This Granny Trike Gets A Dirt Bike Engine (part 1)

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone! today is a new project where we put a Lifan 125cc engine on a trike I got of facebook marketplace! the frame of the trike was completely aluminum, and my dumb arse doesn't know how to weld aluminum. anyway be sure to check out the channel for other cool projects like mini bikes, go karts, gas scooters, motorized bikes, dirt bikes, motorcycles, and I guess motorized trikes too!
----Helpful links-----
110cc ATV engine: www.ebay.com/itm/110cc-4-stro...
square bearings:www.ebay.com/itm/UCF204-12-Pi...
Twist throttle grip:www.amazon.com/Twist-Throttle...
#41 chain:www.amazon.com/Roller-Chain-F...
110cc Lifan carburetor replacement:www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Kaz...
The gas tank: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
The exhaust/Muffler: www.ebay.com/itm/MUFFLER-HOND...

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@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Second part is out! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8yliLqBtNKuhKc.html

@shplayshiggty7537 3 жыл бұрын

Skateboard wheel tensioner or electrical tape wrapped around something round lol

@davidmackieson4609 3 жыл бұрын

Oh i will be watching part 2 to watch the rear end destroy itself

@joehanson762 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum cuts,using a thin cutoff disc 4in on angle grinder and take a candle and run disc thru it while disc is spinning and wax wheel coat disc, now it will cut aluminum and the disc wont clog up with aluminum, wax wont let aluminum stick to disc and it cuts smooth and fast, you can also cut aluminum with a circular saw, using carbide teeth blade, try the wax, you will be amazed.

@horaciogaticaa 4 ай бұрын

SPANISH SUBTITLES PLEASE!!!!! AND I SUSCRIBE

@crywolfe210 3 жыл бұрын

That “thing” is a lovejoy coupler!

@mrschwifty5564 3 жыл бұрын

You got it just missing the other end and the rubber spider.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Ha I knew someone would recognize it! Thanks for the input

@jeremyryan3975 3 жыл бұрын

Damn you beat me to it man so simple too lol says love joy rite on it

@BenNawrath 3 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it also. Common component for coupling a motor to a pump.

@stephencroft761 3 жыл бұрын

It’s either sintered metal or cast iron. That’s why it welded weird.

@Mikefestiva 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting 👍 I’m looking forward to seeing this machine cruising down the road!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Same here Mike, thanks for the comment!

@waynebrown5428 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike!

@hulenweston 3 жыл бұрын

Mike's balways on the semi small channel comments

@nurembergno2freemasonsdown702 3 жыл бұрын

How’s a Honda 90 a dirt bike engine. Too bad it didn’t get a differential

@justjackfromsc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver. I really enjoy watching your videos and creativity. Thanks for the video and God bless.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@jwiggs4two1e1 3 жыл бұрын

That mystery part was 1/2 of a love joy coupler.

@SteveMoitozo2 3 жыл бұрын

Great build! Looking forward to the next installment

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@centralcoastcamper9631 3 жыл бұрын

I strongly recommend swapping out the rear axle and rear wheels for heavy duty ones. Husky cycles sells the heavy duty wheels and full length 17 mm rear axle that fits right into the Schwinn frame. The stock Schwinn rear axles tend to break (with no motor) on the stub ends where the factory machines them down from 17 mm to about 13 mm for the wheel hubs.

@johnnypruitt5903 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@garageguy5174 3 жыл бұрын

I really like you’re light set up!! Keep the good work up!!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@nickgroff9806 3 жыл бұрын

yo just stumbled upon this and realized it was posted today, i love this build man! im trying to get into stuff like this because i think its badass, anyways great content bro!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@johnnypruitt5903 2 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@operation6604 3 жыл бұрын

1:39 he takes the headset off and the music gets lower at tje exact same time lol..........well ...I thought it was funny 😄

@datadavis 3 жыл бұрын

Bigbrain shitz yo!

@MichaelMulin 3 жыл бұрын

Nice can’t wait for you to finish it!!!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

stay tuned! thanks

@coincollectorchase 2 жыл бұрын

Man fabricating the engine To the bike is badass. I wish I had a shop and the tools and know how to do that too. Someday tho lol as of now my setup is all bolt on lol

@aliciaantoniadis9100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You made my new year's eve! Take care and I will see you in the next episode! Alicia.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@miguelpagansr6128 3 жыл бұрын

that joint looks like a lovejoy connector, its mostly used for electric motor applications so they're extremely strong. good luck with the project. and the space that you just made where the two downtubes meet, you can fit your fuel tank in it. thanks for the video.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@Pigmaster6373 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work man have a happy New year!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too

@lewisgaines8883 3 жыл бұрын

The piece you used to mount the sprocket is one half of a spider coupling, used to transfer torque while also absorbing some backlash you might have. There should be another identical piece that faces the first one with a lobed bushing that fits in between the teeth of each of the coupler halves.

@joehanson762 3 жыл бұрын

I built a 3 wheeler, also, but removed basket and mounted the 5 hp briggs and stratin, lined up with rear sprocket to centrifugal clutch on motor , had to replace smallsprocket with a larger sprocket and locked axle at sprocket to dfive both wheels and each wheel had to be locked to the axle.it was a very dangerous bike to fast and 3 wheels so easy to flip sideways and roll,but for all these reasons , it makes it fun youre soon to find out.

@gregfoster4541 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Oliver, my grandma had one she would ride to the library and such around our little town, I know she would really like this version 😀!! Thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha that's great! I see an older woman riding hers around everyday, so now I can race with her!

@rusyclepopahoe4179 3 жыл бұрын

So cool!!,,. I’m right in the middle of almost the same type of project, trying to mount a similar engine, a 49cc to a Trailblazer Meteor, although I’m gonna go a different route. I did decide to use a jack shaft, after watching all your videos, you’ve come a long way from where you started. looking forward to seeing you riding this one soon.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! good luck on the project m8

@xthe_moonx 2 жыл бұрын

imagine a little old lady trying to bike that thing around if it wasnt aluminum lol

@Jayinthelife23 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos man. very inspiring!

@ZyronMelancon 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see a gas tank on that! It looks really pretty so far. As a side note, my OCD is making me tell you to find a matching metallic red paint for the steel you bolted/welded on lol. Or maybe a nice white or silver to complement the red? Either way, nice to see a new build. Good work!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

yeah I was thinking red but the original color has a glitter effect going on so we'll see if I can find something to match! Thanks for the comment

@thalinmelahn6305 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike and I live in Oregon I've been wanting to make a trike like this just to rip around it looks sick

@gabealexander88 2 жыл бұрын

That 3 tab piece you used in the driveshaft is a Lovejoy coupling (half of one) They are for output shaft connections that need a rubber dampener .

@ronaleck9777 3 жыл бұрын

That 's pretty dam cool . watch part two ,

@honeydolistprojects1445 3 жыл бұрын

Steady as she goes!

@team-badseeds 3 жыл бұрын

This is silly! I love it! You've clearly got some good mad skillz :-)

@renaissanceman7004 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you're getting better and better in making motorized bikes, awesome build i cant wait to see it runs

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@froggersgarage5127 3 жыл бұрын

It's looking sweet

@Hellsong89 3 жыл бұрын

To get better connection on the holder and sprocket in alignment vise, bolt both together try to get it into lathe or any other thing that can hold it. I have just couple bearings and cheap lathe chuck in a tube welded to plate frame to hold peaces at the moment, soon to become diy lathe, but now it can be used to turn them to find how crooked those are, do corrections and then weld them. Loosening the bolt you can adjust it to close to center as possible to remove least some of the vibrations coming from unbalance. For smaller parts if you can chuck it into drill that is cheap and easy way to figure this out and even do some turning with a grinder.

@scotth9881 3 жыл бұрын

That's a cool build. Now it needs wider back tires and a chopper fork. It looks great.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

@operation6604 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see it operational

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

stay tuned!

@drewanderson8279 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what was up with you. It's been awhile! Just happy to see your doing ok and still making these bomb ass video's! Hope you had a merry Christmas and here is to a happy new year. Come on 2021. Its gotta be better than 2020. Thanks for making my day!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew, doing great! happy new year!

@drewanderson8279 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I miss the old way you would just cobble together a frame and random things you had laying around to make it work. The jerry riggin way! Cause I do the same. Why spend all that money on new parts when you can repurpose a toilet bowl cleaner to a mini bike frame. Hahahahaha. Lol. Good shit. Just made that up of course. You always make me laugh. I really like the real humble videos you make. Thanks!

@RockerGuy0001 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard from you in a while. Keep up the great work!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@newgutta8628 Жыл бұрын

Nice bro had to support you got a new subscriber

@llecki 3 жыл бұрын

The part you welded to the axle was part of a drive shaft end for a jet ski

@MrThunderCunt 3 жыл бұрын

That thing you used for the sprocket is a type of coupler. Bigger versions can be found on old wave runner jet skis.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

interesting, thanks for the info!

@TrojanHorse1959 3 жыл бұрын

Oliver, that "thing" is half of a Lovejoy coupling. They are usually used to connect electric motors to pumps, etc..

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

gotcha! I suppose I could have googled it lol. Thanks

@lewisgaines8883 3 жыл бұрын

I think the generic name is a "jaw and spider coupling or jaw coupling", but they are primarily used to dampen vibrations or handle some shaft misalignment.

@TrojanHorse1959 3 жыл бұрын

@@lewisgaines8883I've never heard them called "jaw", I have heard the center rubber piece called the spider though. We bought them directly from the company and they were always just Lovejoy couplings to us.

@bryduhbikeguy 3 жыл бұрын

A Banana-seat with a padded sissy-bar,and you're ready for parades and hours of fun.Looks Sweet! Happy New year Oliver,and all the fans too.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha I like the vision! happy new year man!

@corpsefpv3154 3 жыл бұрын

If it's got good torque I'd put some MTB tires on it and do some off road shenanigans! Love this stuff, glad you're back man!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha not a bad idea!

@Devon.Ferguson 3 жыл бұрын

That thing gonna be a ripper, need to see some donuts.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha i was thinking a grociery run with er' lol

@leeboy8689 3 жыл бұрын

This trike is going to be awesome

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

check part two!

@barbarabarker8256 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see how fast this thing is

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

same here haha!

@waynebrown5428 3 жыл бұрын

The lovejoy couplers are mostly used on industrial machinery. CNC Servo motors, pumps and many other machines.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

ahh thanks for the info, the scrap yard had tones of them!

@waynebrown5428 3 жыл бұрын

@@OliverMotorized I think they are made of some kind of powder casting. They do break time to time. Your trike is gonna be Wild! Nice job!

@meco72104 3 жыл бұрын

Wow looking good.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@JamesBrown-dv9gq 3 жыл бұрын

REALLY GOOD JOB BUT IF I HAD THAT TALENT I WOULD PROBABLY BE THINKING ALONG THE LINES OF SUSPENSION" BECAUSE OF AN ALUMINUM FRAME WITH NO SUSPENSION IS SOME WHAT A ROLL OF THE DICE YOU THINK?? 🤔😇

@ScottGovey 3 жыл бұрын

As mentioned before thats a lovejoy coupler, they are normally machined cast iron so do not expect that weld to hold up. They are very porous too.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

hmm, we'll see, I might have to find a different item to connect to then.

@datadavis 3 жыл бұрын

Sketchyfabworks inc.😂👍

@heli-man- 3 жыл бұрын

Fixing steel to alloy will cause electrolysis and the drive cog is not central it will make the chain go tight as it turns

@Libertymongoose420 3 жыл бұрын

Great job man that things gonna be awesome is that a semi manual 4 speed w/o clutch?

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, it's a manual 4 speed w/ clutch!

@franielee38 3 жыл бұрын

Awwwwwww!!!!! I want one!!!! Yay!!!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

make one!

@briansmith611 7 ай бұрын

The "thing" you found at the junk yard is half of a love joy type coupler. Also, you really need welding lessons!!

@macmotorizedbike3834 3 жыл бұрын

Can the wheel bearings handle that kind of speed?

@hulenweston 3 жыл бұрын

Try welding that hub/sprocket hotter if it breaks. Or weakens.

@bernardpnicolau2211 11 ай бұрын

*Muy divertido y excelentes materiales*

@oldmanfromoc7684 3 жыл бұрын

Would it have been easier to mount the engine where the basket was, and lave the original frame ?

@joshuaflynn255 3 жыл бұрын

I seen a way you could put suspension on the seat so bumps dont hit too hard looks like it would be cool

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

lol yeah, luckily the seat has suspension and I won't be doing any offroad with the trike haha!

@Taylor-wn5ft 3 жыл бұрын

The Angle grinder can also be used for aluminum you just need aluminum cut off discs Pay attention right on to of the discs. it tell you what kind of materials it’s able to cut.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

ahh gotcha, figured the speed that it spun was just melting the alli and gumming things up

@bindiberry6280 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive!!

@deardrhello4191 3 жыл бұрын

Natural true talent

@mccolleydw 3 жыл бұрын

Pee Wee Hermans x1 flyer 2.0 ...awesome...add streamers and tiger radio/siren.

@snoopysrc 3 жыл бұрын

awesome

@gregpeterman1102 3 жыл бұрын

What happens when sprocket gets worn and time for replacement? How will you adjust chain tension ?

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

the whole rear axle is adjustable, so you can loosen it and pull it back.

@Scrapy-ih7ob 3 жыл бұрын

I got Nice Steel One Sitting behind My Shed, sure would of worked great for your project. / it's still there if you want it.

@Everatti 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!! Not sure if I dig the top tube, or whatever you call it. Maybe instead of bulging up, it needs to be more straight or even curve down? It’s kinda hard to explain, but I hope you know what I mean. Nevertheless great video as always!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, I think I'll invert it so it is curved down more! Thanks for the suggestion

@Everatti 3 жыл бұрын

@@OliverMotorized Awesome! Can’t wait for the next vid on it

@carlthornton3076 3 жыл бұрын

Very Good!..

@jeanlawson9133 2 жыл бұрын

Joy coupler😎 love joy.

@shplayshiggty7537 3 жыл бұрын

Dude fuckin yesssssss, I wanted to do this since I was a kid riding my grandma's

@tedwalker1370 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good but have you thought about how you are going to stop it ? Those caliper brakes on the front wheel may not be sufficient to do the job.

@bartman59laj55 3 жыл бұрын

This guy definitely has a degree from MMIT....(Mickey Mouse Institute of Technology). Fun project

@Damaxfarms Жыл бұрын

That is awesome

@Sinkorswim317 10 ай бұрын

Restoring one of these for my good friends dad not sure where to start guess I’ll pull it apart and go from there

@AJRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel really deserves more subscribers! I basically watched every video! Love your stuff!

@timothyfink9354 3 жыл бұрын

please move to my neighborhood.Keep making the vids.

@issaacxxx6202 3 жыл бұрын

Just saw the bike on Craigslist and i thought it looked fimiliar 😂

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

hahah already sold too!

@joehanson762 3 жыл бұрын

When you cut aluminum with 4 in angle grinder use thin cutoff wheel and a candle, bees wax whatever kind of wax and run grinder disc thru it, coating disc

@Hellsong89 3 жыл бұрын

Could work. I'm bit iffy on cutting aluminum since it will fill the disk holes and when heated will expand and can explode the disk if its not meant for aluminum.

@joehanson762 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hellsong89 The disk will cut right through aluminum and not plug up the disc using metal grind disc,i was told this 30yrs ago by an old welder and he gave me a chunk of bees wax, to try and it works fine never destroyed a disc the aluminum cant stick with hot wax on disc spinning 10,000 rpms, it cuts like butter, try it you will cut aluminum from then on using wax.

@jeremyryan3975 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is called a love joy coupler it joins two shafts together with shear pins in both side s sought one side locks up it shears the pins only instead of ruining the motor or equipment kinda a safety of sorts

@tomlucasrccrawlers9108 3 жыл бұрын

Is the two rear tires driven or just one? Be cool if both were.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

Just one unfortunately, but it makes sense since they prob didn’t want to put a differential on it lol

@operation6604 3 жыл бұрын

They who? I thought it was yours lol

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

@@operation6604 lol this trike is a schwinn, i'm simply modifying it with a motor. I was referring to them!

@robertcraig156 3 жыл бұрын

You CAN weld aluminum.it takes flux and aluminum rods..

@Sebi076 Жыл бұрын

What junkyard do you go to and what type of junkyard?

@geoffreyjones2000 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking that it might need more rear sprocket, sir ... Happy New Year

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

we'll see I think you might be right though

@Cornbread.icetea 2 жыл бұрын

That orange piece is half of shaft link on big log splitter

@MaNNeRz91 3 жыл бұрын

Use a wood saw blade in the grinder for Alli 🙌

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

come again lol

@MaNNeRz91 3 жыл бұрын

@@OliverMotorized circular wood cutting blades.....Cut...aliuminium...like...butter....

@darrenjones9180 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@edwardchance2543 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the rear axle support is steel . I would have mounted engine in rear where basket resides and would have left pedals also you can buy freewheel adapter to have double freewheel 1 for pedals 1 for motor I'm not knocking your bike.. I will shoot video of mine and post it

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to put the basket back on there! I like the idea of keeping the pedals, but I definitely won't need them.

@edwardchance2543 3 жыл бұрын

@@OliverMotorized true your engine is my favorite.. but if run out of gas or lose spark or whatever nice to be able to pedal

@jackrodgersjr Жыл бұрын

An electric mid frame motor?😊

@StupidEarthlings 3 жыл бұрын

Yo, gotta gear that waay down. Such a small gear for giant bike wheels..

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha yes I do. The rear sprocket on there now was the largest I had on hand.

@robertcraig156 3 жыл бұрын

Where did it go???

@noone-io4yj 3 жыл бұрын

Man,you need to grow this channel by getting out of your comfort zone,you underrated piece of mechanic . *this comment was brought to you by "please KZfaq don't ban this joke"* Enter the link in the replies to get rickrolled.

@noone-io4yj 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrenZ9pqvM28k4U.html

@jodyholcomb6100 3 жыл бұрын

I got 1 gave 150 they sale at wal mart 400 I got the same 1 no motor got a blue 1 to love em

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

nice! I got a great deal on this one second hand

@edwardclark3980 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@Frogster7 3 жыл бұрын

Name of song at 3:20?

@kingavegarage8722 3 жыл бұрын

should be a fun bike to ride.

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha we'll see!

@travelersworldcafellc7036 8 ай бұрын

nice

@beaud3035 3 жыл бұрын

Bad ass!! Good work my friend and the Porn Music just brings it all Together! Watchn outta Sand Springs Oklahoma!

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Beau!

@konnerholden8783 3 жыл бұрын

Next up on How It's Made: 5:57

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

lmao that one hurt my guy

@Snugglez187 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you how to modify an aluminum frame. Use a tig welder...

@OliverMotorized 3 жыл бұрын

don't got one.

@davidjessee7701 3 жыл бұрын

Or even a mig welder

@zookster4701 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man You did ok but I'll tell you how to do it without all the scabbing a nd ugly stuff . Start from scratch and build your own frame . Draw it out on some cardboard ( so it will last out in the shop ) with all straight lines and you won't have the hassel of bending . You just have to make some fish mouth ends . Just make sure you make cut your parts lonend cuts g enough to count for your joining cuts. Use some motorcycle wheels and not bicycle wheels. That will get you started . I think you can do it . Go Man !!!@!