test ride and 150 mile review of my HuaSheng 49cc motorized bicycle

skip to 12:45 if u dont want to see all the shaky riding and just want to hear the good part of motorized bicycle. advantages of motorizing your bicycle vs scooter is the weight, i can put it on my roof rack, you cant do that with a heavier scooter. you dont need insurance for motor bike, scooter does. You can pedal. its over 150 miles per gallon, scooters are maybe 90 mpg MAX. The parts are VERY cheap, you can go to walmart and buy replacement for your bicycle's needs, scooters cant.. Plus you can ride this pretty much anywhere, dirt, beach sand (yes i drove this through sand and did just fine because of the lightweight i dont get buried)... i guess you need a suspension fork unless you want a good arm workout, but i dont want to spend any more money to this project thats originally intended as a gift, because it is that- a gift as soon as i finish motorizing another bike for myself. i have shocks on my recumbent that im adding motor soon.

[@calfeggs]

I've got a 2 stroke flying horse in mine, love driving it to college every day, now I don't short trip my car six times a day. It's also more fun, and much better on fuel.

[@eddycarmona3979]

To classify, its technically a gas motor assisted bycicle. Not a motorcycle. I personally prefer the bike lane because you can ride faster and it tends to be smoother but at the same time ill use the sidewalk when there's a lot of traffic or im going slow

[@harveyge1]

Wonderful video! Thoughtfully done. Don't worry about your speach, it sounds great and is not really an issue anyway. Loved the bike. Good luck with building others or just keeping this one on the road. Thanks again.

[@otxxeden]

Crazy riding!! I feel like if a cop seen you flying down sidewalk he would for sure stop you

[@mattjohnston5807]

Awesome little cruiser you built and interesting seat idea. Ride safe man🇱🇷👍

[@IvoIvanVAO]

what brand is that sprocket that has the built in adapter?

[@GModBMXer]

I definitely know what engine I am getting now! Thanks for the review BAWB (Hey, Bob)

[@JamesJohnson-jg9hw]

I bought A 4 Stroke Motorized bike in Milwaukee and filled up the tank and traveled from Milwaukee to Chicago on it, then I re filled up the tank and went back to Milwaukee.

[@prometheuseye1]

Your English is fine ! The ride was good ! You teach me how to ride mine that i just built !

[@grahamjones8890]

at 0:40 you were holding up a ratcheting sprocket! where did you find that? ive been looking for weeks now and nothing

[@arthurclark563]

Looks like a new engine sounds like the tires are overloaded some,get a set of thorn resistant tubes if you don't have them already..

[@galacticarmada1705]

Where did you get that sprocket that has the reverse transmission thing. I am not even sure what that is called but that would definitely make the shaking and ride better when throttling the motor. I am using a CNC sprocket axle clamp with the 3 bolts.

[@tacosalad8876]

Hey, what's the name of the speedometer you got there? Im thinking of making my own motorized mountain bike and im looking for some parts.

[@80s_kid.]

i really want one of those free roll sprocket you had at the begining of the video,i've never seen one before,can you tell me what they are called ? cheers

[@4Y4ZATA]

did you find

[@MegaAli213]

Great video thanks Goethe upload 👌 😎

[@RandyRandersonthefamous]

Fresno?! I'm 45 mins south! Very cool bike, motorized bikes are under rated. Interesting idea reversing the seat. That's a fat fuel tank! You are very right about all the benefits in the description. $200 for 50% of a $3000+ motorcycle.

[@rocknbobo]

Damn dude you scared the hell out me LOL

[@thra5herxb12s]

The footpath is set aside by law as a safe place for pedestrians to walk. By riding a motorised vehicle on the path you will end up getting these bikes banned in your country. These things get around the law somehow but drawing unwanted attention to them by using them dangerously is not a good idea.

[@ephesusrh4780]

how dangerous...

[@theplug4207]

thra5herxb12s depends where your at fam alot of roads in California make it mandatory to ride your bike on the sidewalk whether it's motorized or not, and were the USA we don't ban stupid shit like that

[@jorelldye4346]

@@ephesusrh4780 I think he means dangerous to pedestrians, or appearing so to passing cops.

[@Danaman117]

I rarely use the sidewalk, if I do its because of heavy traffic and I drive so slow nobody can hear the thing..

[@nvkotex6972]

Nice bike. It looks like a lot of fun.

[@tonyboroni6949]

it don't break how Manny turns out is your fule screw out I use 1.6. out on e10 and 1.5 on 91octane

[@Chrisro0619]

where did you get your back rack? I want one like it.

[@homerelesperance2857]

Your English is fine. Good motorize bicycle build. Good choice of choosing a 4 stroke engine over a 2 stroke engine. I had build a 2 stroke engine bicycle build four times but the 4 stroke is the best of reliability (Engine will always start), fuel efficiency is far better than the 2 stroke engine, quieter than the 2 stroke engine, little maintenance, gasoline burn cleaner than 2 stroke engine, very little to no vibrations, 4 stroke engine last longer than a 2 stroke engine. 2 stroke engine is noisy, it vibrate the bicycle and loosen the bolts & screws, it leaks oil, 2 stroke engine is a dirty engine cause you have to mix the oil with the gasoline together, doesn't completely burn all the fuel and sometimes it won't start. The only pros about 2 stroke engine is the engine and parts are inexpensive, it can be modified many ways and it slightly has a little bit more power than the 4 stroke engine (may get about 2 to 3 mile per hour faster than the 4 stroke engine even if both are using the same amount number of teeth on the sprocket.). Anyway, good video (Should've use a camera with image stabilization or a better image stabilization next time) and best on your next build project. 👍🚲

[@simms196]

I have the same motor & sbp shift kit 7 speed makes a huge difference.

[@labanachecklowery5662]

Why ur seat is on wrong

[@captpandabear2504]

+labanacheck lowery Because it is more comfortable for his groin area.

[@nvkotex6972]

Balls

[@hermanbottom363]

It hurts his pussy the other way.

[@sillyhobbitwillywobbit5142]

BOREDANDWELLBORED what brand/model engine is this? I don't like using a clutch too much, on my setup, to make the bike start. Urs looks simpler, almost "automatic" I guess ud say

[@spencerbarrett6624]

What are the laws on these I just built one an am scared to take it out.

[@will3460]

Whats the name of the sprocket and what was the price for it. Where can I find in myself and how many teeth do they have

[@carlosgarza6898]

Hello nice ride what's the farthest you've gone?

[@randomthingschannel979]

Do you have to have a drivers license to ride down the road?

[@Gman76257]

Is there a weight limit to this engine? And dose it have to have the little transmission CVT thing you have on it to work properly? I'm looking at the straight shaft version to put a clutch on. I have a heavy ass bike that's why I'm asking.

[@VixFury]

It's best to haul bike trailer to distribute loads. The carrying capacity would depend on how much weight your bike handles. Usually like 300 is max load

[@robertbrunston5406]

I like your machine! Thanks

[@tonyboroni6949]

my chains keep streching mine goes 37mph on my44 tooth is yours 48tooth ?

[@barneyanderson9143]

How the heat sitting over top He'll of job bud

[@jamesbeck5051]

What kit and bike did you use?

[@byronp24]

Brother Great 📼I understood every word 🙂

[@winfreddecamoyan]

hey what kind of sprocket is that?

[@shanekersey9272]

your goes pretty fast nice job.

[@BOSTNAMEL]

How do u get sour from walking

[@JoseRodriguez-en8bo]

I thought the bike did pretty well considering. And as for your English... Your doing just fine kiddo. Keep up the good work.

[@Misha64606]

Has it broken already? how many thousand km?

[@runninggames771]

Where did you get that sproket ???

[@cavemanjoe79]

How many gallons does your fuel tank hold?

[@porfiriosantiago4860]

what the engine name and where 2 get it?

[@911hgl]

I'm curious about your cargo set up in the back? That basket is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm still undecided if I want foldable panniers or bags.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

u can buy it for $30 on eBay, and on this bike I got 2 panniers on the side as well

[@911hgl]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED Thank you! And I think your English is great.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

+AVM Survivor thanks! to be honest this is not my real voice, it's amazing how ling a person can act, I've been acting this voice for a long time. my real voice is deep, I intentionally add high pitch to sound American. thanks again

[@911hgl]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED Just be yourself. Anyone doesn't like it then screw'em.

[@kxlucifer]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED still got it running?or broke?

[@bridawg24]

Will it go over 20 mph?

[@Sup3rBadAss]

How much is a setup like yours?

[@weeleedood]

Hay Whats up I was Wondering If you already gave the bike away because i was interested in Getting it Im Really Interested!

[@music9556]

sounds more solid than the 2stroke. more reliable.

[@hmccoy99]

WHAT KIT IS THAT? FROM WHO?

[@terrenceharvey6400]

Nice my man, you just gave me a new business idea. Thanks. How much was the total build of this bike? This will come in handy during a gas hike.

[@charliepatterson9321]

Terrence Harvey search California Motorbikes and be sure it has 8mm motormount studs for around $150.00 , and I have a $100.00 Walmart bike . The rag joint the kit comes with is junk so be sure to buy a hub adapter for the rear sprocket which I found for $36.00 on eBay and it is worth every penny . Also the 36 tooth rear sprocket on my wildcat engine gets me 40 mph . Be sure to replace the axle grease on front and rear hub of any bicycle to high temp grease .

[@autonomous2010]

@@charliepatterson9321 That is the most dangerous advice I think I have ever heard. Walmart bikes can fall apart just from normal bike riding. They are the cheapest aluminum china can make. At the very least get a low end Raleigh for $300. Still reasonably cheap but you can trust they are made of stainless steel and will not break from engine vibration. Clone engines such as the Huashang engines are a lot more reliable than the very cheap chinese HT engines.

[@charliepatterson9321]

2000 miles on my Walmart bike , ... say what you want

[@nimanthagunawardana7661]

I got the same bike 49cc engine but it's paddle start..ur one is kick start rgt? How did u do that?

[@kxlucifer]

easy..pedal start are the 2 strokes...4 stroke you put the choke on pull the chord hit the trottle open choke and bounce.

[@boldmobleify9531]

excellent video

[@jjthebikedude1234]

Why's the seat that way

[@gunnut090]

Are these legal anywhere without a license?

[@causwayspeedway]

I have been looking for a smaller,faster one-way rear wheel sprocket gear!!! Where can I get one?What brand?

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

the smallest I saw is a 16 teeth left hand freewheel and eBay sells it. just type in "southpaw" freewheel. but you need dual freewheel Hub which u can buy from seller 'boygoefast' on ebay

[@causwayspeedway]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED I thank you for the intel,I found what I was looking for...Now for a larger one way rear wheel sprocket gear like the one you had in your hand and thanks again.

[@joshf2491]

What’s the top speed?

[@cameronwalston9351]

U live in Fresno

[@jburr36]

I use sturmey archer hub brakes. I rather use those instead of disc brakes. Won't even think about rim brakes. I blew out tubes just because of the heat generated at braking from 30 mph.

[@super2mil]

ur seat?

[@ROKKOREX]

hammer lane?

[@YorHighness]

Engine sounds good

[@dankennedy8757]

Darn. My Texas bike should theoretically hit 50 mph on a 40 tooth sprocket. Its a Springer like a hard tail harley. I have like 9.5hp just in case I happen to need it. There's alot of open area that I have to go between. I need the power not the licence.

[@codboroks97]

Why do all of these bikes only have one gear? Can't they add more? If I had one of these I would at least want 2 gears, one for power and one for speed.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

the illuminate. it's a conspiracy. I absolutely agree with you. they don't go into production without police harassment and 'new laws' preventing it

[@sokolshok]

+Tholaran97 for power - use pedals :)

[@robertsmith5323]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED you mean the "illuminati"? you are so stupid its painful to watch

[@aaronburt845]

+Tholaran97 actully they make a conversion kit so you can use all the gears on your bike, it's called a jack rod system or something like that. They can be pritty expensive thou.

[@robertsmith5323]

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[@ShadowIncognita]

Great video and review. Forget all the losers that are hating. Looks like you are having fun :) and your English is great . Keep up the awesome.

[@dannykamtu5273]

Nice video bro 🤓

[@dbaileydrummer]

Some people just have to complain we used to ride on the sidewalk in our little town and no body said anything. Don’t know about the big city’s

[@mr.motormaster9881]

it's a ghost town, no pedestrians,dogs,cats,birds,or homeless people sleeping on the side walk 😄🚲🏁

[@jimcondon4697]

I have a vid of the first ever little kids bike to be fitted with a standard engine kit if you want to see it

[@Scootertuner1000]

You don't get in trouble for riding it on the sidewalk. It is after all technically a moped.

[@jeromecabral192]

I'll be buying a stage 4racing engine mounted on a F zero bicycle

[@scott6504]

Speeds fine on it.

[@hmccoy99]

PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW DETAILS. WHERE DID YOU BUY THE KIT HOW MUCH YOU PAID, WHAT PROBLEMS YOU HAD INSTALLING IT. WHAT MECHANICAL ISSUES RUNNING IT. HOW LONG YOU HAD IT. ETC...

[@eddycarmona3979]

There's this exact kit on amazon for 180 but that doesnt include shipping

[@buckslayer2845]

We're did u get that speedometer

[@painhasgotchyu8141]

There's on Amazon I've been eyeing one lately but they don't have good reviews

[@Jason-nx9cj]

hey are you in fresno im trying to ride will some new buddies

[@tonyboroni6949]

200 watt with 2fp of tork or with the engine with the 1/6 gearbox, with 1/1 gearbox it's 1200 w with 1fp of tork, my one was shit gearbox broke chain broke overheated all the time bogged out so I made it rich as possible now it doesn't do it.

[@MrFacepeel]

4 stroke or 2

[@jameslaw6369]

can you introduce your brake?I want to make a motorized bike too, but I don't know what brake is suitable.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

front disk brake is all u need. don't need rare break. don't get the cheap one, get a quality one because the cheap one grinds with the disk

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIOolKhtZq2oo7s. That's the update I used a cheap $20 front disk brake only and it stops as fast as a car. tested,it repeatedly. the problem with cheap disk brake is the disk grinds with the caliper. I suppose it will go away after many miles but you'll b worn out from pedaling

[@jameslaw6369]

BOREDANDWELLBORED thanks you for your response,I seen the video by your link,you make 2 brakes on the front wheel,but your rare wheel seems has a pliers type brake,is it still work?If it not,is the V brake put on to the rare wheel will be better?

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

+James Law the rear brake is useless. it's just there for style. it only works for pedaling, I don't use it when turning on the motor because it's not effective. only the front disk brake works. I can go 23mph and stop in 3 feet.

[@jameslaw6369]

+BOREDANDWELLBORED OK, thanks for your answer, you help me alot

[@carsonzhang5014]

Lol like the seat style

[@joshuanorthcraft5684]

nice fresno california nect to lions den skatepark/baseball park

[@billyhawkins2713]

did he just say that just on one tank he can travel 150 miles?

[@eddycarmona3979]

I think he said gallon. Think tanks go from like 1 to 2 liters so it had to have several refills

[@autonomous2010]

@@eddycarmona3979 For this engine, getting 150 MPG is pretty easy if you are gentle on the engine. Although 100 MPG is much more common. One of the nice things about motorized bicycles is they get amazing gas mileage. You can buy one-gallon gas tanks (I have one) but they are a little bulky for a bike and harder to find than the half-gallon tanks. If you plan on going very long distances, it would be wise to pick up a one-gallon gas tank. :-)

[@franksmith7271]

I put about a dollar a month in my 2 stroke...

[@roscoe454]

i would put biger sproket on it..it would reduce the wear on the engine from high rpms and you wouldent be letting off the throttle so much..nice bike bud i like it :)

[@temp_uura]

you mean smaller. bigger sprocket is less speed

[@montywoods2110]

sounds like your mowing the lawn..(lawn boy) lol

[@dirxclvck]

NICE

[@Scouter98]

In most countries a motorized vehicle with displacement under 50cc is a moped, above 50cc is category A1 motorcycle. All motorized vehicles and electric vehicles with power output over 0,2Kw must be registered and insured and require atleast a AM category drivers licence. No licence plates, registration, helmet or drivers licence: huge fine or vehicle impounded. I dont know about US, but in EU this is how it works.

[@rangercrow9707]

Joe Barbaro why did you have to die joe

[@Scouter98]

Ranger Crow i didnt. Apparently i wasnt a part of the deal, but i still had a 38

[@rangercrow9707]

Joe Barbaro yay...i hope you are in the 3erd game

[@lilsleepy1818]

the us is the same thing but I'm not one to bitch at anyone enjoying their ride ! you all can say what you want about him but I bet you he will zoom right past you walking and you will be sad you don't own this awesome bike

[@Scouter98]

Aj Miller Not really i have 2T scooter thats faster than this. And i also have insurance.

[@gerardjones7881]

a town in PA just banned them, people get sick of reckless riders.

[@ZRayTheBosS]

I'm surprised that you didn't get pulled over by the police for riding that that modified bicycle on the side walk.

[@keaganbozicevich9472]

smart man

[@shaunmcgowan827]

Yeah a faster sprocket isn't need at all unless you racing. It's a fad. Monkey see monkey do. Good set up.

[@magdamolina3999]

U need a licenses plate and u need signal ligh and brake stop ligh

[@applepoop10]

4 stroke engine kit is the way to go.

[@jburr36]

my 4 stroke engine has been really reliable but the rest of the kit isn't. I will never attach a sprocket to the spokes with those rag joints again.

[@applepoop10]

Are these better than the normal 49cc 4 stroke scooter's?

[@jburr36]

commercially built scooters are built with engines by design and must conform to FTA standards so no. Bicycles are not designed for engines. The brakes, wheel bearings, hubs, lights, etc are not adequate. They must be upgraded to work properly. Some people have had the frame damaged from the torque from the engine. If you try to put an engine kit to a cheap walmart bike expect to replace every part on the frame with quality parts. Especially the rims and brakes. If you get a good quality well built bike then you will be ok. One other point is that these kits are like a 'one size fits all' style however every bike is just a bit different. It's going to take some considerable amount of time for modifications to make it work well. The engines are pretty reliable and if one can invest the time and effort into the modifications needed the bicycle can be really good. So in essence it boils down to what you put into your build.

[@applepoop10]

jburr36 Thanks for the info!

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

your right about that. after 5 motorized bikes, 2 gas powered, u have to know what your getting into before investing.. must have= 1 disk brake, shocks (unless u like your tailbone beaten up). im staying at electric powered for now, but if i go further with gas powered, i'll proceed with water cooled... my recommendation for newbies is only use this 30 miles at a time and allow it to cool and you'll be fine, otherwise go for water cooled

[@metalkokorea]

i dont ride it in the city but in the rural highways.

[@ddrusa]

I so want this

[@killshot-ph5dp]

lol i just bought one it gets here thursday the 20th

[@larryshaver3568]

i hate those double-grape seats too

[@duskintheforest584]

Buy a Schwinn bench seat. Way more comfortable

[@Brian136]

guess in california riding on the sidewalk is ok?

[@thediydude4110]

hey brian

[@AC-lq4zw]

I disagree with almost all of this. The point of these things is to be fun, cheap, and easy to fix. If I here to put everything you talked about on that bike it would be $1000 if not more. It would be a 4 stroke, more moving parts, harder to fix. I Can Change the cylinder and head and all the gaskets on my engine in about 5 or 10 mins for about 30 bucks. Give or take. If I'm Going To be be expensive like a motorcycle, complicated to repair like a motorcycle, and not nearly as fast as a mptorcycle, why not just buy a used sports bike for 1k? You can find them on Craigs list all day. I got my setup running for $250. And has lasted my over a year so far with every day or every other day use.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

+Avery Confer i agree with u man, i didnt know what i got myself into.. wasted money, lesson learned

[@autonomous2010]

@@BOREDANDWELLBORED Not really the point of a motorized bicycle. If you just want to use the engine and are confident you will never be left stranded by it, then sure a sports bike would work fine. The benefit of a motorized bicycle is that if the engine goes out, you can disconnect the chain and you still have a bicycle. Not to mention sports bikes are not street legal here but motorized bicycles are. :-P With that said, I think I ended up spending a total of ~$700 on my motorized bicycle setup. $300 for the bike, $300 for the engine and mounting parts, and $100 for accessories.

[@super2mil]

u are not allowed to ride on the sidewalks with those

[@BusyB07]

george well said

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Bite me, I’ll ride where “I” deem it’s safe, it’s my life not yours and I always slow then dismount walking my bike whenever encountering pedestrians, so go try to piss in someone else’s pool.

[@walterpalmer2749]

You must have a death wish riding a motorcycle on the sidewalk. I've never seen so many traffic violations in one video.

[@trishapaytas3452]

@@robh.3124 Yeah and if you get a motorized bike ride that shit on the sidewalk then you gonna start whining when the cops give you a ticket or you fall and eat shit so dont criticize other people comments when theyre just stating the fact so dont try to come at anyone for stating fact and dont try to come at me cuz ill shut your ass down

[@robh.3124]

Trisha Paytas you just played yourself fool

[@trishapaytas3452]

@@robh.3124 How, explain how

[@1compaqedr8]

1. Way too fast on the sidewalk. 2. Get off the sidewalk, you are safer on the street 3. Think about other drivers. Your off/on sidewalks at that speed would scare even a motorcyclist because no one car anticipate your actions. 4. Gloves?, at least. -from 35mph motorbike rider

[@dankennedy8757]

Yes well you only go that fast when there's no people around. Well come to think of it that is safe in fact because that's how police in Texas drive on the highway. I was going to court in San Marcos homeless in the backseat of a police car hand cuffed going 95 miles an hour. With a car in front clearing the way.

[@mishaseals1241]

What part of Texas you in

[@voyeur4248]

Cool. . . but need more speed~ xD

[@Danaman117]

Thats when you get a dirt bike