Did you do this yourself ? I see the internal stock carburetor has been replaced by a conventional external carb, very clever ,I have a model 72 maytag and was trying to think of a way to do that, what carb did you go with ?
The magneto is gone. He has points and battery ignition. That's how he kills the engine by taking the mini-alligator clip off the battery at the end. Must be running a "total loss" ignition. If he were to ride it for several hours, the ignition would drain the battery and it would stop running.
@douro20 yes conservatively rated even then but the hp rating has changed 2 times from then and the new rating isn't true hp this engine is like 4 -4.5 hp now
@dezel66 yes, why would you think they did not, they had electricicy too, but it was a not a practical form of it to use to wash clothes they used gas because it was cheap for of energy but the hp rating changed 2 times throught the years this engine was rated at 5/8 hp well they used to use this formula
(lift 1000lbs 1 ft up in 1 min= 1 hp) the new formula is not true hp the old formula was this engine with the new formula would be like 3.8-4hp
Awesome bike! These Maytag engines sound a lot smoother and quieter than the Chinese kit motors.I'm considering building a bike but hate the sound of the kit engines.
if you gear it just right you can produce enough engine bogging so the engine does not shut off for a cycle or 2 then run a belt drive off that with a belt d railer so it will have a neutral gear by def
@Ryoko54 my Mountian Bike has disk brakes on both the front & back will. Also is powered by a 2000W electric PM motor & the battary is custom made to fit inside the back wheel cause my bike lacked the space on th bike to put a battary.
Guys I think you getting confused between percentages and ratios. Older two stokes often used 20:1 ratio. 20 parts fuel to one part oil, or even 16:1 fuel oil. this is 5% oil by volume for 20:1 and 6.25% for 16:1. More modern two strokes using synthetic oil now run around 40:1 ratio which is 2.5% oil by volume. By the way 25:1 ratio could be bought in Australia, a long time ago, as premixed pump gas for two stroke outboard marine engines this one is 4% by volume oil. Cheers, nice engine BTW
@KapteinOpel You might be surprised. A lot of older engines used much more oil, esp things like this. 25% is not irrational. These were high compression, low RPM engines designed for a steady work load. My Grubee bike runs on 18:1 gas and 30weight motor oil. It doesn't make visible smoke, and runs well. 2 cycle oil is much thinner and may lead to ring failure on some engines.
@stopglobalswarming I dont think this engine would surprise me more than any other old engine, but you on the other hand..! 1.25% IS irrational. You wouldnt even get the mix past the nozzles in the carb. And if you did, a spark wouldnt ignite it. 2.High compression? HA. 3. Your Grubee bike engine is made for cheap operation in China, where single grade engine oil may be cheaper than 2t-oil. 3.Doesnt smoke? youre a liar. 4."30WEIGHT"? Gimme a break. 5. You only use SAE30 when theres no 2t-oil.
What a nice job you did, good to see a maytag in something other than a washing machine. I have a few laying around the shop, and a 1950 bike, looks like I may build one. Great video. Phil
Wow, wow, and WOW! You went to the trouble to actually make a GOOD video. I am about to start restoration and motorizing of a 24" early 50's girl's Shelby for my wife. It was her girlhood bike. Your video is an inspiration. My sincere thanks to you for making and posting it. Now I'm going to watch it again.
Hi i was wondering i got a really good bike for this and i found a single piston engine would it work and maybe some tips on mounting its also a maytag
Could you make another video showing how all the different mechanisms work, with regards to starting the engine and engaging drive!? That would be really cool to see!
Dang that's pretty bad ass
Also did you make that stand for your bike or do you buy it
If you made it your safe can you make a video of it I'll love to make one for my motorized bike
Crazieboy86 1 month ago
I LOVE it!
realvanman1 1 month ago
how many cycles are maytag engines?
brunosilvanois 2 months ago
Did you do this yourself ? I see the internal stock carburetor has been replaced by a conventional external carb, very clever ,I have a model 72 maytag and was trying to think of a way to do that, what carb did you go with ?
MrZorrack 2 months ago
The magneto is gone. He has points and battery ignition. That's how he kills the engine by taking the mini-alligator clip off the battery at the end. Must be running a "total loss" ignition. If he were to ride it for several hours, the ignition would drain the battery and it would stop running.
mojopreest 3 months ago
Did you get rid of the magneto?
KenMacMillan 6 months ago 2
S W E E T : )
Tabularastaify 6 months ago
people will think "Holy hell, a motorcycle" and then you'll ride by.
massacreman3000 6 months ago
Nicely done, and a great video!
gooseknack 7 months ago
Incrível...
max95242744 7 months ago
Cool camera shots man.
bcouri1 7 months ago
These old engines are very conservatively rated.
douro20 8 months ago
@douro20 yes conservatively rated even then but the hp rating has changed 2 times from then and the new rating isn't true hp this engine is like 4 -4.5 hp now
minibikerider1 7 months ago
A work of art.
bananaphonehome 8 months ago
did they really have gas powered washing machines?
dezel66 8 months ago
@dezel66 yes, why would you think they did not, they had electricicy too, but it was a not a practical form of it to use to wash clothes they used gas because it was cheap for of energy but the hp rating changed 2 times throught the years this engine was rated at 5/8 hp well they used to use this formula
(lift 1000lbs 1 ft up in 1 min= 1 hp) the new formula is not true hp the old formula was this engine with the new formula would be like 3.8-4hp
minibikerider1 8 months ago
@dezel66 yes
outdoorsman310 7 months ago
Awesome bike! These Maytag engines sound a lot smoother and quieter than the Chinese kit motors.I'm considering building a bike but hate the sound of the kit engines.
THETICK77 8 months ago
dude! i love this.
bishopaz 8 months ago
if you gear it just right you can produce enough engine bogging so the engine does not shut off for a cycle or 2 then run a belt drive off that with a belt d railer so it will have a neutral gear by def
minibikerider1 8 months ago
does any one else notice the bike doesnt have any brakes? o.o
GayBoyRunning 8 months ago
@GayBoyRunning
Might have a rear drum brake, so no brake levers. Always safer to have a front brake as well but I don't think its brake-less.
Ryoko54 8 months ago
@Ryoko54 my Mountian Bike has disk brakes on both the front & back will. Also is powered by a 2000W electric PM motor & the battary is custom made to fit inside the back wheel cause my bike lacked the space on th bike to put a battary.
GayBoyRunning 8 months ago
@GayBoyRunning got a video of it? would love to see it
yamahonkawazuki 7 months ago
Sure takes you a while to get going.
royalbrainwave 9 months ago
how many people lost their legs riding this bike?
crocodile2006 9 months ago
Guys I think you getting confused between percentages and ratios. Older two stokes often used 20:1 ratio. 20 parts fuel to one part oil, or even 16:1 fuel oil. this is 5% oil by volume for 20:1 and 6.25% for 16:1. More modern two strokes using synthetic oil now run around 40:1 ratio which is 2.5% oil by volume. By the way 25:1 ratio could be bought in Australia, a long time ago, as premixed pump gas for two stroke outboard marine engines this one is 4% by volume oil. Cheers, nice engine BTW
whorayful 1 year ago
it awesome ,,i like it ,,u very good job
69NovaMs 1 year ago
awesome job, nice robust design
Bamchucknorris 1 year ago
Great vid!
TheTorkerman 1 year ago
Too Cool!
MOJONIXION 1 year ago
way cool man.
clamcrabber 1 year ago
Fuel/oil mix is about 1/4 30w non-detergent motor oil to 3/4 gasoline. Some people will run these engines on naphtha/white gas (i.e. Coleman fuel).
douro20 1 year ago
@douro20 uh.. 25% oil? Its not a diesel engine is it? 2,5% is more like it.. And of course you dont use motor oil when two stroke oil is available.
KapteinOpel 1 year ago
@KapteinOpel You might be surprised. A lot of older engines used much more oil, esp things like this. 25% is not irrational. These were high compression, low RPM engines designed for a steady work load. My Grubee bike runs on 18:1 gas and 30weight motor oil. It doesn't make visible smoke, and runs well. 2 cycle oil is much thinner and may lead to ring failure on some engines.
stopglobalswarming 1 year ago
@stopglobalswarming I dont think this engine would surprise me more than any other old engine, but you on the other hand..! 1.25% IS irrational. You wouldnt even get the mix past the nozzles in the carb. And if you did, a spark wouldnt ignite it. 2.High compression? HA. 3. Your Grubee bike engine is made for cheap operation in China, where single grade engine oil may be cheaper than 2t-oil. 3.Doesnt smoke? youre a liar. 4."30WEIGHT"? Gimme a break. 5. You only use SAE30 when theres no 2t-oil.
KapteinOpel 1 year ago
The muffler looks sweet on that
BMAN294 1 year ago
wats the top speed on that?
Stripper019 1 year ago
Nice setup!
jtmjtm2001 1 year ago
super bike and Very VERY nice camera work
WorldStove 1 year ago
do you have to mix fuel and oil, is it a 2 stroke??
fairyheli2 1 year ago
sweet rat bike nice jop, i like the sound of it
Darklordkime 1 year ago
lol, I'm sure the neighbors have a special name for him by now :) don't let your shorts caught by that strap if you like your balls!
quaxk 1 year ago
What a nice job you did, good to see a maytag in something other than a washing machine. I have a few laying around the shop, and a 1950 bike, looks like I may build one. Great video. Phil
farmerphil 1 year ago
Wow, wow, and WOW! You went to the trouble to actually make a GOOD video. I am about to start restoration and motorizing of a 24" early 50's girl's Shelby for my wife. It was her girlhood bike. Your video is an inspiration. My sincere thanks to you for making and posting it. Now I'm going to watch it again.
LeoNobles 1 year ago
How fast have u gone?
marshallspikebanana 1 year ago
Hi i was wondering i got a really good bike for this and i found a single piston engine would it work and maybe some tips on mounting its also a maytag
Sean
seanhewitt1 1 year ago
i question WHERE IS YOU FUCKING BRAKES :P
antwnis16 1 year ago
@antwnis16 prob just release the drive pulley off the tire and peddle backwards like any other bike with a hub brake
FoxxCross 1 year ago
@antwnis16 Coaster, I assume....
vistaman73 1 year ago
what kind of gasoline you use?
hdug86989 1 year ago
@hdug86989 95 octane
freestyle342 1 year ago
I love the 2 into 1 exhuast! sounds great
justinbury746 1 year ago
Eeeeea! Cool opposite :)
SergioDoenetz 1 year ago
That is 1st class. I like it a lot.
fadatuberadioman 1 year ago
did you make this video for art class....
MrSpitfire76 1 year ago
What engin is that
stump773 1 year ago
The sounds in this video are so epic. You have a great recorder.
stopglobalswarming 1 year ago
i take it you dont have the original carby on there?
superfunnyman123 2 years ago
Make a tuned pipe for it !
robinhooodvsyou 2 years ago
good job, from 3:12 to 3:27 it sounds even better than a Harley Davidson.
nitro74cs 2 years ago
The bike does have exhaust pipes! look again.
stopglobalswarming 2 years ago
That battery mount is really scary though.
stopglobalswarming 2 years ago
Motor bicycling! As real as it gets! 5/5 x 555. motoredbikes dott commm
stopglobalswarming 2 years ago
Very nice bike love the work and more so the angles of the vid reminds me of a bbc short
joneser406 2 years ago
Well made your video.Your engine should have a exaust will help.
huuot 2 years ago
How much oil did you use ?
robinhooodvsyou 2 years ago
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Mccarronm04 2 years ago
Awesome bike and video. Well done.
bobpelikan 2 years ago
Sweet video!!
5 stars!
Could you make another video showing how all the different mechanisms work, with regards to starting the engine and engaging drive!? That would be really cool to see!
Mtrhd0024 2 years ago
What an awesome machine you have there. Very cool!
boogerballs2 2 years ago
That's where the power started. :)
Very nice!
19ac087 2 years ago