People wonder why these funky looking hand grips. There's a very good reason. These bikes are sold to a lot of challenged and elderly folks. The hand grips are a safety feature should you hit a curb, pot hole , whatever. The handle bar will glance off body parts rather than blunt force injury.
I am the old guy in Houston you talked to for a moment. Your a damn fine wrench. About all I can say is I am a first class wrench also. I have that trike with a 750w electric front wheel. Mobility batteries in the rear basket. Ridden it daily for 6 years. Several 2 strokes I have built for customers And had a 4 stroke on the back of both. After seeing all your videos I understand why you have not had time to call me back. Ride safe everyone. Saddletramp1200 M&S Motorized bicycles Houston, Tx.
I like electric on these. just expensive is only drawback. I'm discontinuing the front friction drive kit. The supplier is out too often. I'm thinking of doing a push trailer setup w/ a 97cc engine
I just received a new trike today and I will reshoot Thanks. BTW...the motor installation vid. It'll take a few weeks to get to as I have a big project going now.
Thanks! I put the back piece on upside down-silly me! So I had to take everything apart and start again. Not real clear on the instruction manual for novices but will work when I flip it over. Tomorrow will be day 2 of assembly. Argggggggg!!!!
Thankyou very I appreciate you for posting this video I have one exactly like yours I got it for tomorrow I'm going to paint job on and need to put it together and this video helps a lot God Blessed You and thanks again
Late, but what I learned from trikes. When you put the left wheel on (the non drive wheel), just snug up the locknut. Don't crank it down like the right side or the front wheels. The way trike axles are set up is the left side has that spacer that presses against the bearing on that side. but when you tighten the wheel nut the axle will pull on the right hand side because your right wheel bolts to the axle but doesn't put any pressure on the right bearings. If you tighten the left too much it'll pull the right bearings out of alignment and chew them up
With the wheels removed, the drive side has a collared nut + thin nut against the bearing, non drive side has the two thin nuts. If you lock the two nuts in place via thin cone wrench + wrench, how can tightening the non drive wheel too much pull the axle's 4 bearings out? --- Not tryin to be a smart ass, maybe im missing something here and would like to know p.s. I do agree that over tightening the nuts that hold the wheel on is bad (and not needed as its a nylock nut) it also would potentially side load the two sealed bearings in the wheel's hub as well)
Thank you for this video. I just bought the same exact bike and I am having trouble getting the rear frame on. I didn't know if I should take off the bolts closest to the gear on the main frame or not and it looks like I do not. But it did not come with any more washers or nuts so I am not sure how it will go on?
I'm getting a moon cool but thinking that they will be very similar though the moon cool is 7 speed. Was wondering given they are very similar how hard or easy it is to ride the trike uphill (got mine for commuting to and from work which has a few hills on the route)?
im looking for the sprocket Assembly between the front crank and rear axle on it's own, i have a sun Miami trike and i would like to modify it for a custom electric motor set up. any ideas on where i can find one? or at least the name of this part that i can look up?
Is the Schwinn trike any better than say a Huffy, Kent or other model for adding a motor to it? Is their frame any stronger or parts less prone to wearing out on it than the other makes? Thanks.
I noticed that your bike has the pedals in FRONT of the seat post, is this a special trike?? The other trikes I see the pedals are straight at the bottom of the seat post, making it really hard for a taller person to pedal.
My son has one already completed. It's the only exercise he can do besides swimming. Well now he needs to fix the brakes. He got the parts from Schwinn but it didn't come with instructions. How do you take the old ones off & put in the new? Thanks!
But there is a big difference between taking brakes off & on, on a 3 wheel & on a regular bike. We finally found someone who could show him how to do it. There weren't any about putting them on a 3 wheel brake videos.
So the rear brake only brakes the drive wheel, and the opposite side free-wheels? I guess they had grandma peddle speeds in mind, as opposed to madmen ( like me) that want to add an engine. I wonder how feasible it would be to add caliper breaks on both rear wheels?
sorry but if someone can tell me if this is a good tricycle. I am 280 lbs. I am not sure if the 26 inch will do the job. I appreciate if someone can reply. Thank you
It's good. The 26- wheel variation holds 300-350 lbs. I'd recommend an electric one with pedal assist so you can get some movement and enjoy the ride more. ebay.us/RB2kmB
I just bought this bike online and it’s been 3 days since I attempted to put it together… I’m still at the first step which is attach handlebar to the bike…
dude i have a question i need a replacement sproket and for the life of me i cant tell what the bore size of the sproket it is there any way you can tell me ?
instead of loosening brake cable squeeze it closed with your hand then pull on the Chinese steel bent tubing away from where the wire it tightened down by the allan bolt it slides right out and pops right back on
I havnt been able to ridea bike for 25 years because I have MS. I have been looking for a used one because theyre kinda expensive when youre living on Disability. Ive been watching these videos and it seems that ppl are saying Schwinn arent the best. Does anyone have experience with more than one kind? Cuz once I buy one, thats it. I done want a junky one that will give me trouble. Please help. Any advice is very appreciated. Thanks so much.
Thank you but I looked at the pedals and they both have an R engraved on them. I’m going to call Pacific Cycle tomorrow. Thank you for this video. Really appreciate your help with this tricycle.
Any thoughts on the rear band brake? How does one adjust it so it will actually fully stop the bike? Or... is that never going to happen? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Seems lots of people are into motorizing these Schwinn trikes but when you start looking into it more, you see constant complaints about rear spokes breaking, axles warping or breaking, and premature rear axle wear. It's a light duty single-speed trike! It's not designed to be able to go fast. You can motorized it easily enough but...DON'T.
it was so much fun watching this video he makes u feel so comfortable and make"s u feel like you r apart of the build it was fun he makes u feel happy what a great guy and very knowledgeable
i kept watching my red line at the bottom and it gets close to the end ,,,im thinking hes got about 1/2" of red line to install motor ,, no motor ,,thats what i watched it for ,,,i know how to build a bike .. :(
My bike shop has warned against the Meridian because if the spokes start breaking, replacement wheels aren't sold by Schwinn or any seller they trust. Have you had any trouble with the wheels breaking down or finding replacement parts? (Are they just trying to sell me on something more expensive?)
Ok I bought one just like it and with less than 5 miles on it , the rear bearings were grinding, so I bought all 6 new from Miller bearing 4 for axle and 2 for coaster wheel and it still does it and sounds horrible. Next time I will buy a Miami sun.
What the hell happened to the motor is that invisible or something if it don't have a motor on it stop putting the headline as a motor assembly my God people
People wonder why these funky looking hand grips. There's a very good reason. These bikes are sold to a lot of challenged and elderly folks. The hand grips are a safety feature should you hit a curb, pot hole , whatever. The handle bar will glance off body parts rather than blunt force injury.
I am the old guy in Houston you talked to for a moment. Your a damn fine wrench. About all I can say is I am a first class wrench also. I have that trike with a 750w electric front wheel. Mobility batteries in the rear basket. Ridden it daily for 6 years. Several 2 strokes I have built for customers And had a 4 stroke on the back of both. After seeing all your videos I understand why you have not had time to call me back. Ride safe everyone. Saddletramp1200 M&S Motorized bicycles Houston, Tx.
I like electric on these. just expensive is only drawback.
I'm discontinuing the front friction drive kit. The supplier is out too often. I'm thinking of doing a push trailer setup w/ a 97cc engine
@@HughesMotorized I have seen a few people do a pusher. They've not been very successful. It usually winds up with a bent rear wheel.
You sir should of had at Least 10k likes!! You so clear in explaining things that everyone in all walks of life can understand!!Thanks!
I just received a new trike today and I will reshoot Thanks. BTW...the motor installation vid. It'll take a few weeks to get to as I have a big project going now.
Thank God you showed me how to put the tires on. I'm actually having to take my tires off to take to the bike shop. Wish me luck.
You can do it!
Do you know if you can put a recumbent seat on one of these?
Felt like listening to a music.. It was very interesting, concise & clear.. Thank you!!
I have a meridian on its way and you have helped ease my mind about the hubster putting this bad boy together. Thank you. :)
Thanks! I put the back piece on upside down-silly me! So I had to take everything apart
and start again. Not real clear on the instruction manual for novices but will work when
I flip it over. Tomorrow will be day 2 of assembly. Argggggggg!!!!
Always a learning experience
Thankyou very I appreciate you for posting this video I have one exactly like yours I got it for tomorrow I'm going to paint job on and need to put it together and this video helps a lot God Blessed You and thanks again
Glad I could help
Late, but what I learned from trikes. When you put the left wheel on (the non drive wheel), just snug up the locknut. Don't crank it down like the right side or the front wheels. The way trike axles are set up is the left side has that spacer that presses against the bearing on that side. but when you tighten the wheel nut the axle will pull on the right hand side because your right wheel bolts to the axle but doesn't put any pressure on the right bearings. If you tighten the left too much it'll pull the right bearings out of alignment and chew them up
Good advice. Thanks
With the wheels removed, the drive side has a collared nut + thin nut against the bearing, non drive side has the two thin nuts.
If you lock the two nuts in place via thin cone wrench + wrench, how can tightening the non drive wheel too much pull the axle's 4 bearings out?
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Not tryin to be a smart ass, maybe im missing something here and would like to know
p.s. I do agree that over tightening the nuts that hold the wheel on is bad (and not needed as its a nylock nut) it also would potentially side load the two sealed bearings in the wheel's hub as well)
What kind of grease do I need to use?
What's the best way to shine my bike i have just like this one .Without damaging the paint.
God bless you brother , whats the best way to shine my bike thats a 3 wheeler schwinn just like this one
What type grease should we use on the rear axle and what type bearings to use
Any automotive axle or bearing grease is fine. I've never had to replace or source the bearings so I'm clueless on that one
Is the frames made of steel or aluminum alloy?
Are they heavy to carry?
Thank you for this video. I just bought the same exact bike and I am having trouble getting the rear frame on. I didn't know if I should take off the bolts closest to the gear on the main frame or not and it looks like I do not. But it did not come with any more washers or nuts so I am not sure how it will go on?
Do both rear wheels spin at the same time when you pedal or just one wheel?
Only one wheel is driven. Bike is about 60-70lbs I'd guess. Aluminum frame
I'm getting a moon cool but thinking that they will be very similar though the moon cool is 7 speed. Was wondering given they are very similar how hard or easy it is to ride the trike uphill (got mine for commuting to and from work which has a few hills on the route)?
im looking for the sprocket Assembly between the front crank and rear axle on it's own, i have a sun Miami trike and i would like to modify it for a custom electric motor set up. any ideas on where i can find one? or at least the name of this part that i can look up?
Thanks for the video!
Is the Schwinn trike any better than say a Huffy, Kent or other model for adding a motor to it? Is their frame any stronger or parts less prone to wearing out on it than the other makes? Thanks.
They are mostly the same as I see it. However I'm not a trike expert
@@HughesMotorized Thanks for the reply. Best to you. Nice video.
Schwinn I have a question for you I have a question for tire
Can you put a 80cc on it .and video it please 🙏 I follow you for a wile ...I have 2 trycle shwinn and motor ready for 1 years already please help
how much is the 3 wheel bike?please let me know i like your work.
You can buy the motor kit here: motorized3wheelertrikekits.com and you can buy the trike from Amazon amzn.to/2ScFGMX
What kind of throttle cable and twist grip are you using on your trike? TIA
I noticed that your bike has the pedals in FRONT of the seat post, is this a special trike?? The other trikes I see the pedals are straight at the bottom of the seat post, making it really hard for a taller person to pedal.
So is it two wheel drive in the back.
Part 2 .. look in description
Can you put a drift trike axle on a 3 wheel bike
not suggested. Spokes are too thin
My son has one already completed. It's the only exercise he can do besides swimming. Well now he needs to fix the brakes. He got the parts from Schwinn but it didn't come with instructions. How do you take the old ones off & put in the new? Thanks!
+syllylou77 Plenty of videos on TH-cam showing how to install brakes on a bicycle
But there is a big difference between taking brakes off & on, on a 3 wheel & on a regular bike. We finally found someone who could show him how to do it. There weren't any about putting them on a 3 wheel brake videos.
Hey - wheres the motor add-on ?
So the rear brake only brakes the drive wheel, and the opposite side free-wheels? I guess they had grandma peddle speeds in mind, as opposed to madmen ( like me) that want to add an engine. I wonder how feasible it would be to add caliper breaks on both rear wheels?
+TheMicroTrak Yup that's how they work. They work fine as is IMO
We Thought You were going to show how to install motor?
sorry but if someone can tell me if this is a good tricycle. I am 280 lbs. I am not sure if the 26 inch will do the job. I appreciate if someone can reply. Thank you
It's good. The 26- wheel variation holds 300-350 lbs. I'd recommend an electric one with pedal assist so you can get some movement and enjoy the ride more. ebay.us/RB2kmB
@@HughesMotorized Thank you soo much for replying))
I just bought this bike online and it’s been 3 days since I attempted to put it together… I’m still at the first step which is attach handlebar to the bike…
I'm trying to learn how to put an engine on a three well I just bought one you got videos of that one
Awesome dude
Thanks 😁
@@HughesMotorized yw I have some crazy builds man lol we race these in miami all shapes n sizes
dude i have a question i need a replacement sproket and for the life of me i cant tell what the bore size of the sproket it is there any way you can tell me ?
WHERE DOES THE MOTORIZE PART COME INTO PLAY?
Part 2 ... look above in description
instead of loosening brake cable squeeze it closed with your hand then pull on the Chinese steel bent tubing away from where the wire it tightened down by the allan bolt it slides right out and pops right back on
Kody Gallant that part is called the "noodle".
Where's the motor ?
Hello, do you sell bikes the one with three wheels is nice what the price of it,please?
Best pricing and availability here: amzn.to/32gNpAv
Really nice assembly video. Makes it look relatively doable. Of course, once I get at it....cover your ears, neighbors!
Good call!
I havnt been able to ridea bike for 25 years because I have MS. I have been looking for a used one because theyre kinda expensive when youre living on Disability. Ive been watching these videos and it seems that ppl are saying Schwinn arent the best. Does anyone have experience with more than one kind? Cuz once I buy one, thats it. I done want a junky one that will give me trouble. Please help. Any advice is very appreciated.
Thanks so much.
What happened to the motorized part?
Link is in the description.Motor kits are on backorder from China due to Coronavirus. However, here you go: th-cam.com/video/2SqS6kXCNAI/w-d-xo.html
You left out the part where you make sure the rear axle is in alignment with the frame. If it isn't, the rear wheels will wear out prematurely.
Did the manual give any tips on how to best do this, besides making sure to pull the rear axle assembly evenly when tensioning the drive chain?
does the back end of that trike work on any bike?
THE DIY DAD . They have trike conversion kits that will work on any bike
My left pedal won't go on. Not threaded correctly.
Left pedal and crank arms have reverse threads. Counterclockwise to install. Right pedal has normal threads
Thank you but I looked at the pedals and they both have an R engraved on them. I’m going to call Pacific Cycle tomorrow. Thank you for this video. Really appreciate your help with this tricycle.
Thank you. The pedals are both Right pedals.
@@Katwoman4318 Yup.. they messed up. They're pretty good at fixing issues like this. Contact their customer support
hey can anone help me instaal a 79cc motor on my shimano tricycle
Can u get thrm put 2 gather
Can u get them
Any thoughts on the rear band brake? How does one adjust it so it will actually fully stop the bike? Or... is that never going to happen? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
I like this bike
Seems lots of people are into motorizing these Schwinn trikes but when you start looking into it more, you see constant complaints about rear spokes breaking, axles warping or breaking, and premature rear axle wear. It's a light duty single-speed trike! It's not designed to be able to go fast. You can motorized it easily enough but...DON'T.
Especially if you put a 212cc motor on one or don't maintain one. Bottom line. BE CAREFUL
This is a very good video I liked the interaction that it gives us and also the color of the bicycle is really cool") thanks for posting
Can i have this one? I like this for my parents..hope its not pricey.
Sold.. See my website : motorized3wheelertrikekits.com links for everything
I saw "the assemble" where's the "motorize"?
Hey, Thank you very much! I so needed this video. YOU ARE THE BEST!
You forget to line up rear end to get the sprockets in line also rear wheels has inside locking nuts which you forget to lock them.
That is what I was wondering on the inside nut as my bike keeps getting loose on inside and does a clicking knocking sound why .?
Awesome I wanna get a bike
Do you live in Monett that's where I live
Spring Texas
want to buy one of your electri 3 wheel trikes plz get back with me
2009 Me - "5:36 lets get this nut off lmmfao"
Lmfaoo
What happened to the motor .. like the second half of the title of the video
Link in description
th-cam.com/video/2SqS6kXCNAI/w-d-xo.html
Danke
what happened to the "and motorize" part of your video?
+Motor Head th-cam.com/video/2SqS6kXCNAI/w-d-xo.html
HoustonMotorized
it was so much fun watching this video he makes u feel so comfortable and make"s u feel like you r apart of the build it was fun he makes u feel happy what a great guy and very knowledgeable
Only reason I came to the video was the title sad motorize
Part 1....
Try Part 2
i kept watching my red line at the bottom and it gets close to the end ,,,im thinking hes got about 1/2" of red line to install motor ,, no motor ,,thats what i watched it for ,,,i know how to build a bike .. :(
La quiero la quiero muy linda
can I go shopping on this bike cuz I don't know how to drive
Like in brazil
My bike shop has warned against the Meridian because if the spokes start breaking, replacement wheels aren't sold by Schwinn or any seller they trust. Have you had any trouble with the wheels breaking down or finding replacement parts? (Are they just trying to sell me on something more expensive?)
I'm thinking one can find replacement wheels from Schwinn. However, the wheels are somewhat light duty
A New Life
Yes
Ok I bought one just like it and with less than 5 miles on it , the rear bearings were grinding, so I bought all 6 new from Miller bearing 4 for axle and 2 for coaster wheel and it still does it and sounds horrible. Next time I will buy a Miami sun.
got this at walmart for Mom and Dad , but with cheap electric motor .
+NWforager Great. Cheap electric kits dont las very long. Good luck hope they enjoy. I also hope electrics improve in price and quality too
+HoustonMotorized they've had it for 10 years now . no noise and air pollution . no maintenance . just front hub and cheap lead battery.
NWforager
awesome
120 mpg? on a human/electric bike? So, you drink that much gasoline? And, where is the "electrify" part?
The only reason I clicked on this video is to see how to motorize it but what happened to the motorizing part??
Try Part 2
I have one my bike
Put camera on side
The motor looks real tiny. I couldn't even see it.
you was explaining too fast..
Babie Harris, if you haven't figured out how to Rewind and Pause the video, this job is probably beyond your ability anyway.
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What the hell happened to the motor is that invisible or something if it don't have a motor on it stop putting the headline as a motor assembly my God people
Yes 🤣
No motor
Here is the link to Part 2: th-cam.com/video/2SqS6kXCNAI/w-d-xo.html
Please make 4 wheel bicyle in your next vedio
Trust me tighten the the seat you don't want the pole to go up your😳
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