6.5hp Chopper bike

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6.5hp Chopper bike

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Skip to 1:30 to watch it run. This is a schwinn stingray bicycle fabricated to hold a 6.5hp 196cc harbor freight engine. The engine is great and you cant beat it with $100. It normally reaches 50mph but I have topped out at 55mph by leaning forward.
-schwinn stingray
-hf 6.5hp greyhound engine
-engine mount plate w/ support bars welded to frame
-motorized bicycle gas tank (ebay)
-72t #35 sprocket 1-3/8" hole fit perfectly on hub (welded)
-12t max torque clutch
-walmart wireless bike speedometer
-B and s muffler
-custom header from gas pipe
-chain tensioner (fabricated)

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@goodmechanic 13 жыл бұрын

Nice build. If you still have the bike remove the friction clutch and install a comet torque converter kit. You will have all the take off torque you'll ever need and rapid acceleration. Besides the price tag (180.00 bucks) nothing but gains with the conversion. They also had a disc brake kit for this bike,but don't know how well it worked.

@rogerwhite9484 5 жыл бұрын

I think you did a nice job building it bro , the front fork need some springning though . I've heard finding a sprung fork for those bikes is problematic so you may need to make one. The easiest that still uses the original fron end vvould be to vveld a leaf spring from an old trailer , the vvay Indian Motorcycles used to build them so you can find pics just by googleing it. Still a nice job & probably alot of fun , especially vv/the seat being so lovv compared to any other bike . Keep up the good vvork .

@Ronnie631000 9 жыл бұрын

Really Cool. I am going to do this mod. to my Schwinn Corvette. Keep On! From Sioux City,Ia.

@MTJLT 12 жыл бұрын

@MrCherubhair1 Well, if it hasn't happened by now it probably won't. I was mainly concerned about the rib brakes not being designed for that kind of speed, but if it works, it works. I was also thinking of what might happen to the frame's structural integrity. I'm happy to hear I was wrong.

@Tekron 11 жыл бұрын

exhaust matters as much as intake on anything, and being so restrictive; yes, it does absolutely matter. not to mention poor flow can result in overheating and the issues that come along with that.

@vankyfwa 12 жыл бұрын

gotta love those scratchy sounding centrifical clutch

@johnwade5747 6 жыл бұрын

I have had good results using the twist-type shifters off of mountain bikes for throttles by taking the 'clicker' detent spring out of them and putting them on the right handlebar. They are only about 1 and 1/2"long, but you can pull the rubber short grip off ,they will accept a 1" grip forced up on them,making them the length of a motorcycle 's throttle.

@TheIndustrialphreak 13 жыл бұрын

i was out and about on my old kit a few monthes ago and got tired of constantly having to fix the darn stock throttle handle thingy. ended up just routing it to a brake lever and found it a lot better.

@thulination 13 жыл бұрын

@Microillusions im definately using a jackshaft next time. you are right it accelerates kinda slow.

@jackpontiac52 13 жыл бұрын

Also, get a sweeping bend for the exhaust. Tight 90 restricts flow.

@SqualoSurf20 12 жыл бұрын

In California it has to still be able to be pedaled by foot to still be considered a bicycle. If you can turn the pedals you can take it in the bike lanes and don't have to register it.

@legogunguy001 13 жыл бұрын

I like the method of removing the hot muffler.

@LikeAVideo 14 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT 196cc DAMN FRIGGIN BIG MOTOR!

@honeybunchickens 14 жыл бұрын

You should have put a pluming elbow steel fitting on the exit part on your engine so the exhaust can shoot out much easier. you lose power the way you have it now. or go to home depot and get some electrical tubing and just use the pipe bender they have there and just bend the pipe so you don't have the trouble of spending almost 80 bucks on one when you can just do one simple bend there. or just spend 15 to 20 dollars on a big size pipe bender at a swap meet. That will work

@clydedahler943 5 жыл бұрын

That dude is pretty fast, like the bars too

@maoristereo 12 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful. Lovely piece of diy engineering

@noahwitte2899 11 жыл бұрын

You could get a little more top end with lower revs with a smaller rear sprocket. that thing is huge. its a four stroke, it has the torque!

@EZMotorbikeJon 11 жыл бұрын

I like how it "technically" has pedals LOL!!!

@livesteamfan1 14 жыл бұрын

Those are great engines. I still can't believe how cheap they are; even with the 2 year warranty.

@jesikebiking 11 жыл бұрын

Nicely done !! Paul Jr. would approve

@DaGreatWaaagh 12 жыл бұрын

your lawn is beautiful

@superploc 10 жыл бұрын

Of course it´s in the beggining yet,and have a good amount of work for do,but you´re in the right way.Good work made until here.

@thulination 14 жыл бұрын

actually i just bought the tank off of ebay and the chain is very strong. no problems there. you are right about the brakes though.

@scrapcrapMandM 12 жыл бұрын

i used to have one and i would have one hand on the brake and one on the govenor on the engine so i would rip the engine and the tires would scream but that was on a 12hp mini bike lot of fun :)

@srt4fan4u2 11 жыл бұрын

very nice job...only thing i would add is a drive chain guard....cause its pretty close to your leg there

@starchild1314 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build

@divaladona 12 жыл бұрын

put a straight pipe like mine on it.you will be happy. use dolly handles for the bend down and right hand bend straight out the back. it will create much needed back pressure and the coolest sound. no muffler needed and quite.

@Stuntman175 12 жыл бұрын

These engines aren't built for raw power, they are built for dependability, that's why the GX200 and their clones are understressed. It may have 6.5 hp, but it will last a lot longer than a 20 hp 200 cc engine.

@nstable 12 жыл бұрын

awhile back i used a 16" version of the same bike with a 49cc 2 stroker slow to go, but hit close to 50. scary ride tho!

@Benji19922 13 жыл бұрын

maybe u should consider a B & S tuning exhaust pipe, makes these engines sound so much better.

@cfpa1 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike dude.

@CentralValleyForum 11 жыл бұрын

You should cover the clutch bell, (make a custom aluminium cover) and it will stop the screeching noise

@basscatchergk 11 жыл бұрын

how did you attach that back sprocket, can you please send me a link of what that one is, or the name?

@jcadlols 13 жыл бұрын

You might get a bit more out of it if you can use a bent piece of pipe for the header. But great work, it's awesome. Haha :)

@bud2835128 11 жыл бұрын

Nice idea with the chain tensioner been had mine 4three years I got 212 CC on mine and they fly but after a while the chain started falling off I'm going to try this...thanks

@mschiffel1000 12 жыл бұрын

good job !! suggest you use a length of stainless steel flex pipe for the exhaust to avoid the sharp 90 degree bend which is extremely restrictive at engine speeds above idle.

@IlluminatedWhiteGuy 11 жыл бұрын

NICE! I'd pull off that 4 stroker and toss on a YZ 80 5 speed and that thing would go 70MPH with the front wheel in the air when it got up into the power band RPM range! lol

@totalghoul00 2 жыл бұрын

maybe that's not what he wanted?

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

is that a 60 teeth sprocket at the back and 12 teeth on the clutch? nice bike

@blackaspen1 11 жыл бұрын

nice work

@rodsjer 11 жыл бұрын

It's cool and I really can't do anything like that myself

@Kalimerakis 12 жыл бұрын

@MTJLT nice V-Brakes aren't bad if set up properly, unless he's going to race with that thing he'll be fine.

@justinbimmerman 11 жыл бұрын

That exhaust pipe is a fluid flow nightmare.. put a radius in there and you will increase your top-end

@nstable 12 жыл бұрын

@pete9619 i been using hydraulic caliper and disc on everything i build... i aslo have a comet that was on my go kart. man, that thing was nice

@mrphotographyperson 13 жыл бұрын

i like your foot pegs!

@mustie1 13 жыл бұрын

nice ride, I made one also,, there fun as hell

@ShortLifeProductions 11 жыл бұрын

ive got a predator engine and it looks just like this except its black anyways i did a custom throttle fix because the the one it originally has on there dosnt allow for full throttle only about 25%

@Stormcloakvictory 11 жыл бұрын

thats actually cool

@TimpBizkit 12 жыл бұрын

@loh1110 because of the gearing, it probably takes a while for the revs to wind up into the power band. I was on a pocket bike with the same problem - claimed top speed of 40 mph but boy was it slower than a granny on a bicycle of the line. The revs gradually built and at 20mph I ran out of car park. Lift the back wheel and the engine would rev to BAAAAAMMMM BAAAMM!!

@markking5457 11 жыл бұрын

totally dude, i agree

@blowupuate13 13 жыл бұрын

@TheStealther yes it will! you will need a brake light, head light, turn signals, speedometer, and a license plate holder then you can get it registered and get a license plate and of course a motorcycle license and then boom street legal!!! dont forget to put on your new tags every year!!!

@cjjunkie 12 жыл бұрын

just curious, have you clocked it with and without the muffler for comparison?

@PyroFactor101 12 жыл бұрын

actually you can register some things in different states but it has to go a certain speed i believe

@mark16443 13 жыл бұрын

Nice bike, how many mpg do you think it gets?

@Super79CamaroZ28 12 жыл бұрын

thats sick man

@peroduanippa 12 жыл бұрын

I like it !

@cigarr0000 13 жыл бұрын

i'm going to buy that engine for my project stingray. Where did you get the clutch?

@rifting1224 12 жыл бұрын

love your bike dude!

@NightWolf551 11 жыл бұрын

that is so awesome, I want one.

@jamesthebond0072 3 жыл бұрын

I guess this video is what inspired everyone hahaha

@mechanicojoe 14 жыл бұрын

cool...but! i can see you are using a motored bicycle gas tank...so im guessing you used to have the kit....what you should use for the chain is #40/41 pitch chain cause it wont break like the stuff from the kit. And second, you could have used the rear brakes by routing the chain under the rear arm, and you could of used the throttle from the kit as well, but still..really awesome bike

@mynameistom1994 12 жыл бұрын

That clutch shouldn't be screamin like that, should try to decrease the sprocket size on the backwheel or get a jackshaft for it. It'll last a lot longer

@pointsforme1 12 жыл бұрын

is that a custom gas tank? also how did u make the throttle handle?

@EoverMC2 12 жыл бұрын

I know that you have trouble slowing down and turning at speed be careful. I built one too I used a smaller engine an AV520 Tecumseh 30MPH baby

@Snakefan2010 11 жыл бұрын

Wearing a helmet was a smart idea. I don't care what other people think I would do the same thing too. Plus wear a leather jacket and some padding for your elbows and knees. Saftey come first everything else come last.

@juniortore1 12 жыл бұрын

I remember when my gx200 would idle that smooth. Now it throbs like a harley lol.

@juniortore1 12 жыл бұрын

nice end of road sign

@homotorsports 12 жыл бұрын

Cool Dude!!!

@cooldog1972 12 жыл бұрын

those things used to be everywhere, did the manufacturer go out of business or something?

@sciencejack 12 жыл бұрын

Nice lawn

@MikeTuanNguyen 12 жыл бұрын

Did you have to register this bike or have a license to ride it on the streets?

@TheStealther 13 жыл бұрын

dude. If you did put a brake light, normal lights and maybe indicators (and license plate holder) would it become streetlegal?

@XxMusclecarsxX 14 жыл бұрын

nice bike! can u tell me whats you clutch, your chain and your sprokect pls?

@Ramon.Santiago 12 жыл бұрын

legally yes, but if you register you're gonna need to put in a battery, speedo, mirrors, and all the goodies. As for a license if its over 50cc you need a motorcycle license

@MrGetonyourbike 8 жыл бұрын

love it mate brilliant

@sheanedwards3406 10 жыл бұрын

You can use a throttle off a dirt bike it will work I had too bcuz a chunk of the plastic where the cable hooks into broke off I bought a chinese kit btw

@Phoenicion 12 жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine :)

@TRXfiend 14 жыл бұрын

Cool!! That engine looks a little too close to your leg though, but very good job on the custom fabrication.

@jcadlols 13 жыл бұрын

@jcadlols What is the diameter of the exhaust exit? You might be able to find a bent pipe fitting or something if you don't have anything to bend it with. :)

@linusmadrone 11 жыл бұрын

I like it!!!!!

@shizzel122 11 жыл бұрын

sure lets take it to the motocross track

@Conker2008s 12 жыл бұрын

yeah good man good

@alekscooool 14 жыл бұрын

i will totally buy that from u

@phodge14 12 жыл бұрын

I WANT IT!

@BobbyStout 13 жыл бұрын

nice man.

@Fordy5Colt 12 жыл бұрын

haha nice welding for the exhaust....

@PyroFactor101 12 жыл бұрын

how much time and money did this take? i was looking into mounting a motor on mine

@Alphieboy 12 жыл бұрын

my friend has a OCC custom designed chopper bicycle

@TraxxasRC07 13 жыл бұрын

were did you get the torque clutch and chain tensioner

@LILJOJO567 13 жыл бұрын

what did you use to mount the engine im doin a simliar project with same engine please respond it will hepp a million******

@mrbeadfory56 13 жыл бұрын

i have a suggestion for you. put a the AIXRO XR50 rotary engine

@pontiacpanic79 13 жыл бұрын

@vladoiraklisg10 dude. its a 6.5 horse power 4 cycle engine.

@untouchabledriver87 11 жыл бұрын

Wanna race my cat? XP

@jlkoelker 12 жыл бұрын

single bike style V brake?! Bahaha good luck not dying.

@asssface2000 11 жыл бұрын

the exhaust on a stock 6.4 HP lawnmower engine couldnt matter less. open pipe? doesnt matter. restrictive quiet muffler? doesnt matter. it simply doesnt matter the engine is gonna put out 6 HP no matter what. internal moda now thats another story.

@venator1994 12 жыл бұрын

is that a horizontal engine tipped sideways?

@MyBeast199 13 жыл бұрын

i built one of these with a 3.5 hp briggs motor for like a 150$ bucks cause my frend gave me the bike and motor. it tops out at obout 40mph but the one thing that suck about it is that is so slowwww on take off i thought it was cause i used a dirt bike tire in the rear but i saw u have the same problem so its got to be the clutch of the gear ratio it may be the clutch i got mine frome some place in sanford fl. where did u get urs ?????