease, roll the wheel a few times, then wipe the excess grease from the chain, the solvent in the grease will get it into the chain, evaporate and thicken, wiping the excess will keep it from getting on everything!!!.. the clutch only needs greasing more often, if it's idling a lot, at speed it's like it's not even running, the shaft and hub is spinning at the same speed, no friction, and avoid slow takeoffs, it slips the clutch, causing heat, it's best to throttle and go! 👍

[@bushidobrown2328]

What you of oil should be used? Regular car oil or 4 stroke?

[@AllLifethingschannelyt]

Great 👍 review

[@AB-kg6rk]

Excellent video

[@thereturningshadow]

Explain to me why you didn't change the oil when the motor was OFF THE BIKE??