Motorized Schwinn Stingray

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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2022
  • The new Schwinn Stingray is a bike I wanted to build just for fun with no practical purpose in mind. To my surprise this little bike is kind of sweet to ride!
    In this video I put a 2 stroke motorized bike kit on this tiny bike.
    We upload motorized bike videos every week (sometimes more)!
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Komentáře • 141

  • @docedits7294
    @docedits7294 Před rokem +50

    Was gonna sleep, currently 4:50am, but motorized stingray more important

  • @1bottlefed
    @1bottlefed Před 7 měsíci +2

    I am 67 and in Jr High we used to call these Greasemobiles as the Greasers from the poor side of town were the first to build them. Back then we would remove the seat tube and use a bumper jack to spread the upper and lower tubes to make room for a Briggs and Stratton 3.5hp engine. We would then take the same bumper jack and spread the rear triangle (side to side) to accommodate a wider rear mini-bike tire while still retaining the 20" bicycle tire. Me and a friend took and Schwinn Orange Krate with the springer front end 16" tire and front drum brake and mounted a highly modified MC101 with an expansion chamber and two carbs and reed valves. It was so powerful you could take it up to 60 and open it up and it would wheelie......a wonder we lived through those days ;-)

  • @g1ngersnaps149
    @g1ngersnaps149 Před rokem +9

    A full suspension frame build would be real cool to see! (not because i just bought a downhill bike and need to see the process of motorizing it or anything, it has nothing to do with that)

  • @Eduardo_Espinoza
    @Eduardo_Espinoza Před rokem +4

    I love builds like these, where it's at the edge of everything.

  • @aftertime8454
    @aftertime8454 Před rokem +1

    I rushed to watch this video as soon as it came up good job

  • @alexv4046
    @alexv4046 Před rokem

    Glad I stayed up 2:30 am in california cheers!!

  • @leyio7453
    @leyio7453 Před rokem +2

    I made one of these too and I used a ''women'' frame because it was too tight with my old stingray but I added a tube under the seat to fix the gas tank. It wasnt all that odd looking but now that I see yours I should've give myself the headaches of using a regular frame the results looks much better

  • @NicksBikes
    @NicksBikes Před rokem +3

    Isn't that seeutek a bit like the 400 year old hammer by now? New head, new handle, same hammer 😉

  • @GreaseMonkeyAuto
    @GreaseMonkeyAuto Před rokem +1

    I did a build very similar to this. It was a CCM Cougar. I rode it for a week, and had the hardest wipeout ive ever had. Got rid of that build fast. Damn that wheelbase.

  • @kirstenspencer3630
    @kirstenspencer3630 Před rokem +3

    Exactly what a "Stingray " needs. Has the cool factor that doesn't look forced.

  • @tonytaylor5087
    @tonytaylor5087 Před rokem +2

    You’re so awesome dude!

  • @PaulThomas-qo9vy
    @PaulThomas-qo9vy Před rokem

    That looked fun LA, Thanks, waitin for the next vid., Cheers!

  • @scottdavies3914
    @scottdavies3914 Před rokem +4

    loved my stingray , used my paper route money to buy it, it was 57$ at the Firestone store @ 1967 I wonder how Schwinn quality is these days compared to back then…They were really good for wheelies nearly a unicycle lol…I enjoyed the video, and now at 240 lbs and 6 4” probably not very realistic. cheers..

  • @lbg5435
    @lbg5435 Před rokem +1

    looks great bro glad i told u about it. keep on building bro! thanks for the shout out. i was actually looking for a cranbrook lol

  • @diceman2004
    @diceman2004 Před rokem

    Sweet lil ride man .

  • @ArthronOfFir3
    @ArthronOfFir3 Před rokem +3

    welp, you have yourself a little guest rider build now. probably going to make one as well though probably going to change the pipe to my flex pipe and redo the paint job to a crimson red.
    also name this build the flying flea.

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +2

      Love the name!

    • @ArthronOfFir3
      @ArthronOfFir3 Před rokem

      @@LAHover btw they don't come with frint fenders, you need to get one that's aftermarket

  • @chrisrose5740
    @chrisrose5740 Před rokem +1

    Very Cool

  • @Littleevil9975
    @Littleevil9975 Před rokem

    Hell yeah bro awesome build I have the older one there super comfortable to ride

  • @JMB676
    @JMB676 Před rokem +5

    First let me say I in general and all around just love the big cause of what it is and how it looks and personally I feel the chosen color you got is the epitome of what I picture in my head when I think of one of these vintage bikes so kudos for that choice. Second I have to 100% agree as much as I think the pk80 is a very well made and put together motor out of the box I feel that the seeutek is by far one of if not the most reliable motor out of all the motors I've used to date they're just simple and they just work every time. And third I think it's just a great build all in all between the look The styling just basically everything that that bicycle has to offer as a bicycle makes it an incredible looking I am assuming feeling motorized bicycle. Great looking just a real fun build all the way around. Good job brother!

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Johnnie! When a silly build turns out to be kinda awesome, it's a good feeling.

    • @anthonymoralez4571
      @anthonymoralez4571 Před rokem

      I also built a motorized low rider with a lot of twisted parts from Mannys bicycle shop in Compton Ca

  • @perfectweather
    @perfectweather Před rokem

    Great video, thanks 👍

  • @dronestuff
    @dronestuff Před rokem

    That's not "micro", that's a regulary sized bike, i bet she has a great personality too!

  • @Mark-TBH
    @Mark-TBH Před rokem +2

    I was about to pick up a vintage Huffy version of the Sting Ray for 50 bucks. It was rough but some TLC and elbow grease got it on the road. Then I put a 750W hub motor on the front. It's fun as hell know.

    • @refuge33
      @refuge33 Před rokem

      There isn't room for that on the front, I call some young kid, making up stuff

  • @kenyonchugg7570
    @kenyonchugg7570 Před rokem +6

    So cool! it definitely looks like a chill ride. Decent price is always a plus too. It would be cool to swap out the back hub to a machined 4 bearing beefy sucker for reliability And Looks.

  • @jozefsk7456
    @jozefsk7456 Před rokem +2

    the high handlebar/stem position will make any bike a comfortable joy to ride. i bought 'touring quill stem' on my commuter bicycle 3 years ago, never looked back. this thing is two feel long and with the widest seat i could find its amazing.
    I only mounted an engine on this trusty commuter two weeks ago, needless to say i am already addicted to it, going on joyrides daily after work. Its my first time having freedom to travel around, I never owned any motorized vehicle before.

  • @keeganhache6667
    @keeganhache6667 Před rokem

    If you ever have issues with the motor mounts are crooked try adding some washers underneath the back mount. I learned this trick when I had issues with the felt faker frame chain ring hitting the bottom of the motor adding washers will space out the mounts

  • @joneserupinsmoke9161
    @joneserupinsmoke9161 Před rokem

    Nice build yeah I'm going to throw a pair of handlebars like that on my Schwinn legacy

  • @MeiGunner
    @MeiGunner Před rokem +1

    Turned out good .lol !!

  • @pumkineater69__
    @pumkineater69__ Před rokem

    Bro this bike is wicked i want one now

  • @stlmotorizedbikes923
    @stlmotorizedbikes923 Před rokem

    Another great video. Your build looks like an old 70 's mini bike more than a bicycle. I think it's because the engine looks bigger in the frame vs. A full size adult frame. It looks like a lot of fun to ride and probably is because it weighs next to nothing.

  • @barriosbuilds7688
    @barriosbuilds7688 Před rokem

    I really wanna try this!!

  • @RainytheNB
    @RainytheNB Před rokem +3

    Glad my solution could be of help! Another cool thing you can do with intake extension is, if you make the metal pipe that attaches to the carb long enough you can actually slide the carb in and out of the heater hose and tune the intake length

    • @ChuckHaney
      @ChuckHaney Před rokem +1

      I used a piece of 45 degree silicone tube for my extension. Turned out pretty nice.

  • @nurzrachit7133
    @nurzrachit7133 Před 4 měsíci

    Holy cow man, I was thinking about doing that myself but I didn't think it was possible with the crosstubes. I'll have to look again, but I think the one I was looking at has a 16" front wheel and a spring on the front forks and a 20" back "Slick". I haven't done many builds but I really want to try this one. Watching this is going to be a giant help. I wonder if I could somehow mount a disc in the front.

  • @jmrides777
    @jmrides777 Před rokem

    Nice LA, nice!

  • @cory4152
    @cory4152 Před rokem +1

    That's pretty sweet ! Any chance you know of anyone putting a chain ring on a 3 speed sturmey archer hub? I am trying to figure it out🤪

  • @cheesefries7436
    @cheesefries7436 Před rokem

    Now that's cool

  • @ravenpawcraft
    @ravenpawcraft Před rokem

    awuah it's such a cutie!

  • @gta5grindzxb145
    @gta5grindzxb145 Před rokem

    Kenda Kontact 20 by 1.95 is a good tire for just that. I have the 26 in version on my phantom 85 bike. The 26 inch is called Kenda Komfort. Tree fort bikes should have them, I have done a lot of business with them and always been highly satisfied with their company. Plus free shipping.

  • @netx421
    @netx421 Před rokem

    That is cute as can be🍻

  • @DJb-ill219
    @DJb-ill219 Před rokem

    I'd love to build one....wonder if the 100cc...non YD or BT the one that looks like an 80cc would fit that frame

  • @willpresnell81
    @willpresnell81 Před rokem +1

    So frickin cool! I'm still shaking off last night's crash and now you've already got me thinking about my next build 🤕🤣🥴🤪

  • @anthonymoralez4571
    @anthonymoralez4571 Před rokem

    Awesome needs some twisted handlebars and forks

  • @josuemelara5085
    @josuemelara5085 Před rokem +1

    XMX rim will fit the one with the pedal brake with the sproket plate adaptor ,came to that idea after weeks of work ,and olso de chain tentioner with the curved adaptor

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the info, I'll have to check them out if these one are not up to the task.

    • @josuemelara5085
      @josuemelara5085 Před rokem

      @@LAHover BMX RIM.

  • @jozefsk7456
    @jozefsk7456 Před rokem

    also thx for your detailed guide videos, helped a lot, the building was a comfortable experience thx to you

  • @Spodeboy
    @Spodeboy Před rokem

    Nice compact build! That banana seat is begging for a wheelie. Are you ready for another wheelie? 😁

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +2

      lol, ah good memories...

  • @ericag6600
    @ericag6600 Před rokem +1

    Cool!!! Looks really fun to cruise with it and just enjoy the views 👍!

  • @petersymons7817
    @petersymons7817 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @fabiannyvm1332
    @fabiannyvm1332 Před rokem

    Hermosura de bicimoto es como para tenerlo colgado.

  • @leonardarola
    @leonardarola Před rokem

    Gangstah.

  • @RobertWilliams-ox4hz
    @RobertWilliams-ox4hz Před rokem

    How do you spell the name of that little 49cc engine? You have any other recommendations for 49 cc motors?

  • @ripp3rjak934
    @ripp3rjak934 Před 5 měsíci

    Please tell me how you get the engine to idle and what kind of fuel oil mix you use.

  • @reverendgaddy2435
    @reverendgaddy2435 Před rokem

    there is a 24" replica version of this bike out there somewhere. I've been looking for one at a reasonable price for a long time now.

  • @aristeujunior8908
    @aristeujunior8908 Před rokem

    Parabéns pelo vídeo faz um vídeo colocando polia e correia dentada

  • @randomprecisionmotors3130

    I had the same issue with mine, so I took a torch to the offending pedal shaft, bent it out a tad, re-tempered with water, and it's been fine ever since...

  • @randyscott3386
    @randyscott3386 Před rokem

    Some guy from a circus with some monkies called and he wants you to call him back .

  • @PapaDutch
    @PapaDutch Před rokem +1

    the only bad thing I see is that dangling muffler -
    I think I would just straight pipe it if there were no shorter and swept under mufflers to put on it
    * I recently got a 2022 Orange Krate bike, they still make them!

  • @Matthew-wj8cm
    @Matthew-wj8cm Před rokem +2

    Nice build hover! I finished my spare parts AF80 build on a 80s noname 26 inch mountain bike. That makes it my third build after the Screamin Demon (Zeda triple 40) and Catalina Superior (Phantom 85) I need a suspension fork though. Always something

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, and congrats on your builds!

  • @tanksbikesandcars3420
    @tanksbikesandcars3420 Před rokem +1

    I would love to buy one of those bikes for a project. But first do you think a yd 100 or a phantom 85 would fit in the frame. I'm a bigger guy so I need the power lol

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +2

      Being a big guy I would worry more about the rear axel. but I do think a YD or P85 would fit, no guaranties.
      Keep in mind, with the tiny tires, a 36T sprocket will probably feel like a 44t on a 26" tire.

  • @skipstalforce
    @skipstalforce Před rokem

    That banana bar was never made to support a full grown man, I can't tell you how many kids I saw skewer their leg when it broke.

  • @alpha-alpha-alpha
    @alpha-alpha-alpha Před rokem

    You need to incorporate the perpetuum mobile principle for free energy on your bike.

  • @nationaltrails9585
    @nationaltrails9585 Před rokem +1

    If only Schwinn would build a 26 inch or plus version as an E-bike or one that could be converted.

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem

      Take a look at the Huffy Lockland. That bike looks great for gas or electric, a good price, and comfortable.

  • @KevinTodd
    @KevinTodd Před rokem

    👍🔧🔧🛠🚲

  • @yzstormer
    @yzstormer Před rokem +1

    That's awesome! We got the stingray! Also you should mix up gas with castor oil, smells so good!

  • @joshcolbert4682
    @joshcolbert4682 Před rokem +1

    funny bike

  • @Orbacron
    @Orbacron Před rokem +2

    Hahaha, just needs doordash saddle bags

  • @EvendimataE
    @EvendimataE Před rokem +1

    schwinn please make a 24 or 26 version

  • @adventureguysimonuk9562

    😃👍

  • @novavroomvroom3435
    @novavroomvroom3435 Před rokem +3

    It would be nice if there was an adapter/ spacer to bring out the 10 tooth sprocket out so the chain won't rub on the rear tire....
    Another thing is a sprocket cover with spacers to work with the new position of the sprocket

    • @g1ngersnaps149
      @g1ngersnaps149 Před rokem +1

      I just used lots of washers as spacers, its not ideal but its for sure easier than ordering a spacer online.

  • @siklistademakina
    @siklistademakina Před rokem

    Nice video!! I would love to see a video of you taking this bike on a long trip! By the way i'm currently building a motorized BMX bike though the engine is a rear axle mounted one. Will share it at your Discord server once its finished. Ride safe always!

  • @jozefsk7456
    @jozefsk7456 Před rokem

    I had no idea motorized bicycles turn heads this much... every single dude does a double take after he sees a pedalling with braap, not sure if they are laughing at me or with me though :D

  • @mikewatson7364
    @mikewatson7364 Před rokem

    I bought one too and I'm concerned about just having the coster break. Is there any kind of C breaks for the front

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem

      Just how fast do you plan on pushing a Stingray? ...but yes, the forks have a mounting point for brakes.

  • @groundup3832
    @groundup3832 Před rokem +2

    Great build love the color. I would highly recommend changing the exhaust. The stock ones hang to lowe.

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +4

      I have a flex pipe I'm thinking about putting on. Thanks

    • @swan0610
      @swan0610 Před rokem

      Expansion chamber exhaust + (flex pipe - flange) = best exhaust. They fit together like they were made to mate... maybe too long for stingray but perfect on full size bikes!

  • @haughtyferal3478
    @haughtyferal3478 Před rokem

    Hey brother , curious whats your most recommended bike frames to use for motorbike?

  • @Jmateo12
    @Jmateo12 Před rokem

    Hey Bud! Curious, what jet size did you use on the carb? Is that a 66/80cc motor? Thanks

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      Stock 72 jet. It's a 66cc

    • @motorizedbikeenthusiast6880
      @motorizedbikeenthusiast6880 Před rokem +1

      Its gonna vary a lil bit motor to motor but altitude also plays a big part. Stock jetting is ideal for sea level but if you are higher than sea level you gonna need a smaller jet

  • @stephenjohnson6967
    @stephenjohnson6967 Před rokem

    Anybody know good vendors for engine's only? I'm trying to find a Zeda triple 40.

  • @nickpicc4425
    @nickpicc4425 Před rokem

    never been this early

  • @tmcd6523
    @tmcd6523 Před rokem

    And still not available in Canada...

  • @gcasey38
    @gcasey38 Před rokem

    Have you ever thought about building a West Coast Chopper motorized bike

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem

      I'm sticking with practical builds. My roads suck.

  • @cwalke32477
    @cwalke32477 Před rokem +2

    This build would be perfect for my short wife. Been looking forever for a frame that would fit her and a motor

  • @joezenz7114
    @joezenz7114 Před rokem

    I have a gt7 engine kit from kingsmotorbikes and the carburetor is junk i was wonderingwhat is a decent carburetor that you could recommend

    • @joezenz7114
      @joezenz7114 Před rokem

      @Telegram LA_Hoverbike don't know how to but the advice on what carburetor to use would be great

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      That was a scammer pretending to be me... Anyways I'm not familiar with the gt7, but the PZ19, 20, or 22 can work well on most small motors. And they are cheap :)

    • @joezenz7114
      @joezenz7114 Před 11 měsíci

      @LAHover thanks i ended up getting a 21mm pwk clone still had problems with it running but i watch a lot of video's of your's and found what was going on since day one. Which happened to be a crank seal it's running pretty good now thanks for the video content that you make.

  • @dronepilot260rc
    @dronepilot260rc Před rokem

    This is as tight of a squeeze as my 4 stroke engine and my Huffy Lockland frame 😌

  • @ChuckHaney
    @ChuckHaney Před rokem +1

    Nice! I found this video to be a pleasant surprise.
    Put the original grip on the throttle. Symmetry looks better imo.

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +3

      Thanks, fit is too tight, but I'll be adding a thumb throttle so I can put the stock grip back on :)

  • @Fortuna_716
    @Fortuna_716 Před rokem

    I want to put a motor on a bmx cruiser, like a 26"

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem

      Nice! Good luck, most bmx frames I see are a tight fit.

    • @Fortuna_716
      @Fortuna_716 Před rokem +1

      @@LAHover thats why a bigger cruiser frame, like a pk ripper, I'm gonna attempt it, I'll let you know how it goes

  • @dxcenataker
    @dxcenataker Před rokem

    All the places could’ve parked for intro u choose dirty ass puddle in background of beautiful bike lol

  • @Crispified98
    @Crispified98 Před rokem

    5am upload

  • @Orbacron
    @Orbacron Před rokem

    Seutek was my second build. I never used the kph gauge it came with

  • @eaglenebula9080
    @eaglenebula9080 Před 9 měsíci

    As awesome as gas is, this seems like it might be better suited as an electric bike

  • @marygunn2521
    @marygunn2521 Před rokem

    😛

  • @gusweiss952
    @gusweiss952 Před rokem +1

    My next build will definitely be something like this !

  • @Steveshappylittletrees

    First!

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568 Před rokem

    i wouldn't put an engine on a bike smaller than a 24"

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +2

      Ride what you enjoy.

  • @stephenjohnson6967
    @stephenjohnson6967 Před rokem

    Looked so impractical but, I can see how that could be rather comfortable cruising low speeds with added padding to the seat.

  • @randomprecisionmotors3130

    The Original Stingrays didn't have a front fender, all the "Crate" bikes did have a smallish, basically useless front fender...

    • @LAHover
      @LAHover  Před rokem +1

      Oh, good to know. Maybe this one did not come with them either and I just had a brain fart lol. Thanks

  • @rexreal8341
    @rexreal8341 Před rokem

    Electric the only way to fly

  • @wrestlemaniac202
    @wrestlemaniac202 Před 9 měsíci

    Too bad these bikes are like $699 these days

  • @danajett
    @danajett Před rokem

    You're too big for that bike

  • @wesrey1004
    @wesrey1004 Před rokem

    i bilt one in green made wheelie bars cant keep the frountend down