Motorized Bike Upgrades

[@jeromecabral192]

This coming spring I'll be buying my first motorized bicycle. And hopefully share to share mine for everyone to see

[@jeffcard3623]

A HOVER video is a great way to get the weekend started!

[@LAHover]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jeffcard3623]

@@LAHover Absolutely! and super excited to see more of the new carb and the 4 STROKE! Sweet! The new cranbrook looks fantastic, I really like the look of it, and that it doesn't look like every other motorized bicycle out there. Keep doing what you do, bro, we appreciate the efforts you put into doing these videos for us! 😉

[@lanceagee3262]

I built a motorized bike over summer as I was stuck in quarantine. And your Chanel has helped me with maintenance and repairs thank you!

[@KenC56mm]

I kinda ride like you most of the time. I treat it like i care about it. Another 5 star video!!!!!

[@KenC56mm]

9:35 Thats as clean as it will ever look. Sharp lookin bike for sure.

[@6fiddy309]

Took a nice long look at the cranbrook today..🤔.. Didn't quite pull the trigger.. Always tomorrow..98.BONES.. Hard to beat the price.. Great video can't wait for the 4 stroke..🤠👍

[@bryduhbikeguy]

A cheap roll of 'Plumbers Tape'will allow you to cut your own straps,and solidify the exhaust pipe.Looks Great,BTW,and sound is good too.Not annoyingly loud.

[@LAHover]

Thanks for the tips!

[@motorizedbicyclerider5296]

Well done on putting your motorized bicycle upgrade bike looks cool 😎, and I like sticker on your exhaust pipe 💪🚲💨💨💯👍, will be waiting for your new project

[@LAHover]

Thanks 👍

[@timothysmith9336]

I love using the stock handlebars on my Cranbrook build makes it kind of look motorcyclish with the setup I have

[@iceyaj3167]

can't wait for your next build on the 4 cycle engine

[@twowheeledadventures]

I gotta get another 2 stroke going this sound makes me nostalgic!

[@GrymmTymm1313]

The thing about dual brake levers, that I've learned from motorcycles, is you need to adjust each brake to only give you the maximum braking you want while the lever is fully engaged. Most of the braking happens in the front, you want the back brake to never lock up. So adjust it to slow the wheel down without locking it up

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Whoa Nelly, where'd you get that Pipe?! I was told by 'experts' that they didn't make that pipe any more?

[@LAHover]

Links in the disco ;)

[@twowheeledadventures]

The googely eyes on the piston was a nice touch 😂

[@Reignaboveitall]

Oh yeah 4 stroke!!

[@riperonirigatoni2394]

Can't wait till that 4 stroke video comes out

[@Bumtasticadventures]

Fire me up! That cran brooks looking way better with a flat bar. ps your about to be 4stroking son and on purpose this time 🤭

[@LAHover]

🤙

[@mtb585fishing8]

I love the 4 stroke works great on my bike

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Find a person who can weld a tab on the pipe to help support it. Should be one at your work! I agree those bars were the first part trashed, next the standard pedals.

[@jonathanwilson1380]

just a heads up, i have heard of issues with cheap Chinese bars having issues with stress points and snapping, might not wanna use that too much off-road, impalement is never fun

[@abirdnamedsunny5535]

Thats what hapend to me

[@LAHover]

Low-mid speed street bike, but thanks for the heads up!

[@jonathanlincolnthefamouszi2137]

I finally bought a viper muffler and it makes my bike fast and a gas saver thanks u

[@ChuckHaney]

I used to install fiberglass insulation. I recommend that you never do that indoors. That stuff gets everywhere and it's extremely difficult to get rid of. When I quit my job doing the insulation, fiberglass was in my car and in ALL of my clothes for at least 3 months. If you have sudden attacks of itchiness over the next 3 weeks, that's the fiberglass.

[@LAHover]

It's a small amount that is handled sparingly. But yes, good advice :)

[@jaysworkshop2394]

A good silencer I use is the stock exhaust. Cut the manifold off, heat what’s left up til red and bend to how you want it. I use a rag joint bolt and nut to hold on to the exhaust

[@lengaming1651]

A stealthy but fast bike with that 4 stroke would be cool

[@rodneylocklear4352]

Best videos for info bro👍

[@LAHover]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@lennyharp]

I have set up the rear brake to engage first with the dual brake lever. Over the years of over the bars experiences I had learned to apply the rear brake first and stronger.

[@davidmingione4426]

What’s your opinion on putting a jack shaft kit onto a motorized bike?

[@Motorized-BikerUk]

Oh dear.. that werent recommended asking that one buddy :)

[@LAHover]

lol... There be dragons!

[@LAHover]

5 hours power through a bike chain... That is my opinion.

[@beachsidebum]

wow nice i have a onyx 29" im thinking about motorizing but dont want the rear brake hub set up

[@conhorgan995]

Hi been watching for a few weeks used all of your info thanks ..... I live in Ireland at sea leval just wanted to know what jet to use iv them coming in the post thanks con

[@LAHover]

Stock jet should work well at sea level. You may see more power by opening up the air box a bit, or adding a cone ari filter. For jetting you will first want to learn how to read your spark plug, and how to do a plug chop. This will help tell you if you need to go fatter, or thinner on the jet.

[@conhorgan995]

@@LAHover thanks for that I'm running rich at the moment as I'm on on the brake in so it's a bit black at the moment but I know it's the coffee colour I be looking for .... Jean says hi from Ireland we watch your videos at night to pass the time during the lockdown.... She has mobile issues but I'm hoping to build her bike next as we have good woods near by .... I'm mean she a big fan we would love to see your dad back on the run thanks for your help con horgan

[@basedredpilledchad3687]

I can't wait for the 4 stroke build

[@kullcraven]

Hello, I been watching a few of your videos over the last couple weeks. I have watched others as well on the motorized kits, and YES i bought a cheaper one, but being Canadian, the cheapest are in the $200 range. I want a bike that i can throw in my car to drive to some trails i know, and it is atv trails so hills and so on, but ill be able to get a few miles in the back country is my goal. So thus far your videos are helping me with some ideas, so thanks .

[@artofdisguy3401]

6:20 am -10c with -16 windchill The motors love this weather,😏😆 happily so do I

[@ravensorrow8867]

how did u remove left grip

[@LAHover]

wd40

[@ravensorrow8867]

Thanks I'll give that a try. I have to change my entire assembly over to another set of handlebars. I don't want to break the grip because it means I have to order a new one. I'll try WD40 how do you get it underneath the grip

[@ChuckHaney]

It looks great with that handlebar! I'm not a fan of those stripes, tape I guess(?) but I think this looks great overall. Is this the same bike that was blue and green?

[@LAHover]

Oh the velcro straps... They hold down the cables and wires :P ... Maybe I can find some blue ones :D

[@meanderingmike7640]

Wish we lived close haha, sucks not having anyone to ride with, hell even people i sell bikes to normally come from far ass away to get it 😂 cant even ride with them lol

[@LAHover]

I feel ya man... No one rides around here either.

[@artofdisguy3401]

It's the same up in Toronto, I've built and sold plenty but all to out of towners, I'm the local nutcase waking the neighbours at 5:30 am going to work lol

[@iceneet336]

i have the exact cranbrook, i put mountain bike/street hybrid tires on it and took the fenders off, i think if you're willing beat the frame so the front mount will fit its the best choice, its cheap, you don't feel bad beating it to make something fit, and you can tamper with it without too many issues. and instead of changing the handle bars i just tilted them backwards and it has an old cafe racer vibe now

[@stanleydograu160Fan]

🇧🇷

[@gui_arriaga_0332]

oi

[@gui_arriaga_0332]

eu assisto os seus videos mano

[@stanleydograu160Fan]

Eae mano!! Valeu por acompanhar o canal, tmj

[@ClanticDM]

Have you ever gotten around to trying that carb?

[@meanderingmike7640]

My guy i need a way to be able to share photos with you, show you how i secured my F2 thruster with simply using exhaust strapping and some nuts and bolts, secured it from both up and down, as well with side to side movement also

[@Motorized-BikerUk]

U need tp sign up to discord and join la hovers channel, you can share pictures on there and theyre are some really nice people on there ..

[@LAHover]

We have a discord server where people share photos, videos, tips tricks, and help. The link is in the video description.

[@timfrancis2254]

Spent 2020 lockdown watching all your videos, inspired me to do my first build on a Walmart op roller cruiser I've had in the garage for 5+ years, I chose the motoose one piece, mild porting, nz clone with a silencer, very happy for 60 days as a daily rider to work. I decided to re- ring it, mildly re-broke in and it really hooked up with the pipe, great low to mids but a week later it falls on it's face after 1/2-3/4 throttle. Still noodling this issue out, seems it wants a larger than stock jet as the needle in a richer position improves it slightly hmmm?

[@ericmcginnis9413]

Maybe it's both the velosity stack, the silencer, and the new style carb or maybe one or the other but that bike seems to run really well! Not all of the normal popping and such! At least on vidio it seems to be better! As towards supporting the pipe! Back by the rear brake I would use a bracket back there!

[@LAHover]

Great point!

[@phrodendekia]

Have you ever used a Dellorto SHA carb, from a moped?

[@willpresnell81]

I ended up going with a dual brake lever on my second build, I adjusted the brake bias directly at the calipers. So with the same amount of pressure I'm getting more bite on the rear than the front, still not as good as 2 independent brakes, but it works...

[@jaykoerner]

If you need a solid Mount try punch bar stock, like 7-8$ at the usual home improvement stores, if you have a good way to make holes you can use normal bar stock and make the mounting holes yourself

[@benahr8637]

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[@_marin-dn2gf]

Sick

[@aaroncraig2250]

I hate the beach cruiser handles bars too a free simple solution to that I took and cut about half way through on the front side of the bar bent it forward then welded back where I cut straightening them out a lot, of course only cheap if you already have a welder.

[@superbro2097]

Is that high pitched turbo sounding noise the carb?

[@jamesharris9159]

Have the same bike 🚲👍👍👍

[@FromSaultoPaul]

Looking for a good 4 stroke engine to build my first motorbike. That one must be a good one or you would not have it. What type is it and where did you order it?

[@WhiskersTheFish]

How would one go about tuning the carb for the f2 thruster on the motors? I am new to tuning carburetors.

[@LAHover]

I'll do my best to video the tuning session for this bike.

[@6fiddy309]

Mr. Hover.. My state limits me to 48CC..😠.. Any thoughts on the best kit choice for me..? Great channel.. Thanks for all that you do..🤠👍

[@LAHover]

what state?

[@6fiddy309]

@@LAHover Arizona..

[@6fiddy309]

@@LAHover Google on you tube 10,000 miles on a gas bike by seedless grapes..😳..trust me ..you will get a kick out of it..🤠👍

[@davidswope2559]

I build bike's myself I really like to use rm80 pipes they seem to fit the bikes really good

[@LAHover]

Nice, but to bad they cost more than the motor :(

[@justinwhitacreTSB]

@@LAHover I found the Helio bikes Bertha pipe to be identical to an actual MZ65, and at a little lower price tag of $99.99! Be cool to see you test one!!!

[@justinwhitacreTSB]

@@JamesPiccone thanks for confirming. Worth the hype and price I assume?

[@coreylopina23]

Tried that new style carb and I hated it. Also I noticed it came out of the box with the c clip on the needle 2nd from the top notch

[@lucidfilmsstudios2454]

You should take your motorized bikes for a camping trip.

[@LAHover]

I have wanted to do one for a long time. I am planning one soon ;)

[@lucidfilmsstudios2454]

@@LAHover Nice!!! that would be AWESOME!!!!

[@conhorgan995]

8 :45 for the piston with eyes 👀 on table left of coke can

[@ChuckHaney]

Does anyone know if I can buy one of those boots that fits over the throttle cable at the carb?

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Separate Comment because I want to ask about your tires.I have basically 'racing slicks 'with squiggles cut for water displacement.MI and snow really hurts.(Literally;wet ice and I dropped onto it and broke a rib and re-separated my shoulder)I'm buying 'winter'tires and like your's.I've seen you do mud etc,.Do they grip well??TY.

[@LAHover]

Ouch! man sorry to hear that. I honestly don't give to much thought into my tires. I just grab what ever budget set I can find. They don't last long for street uses, but with the limited power of these motors, they seem to grip just fine off road. Everything is going to be nearly useless on snow and ice without studs.

[@opietaylor8688]

I have a 50cc 2 stroke bike kit engine it was running fine when and come back out thing would run what do nothing I'm just wondering if it might be the spark plug cuz of today I was tried it and it was firing and it's try to start but it never did what do you think it might be wrong with it

[@monibo7075]

I gotta 49cc engine on my schwin 275 and I’m breaking it but how long can I run the engine after break in? Do I have to let the motor cool down after every 30 minutes of riding

[@jgbelmont]

Was there a noticeable performance boost with the shorter silencer as opposed to the long one?

[@marthamryglod291]

Not at this performance level. The pipe doesn't do much more than a stock pipe with cap removed. If it was an optimized set-up, you would feel a slight difference. You will only notice changes once the exhaust is close to optimal for the engine.

[@jgbelmont]

@@marthamryglod291 oh ok

[@MrJasenstewart97]

How easy is it to go from threaded to Threadless headsets?

[@LAHover]

I have not tried it yet so I can't say sorry. On this bike I'm using a quill adapter (linked in the disco) that allows you to use more modern steams inside of the threaded head set.

[@hallarugga]

20' bmx or regular bike handelbars are nice on a 26' bike and more comftrable

[@larryshaver3568]

is that a pk 80 if so i want one

[@naseausderhuette]

Will you ever try a 4 stroke ?

[@LAHover]

15:10

[@naseausderhuette]

@@LAHover sorry man must’ve ended it before that! looking forward!

[@LAHover]

@@naseausderhuette the nonstop moaning about 4 strokes from people is moving past just being annoying... Especially when they don't even watch my videos.

[@mattbishop9703]

I have a brand new motor kit, I put it on like the others but on the clutch side there's a half moon key inside the cover just floating around and I can't get the small gears screw to come out,,, what's up with that??? I saw your video on how to ask questions properly buuuut I wanted to ask YOU, I like the way you do stuff and you one of the biggest reasons I pulled the trigger and got into this anyway, help me out buddy, the clutch felt ilkie it was slipping so I adjusted the flower not several times then noticed that key

[@LAHover]

The key could come from two spots, the clutch shaft, or the small bevel gear. It's more likely for the clutch shaft. Without the key in place you can adjust the flower nut over and over and it will keep slipping. Pull off the clutch plate, and reinstall the key. Good thing you found the key, it probably fell out during installation.

[@mattbishop9703]

@@LAHover bro that makes sense because it never engaged all the way since the first time I tried to start it, see that's so cool thank you for helping me and now I have a motor that ain't useless like I thought... I figured it was one of those hit or miss things... Dude thanks seriously!

[@keeganhache6667]

Hey is that carb any good. I know you did not test it yet but is it better than a China carb? That what I have and I was wondering if it looked any good.

[@LAHover]

Will find out when I test it. Mine has some defects, but the designs looks ok.

[@keeganhache6667]

@@LAHover what defects?

[@LAHover]

I have already said I'll be doing future testing on this carb twice... Chill man

[@keeganhache6667]

@@LAHover I just asked if there were any defects I'm not upset lol.

[@KenC56mm]

Boy, it sure is a Good looking bike now. I personally liked the look of the MZ style on it but whatever right.

[@colesmountainbiking]

I would love to do a real pipe for my build, I’ve been looking at yz80 pipes, do you know of a good header kit?

[@williamdoire6853]

I dont know who would need to hear this but me lol. Steal bbs are NOT ball bearrings do not use them in a rim they fall apart in a mile hahahaha

[@LAHover]

lol. noted :P

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Let me give you some advice about your front brake watch the front stud it's going to buckle into your front wheel it's happened to me it happens several people

[@LAHover]

I'm not so sure, this is a solid set that I use on two other bikes... but thanks for the heads up.

[@willardbuchanan9122]

@@LAHover so is the set that I got tektro

[@LAHover]

@@willardbuchanan9122 I just inspected all three set on my bikes. They are all solid with no signs of stress... Correct installation is key. I also don't push my bikes to ungodly speeds.

[@willardbuchanan9122]

@@LAHover no problem I was just trying to share information with you

[@wilenelson1810]

🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@davidswope2559]

,I have had one of those pipes before and when it comes louse it will catch the spokes on your back rim and tear them out

[@LAHover]

one of the reasons I need to make a support for it.

[@yvesbouchardmoiaussi9717]

Hello. I need help for find main jets on JRL 80 cc carb. Thank s

[@kenngobrap7077]

I was like wtf when i seen the piston with eyes 😂

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

Alright, let's see a 4stroke kit perform., tuning with exhaust, carbs, porting, compression increase & Singh Grooves or am I too hopeful for 1 video

[@codelicious6590]

I'm about to overhaul my bike in anticipation of spring with a bunch of upgrades. I need to know something maybe someone in the community will help me. I have the reed kit that bolts onto the standard cylinder intake and I'm wondering if anyone knows the best carb to use with that style? A stock NT/Speed carb will fit the spigot but I'd like to get maybe a little bigger one since I've got all my ports very nicely done and good exhaust so it will be breathing very mu h better than stock so with a stock carb I believe I will be restricting the whole shebang.

[@marygunn2521]

Check out the Discord in the description.

[@codelicious6590]

@@marygunn2521 no time for all that

[@marygunn2521]

You'll get your questions answered there faster.

[@opietaylor8688]

I got 50cc 2-stroke engine bicycle kit and when I take off the run for a little while and then it quit I seen you shows I know you know what you're talkin about but it was Dripping gas out of the exhaust

[@adoriusthomas3286]

i got a problem my exhuast studs broke off how long will my 48cc 2s hold up with out a exhuast

[@adoriusthomas3286]

@@JamesPiccone OMG I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@ChuckHaney]

Longer than your ears and your neighbor's tolerance.

[@adoriusthomas3286]

@@JamesPiccone I dont have special tools likes drills etc i have all the basic hardware to build a motorized bike and you may be askin how did you drill a hole for your throttle i didnt but it stills works.But the amazon seller i bought the thing from sent me a cylinder with cracked and bent metal piece

[@adoriusthomas3286]

@@JamesPiccone They literally snapped as i was tighten them i will never forget that day

[@LAHover]

Have you seen my broken stud removal video? I have been told that running an open header on a 2 stroke will 'melt' the exhaust side of the piston... I guess we will find out if this is true lol

[@fattpharaoh3327]

your videos are very helpfull. im just waiting for my motor in the mail, i have the same color cranbrook.

[@abirdnamedsunny5535]

A few days ago i blue up my second motor😿😭

[@LAHover]

RIP. How did she go?

[@abirdnamedsunny5535]

I ran her for to long over heated it had a lot of 🛢

[@abirdnamedsunny5535]

@@LAHover I ran her for too long and I run herfurth about 6 hours straight and I only stop for like 5 minutes to put gas in the oil and she seized up while I was gone around 35 miles an hour

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Switch your front wheel and go to disc brakes your front fork would be a 32 mm lens on my hyper pick it up

[@mattbishop9703]

Hey bro I've watched ALL, your videos and built two bikes in the last six mo this or so, one for myself and one for my wife, I was pulling her all over town while she held my back pack strap at first lol, but now she's in the game, but anyway I'm working on a Electra cruiser that's taking some motor mounting special attn... But I want some tall handlebars on this one, have you ever built one with hangers??? Or have we seen all your builds???

[@LAHover]

I have never done hangers sorry. You may want to look into using a BMX stem/headset. I think they clamp onto hangers better than most.

[@jonathanlincolnthefamouszi2137]

That one fluds after a while be careful it also leaks on engine

[@LAHover]

Float bowl over flow is common. Even more common if you don't run a fuel filter. Cleaning the inlet needle and bowl will usually do the trick.

[@joneserupinsmoke9161]

Hover u try the ambull 100 cc yet.its a good deal for price bro Amazon has em 180$ 50 mm piston and 40 mm stroke .bro it's not like a 52 mm piston but the price is definitely worth it I will never go back to any less then the anbull 100cc

[@mrmotor1986]

I love your vids but gas bike disc is only way to go if you ever tried to brake in the rain you understand with that said i know its about cheap build but if you go fast over 15 mph you must stop that fast I also like 24 mm flat side its harder to tune being bigger but once you get it tuned its the way to go. I run a reed valve with small window and trench and boost port i hit 34mph with 44 spocket. Alot of hills where i live and im heavy set lol but 10000 rpm work for me yes no stock crank will live that way. My crank is 3 days in the making make jigs to true and bal. to 60% its fun to realy fun to make the tiny 2 strokes spin and still have low end porting you realy need a degree wheel other then that your just guessing if i was to guess my 2 stroke makes like 5 to 6 hp likely more. Have fun with your upgrades

[@LAHover]

Thanks for your feed back :)

[@rockrl98]

Yay 4 stroke

[@Spongesgetti]

Yo. SCP from the discord. I thought you weren't supposed to ride in the rain because you can break your cdi?

[@LAHover]

Hey SCP! I have a video you can use to shut down anyone who tries to feed you that BS about getting wet ;) ... enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5q0d5epebaebdU

[@LAHover]

That mag and CDI still work btw, old video.

[@geraldscott4302]

The new bars are WAY too low. They need several inches more rise to them, and some pullback, so you can sit upright on the seat, not all hunched over. You can likely find something that will fit the stock stem. Living in the AZ desert, I have absolutely no use for fenders. No rain here. Cutting a silencer in half makes no sense. Where I live, most motorized bike riders wind up getting into trouble because of how noisy their bikes are. Without the noise, they would have gone unnoticed. I noticed you have an engine mounted chain tensioner, which is an absolute necessity if you don't want your bike to kill you. A NON rag joint clamshell rear sprocket mount is also a necessity. Oh, and PA LEASE get rid of those reflectors in the wheels.

[@LAHover]

You do you man...

[@rubentrevino2372]

What's her name?

[@LAHover]

Doesn't have one yet. Got any good ideas?

[@rubentrevino2372]

@@LAHover LOL😂

[@artofdisguy3401]

4 stroke,, turbo it

[@sandmanbub]

.@Whoop!

[@jonathanlincolnthefamouszi2137]

At knew carb suck it won't let you full throttle up

[@adoriusthomas3286]

LESSS GO ONE OF THE FIRSTQQQ

[@brialleb8546]

That carb is junk, get a pz20, and my carb adapter. Then you’ll have some serious power and speed. But you’ll eat up sprockets and chains…lol

[@chipssahhhaughey9988]

Pedaling sucks lol

[@almostsapien]

Because pedaling sucks. lmfao