Tim, I switched out my handlebar stem and riser to: FOMTOR 31.8 Adjustable Stem 0~90 Degree 80mm MTB Adjustable Bike Stem for 31.8mm(1.25") Handlebar Mountain Bike, E-Bike. both riser and adjustable stem in one unit. Works Great! Bought it on Amazon...
Tim, that eBike hoist you and your wife have is a space saver for sure, you guys have got talent you haven't even thought about using friend. You are amazing with what you can do with your analytical mind and talented working hands, you are Blessed. Thank you for always answering my questions too.
I appreciate your down-to-earth practical advice and presentation. Each accessory you showed is good guidance for what we need with our ebikes, even if we select different parts. Thanks Tim!
I appreciate that! Just an FYI, I have withdrawn my support for the Lixada pannier bag. Less than a year in and the sewn seams on the bag are failing. To that end I have removed the link for that component from the description of the video.
Extremely helpful video. Thank you so much for uploading. I’m also a heavier/taller rider and I really appreciate the mods you’ve made to make the bike more comfortable.
'love the thought-process you've put into this video, Tim. I think I'll setup my garage with a pulley system similar to yours for when I need to troubleshoot the bike. My existing bike -repair stand is not built for the Himiway's weight. LOL! For future contents, I would love to hear/watch your ideas around extending the battery's longevity (for 30+ miles riding) via a spare battery or slaved charger. Thanks very much!
Thank you! Interesting idea for a video. Just an FYI for you, on our cruiser and stepthru we set the PAS low and the gear as high as we can stand. If we run around 15 mph we have ridden 45 miles, switched batteries midway, and had battery bars to spare when we finished. Enjoy the ride!
TT - Thanks for this video. Outstanding. My new Himiway arrived two days ago and I'm already looking for doing some upgrades. Like you, I'm a bigger rider, 250 6'3". My wife's Himiway should be here at the end of August. We also live in Michigan and looking forward to riding during the winter months as well. We are in Milford and looking to try many of the rail to trails in SE Michigan.
Nice job on the accessories. I ordered several of those items for my Himiway. I’m hoping I can adjust the suntour post low enough for me. Great video, thanks!
Randomly stubled on this, just purchased the Himiway Cobra (still about a month away from delivery) and these are some great universal upgrades, especially for us big and tall guys.
Hello, I have just purchased your Himiway model and have Tannus liners on the way. We are the same size and weight and I would like to know the tire pressures you settled on. You have done a fine job with your videos and the information has been a great aid. Thank you.
Then you had a VERY different experience than I did. As soon as my wife got a flat the bead popped off the rim and the back tire would not roll without binding up. They may be able to ride on a thin tire, but not with fat tires. It simply didn’t work.
@@TinkeringTurtle I was only going on the claim of riding with no air. Haven't tested that yet and that is disappointing. Gonna start taking a spare tube again assuming I get it operational again.
Pedals have never come loose on a bicycle ever… so unless you change your pedals mid ride… Flat out tyre sealant is way cheaper than the inserts, with the added bonus of no punctures, check out area 13 video on flat out…
Great information and I have ordered some of these accessories. I may add more once I get these installed. As of 2-7-2021, The thumb controls are out of stock.
Enjoying your Himiway videos and looking forward to more. Can you tell me if your regular frame bike and your wife's step through use the same battery. We are considering two bikes like yours , and wonder if we could swap the batteries at the mid point of a ride if one rider was using quite a bit more battery assist than the other. Thank you.
Yes, the batteries are interchangeable. My wife and I swap batteries on are longer rides to even out usage as I am significantly heavier than she is and she uses way less power. One note is the keys are unique to the battery cradle (bike) but the batteries will fit in either cradle...if that makes sense. Enjoy the ride!
Yes we did. My wife picked up an inch and a half long nail passing by an industrial park. Buried I. the tire all the way to the head. Neither Tuffy or Tannus would have prevented the flat. Slime or Flatout might have made a difference, but we haven’t put either of those in. We may in the future, but we haven’t yet. I did a couple of posts on the flat at the time in the Facebook group. “Himiway Motorbike owners club” (if you want to search them out and get more info.
Thanks. Unfortunately I don’t use a bike rack, I load the bikes in my truck for transport. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. You might check out the Himiway Facebook groups. I’m sure you can find recommendations there.
Thanx for the link re: hoist system! Very helpful!! Do you have the rear straps for sale? BTW... I have your battery covers and the work perfectly and add a touch of class to the bikes when on our carrier 😎.
Tim, love your videos and have done many of the upgrades you recommend on mine and wife's Himiway bikes. Question, Suntour NCX suspension seat post 27.2mm (requires shim to fit Himiway) what shim size is required to fit the Himiway? Thanks
Been watching all your videos, as I recently received my Himiway. Even ordered the terminal covers. Thanks for being a great resource. I do have a question though, do you have a different bag recommendation if you no longer recommend the "Lixada Bike Rear Bag Bicycle Pannier Bag Saddle Bag 25L"?
Glad you like the videos! I replaced the “Lixada” bag with the “Rockbros” a few months ago. It’s much more expensive, but so far it is holding up extremely well. I like it! Rockbros pannier bag link: amzn.to/3kwcqiD
Lots of good and useful information, thanks you for that, I do not have my Cruiser yet, I like to order a Seat Post Suspension just wonder if 30.0mm will work?
Glad it was helpful! The stock seat post size for the cruiser and stepthru is 30.4mm. Most people can’t find a suspension seat post in that size, so they purchase the 27.2mm and add a 27.2mm to 30.4mm seat post shim.
Thanks again for the info 👍👍still waiting for my himiway to ship. wife's rad mini step thru was here in less than a week caint wait to get riding do u think the tire inserts work well to prevent flats sence you all put them in. Thanks
Hi Pat, since we installed the Tannus liners in our bikes we have rode approx. 1400 miles each. We have had a grand total of one flat. My wife picked up an inch and a half nail in her rear tire. Meanwhile we have hit innumerable amounts of bike path debris that made loud noises as they pressed into the fat tire and pinch/bounced away causing no harm. We are happy we spent the money, if nothing else it gives us peace of mind. Thanks for the question, be sure to subscribe for future videos!
Definitely choose to go with inserts. On my second ride before Tannus a small thin chard of glass was all it took to create a flat. Since then I have confidence that those loud pops like Tinkering Turtle mentioned below won't leave me on the side of the path.
Hi Tim, outstanding incite into the bike. I've added a lot of your recommendations and all work great. My big mess up was I added some cheap semi hydraulic disk brakes...they are a lot quieter and smoother, but very little stopping power, almost dangerously little stopping. I can plan ahead to slow down, but yesterday when a bear zipped in front of me, I couldn't even lock the wheels or rapidly slow down! Luckily he was on a mission and just kept going. What's your best advice for upgrading the brakes...such a huge price jump from the $40 to the $140 semi hydro brakes. Thanks for any input, for know I think I'll go back to the noisy mechanical brakes. An 80lb bike with a 225lb rider zooming down a mountain trail is scary!
Hi Jim, to your brake question. I have not done the upgrade, my bike paths are pretty flat and I haven’t needed the extra stopping power. But from what I have read, the people that seem to be happy with their brakes are the ones that purchased from Bolton ebikes. They are the Juintech M1 hydraulic calipers…$149. I may consider upgrading one of my bikes down the road to test them out, but I am not certain when that will be.
@@TinkeringTurtle This type: www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Deluxe-2-Bike-Trunk/dp/B00TRTSAZM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=308FMYYLM2P61&dchild=1&keywords=bike+rack+for+car&qid=1610971803&sprefix=bike+rack+%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-3
Most likely yes. But I do not have any of the newer Himiway ebikes to verify that. Find the connector for the twist throttle on your bike and pull it straight apart, do not twist. Then verify that the connector is the same as shown on my video. Is it male? does it have 2 pins? etc. Make sure to properly line up the connector and push it straight back together. I hope this helps!
Great video. Can I ask I am about your size and I was wondering how many miles you get on 1 battery charge with normal riding. Thanks for the great content.
I am 6’ 3” tall and around 300lbs. My wife and I have done a 45 mile trip where we switched batteries at the half way point. At the end we had one or two bars left. For most of that ride we were going around 15 mph. check out the video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V5HvWfyQd94.html
Hi Tim, I ordered the strapping and d rings, but do you have a closeup of the pattern your wife sewed on the strap to secure it to the d ring, I am trying to gauge how much of the strap overlaps the dring for strength . We sewed up some sling chair replacements this summer so I know her sewing maching will go through the strapping
RU-vid doesn’t let you post images. But the overlap is about 1 1/2” long and the pattern is a rectangle with an X going from corner to corner. Hope this helps.
I just ordered the black and white models for my wife and I , Where did you obtain the strap material that is used with the D Hook on the strap and was it just sewn straight across past the D hook. Can you also provide the length of the stapping material and size of the D Hook. Your many videos I have watched were very helpful as I narrowed down my choice for the ebikes.
Hi Edward, Thank you for your kind words! The length of the finished strap was around 32” I used 1” nylon strapping that I purchased off of Amazon amzn.to/3ngt5qr And the D-links are also 1” amzn.to/37cZ59c She sewed the end of the strap with an X and a box around the X. So much more than just a line. We didn’t want the bikes coming down on us or our car.
@@TinkeringTurtle I have my old bike mounted on the ceiling with hooks I have to manually lift and put in place but with these bikes heavier than the standard bike, I like the cable lift system which I will mount to my ceiling like you did, Thanks will keep watching for tips since my bikes will not be delivered to January 2021 I have to adjust the speed down like for the Pedal Assist you presented in another video so the bike does not take off on my wife
Hi Turtle! Thanks for all the great info. I ordered the 18mm parktool wrench but it only fits on the left side. Its to small for the motor side. Did you find this to be the same on yours.?
oh man! Your right you need a 19mm for the motor side. I just assumed both side were the same. I just ordered the 19mm for my bag and I will update the description in the video and post to the Facebook groups. Nice catch! Here is the link for the 19mm wrench. amzn.to/3r8kZTa
"Mr Turtle" - what size spoke wrench do I need for my HImiway Cruiser? The one on the included multi-tool (14?) doesn't seem to fit. Thanks in advance.. love your videos
I am not exactly sure what you are asking. If you are referring to replacing worn brake pads with Tektro calipers, then check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jnljAy7cLyE.html
Hey Turtleman and anyone else that has an opinion about this. Hopefully my H Cruiser just came with a few bad parts, but I'm starting to woder if maybe my bike doesn't do that well in hilly areas which is what I bought it for.
Can you give us a little info, how much do you weigh? Do you pedal or just throttle up the hills? Do you gear down to help the motor as you climb the hill?
I have a question about the Tannus Armour Bundle with or without Tubes for the Himiway Escape is the 20x4.1-4.8 the right size for the Escape. I will purchase with the tubes
That is the correct size. On our cruiser and stepthru I spoke with Tannus support and they indicated that with fat tires, it is not as critical to get the smaller tubes. The stock tubes work just fine. I am assuming that the same should hold true for the Escape fat tires. I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thank you so much for your speedy reply. Your videos are so very helpful. I have one Escape and One Cruiser coming soon 4 weeks have gone by already. Thanks
hi Rick, I like it. As I said in the video, I did have my wife add a section of Velcro to the straps so I could cinch them up tighter to the rack. And I put all my tools in one side and tore some stitches in the corner of the side pocket. Once I put half my tools in the other side it took that excess pressure of the seams. The bags have held up well for over 1400 miles. I hope to be using them for years to come.
@@TinkeringTurtle I had a lectric bike that came with bags and they worked great I could haul 2 gallons of water in each bag with no damage to the bags. Sold that bike and ordered a couple of cruisers. Do you think the lixada bag would hold up to that amount of weight? I'm guessing not if the tools you showed ripped the bag. thanks Bob
Tim, I'm wondering if you could add a short video, or portion thereof, on changing the front 'quick disconnect' to one of the 'skewers' so that it's not so easy for someone to steal the front wheel? I see them online, but I'm unsure of the correct length, and/or if one would be a better choice than another? Thank-you!
Thanks for this info! Much appreciated. I have one question regarding your wife’s bike seat/suspension upgrade....How much difference is there between the original lowest seat height vs. with the upgrade? I’m interested in the same changes to my Himi ST, but am vertically challenged and can’t afford too much increase in seat height. 🙂
Most likely yes. But I do not have any of the newer Himiway ebikes to verify that. Find the connector for the twist throttle on your bike and pull it straight apart, do not twist. Then verify that the connector is the same as shown on my video. Is it male? does it have 2 pins? etc. Make sure to properly line up the connector and push it straight back together. I hope this helps!
The links are included in the description of the video. if you forward the video to 16min 35sec, I included tutorials on how to get to the description on various devices. Thanks for watching!
Sorry - ultimately found them. And ordered the Lixada pannier bag, the thumb throttle, the bar end mirror, the replacement grips (with open ends and screws to tighten), a couple of different foot pumps, a couple of alarms/horns, and the Cloud 9 seat. Unfortunately, we’ve apparently got a bad controller (1 day after the first and only good ride 🙁), so we’ve not been able to try any of them out yet. Thanks! Btw, where are you located?
I hope you read in the description that I no longer endorse the Lixada pannier bag. Sorry to hear about your controller, hopefully the will get that fixed quickly. I am in the West Michigan area.
What are your thoughts on the amount of surface area between the front forks and the axle hubs coming through the front wheel? Seems to be only a quarter inch of contact not very much.
While I am not precisely sure of what your asking...I think you want to know if I am comfortable with the front tire interface with the forks. The answer is yes. I have over 1400 miles on my bike. Paved bike paths, dirt trails, jumping curbs... no problems or concerns. Hope this helps. Enjoy the ride!
Sorry this question isn’t related to your latest video, but I really respect your input on Himiway issues. On almost every ride, I get the error 24 code and lose power. After a minute or so, power comes back on. I have checked and double checked to make sure the motor connectors are tight. Has this happened to you and do you have any recommendations for me? Thanks for anything you can share.
Hi Gary, sorry I don’t have any experience with motor issues. And I am not sure what a “motor hall signal abnormality” is. My best recommendation is to try to get it on video and reach out to Himiway support. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Have you googled “error 24 motor hall signal abnormality”? There seems to be some info on troubleshooting. This could be a bad wire between the motor and controller. Or something simple like water or debris in one of the connectors. Good luck!
I used the 90mm. I detail the install in this video. component links are in the description. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lJzmAja-APk.html
I know your not stupid just saying bike alarms are nice and if you use say a disc brake alarm and a cheap alarm that goes under the seat that will work well with your locking system
No, I have not considered tubeless tires. They don’t make sense to me in regards to an already heavy bike that gives you help you pedaling. Tubeless only make sense to me when you want a lower weight bike that is easier to pedal.
@@TinkeringTurtle Tim, that makes sense, I only weigh about 150 pounds soaking wet! Six foot tall and still wear the same size close as when I was 16 years old, (born in 1962) Four back surgeries later, I’ve definitely lost a lot of muscle mass. I get by as best I can. That is the reason I started studying Ebikes, also the reason I don’t have one yet... I will keep saving every nickel and dime until I own one, and no, I don’t ask for handouts. There were many years I couldn’t have cared about the cost. Disability pays about 15% of what I used to earn. The point is that many people have bad days and wish the check was in the mail and they could do whatever they wanted. Be careful what you wish for.
Good question! It’s because Suntour does not produce a 30.4mm seat post. They do make a 30.9mm, but that would not fit in the bike. Be careful when ordering!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks for your reply, I was pretty sure you had a good reason. I had thought I had saw a seat post somewhere for a 30.4. So I will order what you used, no reason to reinvent the wheel. Like I said before great job on your videos. If more would look at all your videos it would eliminate a lot of questions. I have looked at the all twice if not more. You have certainly made my Himiway experience enjoyable, thanks.
I have almost 7000 mile on my cruiser an would like to replace the front wheel bearings. I didn't see them on the web site, was wondering if you knew where I could fine some. I don't want to take it apart until I have replacements.
Sorry Wallace, while I plan on doing a video on the front bearings sometime in the future, I don’t have any idea how big or how many bearings are in there.
@@TinkeringTurtle I did look at the bearings and mine were just sitting in the wheel loose and can easily fall out. I just put it back together until I can get replacements as it's not a problem yet.
@@TinkeringTurtle Rainy day here in Sun City, AZ so I took the wheel apart again. There are nine balls measuring a 1/4 inch in diameter with no retainer. The cup they sit in looks replaceable. Need a thin wrench to hold the nut that go's against the bearings so you can tighten the lock nut so as not to over tighten the bearings when putting back together. 9/16 and 14mm were just a little to small. I happen to have and old tool that came with something and filed that to fit. I think I'll buy a new bike next year something a little smaller that has a big enough battery to go 40 miles at about 50% power and peddling. Enjoy your videos I'll be watching for your video on the bearings to see what you come up with.
Tim, I need to buy a different bike rack for my trailer hitch since the fat tires do not fit in my Thule Bike rack, What type of bike carrier do you carry the 2 Himiway bikes you have since I will have my wife's soon interested in knowing what works for you
I’m sorry I don’t use a bike rack. I have a full size truck, and strap the bikes in the bed of the truck for transport. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
Great video! I am having a problem and someone suggested that I ask you. I have had my bike about 2 months and had not had ay problems until recently. When I tried to charge the battery the last time the charger light stays green and does not charge. I am attempting to charge in the house, off of the bike. Any suggestions?
Sorry to hear that. The issue is likely either in the charger or the circuitry of the battery. Neither of which I am well versed in. My best, and only, suggestion is to reach out to Himiway support and get troubleshooting tips from them. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
oh, now I understand. Bolton ebikes offers an upgrade kit for Rad ebikes. It included a screen, higher amp controller and an optional true 750w motor. I am hoping that they would do the same thing for the Himiway bikes. That way the parts would be matched and there would be instructions for install and settings.
I use a Suntour seat post, a little expensive but VERY nice! amzn.to/3zzwcCL For my wife I recently purchased the Ganoper. it isn’t quite as good as my Suntour but it takes the shock out of bumps and she likes it. amzn.to/3NM4Nll I always purchase the 27.2mm version and get a shim to fit the bike. That way it should fit in any new bike I get with the lower cost of a shim. Hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks I will check it out! Also, do you have a video explaining proper handle and seat height adjustment? I’m 5’4 and just getting into biking 🚴♀️
I don’t know if there is a “proper” handle bar height. I think it is whatever you like. I do show how to change the height in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lJzmAja-APk.html For seat height check out this video: (around 16min 50sec) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w65sDsW7Uis.html
The only way to reduce speed in any of the PAS levels, is to change the %. And if I remember correctly the lowest you can go in PAS 1 is 20%. I am not certain what that equates to in actual speed.
Hello Sir, Do you recommend Himiway Ebike ? There are so many upgrades, and i am sure that i dont need all of them. Just want to make sure if it is worthy for the current sale price ($1499). Please advise ! Many Thanks
When I did my research last spring I reviewed well over a dozen ebikes. For the price the Himiway had, by far, the best features. After 6 months of enjoying it, the only slight drawback is that it is tall and honestly that does not bother my wife (5’ 6”) or I (6’ 3”) at all. So yes I do recommend the Himiway bikes.
I think it comes down to your inseam. I would also suggest the step thru so you have more room when not seated. I know people have discussed inseam measurements on the Facebook groups. Maybe you can find more info there.
Recommended pressure is 20 - 25 psi. I personally run at 25 psi mostly on paved paths. If you run on softer terrain, like sand, the 10 - 15 psi may be appropriate. (or even as low as 7 psi) Hope this helps!
I am assuming you mean a bottle holder...I know quite a few people get a mount that fits the four bolts on the front of the frame (meant for the front basket). Personally I put my water bottle in my rear pack and just stop when I need a drink.
@@TinkeringTurtle ok, since im not mechanically inclined, im wanted to get those Park tool PT-09 shop cone wrenches...15mm, 18mm & 19mm. How do i know what size the Majicycle used? Sorry im so new to this 😊
I think a thin jawed adjustable wrench would be a better value. Thin jawed because an adjustable wrench with a normal thickness would not be able to tighten the pedals if they loosen. And it should also work well on the nuts that hold the rear wheel. Keep in mind that this tool will be kept on the bike and used in a situation out on the road. amzn.to/3GHmgbv
@@TinkeringTurtle I'm sorry that was what I asked but I actually meant for replacing out the quick release for something else if that's possible. But thanks for the videos you've been very informative!
Sorry Bob, I don’t. But I can say they are pretty easy to install. The lower portion is precut to fit around the forks, and you just have to trim off the top to fit. I hope this helps!
I was wondering the diameter (size) of the seat post. I ordered a Cloud C9 Select seat. The original seat wobbles even when the bracket is tightened. I am thinking of ordering a DJC Bike Suspension Seat Post shock absorber damper post from Amazon $33.90. It specified they need the correct size. Do you know the size for the cruiser. Thanks Phil
Hi Phillip, the seat post size on the cruiser and stepthru is 30.4mm. You can also buy a 27.2mm seat post and use a shim to bring it up to 30.4mm. That is what I did when I bought my Suntour suspension seat post. Good Luck!
