Dual Motor Himiway Zebra: Front Motor Kit Installation

www.citizenperformance.com/
Installing my 750w front motor kit on a Himiway Zebra ebike and testing the Hill Climb performance, acceleration performance, and top speed.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Parts List
2:51 - Removing Old Fork
5:00 - Removing Crown Race
7:40 - Star Nut Note
8:23 - Crown Race Install
9:13 - Star Nut Install
10:36 - Fork Install
12:15 - Changing Tire,Tube,&Disc
13:03 - Install Kit Wheel
14:21 - Controller Mounting
15:58 - Wire routing
17:00 - Mounting Display&Controls
18:45 - Magnetic Brake Sensors
19:34 - Mounting Battery
20:10 - Cockpit View
22:33 - First Drive
25:31 - Why no Pedal Assist?
26:11 - Top Speed Unlocked
27:18 - Range Discussion
27:50 - Slow Start Setting
28:54 - Hill Climb Tests
30:04 - Stability
30:46 - Accelerations
31:30 - Wrap Up
33:05 - Pedaling Top Speed

Пікірлер: 83

  • @jwillwork3683
    @jwillwork36833 ай бұрын

    Best bike channel rn.

  • @TheTcat1000
    @TheTcat10003 ай бұрын

    Bryan you make it so easy that anybody can do it. You don’t use any special tools. You’re very thorough and precise in your videos.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    appreciate that! Thanks!

  • @jimbosadventures184
    @jimbosadventures1843 ай бұрын

    Ordered mine can’t wait!

  • @DrRevKing
    @DrRevKing3 ай бұрын

    👍 Excellent job with full and clear explanation, Brian. We already ordered 2 kits for our Wired Freedoms. NEXT Challenge for you: 26x4.5" tire Himingway Cobra "Pro" model!!! (Consider 2 already sold!) 🤗

  • @DanielLopes-kv4sp
    @DanielLopes-kv4sp3 ай бұрын

    Thought swapping out forks would be more complicated. Probably is once I get involved with it. Looks doable with persistence, patience. Excellent instructions. I have double crown fork and mag wheel (hyper scorpion). I mentioned this before. I’m looking to upgrade the fork. Will extrapolate the info for my purpose. Would like duel motor set up but as said got mag wheels. It’s crazy how you just go into it and it’s done!

  • @WyomingRider
    @WyomingRider3 ай бұрын

    Looks great on that bike!

  • @DanielLopes-kv4sp
    @DanielLopes-kv4sp3 ай бұрын

    The best benefit is having a backup motor should one go out.

  • @jasonkrantz8946

    @jasonkrantz8946

    2 ай бұрын

    😮yeah good thought didn't think of that nice

  • @jasonkrantz8946
    @jasonkrantz89462 ай бұрын

    Like the idea of more go off line when it is needed

  • @SMG-lz1zq
    @SMG-lz1zq3 ай бұрын

    This is really cool. I like these how to videos. I'm not going to buy this because I have another bike with 1000 watts and it's fast enough and climbs hills with ease. Plus you make it look so easy but I know I'd run into trouble trying to hook it up. I hope you're selling a lot of them and making some money but you're probably doing it more for the enjoyment of it.

  • @davidcrowson4745
    @davidcrowson47453 ай бұрын

    Well done sir

  • @kdscrapping4452
    @kdscrapping44523 ай бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @6431harry
    @6431harry3 ай бұрын

    Do you have a brake adjustment video? I appreciate all the detail on this video!

  • @daveyJ213
    @daveyJ2132 ай бұрын

    Mr. CitizenCycle Sir. Do you think you could do a special order of this kit with a 26" wheel, say 26 x 2.15? I'd love to put this on the rear wheel of my recumbent trike. I might need extension cables for the brake levers, but I could order those myself. Thanks.

  • @jvctnt
    @jvctnt3 ай бұрын

    Badass!!

  • @jasonkrantz8946
    @jasonkrantz89463 ай бұрын

    Just a heads up forks on keplar have the easy going nonché for the bearing 🎉

  • @ELPANAJOVI
    @ELPANAJOVI3 ай бұрын

    Hi, excellent work you are doing. I have not decided yet about getting the Zebra or the Cobra, would you happen to know the wheelbase of them ? The reason I asked is because I live in a Bldg and I am not sure if it fits (The Cobra) bike, looks like the Zebra will fit. Thanks.

  • @darrylphillips6301
    @darrylphillips63013 ай бұрын

    I'm pretty sure u can use the himalo double crown forks will work on here as well. Or just find another manufacturer like mine (Freesky) who already makes a double motor 1000watt bike and buy the Freesky forks used on that bike for this build...

  • @goldbearbunny4787
    @goldbearbunny47873 ай бұрын

    Since all my fabulous ebikes all have mag wheels even the bikes with the front motor hub I never worry about lose or broken spokes. Is there alot of issues or maintenance with bikes with spokes. Because that is what I worry about if I was to get different style bike .

  • @wise11978
    @wise119783 ай бұрын

    Will it be available in a 20x4 wheel kit?

  • @dmitriykovtunovich8635
    @dmitriykovtunovich86358 күн бұрын

    Would it work the same way on the cruiser ?

  • @bunit8
    @bunit83 ай бұрын

    Will you review the ecells five star Ebike in the near future?

  • @alanflatau1685
    @alanflatau16853 ай бұрын

    I ordered the kit, but no dimensions of the 20ah and the controller?please let folks know if you have time THANK YOU BROTHER GOD BLESS

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    Controller 17cm x 8cm x 4cm. 20ah battery 18cm x 17cm x 7.5cm and 10lbs

  • @Willrocs
    @Willrocs3 ай бұрын

    Real question is where do I put the heat shields for the turbines

  • @user-xc1ry4mt7y

    @user-xc1ry4mt7y

    3 ай бұрын

    @willo4174, liftoff or reentry?

  • @anthonysuarez7416
    @anthonysuarez74163 ай бұрын

    Good video! Just wondering.... Do you have an affiliate link for those RST Guide forks?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    just added links to the video description for you!

  • @jwillwork3683
    @jwillwork36833 ай бұрын

    I’m between doing this to my Aventure or selling it and buying A new bike to do this too. Also considered A 500w front motor as the 750 in the back is pretty good already. Just wanna climb hills on throttle only sometimes.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    this kit goes on to the Aventure bike very easily. but buying a dual motor ebike is a great option too if you have the cash.

  • @RAZORWlND
    @RAZORWlND3 ай бұрын

    The issue I've had with RST Guide forks is they are very soft and have the least amount of travel of almost any suspension fork, all sizes. Cruising on the road is no problem but any serious bumps or any off road I bottom out badly. I think you just had a bad set of Himalo forks. I love the RST Guide quality I just wish they were not so soft and limited travel.

  • @RAZORWlND

    @RAZORWlND

    3 ай бұрын

    Should of mentioned I switched back to my Himalo air forks with a front mounted motor and it works great! Love the travel and adjustability of the Himalo forks. Much better ride not being so spungy!

  • @user-xc1ry4mt7y
    @user-xc1ry4mt7y3 ай бұрын

    I like your channel. I can learn from you. You have the answers to questions I haven't discovered yet. Subscribed and Liked. Would you have considered mounting controller and battery on a front flat rack, weight over the front motor?. ***Question, How can I get a complete kit, (as you say) for a 20" or even a 24" front tire, dual battery, cargo bike, hard tail style, no kids, just cargo and tow trailer. I really like the idea of separate systems mounted on my left side, hand signal or front pull. torque & hills.

  • @groovr22
    @groovr223 ай бұрын

    Can you share a link for the gloves you are wearing..?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    M1Moto gloves, mine are the Sedona 508's, it was a limited edition but you can get them in black or ox blood right now..

  • @keithpegg7825
    @keithpegg78253 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I did find a battery on Amazon that is a triangle pack and looks like it will work. ?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    to work with the kit it should be 52v and have a XT60 connector

  • @kevinnashskitchen3517
    @kevinnashskitchen35173 ай бұрын

    Would be cool if you could get an app for Android or iPhone to use for control of the front display.. You could put all the stuff in one bag and not need any display out of the bag once it is turned on. Another thing I have never seen on my bike is the motor still running after I release the throttle. I probably won't use a cut off for brake levers.

  • @sotheamam1244
    @sotheamam12443 ай бұрын

    Nice. Do they have 1400watts motor

  • @ishgumi44
    @ishgumi443 ай бұрын

    Excellent work and video sir! I noticed that the display is the same as the one that Wired use one their bikes. What are you thoughts about adding this kit to (the already insanely powerful) Wired Freedom?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    already had this kit on my wired freedom, check my recent videos :) it was Awesome power and looked better on that bike since screens matched.

  • @ishgumi44

    @ishgumi44

    3 ай бұрын

    @@CitizenCycle925 I just watched it. Can't believe I missed it. Here's food for thought: Is it possible to install the SAME Hetnach motor Wired uses on the front? Mated with a similar battery and controller (but hooked up separately, just like you did. I like this idea a lot) . This would create a superbike the likes no one has ever seen. Off course, the settings on the front motor could be tamed down as needed to prevent accidents. Your thoughts?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ishgumi44 my thoughts... I think you have a very good chance of seeing that 😉

  • @kevinnashskitchen3517
    @kevinnashskitchen35173 ай бұрын

    Does the crown race for an RST Guide fork set cost much? Maybe just buy an extra one

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    the crown race matches specifically to the headset bearings, you either have to remover original crown race or buy all new headset bearings, i didnt want to try to figure out all the measurements..

  • @angel198717
    @angel1987173 ай бұрын

    try doing a vid with the replacement key-disp kd-718 display for himiway bikes it unlocks the full power of the motor

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    already did that a while back :)

  • @Mr.Flipster
    @Mr.Flipster3 ай бұрын

    R U GOING 2 MAKE A KIT 4 DIFFERENT TIRE SIZE????? LUV UR VIDS KEEP IT UP.

  • @psuedonymalias
    @psuedonymalias2 ай бұрын

    Hi C.C. Whats the top speed with both throttles at full power?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    2 ай бұрын

    Approx 31mph

  • @reginaldbowers161
    @reginaldbowers1612 ай бұрын

    I have a Hemingway cruiser will this work for me?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    2 ай бұрын

    As long as you switch out the front forks to RST GUIDE forks, yes, it will.

  • @Ebikepowelevel5
    @Ebikepowelevel53 ай бұрын

    I have the himmway cruiser I am putting this kit on its 48v do you think I can use a balancer to combine both the 52v with my 48v as one battery also when do you think the kits will ship out😊

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    Should be shipping out to customers middle to end of May. Combining with a balancer should work. You'll just have to try and see. I have not tried that set up though so I can't be certain.

  • @Ebikepowelevel5

    @Ebikepowelevel5

    3 ай бұрын

    @CitizenCycle925 ok I will let you know if it works

  • @AhSonnyBoikf
    @AhSonnyBoikf3 ай бұрын

    Nice. 2 wheel drive is always fun but my shengmilo dual motor hub is probably better cause it came that way 😂.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    yes, if you want dual motors just buy it from the start, but this is for folks who have a bike they like and just want to add the 2nd motor :)

  • @AhSonnyBoikf

    @AhSonnyBoikf

    3 ай бұрын

    @@CitizenCycle925 yeah ik I might wanna put another 3000w on my stealth bomber clone so I can have dual motor but I don’t wanna dual throttle.

  • @normanwray1341
    @normanwray13413 ай бұрын

    Hello dear Bryan so I will try to change my fork for one like that 😅😊ok

  • @desrataz1
    @desrataz13 ай бұрын

    Will this be available for 20" wheels?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    only 26x4 currently, but maybe 20in in the future.

  • @supercharged2414
    @supercharged2414Ай бұрын

    I can't see how this is worth doing for what it cost. With the fork this is about a $1100 plus mod. My Shengmilo S600 is only a few hundred more for a dual suspension dual motor bike.

  • @davecook81
    @davecook812 ай бұрын

    Can I order the kit for a 20in wheel?

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    2 ай бұрын

    Only have it for 26x4 right now

  • @jasonkrantz8946
    @jasonkrantz89462 ай бұрын

    I must have messed up fork swap lol

  • @jasonkrantz8946
    @jasonkrantz89463 ай бұрын

    I want this for a keplar ebike

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    you would have to swap keplar forks but it should work just fine on that bike. :)

  • @jasonkrantz8946

    @jasonkrantz8946

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah I have been looking it to it 4 year now

  • @jimraike3889
    @jimraike38893 ай бұрын

    Come on May

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha it will go quick 😁

  • @normanwray1341
    @normanwray13413 ай бұрын

    Hello dear friend what's that power 😅😊

  • @normanwray1341
    @normanwray13413 ай бұрын

    Hi would live in a one of them they house thank 😅😊

  • @chuckwolf9869
    @chuckwolf98693 ай бұрын

    45 amp controller at 52 volts nominal so a 2300 watt peak motor.... guessing the "750" watts is for legal reasons. because I doubt the continuous current of that controller is only 15 amps. And i thought the 27+/- 2 amp 48 volts for 1400 watts my bike sends to it's front (and rear, each) was powerful.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    i was trying to replicate the power of my citizen bike which has overvolted 48v motors. i had to go to 45a controller on this 52v motor to match the torque. :)

  • @Goesriding
    @Goesriding3 ай бұрын

    You should have kept the original himiway cruiser you had before that went almost 40mph and added this to it.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    i regret letting that bike go..

  • @Goesriding

    @Goesriding

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely should have gotten rid of the step thru instead of the cruiser. I put a front motor on the cruiser set up and shunt modded the controllers. I can go 42mph throttle only top speed, 35mph uphill. One thing i would say about the 2 seperate throttles, I first agreed it should be seperate throttles but after using awhile, i realized 1 throttle is the way to go as long as you can change power settings like PAS on the front motor and even turning it off on the seperate display. That way you choose when to turn on the front and how much power while one throttle controlls exactly how much twist you want. This also allows you to find and set the throttle power to be almost exactly same fir both motors. Downfall of 2 throttle is that you wont have atleast 1 hand holding tight on the bike, you have to manually twist both throttles that have different controll points on the throttle causing different power outputs and sometimes jolty power caused by rider shifting by terrain. This tedious controll can cause both hands fatigue. @CitizenCycle925

  • @Goesriding

    @Goesriding

    3 ай бұрын

    I also realized that using 2 throttles for somereason makes me forget to pedal, too many controll actions to be comfortably pedaling I guess? I am now gonna add 52t front and 11t-34t rear to add top speed hopefully now I can add pedaling. @@CitizenCycle925

  • @michaelbedard7859
    @michaelbedard78593 ай бұрын

    Stupid question for you? This can be used with a plain bike upgrade as long as the fork is safe.

  • @CitizenCycle925

    @CitizenCycle925

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @RidinRetired
    @RidinRetired3 ай бұрын

    First!