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My vote is Yes on learning electric repair. I think you'd be great at it and it'll definitely be needed. I'd watch your electric repair and tips. Also, I've seen it recommended that you get very good bike locks for electric bikes, even when storing at home. Electric bikes are a very high steal item right now. Have fun out there!

I’ve had an echo electric chainsaw for about a year. For a number of reasons it’s the go to machine for my usual brushing, and yard clearing, and firewood needs. Electric. It just works. No smoke. No startup pulling, instant on. No idling. No noise. No on/off switch. The e-bikes have a similar attraction, for those who are no longer really peddlers. Some exercise, as much as you want. Fresh air. Long distance sightseeing. Pick up the mail, or go for groceries. Explore neighbourhoods you haven’t driven.

You're a go-to source for small gas engine repairs, and you've helped this non-handyman out of a few jams. I bought my first electric push mower last year and have not had any problems with it at all, but if I do it would be great to see you talking about a fix! Enjoy your new bikes!

Thanks Steve,branching out into e-bikes could be a very good move ,there are so many around in fact i have been looking at getting one myself .Your a straight shooter and have saved me so much money on so many things and information on e-bikes is quite limited leaving myself and i am sure many others confused...stay safe and thanks for sharing.

Hey Steve… great video, thanks! Might not be a bad idea to start getting into servicing and repairing this type of equipment. There are so many electric mowers and trimmers on the market now I can see this becoming more than a niche section of the equipment market. Also I didn’t hear you mention anything about the hearing on the bikes… that would be good to add I think.

Great to see you back again Steve and April it’s been a month without a post on KZread 😊

Go for it Steve! I think there's a future in repairing this type of equipment!

Great review! And yes, I think it would be a great idea to get into repairing this kind of thing...gonna be a lot more of it! I've already replaced my leaf blower, hedge trimmer, lawn mower and chain saw with battery powered models...

Another “yes” vote from me Mr. Steve on battery powered repairs. You own one so you might as well take me/us for the ride! Hoping they hold up and parts are easily accessible. Want one. Looks like fun. Great video as always. Thanks from the other coast here in NS.

Steve, the way everything is being mandated to electric, if I owned a service business, I would ( reluctantly ) get into service, repair on this equipment. Good luck with that. Keep up the great videos. Ya'll have given very good information that has helped a lot of folks. God bless ya'll and stay safe working on ghat equipment.

Nice rides, Steve. However, I didn’t see this coming and pictured you and April on Whizzers. How many viewers have to look up Whizzer? PS- The best videos always give a nod to Blazing Saddles. Harrumph!

Awesome so glad for you!!

Hey Steve, I did the same thing. I bought two bikes, but it’s an Aventon Adventure 2 . Looks almost identical to your bikes. Probably made in the same factory in China. I didn’t get a hat though. I love it. Put 900 miles on it since June. I uploaded my speed from 20mph to 28. Had it up to 29.2, plenty fast.

it'll be interesting to see how it holds up for you. another youtuber got a himiway, and had an issue with it. I definitely say learn electric equipment. it's going to serve many homeowners well to go electric and having someone who can service it will definitely be good for them.

Steve, Very interesting video, thank you. Since it would benefit you both to know something about electric bike repair, I would say yes. Most expense on these are with battery replacement. All the best from the U.S.

Wow great timing. I’ve been on the fence on buying a Himiway Zebra E-Bike. You may have given me a little push on buying one. Also I think it would be fun for you to start working on E-Bikes. Just a little change. Thanks Steve 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Looks like I just became the unofficial spokesperson for Himiway Zebra E-Bikes! Maybe I should negotiate a sponsorship deal with them. 😉 Happy biking!

OMG, you look like the character Julian on BBC Ghosts!

Best video ever Steve tack så mycket från Sweden With love, God Bless You and yours🎉 Aloha 🌺 Friday Brother 💗

Nice looking bikes Steve. I'm thinking we are gonna have to start learning to repair battery operated equipment also. Yep, I would love to see you do some repair videos on battery operated equipment. Great video my friend.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like the bikes, but are you sure you want to see me attempt to repair stuff? It might end up being more of a comedy show than a tutorial! 😄

@T-BoneAfterhours

7 ай бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Heck Yes!! I know it will be funny and I will learn something also my friend.

@RaleysSmallEngines

7 ай бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Heck yes! I know it will be funny and I will learn something also.

I think expanding into rechargeable electric repair is a great idea. While the gas engine gear market will live on as long as Steve wants to fix 'em, the electric gear market is growing rapidly and will start replacing gas gear. I have an eGo string trimmer and an eGo hedge trimmer, and they've been terrific, but I've held off on switching over to an eGo lawnmower because there's nobody around where I live who knows how to service them, and owners say they are not completely reliable, and they're too expensive to just throw away/replace.

Thank you. This fits my need for a 50 mile range bike. I can pedal a little.I have solar panels and can avoid gas

For safety sake, don't leave them unattended when charging. Also be careful in wet weather.

@kendean4278

7 ай бұрын

I suggest charging the batteries away from Any combustible buildings. I have a small metal shed where ALL my lithium batteries get charged and stored. 50 ft from my house

Hi Steve, very good review,but I have two questions.1, does the bike have hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm roots,2 does the bike have a cadence sensor or a torque sensor ? Not really a fat tire fan but the build quality seems excellent.

Welcome back Steve, I missed you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks

I’ve had a M2S e bike for 3 years. Run my dogs here in Wyoming. I consider it a e dirt bike. Really great. Probably go about 20 miles w a little peddling.

Can’t hurt to learn how to repair electric equipment Steve. You don’t have to jump into it right away but at least you’re ready to if/when the time comes. Would be very interesting content for the channel someday too.

Live or just survive. Therefore, keep learning new stuff and be ahead of competition. Live long and proper... Many thanks for your nice report on these bikes.

Hay man great job on the video.. electric powered equipment is definitely on the way , why not jump on board your never to old to learn something new. Cheers 🍻

They look great Steve , I hope you have a safe place for charging in case of fire . Q1 Can the battery be charged off the bike ? Q2 Do the electronics have a decent IP rating in case you get caught out in wet weather ? Q3 How come you don't have saddle bags for the beer ? 😉 Finally , a personal request , please never *ever* wear lycra short pants and film it for youtube 😀

Def get into repairing that stuff. Battery, motor, controller and throttle. That's it.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Thank You...

I'd vote for expanding. As an avid E-bike owner/rider, I'd love the new content.

I say yes to e-bike repair. With the increasing number of e-bikes, e-bike repair would be a good addition.

Steve, Be very careful of 3 things. The most important being the battery. Most bike shops will not work on an electric bike purchased online. It’s because the shop’s insurance will not cover them as these online bikes usually come with cheap batteries that are prone to catch fire. Next, you cannot put these bikes on a standard bike rack! People think if they have a bike rack that holds 2 standard bikes it should certainly hold one E-bike. Wrong. Bike racks calculate the weight of a bike per each slot, not the total weight. Many people have lost their bikes on the highway. E-bikes take a special beefier rack. Lastly, most e-bikes weigh between 75 and 90 pounds whereas regular bikes, weigh around 30 pounds. Huge difference. Many older people have found out the hard way that they’re not easy to stop or lean to one side or the other without falling over. Also, if the battery runs out, they are very difficult to pedal or even to just get off and push back home. Just things to consider.

HI Steve, I follow your videos and have fun while learning. We are getting regulations in our area banning gas-powered blowers, and a very huge yes!!!! Please, show us how to repair-maintain electric blowers (cord and battery).

Well this looked like a lot of fun Steve and April. Actually Mrs. P and I have thought about this. Fun-----Really Pedals Who needs pedals. Very cool video. I think you should think about repairing then.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Hey there! We had a blast making this video, and we're glad you enjoyed it too. Pedals or no pedals, it's all about having fun, right? Keep watching for more cool videos!

Awesome looking bike!....yes get into bikes!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! This bike is so awesome that it practically rides itself. Just kidding, but seriously, biking is a blast and I highly recommend getting into it!

They look very well built, but at $1,400 they’re still a little expensive, but like most other e-bikes and $2,000 OLED TVs that cost $4,000-$5,000 just a couple of years ago, they should be below $1,000 soon which will make them even more attractive👍

Think it would be sensible to look at ebikes, Anything learned is probably transferable to other battery tools, so useful. we accept we buy at a price point, so know weaknesses will occur, hopefully sometimes there will be easy fixes that will reduce potential landfill.

Why would you not Steve? Being able to fix something is the best way to understand and know that item.

Steve's small e-bike motor repair. Sounds good to me!

@biomed2560

7 ай бұрын

Or maybe just Steve's eRepair Saloon so all the other stuff is covered too.

Hey Steve I have a off subject question. I have an Echo cs352 chainsaw and I can't find anywhere an adjustment screw for bar oil output. No one else is answering me. I use a full tank of gas and the oil is only about an inch from the top of the oil tank. Any ideas? Nope not in the manual.

Can you just ride it with paddling when the battery is out of juice? Also, what's the weight of the bike? Thanks.

Fantastic. Yes you should start repairing e bikes. Now, I am going to sit down with a Dirty Cow Italian hot chocolate a shot of espresso, a shot of Kahlua or Baileys, a scoop of ice cream, served with a toasted marshmallow on top, topped with drizzled caramel and a light toss of nutmeg or pumpkin spice. Bye for now

Yes for sure

Honda hrx217gvc200 won't stop after cleaning. Starts good.

Hey Steve, how many beers equate to 200lbs? For your bike carrier 😎

I would if you could do a full detail run on how to maintain the Stihl ms 300 electric

Nice!!!

This is awesome bikes.

I have a Lectric 2.0 and love it. I go everywhere on it. My wife has an Aventon Pace 500. It has a much nicer ride and range.

No pedalling, that’s my kinda bike. I’d look into fixing all these battery powered tools, get ahead of the competition. I’ve fixed a couple of Milwaukee impacts, quite straight forward. I guess E bikes and lawn equipment will be very similar

Now you can live to ride And ride to live glad you got those e bikes quickly

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Now you can ride to your heart's content and never worry about running out of gas! E-bikes for the win!

@robertmailhos8159

7 ай бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon you got that right Steve I looked at the price for those bikes 🚲 maybe one day I can get one.hopefuly you didn't pay to much for them sence you live in Canada 💵💸

Electric appliances (cars, chainsaws, mowers) are already well on their way. I can have my fill of fully functional gas-powered weedwackers and pushmowers that folks are discarding in favor of the battery-driven kind. One day the battery driven tools will be salvage too, so I'd like to learn how to fix them. I'd like to see videos on how to fix 'em.

I believe it’s a if only 25mph you don’t need a licence, above the speed limit. Don’t rpDrink and Ride Steve....😊

A spare battery is about 9 pounds. How many recharging stations did you pass?

I see you have a Foster's Beer Can amongst your collection. Just a heads up Aussies don't drink em' they distusting. We have way better examples in our quality Craft brewers around the country. Great video BTW, I am really stuck between a rock and a hard place on the Himmaway Zebra & the Aventon Aventure 2

Where have you been lately?? Miss your videos!!

Maybe you should become a dealer / repair shop

Is the bike weight (79lbs) included in the payload?

It never hurts to expand your horizons (OR your income!!)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Interesting! Thank You...

Steve you and April can start the Electric Angel's of Vancouver.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

LMFAO! Right on

I'm sure that is not one of the cheaper bikes but we can look at the price of ourselves. And yes 25 mph is very fast on a bicycle. Especially when you start thinking about crashing or falling off.😮

Hey any small engine mechanic out there I am a beginner mechanic I like to work on like small engines like leaf blowers and trimmers and mowers and I had a wondering question is it normal if your piston when you look through the spark plug hole is completely dry on top which is weird because like my carburetter works fine like it pumps and stuff I just don’t know why it wouldn’t be going into the engine because I looked at my spark plug and I could tell the spark plug was showing signs of overheating So if any of you mechanics out there have a reason why that might be please let me know it would be greatly appreciated

If repairing electric bikes and mowers and things of that nature interests you and appears to be profitable in the future, then go for it. It's your channel. It's your shop.

I personally don't like everything electrical, too many things can go wrong, more costly to repair and more complexity to solve. I am old school and prefer mechanical. But with that said, times and technology is changing. So Steve with that in mind it would not hurt to learn new things and can only give you an advantage of being able to do both. If not for profit at the very least you will gain knowledge. Here is an example of electronically controlled: I own a 2013 VW CC and is having issues all of a sudden after a battery change. Code reader is telling me of malfunctioning parts, I replaced parts and still no resolution. This tells me the problem is not the parts but is electrical in nature. Which can be anything from open circuit, short or malfunctioning can module or another controller. It can make you crazy just to find out exactly where the problem is. Sometimes knowing basic electronics is not enough. So I say expand your horizons! Go for it.

@gharv1313

7 ай бұрын

Steve O digging the new transportation! Absolutely get into bike repairs all types that would be awesome. Happy for you And April,hopefully many miles of excitement! Remember no Lucky beer while your out and about 🤣🤣. Congrats And Steve out ✌🏻🍻

Those joints are weld done. Steve, you didn't say how many beers we need whilst riding.

I don't know how I feel about a bike that assumes parts are gonna fall off and supplies you with the nuts and bolts to put them back on. I want to see the 6 month/100 hour review. 🙂

@Syncop8rNZ

7 ай бұрын

I wish my Mac chainsaws came with a box of spare bolts. 😂

@swingbelly

7 ай бұрын

Many manufacturers of BBQ's, dump trailers, wheel barrows etc. include extra parts in the package. Smart move. Just in case!

@GuysPlayingWithTools

7 ай бұрын

@swingbelly Seems like I only see extras when assembly is required. I got a blast cabinet last week that needed complete assembly, and it ended with 4 extra in each large fastener container and 2 in the small ones. My wife keeps saying, "Check the boxes and make sure nothing is in them that wants those bolts" 🤣

@GuysPlayingWithTools

7 ай бұрын

@@Syncop8rNZ I hear ya! 🤣

@BrucesShop

7 ай бұрын

Looks safer than a go-cart to me.

Steve ! 👍

What battery chemistry? I wouldn't have a lithium ternary battery anywhere near my house or garage. LFP would be ok.

I bought a Lectric bike Gen 1. Wish I would have waited for the step thru model.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

We love the step thru model....

Steve, after owning an ebike for years, I can tell you service is a problem! My advice would be to expand into ebike repair & videos!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Haha, you're absolutely right! Maybe I should start a side business as an ebike repair guru. Just imagine me in a tool belt, fixing bikes and making hilarious repair tutorials. It could be the next big thing!

@steveniksid5874

7 ай бұрын

Other than the battery what could go wrong with a ebike? Why such a demand demand for ebike repair?

Nice

If you want to still be in business in 15 years, then yes - you need to learn how to service & repair electric devices. On the other hand, if you expect to retire or sell in the next 10, it's likely a waste of time & money getting the needed knowledge & equipment.

Such a BLAST .. enjoy and do not fall down! 😁

Surprised they didn't send you them free to review. Many KZreadrs are being sent them free. This could be the start of Steve's electric bike review channel...🤣

Ha! In my comment it was supposed to read “gearing” not “hearing”

I have ZERO attraction to all the e-This, e-That stuff, including mowers, yard tools, etc., most shop/DIY tools, etc., but *_IF_* they're going to catch on and be a popular "thing," then covering maintaining and repairing them would be great for those folks who accept them, but may I suggest a separate e-channel for all of that, please? Steve's e-Stuff Saloon. I would subscribe and selectively watch.

A couple of apple airtags or android Tiles hidden in the bike. Just in case someone decides they like your bike and decide to rideaway into the sunset.😢 And full face helments and gloves you come off at speed it will hurt. Protect those smiling faces please.😊

Nice bikes.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

I think so too!

What’s the “upgraded” top speed? 35mph??

@greenbunnyinabongo7299

6 ай бұрын

Man in Stevenage got his up to 113mph but the downside was that when he arrived at the hospital, he was carried in on two stretchers 😢

Anything that has 2 or more parts will eventually need service. If you don’t provide it, someone else will. Looks like it will mostly be swapping out components, unlike rebuilding complete carbs.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Great point!

Very exciting Steve, now......are you going to change over all your powee equipment to E equipment and whats next.....an EV? Lol

Nice 😊 🤠👌👌🥳🥳👍 yes I need to get two 😂🤠👍💪💪💪🥰Good!!! Fun!!!

Looks like a great bike. My neighbor has a cheaper E-bike and her battery was low when she stopped to talk. I had to push her to get it going and it took off and I almost fell on my face! 🤣Absolutely, start repairing them. Why limit your business income? Bob out!

Great looking bike's, I thinking about getting one so I can take my Boxer for longer runs all year long.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Haha, your Boxer might just become the fastest dog on two wheels! But seriously, biking with your furry friend is a wonderful way to bond and stay active.

@BearE9090

7 ай бұрын

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon we go for daily walks all rear long in Edmonton, but I'm not a springchicken, That's why I like the fat tires for better traction in the snow.

Modify it to do a wheelie

Bolts coming loose? Blue locktite.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Yes u can always learn how to work on ur own stuff.

Cool bike for sure, But...where I live people are riding these things on the road like a motorcycle. I think these are gonna have to be regulated in certain situations or somebody is gonna get killed. Should they require a motorcycle type license and be registered and insured since they have folks driving them on the road? Lots of questions here.

Now I know what's starting all the Canadian wildfires! Just kidding. I guess someone has to repair electric equipment. But it would be boring to watch and I would miss the payoff of hearing it fire up and run at the end.

What's the point ?? Bike are for getting exercise.

I would learn to repair them,you would be on the cutting edge...the early worm gets the bird

@greenbunnyinabongo7299

6 ай бұрын

Early bird gets the worm But the second mouse gets the cheese...

Less expensive than some regular bikes i've been looking at - They need to be fixed - No gas smell either.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Who needs a gas smell when you can have the sweet scent of savings? Electric bikes are a win-win!

👍🏻

11:51 11:51

I've had my Heike for 3 years, have 3800km on it and so far no maintenance. Knock on wood. Maytag repair man?

Take out all the screws and bolds, and use Loctite to re-fasten them. Chinese bolds vibrate off.

Nice bike Steve ✔️✔️just be careful don't charge them while your sleeping. The battery (( could over heat)). Possible #fire# Just a precaution Steve. But enjoy other wise. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

I think that you will be forced to switch to electric repair in the future.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

7 ай бұрын

Interesting! Thank You...