Motorized Bike Coaster Brake Warning!

Today we made a 40 mile round trip on the motorized Huffy Cranbrook.
On the return trip we found out what happens when you try to use a coaster brake at 30+mph!
Turns out this build is good on gas by the way. At the end of our 40 mile trip we still had at least 5 miles left in the tank, giving this build a 80+MPG rating :)
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[@joshuascott8148]

I was the guy that said sealed bearings where better. I forgot to tell you coaster breaks don’t hold up to super human speeds on the bike. I use mountain bike rims on my cruiser most all of them have sealed bearings and eliminates coaster breaks. My cranbrook is a five year daily rider except in snow. 20,000 + miles on fourstroke 49cc i broke three of those coaster break rims. There expensive, just go with mt bike rims and ignore the large gear cassette, i just run a tight chain on one gear. Way cheaper !

[@ebperformance8436]

I was thinking about using a MTB rim….but their spokes are punny….and a CNC hub kills spokes’ even if you make a key….it rips the hub apart…then the spokes…it very annoying!

[@Bransomware]

How about those “heavy duty” 12 gauge spoked rims from bike berry? Are they any good?

[@ivorlonwilliams7679]

This is the best Sonic commercial ever

[@LAHover]

lol :P

[@pitapitabread]

Yea, good Sonic plug. I haven't had queso burger before. I'm sold. 😋

[@glenssmallenginecreations]

Good to know that little tip on coaster brakes. We have one on my wife's 50 yr old Vista that I occasionally rip down the road on lol

[@dmoore0079]

I re-laced my stock steel clincher wheels with disc hubs and welded the caliper mounts onto the fork and frame. Although my welding skills are mediocre, they've held up well and give me more than enough confidence to slow down and stop quickly enough.

[@Devon.Ferguson]

Having a front disc brake is a good idea.

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

I have a coaster brake on mine and have had zero issues. I think people are having trouble because they're leanin' on that pedal with every fiber of their being, and, having gone through more than a few coaster brakes for that reason, learned you can't do that. Gradual braking is key, and it also helps to have front brake assist, at any speed. This is all based on my own experience...

[@Robert-hf5xr]

Yup just tap it works fine

[@elroysteele4949]

coaster brakes work, just have to adjust once in awhile. Make sure lock nuts are tight on cone nuts!! they do not spin unless the lock nuts were not tight to begin with.

[@kylesumpter5561]

I had this happen 2 times... do not trust coaster brakes at high speeds! I was going down a road at about 35mph when it locked up on me completely. I did not fall, thank god, but I ended up grinding my tires into oblivion. I did take the brake plates out, and slapped a disk brake on.

[@cedarvalleyrail8419]

Those tower thingies are loading posts for Traction sand, in tough situations where the rails are wet, covered in leaves, etc... Both steam and diesel electric locomotives have air driven sanders that shoot sand in between the rail and the wheel to boost traction.

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

Damn I miss riding these lil engines.its not the same as dirt bikes but I'll tell ya I get almost as much fun... enjoyment I should say

[@marcs4091]

I saw this one KZbin video where instead of a mirror. This guy had a little camera mounted on the back of his bike. And he had a little screen mounted on his handlebars. I don't have the know-how but it was a pretty sweet setup.

[@twowheeledadventures]

Ive never had a bike with coaster breaks very long, that bike setup is slick as hell though!

[@desscastro9801]

I did it's cool because you only need front brake lever on your right but have a lot of cons. I think the coaster hub can't handle high rpm bevause it burns inside and dried hub the lubes.

[@vinnyd.thetwo-strokething8213]

There was a really nice all chrome rectangle flat mirror i got for mine awhile back for ten bucks at J&P Cycles Motorcycle/Chopper company. Its very good quality to me and doesn't move unless it is bumped with a considerable amount of force.

[@samuelbrowand1614]

I have a nice set of mirrors I got from Amazon under $20.00.. Mictuning universal hawk - eye motorcycle convex rear view mirror. Thanks again for your help in the past.

[@torevenheim9607]

This is perfect 😊

[@tedshredhard23]

Hey buddy! Love your vids. Have you ever thought of doing a cylinder swap for a 70cc minarelli ? Makes the bike do at least 50. Also the NGK B6HS is a great plug.

[@jcodaniel5678]

Good job keeping it upright. Coaster brake failure can ruin your day. If that’s all you have run it just remember to periodically pedal even though you’re not with cadence of the bikes current speed pedaling slowly to keep that thing from building heat. Keyword pedal slowly and not too fast you may throw your chain off.

[@badbadbob1]

Yes the first time I mashed down the the coaster brakes going over 30 miles an hour, mine spun the pedal crank forward too. I remember as a kid, I was riding down Cemetery hill, this was the first time that happened to me too. I know why local kids called it Cemetery hill tool.

[@upsidedown1986]

That machine sounds sweet.

[@LAHover]

Thanks!

[@marthamryglod291]

The 40:1 is slightly richer than 32:1 and back in my racing days, we would do that to change fuel mixture a half jet size. It's not much of a difference, but you can tell easily between 25:1 and 50:1.

[@mstzmikebsteviec1119]

Dang good run though

[@RhinoA3096]

What kind of hand brakes do you get for a stock cranbrook? Would love a video on that since so many people get the Cranrbooks and only use the coaster brake.

[@marcs4091]

I don't use coster brakes on motorized bicycles. The first time I had the little screw vibrate loose holding down the break arm, the brake arms starts spinning a million miles an hour till the hub seizes up. Once was enough for me. I take the brake arms off and use a C break.

[@davidplummer7179]

I like your bike it's nice 👍👍

[@motorizedbikeenthusiast6880]

Well, i was planning on running a front v brake and a coaster brake, but that seems like a bad idea now. I think ill just buy a dual caliper set now

[@Danny-gm5jx]

Is the only think you have to change out is the coaster breaks for the cranbrook to be semi reliable? Can you put them on the steel rims?

[@LAHover]

So far the only failure I have had on a Cranbrook is the coaster brake. More specifically the soft coaster brake arm striped out.

[@Danny-gm5jx]

@@LAHover thanks. So I’m going to be a first time builder and planning on getting a cranbrook and zeda 80 firestorm. What should I replace right from the jump? Delete the coaster brakes for dual caliper / hand brakes? Will I have to adjust the crank arms? Do you know of any videos with a guide to this since so many people end up getting rid of the coaster brakes? I am a first time builder and new to this so I am scared to get the cranbrook and not know what to do with it to make it more safe. I posted in your discord as well

[@bren42069]

I like those drum brake rims, if I was gonna be riding fast that's what I'd do

[@willardbuchanan9122]

I've had the same issue with the coastal brake arm where has twisted in the arm and caused the pedal to jump forward on a huffy noe loso

[@dirtesgarage8733]

I check/grease my coaster brake about once a month or so. Never had an issue so far

[@asianinashed]

Damn I haven't seen a sonic in so long

[@artofdisguy3401]

Your mix change is definitely the difference in your high rpm knock/ping. Go back to your 32:1 and enjoy, the power gain is insignificant if your tuned for the mix right, which it is at your old mix. As to filing the key, yeah it can be done, but be prepared to crack the case regular to reset it and lock it down, the vibes will not allow it to stay set long

[@newscooler12316]

have you tried a smaller gap on the spark plug? the gap may be to big for the upper rpm...

[@Slingersbullseye]

I added a rear U brake and use the coaster as an (e) brake...hope that will be enough for a 80cc motor, can't wait to get this project going will update.

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Hey have ya tried the mirrors that mount into the grip? I got those on both my bikes, and so far so good with decent viz too...

[@joshuayaddowmotorizedbicyc7708]

Yeah I just picked some up and put them on mirrors seem ok 👌

[@imagesinla8575]

I found this video because I heard that coaster brakes can malfunction going at high speeds, and I wanted to see if other people had experienced this. I like to ride downhill on my BMX bike, and hand brakes don't completely stop you at high speeds so I was thinking of getting a coaster brake. I will just stick with handbrakes. Thanks for this video.

[@bgibson8189]

Why not go disc brakes

[@imagesinla8575]

@@bgibson8189 Well, I have an older model BMX bike, and I don't think it can take disc brakes.?

[@bgibson8189]

@@imagesinla8575 they make disc brake kits for all size wheel and hub I have disc brakes on my stock 1984 mongoose bmx bike

[@imagesinla8575]

@@bgibson8189 So did you just go down to your local bike shop, and get it done? Or did you order the kit from somewhere? I'd sure appreciate a little more info.

[@imagesinla8575]

@@bgibson8189 By the way, I have an early 80's Cook Bros. Racing.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Amazing how some of those colonies looked like they may have been Aztek...See ya next vid.Please let us know if it was the inner hub that locked.

[@basedredpilledchad3687]

Im considering buying YD100 or YD80 personally i prefer YD100 because i will be using it for cruising ( about 30 miles a day ) can you tell me witch kit is more reliable. I want top speed around 35 mph. Which is better and why?

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

Coaster brakes need a really strong bracket or strap, or the bike will pedal YOU when it lets go!

[@LAHover]

Agreed!

[@tiagodinis5657]

hello, I can't find any trails that aren't filled with dirtbikes or I can legally ride at. do you know of any good trails in the Melbourne Florida area?

[@desscastro9801]

My coaster brake also failed while I was driving downhill. Almost had an accident thanks to the Coaster Brake itself even though it failed I was saved by it because the Hub locked inside and the wheel don't spin anymore and that's why it stopped me downhill for being a destroyed but still brakes. The rpm burned the mechanicals inside the hub, the high heat caused to dried all the lubes and destroyed my brake. I'm only using a China Coaster Hub. Only last 1 month on Motorized Bike.

[@larryshaver3568]

true it does make the mixture more volatile by reducing the oil

[@christianscottsuzuki]

I would not grind down the key way because it seems like a weak point. More prone to breaking I think. Also I have the same problem with my yd100. It doesn’t run the smoothest as if it’s missing a fire every once in a while. It has to be our Cdi or strength of the magneto

[@frnkguard1]

Yup that happened to me and I welded a mount for a disc brake

[@jbrieger6103]

Hey mate do you get magic mushrooms around those pine trees

[@90daysinvegas53]

I meant to say, Looks like you were smokin down the road like shot through a gun on that thing.. Haha

[@90daysinvegas53]

Hello, what size motor do you have and what size rear drive sprocket? Looks like you were smokin down the road like shot through the a gun on that bike!.. Hehe

[@hardtruth7988]

Glad you didn't crash and burn hover. Very weird when it happened to me. Woke me up quick 😂

[@stevenmay8763]

What do you think the best cruising speed is for a bike build

[@djobokuwali4316]

What state are you in? Looks like nice country

[@greentoolsnyc3985]

I went down the snake hill in washington highs uptown nyc. I held the coaster brake so fcking hard trying to stop luckily i met a green light at the bottom when i stopped they were sizzling like butter and smoking hot never worked again

[@shydmc9941]

I hope you're still doing good buddy

[@stevenmay8763]

Is 40 miles an hour a good cruising speed and what bike would that be good on

[@user-gc2ol3gy7k]

I'm getting ready to install an engine on my bike. So far I've only got the sprocket on and I put the tire back on but my back tire does not spend very freely what the heck I've tried to redo it like 8 to 10 times now and it's still not spinning freely any suggestions

[@drzandlcp]

I would have never thought of having a coaster brake hub on a trail bike how do you do quick pedal resets without a cassette or freewheel

[@dronestufftm]

It has a freewheel,but if u move your foot slightly more back,you engage the brake,the coaster brake is the worst

[@drzandlcp]

I also don’t recommend putting a fixie hub on your motorized bikes! too much of a party lol

[@adoriusthomas3286]

what size is the cone nut for our bike

[@dirtfloorgarage8489]

I’m not too sure about coaster brakes because I’ve mainly worked on cable brakes but could it be that he was going so fast that he grounded down the brake?

[@LAHover]

The cone nut spun and striped out the cheap/thin the brake are. I got a stronger brake are to replace it with. Now I only use a coaster brake for slowing down, not for emergency stops.

[@larryshaver3568]

i plan to use a freewheel with a 5 speed cluster if i can find a 26" with a frame of that type

[@LAHover]

Just went out of stock. But look up the Huffy Lockland (mens). It's basically the same frame but with rim brakes and a shifter. Also the Kent Bayside. Similar good for 2 strokes.

[@off-roadinginthe8055]

Have you ever had problem in your bike that the top chain from the engine is hitting the sidewall of the tire once in a while?

[@LAHover]

Yes, on a stock sprocket you can flip it over so the chain has more clearance from the tire. It's also important to make sure the wheel is true.

[@novavroomvroom3360]

The same thing happened to me twice.... almost killed me.... so I deleted the coaster brakes and converted it into a freewheel..... so now I use nothing but mag wheels

[@diatonicdoug6525]

Leverage on coaster brake outtorques cone nut torque. Need to be converted to freewheel

[@bryceh2163]

Im not sure but if you grease the brake shoes inside the hub, it may help with that. I did the same thing to a cranbrook and it seemed to help

[@oscocustom1892]

I did the same thing with my Cranbrook packed it with high temp grease and removed the brake plate.I have disc on the front n shoe brake on the back

[@bartstewart1807]

The arm has to be mounted down fast or that will happen sounds like to me ?

[@LAHover]

It was under the chain stay. Cone nut eat right through the brake arm.

[@chavvis447]

Hey, I have a motorized bike and when I wanna turn it on . I pedal and everything but I release the clutch and accelerate and it brakes hardcore , it doesn't want to run at all . I'm not even able to ride it normal

[@jesus1609]

Adjust your clutch

[@jonathanguillory8321]

I m going try take coaster break arm off and just use my rear break I got that same problem

[@Cyber_Attack888]

Okay so I have a beach cruiser and it has coaster brakes I guess that's the pedal brakes I'm not really sure but I'm wondering if that would be okay to have on the bike with a motor please somebody answer me back

[@LAHover]

Yes, but try to and some rim brakes if you can. Coasters can fail during emergency stops. Also make sure both cone nuts on the rear wheel are properly adjusted after installing the rear sprocket.

[@waterloobear3159]

I have always refused to build a motorized bike with a coaster break. It's not hard to disengage the break geto and put real breaks n a double pull lever

[@willymack5196]

I have never had trouble with the coaster brake on my cranbrook now i don't go the speeds most of you guys go because I think 20 mph is plenty fast for that kind of bicycle. However i've only went about 15,000 mi on mine so I don't know maybe it does make a difference when it gets older.

[@kylessurvivalandbushcraft3769]

Is that a thumb throttle? If so where did u get it and how much was it?

[@LAHover]

Yup, but that one broke. the one I'm using now is an AIO unit. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RGNWQ6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@kylessurvivalandbushcraft3769]

thanks!

[@larryshaver3568]

I HOPE your axles are on really tight

[@ediot.1012]

I went with a mag wheel because of the losing problem.

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

I think some people are accidentally riding the coaster brake while driving

[@hosticktobias1961]

You should try running a b4hs that's what I've used in all my motorized bikes and I have never once had an issue with fouling or anything.

[@DudeWithALude97]

What’s the weather like around where you live? Colder? Or usually more hot?

[@hosticktobias1961]

@@DudeWithALude97 well I live in Oregon on pretty much always raining and right around now its below freezing most of the day

[@seth3342]

Same has happed to my coaster brake except my wheel locked up. I took it apart and packed it red grease seemed to to the trick. But I didn’t trust it after having to carry the bike back. so I no longer have a coaster. Went with sturmey archer hubs.

[@buddahmayne9273]

Which stumey hubs did you get

[@ebperformance8436]

Beach cruisers make the perfect gas bike….but the damn coaster brakes sucks. A rear beach cruiser spokes are heavy duty, and a CNC hub is perfect….but the back rim always comes loose and wobbles….I might find a way to make it a free will and put lever brakes on the damn thing. I even rebuilt the damn thing….and back the coaster brake insert lever is shedded…I miss the last cruiser I sold, I ended up welding a plate on the rim itself, and used a MTB rim….You can also get a phat motto back rim…their $125 bucks but they are one of the best gas bike rims you can buy….and it has the ability to have disk brakes….You will see them on every phat motto 4 Stroke bike….it’s one hefty rim!

[@t.d.154]

Are these bikes easy to build? I’ve watched this channel for a while and I want to build one

[@Devon.Ferguson]

Yes it’s very easy to build.

[@coreyguilfoyle3918]

@@NicksBikes putting the sprocket on is by far most difficult. But all u need is patients

[@artofdisguy3401]

Go for it, patients, and loc tite, and permatex liquid metal epoxy 5500psi will be needed, and a willing need to fiddle a bit

[@jumpvelocity3953]

easy but may require a third hand

[@GrimFate1]

That's y most people stick with either good old c brakes or go to disk brakes my friend that can snap the axle at higher speeds I should know it happend to me I've also bent the axle from them just remember it's a final stop break like ok now I'm at a light and fully stopped its mad dangerous on hot top hopefully u just spun the axle loose

[@aaroncraig2250]

I think if you have a motor on a bike you should have at least one disk brake, some much better stopping, that's what I have on my kent moutain bike with bike berry 100cc is front disk and rear rim brake

[@SmokeyVlogs]

i always honk anyone and everyone if im in a hurry , just to let them know im coming , be safe.

[@garycraig942]

try a smaller jet. 4 stroking on top end is to rich.

[@binderbigler911]

where dose thus guy live like in the middle of no where

[@LAHover]

Louisiana

[@MrCrawford77]

Run klotz 2-stroke oil read about the several different kinds on eBay I'm serious and premium gas

[@matthewsteva1917]

go to amazon and cdh power high performance three prong spark plugs there sevel ones the on amazon z4jc is one of the numbers i might have try different ones

[@gcasey38]

Yeah I wound up taking the customer break off my 2919 crown Burger just cuz of that reason

[@Chevyforever8595]

I have the same mirror on my bike so I know what you mean

[@larryshaver3568]

32:1 is a better ratio for that engine

[@foresto5167]

Somebodt stole my bike last night. Real bummed about it. I had a bbr racing motor and every part of it was upgraded.

[@tedshredhard23]

You should check sites like let-go and OfferUp and Craigslist that's the way I found my stolen bike... call the cops tell them where they can find it on the internet and the cops set up a sting! try it

[@sonymicronin]

@@tedshredhard23 i tried as well with my bike that was stolen. Unfortunately i didn't find find anything of Facebook Marketplace Offer Up or Craigslist... I didn't have a motor on it but i was riding it to work and was planning to slap a motor on it.

[@ericbooker9949]

I see a lot of what you do but do you do a lot of questions and answer live Cause it wasn't help me see you riding an you tell me what you did

[@garygrey8573]

The coaster brake operates on a worm gear type thread and with the forward torsion of the motor the way that the coaster brake engages it climbs the worm gear causing the crank to abruptly lurch upward causing the rider to lose control... Just fyi

[@HerrVonStinky]

Yeppers

[@bikewizard4514]

Lock up back wheel to many times

[@misfits1279]

How fast

[@echangwang1821]

11:00 What did she say?

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Upgrade from magneto 12 volt or Oz magneto

[@macmotorizedbike3834]

😆 u love them oz magneto

[@willardbuchanan9122]

@@macmotorizedbike3834 that's right the race magneto

[@narkmallingerugardentool6217]

In my sport once you out of motor you forget to work out and you find yourself using the motor all the time I imagine it's the same thing with bicycles that's why I deleted the motor on all my vehicles

[@LAHover]

I read this 4 times... I have no idea what you are trying to say.

[@alexanderwhite1020]

@@LAHover I think he is saying that once we use motors on our bicycles more and more, we are less likely to use the pedals on the bicycle which makes us dependent on our motors than reverting back to pedaling our bicycles when s.h.t.f.

[@LAHover]

@@alexanderwhite1020 ah ok thanks... Well if that is what he said than I call it "refusing to have fun because you live in fear"

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

ram mount mirror, Punch that into amazon and it will take you to the type im useing ! I'm only using 1 on my Z.A. bike and it's a hand-me-down from my Suzuki DR650 dual sport. I must of had my fair share of ground interface moments ,and only needed to re-adjust not replace ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ2mq3ysedyGrpo shows it

[@willbaker9087]

the 40:1 would be my bad sorry

[@LAHover]

It was worth a shot :)

[@fil44ls]

Try grip mirrior, I use one like this and it's perfect. Just google "decathlon 8158024" for reference, cheers!

[@dronestufftm]

I dont think he is from europe dud

[@fil44ls]

@@dronestufftm i know, that's why I've said that he should get a mirror LIKE THIS, not this one in this shop specifically :*

[@matthewsteva1917]

don't for get the three prong spark plug

[@LAHover]

what is the part number? thanks

[@jonnyc2.047]

I HAVE MY BIKE DUN BACK RIM IS NOT TOP SHAP AND IT ON YD 100 AND HP CARB IS ON IT HAVE NOT START IT YET I AM SO SACRD MAN I HAD MY FRST BIKE NOT START PK80 RUN WELL STILL GOT IT BUT HE F ME THE SELLER I WILL GIVE U HIS NAME SO U DONT GET F AND YD100 IS CDPOWER AND I HAVE A NOTHER ONE I GOT FOR 60CASH BOTTOM HALF 60 AND HAD JUG FOR IT AND PISTON HEAD TO

[@zarfact]

Bro no coastersssss. Chain pop no brakes. Hit brakes too hard too fast no wheel in best case. Worst case bend frame when it locks up. Or you know an er visit

[@LAHover]

Title: "Coaster Brake Warning" Thumbnail: "Coaster Brake Fail" Description: "Warning about coaster brakes" Video: *Coaster brake fails Video narration: "Coaster brakes are dangerous" ... Your comment: Redundant.

[@JLUX100]

I didn't know Bill Murray road motorized bicycles. 😂🤣💀☠️

[@LAHover]

I bet he has not touched them in years. But how crazy would it be to randomly see Bill cruzin down the block lol

[@JLUX100]

@@LAHover Hahahah that would be funny but I doubt he actually does. I said this cause you kind of sound like Bill Murray. It was a joke as if you're Bill 🤣 I'm surprised you've never been told this before