I Built an INSANE Electric Mini Moto (+60mph!)
Summary
TLDRThe video script details an exciting thrift store find of a Razor frame for just $50, which sparks an ambitious Thrift door build project. The narrator enthusiastically compiles a list of parts and accessories, including a sprocket and chain kit, hydraulic brake kit, rear shock, headlight, and more, culminating in a 76V 32Ah battery as the most expensive but crucial component. The assembly process is meticulously described, from fitting the battery and changing the front sprocket to wiring up the electric powertrain and extending the bike's frame for a customized fit. The finished bike, adorned with new decals and equipped with an underglow kit, USB charger, and other enhancements, is compared to other models like the MX 650 and Taria XXX, highlighting the SX500's superior comfort, geometry, and performance. The video concludes with a test ride and the setup of the Trotho app for monitoring and control, emphasizing the bike's impressive speed, suspension, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for quick suburban adventures.
Takeaways
- 🛍️ The thrift store find of a Razor frame for $50 with minor scuffs was considered a sign to start a thrift door build project.
- 💸 The total cost of the build includes various parts like a sprocket and chain kit, hydraulic brake kit, rear shock, and a 76V 32Ah battery, which is the most expensive part.
- 🔧 The build process involves assembling multiple components such as the motor, battery, controller, and wiring up the 12V system with additional accessories like a USB charger and underglow kit.
- 🔩 The installation of the motor and battery required some adjustments like bending the frame sides to fit the battery and modifying the chain tensioner for proper spark direction.
- 🏍️ The completed bike features an extended rear and upgraded front fork, improving geometry and providing a more comfortable and proportional riding experience compared to previous models.
- 💡 The use of Super Moto wheels and the addition of a USB charger with multiple ports for potential extra accessories like a horn or tail light enhance the bike's functionality.
- 🌟 The SX500 model is highlighted for its improved comfort, longer front fork, and swing arm extension, which contribute to a better-looking and more enjoyable ride.
- 🏎️ The bike's performance is compared favorably to other models like the MX 650 and MX 500, with the latter being praised for its simplicity and the former for its advancements in design.
- 🔋 The 76V 32Ah battery is a crucial component for the electric powertrain, providing the necessary power for the bike's operation and contributing significantly to the overall cost.
- 🛠️ The process of building the bike is documented in detail, including troubleshooting and fine-tuning, such as dealing with chain issues and adjusting the rear wheel for proper chain tension.
- 🎨 Personalization options like decals and graphics are discussed, with the builder opting for an Electron Co. graphic set to customize the appearance of the bike.
Q & A
Where did the narrator find the Razor frame?
-The narrator found the Razor frame at a thrift store.
What was the total cost of the Razor frame at the thrift store?
-The Razor frame cost 50 bucks at the thrift store.
What is included in the sprocket and chain kit that the narrator bought?
-The sprocket and chain kit costs $19, but the specific components it includes are not detailed in the transcript.
How much does the hydraulic brake kit cost?
-The hydraulic brake kit costs $115.
What is the most expensive part of the build and why is it important?
-The most expensive part of the build is the 76v 32 aamp battery, costing $1,500. It is the most important because it powers the bike and affects its performance and range.
What is the price of the ETM V2 Forks used in the build?
-The ETM V2 Forks are priced at $499.
How does the narrator describe the process of installing the battery?
-The narrator describes the process as requiring the sides to be bent to make the battery fit and mentions that this part is loud, so it's best done early in the morning or late at night.
What is the name of the app used to control and monitor the bike?
-The app used to control and monitor the bike is called Trotho.
What discount code does the narrator provide for purchases on electrone Co?
-The discount code provided by the narrator is AER 5.
How does the narrator describe the riding experience of the new bike compared to the MX 500?
-The narrator describes the new bike as feeling like a bigger bike due to the geometry, swing arm extensions, and a longer front fork. It's also noted to be more comfortable, with a cushier rear shock and a more comfortable seat.
What is the top speed the narrator achieves during the test ride?
-The narrator achieves a top speed of 60 miles per hour during the test ride.
What is the narrator's opinion on the ease of performing wheelies on the new bike?
-The narrator finds that the new bike allows for effortless wheelies, making the riding experience more enjoyable and less of a struggle compared to other bikes.
Outlines
🛍️ Thrift Store Find and Razor Build Introduction
The video begins with the host's excitement over finding a Razor frame at a thrift store for just $50, which they consider a sign from the universe. They outline the process of building a Razor bike from scratch, listing the parts acquired, including a sprocket and chain kit, hydraulic brake kit, rear shock, headlight, rear extension kit, 12V converter kit, USB charger, underglow kit, decal kit, and a noisy Cricut controller. The most expensive and crucial part is the 76V 32Ah battery. The host also mentions the purchase of ETM V2 Forks and the assembly process, emphasizing the simplicity of electric powertrains and the importance of the battery's positioning and connections.
🔌 Wiring and Assembling the Razor Bike's Components
The host details the process of connecting the bike's components, such as the throttle, key ignition, and the 12V system to the controller. They also discuss the ease of adding extra features like a horn or taillight if desired. The video shows the application of new decals, the installation of the rear and front brake calipers, and the challenges of ensuring the front wheel spins without brake rubbing. The host appreciates the design of the headlight and front number plate and explains the process of installing the underglow lights and managing the wiring. They also compare the Razor bike with other models like the MX 650 and MX 500, highlighting the differences in design and performance.
🚴♂️ Riding Experience and Geometry of the Razor SX500
The host talks about the riding experience on the SX500, noting the comfort of the seat and the improved geometry that makes the bike feel bigger and faster. They compare the SX500 with the MX500, emphasizing the differences in design, such as the longer front fork and swingarm extension on the SX500. The host also mentions the superior space between the wheel and motor on the SX500, which eliminates the need for grinding down the motor. They discuss the performance gap between the SX500 and the Taria XX, noting that the Taria is better for off-roading due to its longer suspension travel, but the SX500 is faster for cruising.
🔧 Bike Setup, App Configuration, and First Ride
The host demonstrates setting up the Trotho app for the bike, connecting to the controller, and configuring the power, torque, throttle aggression, speed, and regen. They share a discount code for the viewers to use on Electron Co. products. The first ride on the thrift store SX500 with Super Moto wheels is described, highlighting the top speed and suspension feel. The host also talks about the ease of popping wheelies on the bike and the fun they had during the ride. They mention an encounter with a Suron rider and express their preference for riding Razor bikes in the suburbs for their convenience and ease of use.
🤸♂️ Wheelie Experience and Social Interactions
The host discusses the ease of performing wheelies on the Razor bike compared to other bikes like the Stark, which requires more effort and focus. They share an incident where the chain fell off the bike and their interaction with a BMX rider. The host emphasizes the fun and social aspects of riding Razor bikes, including the plan to gather a group of Razor riders. They conclude by reiterating the convenience and enjoyment of riding Razor bikes for short periods and in suburban areas.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Razor Frame
💡Thrift Store
💡Electric Powertrains
💡Controller
💡SX500
💡Super Moto Wheels
💡Battery
💡Sprocket and Chain Kit
💡Hydraulic Brake Kit
💡Underglow Kit
💡Rear Shock
Highlights
Discovered a Razor frame at a thrift store for $50
Assembled a thrift door build with a variety of new components
Purchased a sprocket and chain kit for $19
Installed a hydraulic brake kit for $115
Added a rear shock for $149 and a headlight for $49
Used a 12V converter kit and USB charger for additional functionalities
Acquired a noisy Cricut controller for $599, including all necessary hookup components
Installed an EC4 PV3 brushless motor for $249
Mounted ETM V2 Forks, the largest ever put on a Razor, costing $499
Successfully fitted a 76V 32Ah battery, the most expensive part at $1500
Installed super motos wheels, 10-inch front and rear for $249
Added underglow kit for aesthetic appeal
Completed the assembly with new decals and a thorough cleaning
Compared the newly built bike to a classic MX 650 and MX 500 Razor
Noted significant differences in geometry, battery, and wheel design between the SX500 and MX500
Discussed the performance gap between the SX500 and a Taria XX, favoring the SX500 for speed
Provided a discount code 'AER 5' for purchases on electrone Co
Shared a unique riding experience and the joy of wheelies on the new build
Emphasized the convenience and fun factor of riding a Razor for short periods of leisure time
Transcripts
no way that's a razor frame at
the thrift store 50
bucks with the Plastics only a couple
scuffs on here for 50 bucks already
stripped this is a sign from the
Universe I did not plan this but it's
happening Thrift door build we've got
the frame now we just
need everything else I'll see you when
it gets here it got we have everything
else starting off strong we got the
sprocket and chain kit $19 hydraulic
brake kit $115 these you can't buy yet
some things you can't buy a deal with it
rear shock $149 headlight $49 rear
extension kit $349 this is going to make
the bike longer should make a big
difference 12vt converter kit $49 USB
charger underglow kit these all run off
that 12vt
kit we got the decal kit straps charger
$59 we got the noisy Cricut controller
$599 comes with everything you need to
hook it up and we got the ec4 pv3
brushless motor for $249 this is just a
beautiful piece of Machinery emx light
throttle $36 with three power modes we
got the noisy Cricut controller Mount
$39 and of course the biggest baddest
battery I've ever run on a razor this is
a 76v 32 aamp battery $1,500 it's by far
the most expensive part of this build
but it's also the most important so
don't trip
can't forget about the wheels either we
got these super motos
$249 10 in 90 by 90 front and rear that
is same size we got some mounts and
spacers and adapters this just comes
with the other parts now look at this
the handlebars they come with the front
forks I actually really like the sweep
and the rise and nice bars but look at
these the biggest Forks I've ever put on
a razor these are the etm V2 Forks just
beautiful $499 the best you can put on a
razor right now let's build this
thing
[Music]
right off the bat let's take this Thrift
door price tag off and give it a quick
clean now we're going to see if we can
fit the battery we definitely can't
we're going to need to bend these two
sides to make it fit now this part is
really loud so it's important that you
do this either as early in the morning
or as late at night as possible you need
your neighbors to hear it so they know
you're cooking now it fits perfectly and
just like you there's a good side and a
up side but we don't show that
unless we have to brother here I'm
changing the front sprocket that's on
the motor we have a different type of
chain so we need a different sprocket
just remember that this is righty Loosey
Lefty tidy on the motor and before I
mount the motor I'm going to chop off
the chain tensioner and what's important
here is you want the Sparks to fly
directly at the battery I I should
improve my angle here the motor bolts
right on it's the same three points as
the stock motor and I just love electric
powertrains they're so simple we got the
motor battery and controller so let's
wire them all up starting with the
positive and negative we got the battery
leads the 12vt converter and our harness
starting with the positives doing the
negatives plugging in the harness and
now attaching the three phase
wires we got the yellow blue and green
to mount the controller we've got this
adhesive sticky on the bottom and the
mount on top I love how they Design This
the controller just bolts on straight to
the frame it's really really solid
definitely beats zip ties we're going to
flip this bad boy over and go straight
for these extensions these are a little
tricky we do need to drill two holes
into the frame I'm surprised I made it
work wait boom
boom give a little
flipy I don't know what was smoking here
I think it's the WD but it was feeling
pretty
badass these screws are flush with it it
looks really Factory and once you've
tighten it down I'm I'm confident in
these here I'm putting on the chain
tensioners one on each
side and the brake mount I'm just
attaching it Loosely for now for the
rear wheel in order to mount the
sprocket we do need an adapter which it
comes with and I'm just using a little
bit of Loctite that's what was
recommended on this part we don't want
to use too much Loctite okay less is
more now we can bolt on the sprocket
flip it over and put on the rotor the
rear wheel goes right on it comes with
all the spacers you need the Chain's
also simple it's got the master link you
just click it in we moving the wheel
back to tension the chain and adjusting
these chain tensioners time for the
front fork oh boy here I'm hammering in
a spacer one on the
bottom and boom throw the handlebars on
key ignition and voltmeter throttle left
grip rear brake front brake rotor on the
front wheel front wheel on the fork Fork
wheel spinning baby this looks sick
start to really look like a bike we just
need the rear shock
now time to connect the harness it looks
difficult it couldn't be easier this is
our throttle this is our key ignition
and now we're going to attach our whole
12vt system to the 12volt kit that we
wired up to the controller got the
underglow the USB charger the headlight
and there's still three more plugs
available so if you wanted to add
something else like a horn or a tail
light or a speaker that's up to you I
like that they added extras now we got
to deal with these button and USB port
before I start drilling I want to put
the new decals on so that when I drill
I'm drilling through the decals like I
am
here doing three on the left side for
the buttons and then one on the right
side for the USB charger I was having so
much trouble with the decal it's so
hard channeling my inner skater here
trying to trim it with a razor blade
like grip tape but the USB oh my it
looks flush same with these buttons look
how good it looks
just strapping up the battery it was
getting so late at this point this was
1:30 in the morning I had a waffle and
called it a day the next morning I
installed the rear brake caliper the
front brake caliper and I just
appreciated how easy that was I remember
in my first couple razor builds one of
the biggest challenges was getting this
front wheel to spin with the brake not
rubbing no matter how many spacers I
used I could not figure it out electron
Co figured it out and they just made it
so easy here I'm installing the
headlight front number plate and in
order to make the front fender work I
need to do some more cutting and
drilling one big hole in the middle for
the uh main nut slides right on thrown
on the fort guards and it's time for
underglow lots of wires lots of sticky
doing two in the
front one under each side of the swing
arm and then two right under the main
frame I zip tied those cuz they were the
longest and I just didn't want to deal
with them unsticking had to do a little
bit of cable management here and then
fasten all the plastic un fortunately I
had the hardware from previous builds
because uh it didn't come from the
thrift store taking off the thrift store
price tag on the seat and giving it a
quick clean it was a little
dirty now I'm just ripping off the
stickers so I can install my electron Co
Graphics which really I never do
Graphics but I think it needed it I was
either going to do all black with a red
subframe but then I'd have to paint it
and everything or I was going to do
Graphics I'm doing Graphics I didn't
figure out how to do the front fender I
think I didn't use the right pieces but
here I'm pumping up the tires and it's
time to plug it in and give it its first
throttle look at this turn the headlight
on right there this one's for the
underglow and and say you're getting
chased right it's night
time stealth mode come
on on this side we got the charger two
USBS and a
USBC you can turn it on and off for the
LEDs I have it on gradient right now so
it's just going through all the colors
I'm curious though if you had to pick
just one
color which color would it be
there's infinite answers cuz you can
change it with the color wheel blue
looks really good I think the best way
to talk about this bike is by comparing
it to a couple others so let's roll them
out starting off with the classic OG we
got the MX 650 this is the yellow dirt
bike from Razer then we got the MX 500
this is the red dirt bike from Razer one
of my favorites now let's go ahead and
compare it to the tri XX the Taria XXX
it's actually cheaper than the f in this
bike so let's see how it Compares now
comparing the 650 to the 500 they're
almost identical bikes the main
difference is going to be the color and
the price the 650 is a little bit more
expensive it comes with a slightly
larger front wheel out of the box but
you're going to switch those anyway
they're almost identical bikes I've just
always built the red one except the
first bike I built was the 650s you can
see it has the older kit still from
electron Co and the 500 has the newer
one you can see how much they've
progressed in just a couple years now
comparing the SX 500 to the MX 5 00 we
start seeing a lot more differences
these two particular builds they have
different batteries you can see the new
battery on the SX is larger than the one
I have on the MX and I'm rocking
different Wheels the SX has the spoked
wheels and the MX has the one piece
Razor wheels I cannot tell you which
ones I prefer the Razor wheels are
actually fatter which is nice although
the Razor wheels are nearly impossible
to find so I'm glad electrone Co offers
these the sx500 also has the swing arm
extension and the easiest way to see why
that important is look at the wheel to
motor space on the mx500 it's there's no
space you have to grind down the motor
now compare that to the sx500 there's so
much space between the wheel and the
motor you don't have to grind anything
it just looks more proportional I really
like the look of it but they also paid
attention to the geometry so the the
riding experience should be great in
addition to the swing arm extension the
front fork on the sx500 is also longer
than the front fork on the mx500 these
are both upgraded by the way out of the
box it's all going to be the same I
don't know how it is but the the MX
500's taller than the sx500 even though
the sx500 feels bigger but we do have a
more comfortable seat on the sx500 which
is one of the things I'm most excited
about it just has a little bit more
width to it the Plastics are totally
different you can look at the tail
difference the front fender difference
the side Plastics difference I think the
sx500 is just a much better looking bike
although the mx500 Plastics are better
to mount these buttons on I could do it
on sort of the front inside instead of
on the outside given the choice I'm
really loving the sx500 all the this
being said I love my mx500 so much that
I bought a bigger knockoff of them some
some company in Sweden copied it let's
compare the sx500 now to a totally
different bike the Taria XX believe it
or not the sx500 build is $1,000 more
expensive than the Taria and that just
goes to show how good a deal the Taria
is price aside though there is a huge
gap in performance the sx500 so much
faster than the Taria XX but when it
comes to off-roading you're probably
going to want to go with the Taria it's
got longer or suspension travel but for
a quick Cruise or even a ride out I'm
going razor any day let's go ahead and
set up the app this is the troto app you
just connect to the controller tell it
that we're running a razor 76v 32 a hour
battery and just select our power torque
throttle aggression speed regen and we
can even name it I'm calling it The
Green Goblin hit save and boom now this
is our control and monitor for the bike
it's the same map I use for the stun
cart for my siron for my electric YZ85
anything from electron Co uses the same
app and they've just nailed it tell me a
better way to start the summer I'll wait
let's give it a quick sit test first
time sitting on this bike it is the most
comfortable razor I've ever sat on and
I'm kind of ashamed because I've built
this is my fifth razor I always thought
they were the same so that's why I
always chose the mx500 because it's red
you only have about half an inch more
width on the seat but it makes a big
difference got the phone mounted I could
charge it through here I wanted to you
never know when that is going to come in
handy m per hour right there if you're
curious so the number shown right here
86.9 that's not my percentage that's
actually my voltage depends what you're
more used to at this point I'm more used
to looking at the voltage this is an 88
volt battery so the minimum voltage will
be 63 so if it says 63 on that screen
I'm dead around like 75 volts I would
start heading home but you can also look
at the percentage it's 98% we've got
three power modes I'll start in one it
tells me my motor temperature my
controller temperature it'll tell me if
there's any faults going on this display
is amazing that's it let's go first ride
on the thrift St sx500 electron Co build
with Super Moto
Wheels no way there's a suron oh my God
bro I've been waiting to see you here
forever bro I got I got my sir on cuz of
you no way that's way too slow we got to
turn it up turn up to 15 kilow I don't
think it's the kilowatts I think it's
the torque and the throttle aggression
okay everything's maxed out now we're in
mode one hearing some
rubbing okay okay oh it still got a high
top speed in mode one we're in mode
two okay something's rubbing for sure I
can hear it I've ridden this powertrain
before so that's not new what's new is
the geometry it's an
sx500 with the swing arm extensions and
a longer front fork so I can already
feel
it feels like a bigger bike because it
is wow that's fast as these mini
bikes it's you don't need to go 100 m
hour to feel like you're going 100 miles
an hour here we go Full Throttle in mode
two I I think the top speed might be the
same across all modes let's go into mode
three Full
Throttle yeah same top speed we're going
60 M an
hour plenty
the suspension feels great that's the
the cushiest rear shock I've ever felt
on a razor usually the rear shock it's
more just for show it doesn't do very
much but I'm like I'm like this right
now on the on the back that's
nice
woo all right that's mode three let's go
into mode two and hit some wheelies
here okay I noticed the rear is extended
the most when I pop the wheel up I like
I'm just higher up right now oh the road
gets a little iffy
here all right this thing I got to go
get a big group together of only razors
imagine like 10 15 razors getting
together that's the plan that's
next
come what just
happened what was that
oh no no no no no
no okay we got this always turn the bike
off before you touch the chain I'm not
trying to get stuck out here
please it's just beautiful out here it's
summer baby you got to get a bike for
this summer and if you don't you got to
watch someone ride I'm here all
summer I never been this way these
little pit bikes I don't know what it is
but it brings out your inner Explorer
you just want to go everywhere on these
things I'm so glad I built a Super Moto
too I do want to get some some dirt
wheels for this bike but uh I love mini
super motos if you haven't been able to
tell yet it's my favorite favorite type
of bike and and I include serons in
there oh
no it sounds so funny when it pops off
oh no private I'm pretty sure it's just
private and there's a dude on a tractor
literally driving towards me right
now I'm not trying to get
scolded I got to get out of
here I'm gone I'm gone he can't get me
quicker way out it's right
there can your 450 do
this
huh I didn't think so we're g
no you're kidding
me okay what is that the third time time
definitely an issue I got to fix that I
think I just need to tighten the
Chain by moving the rear wheel back but
we're going fast as the chain
staying on everyone walking their dogs
looking at us but only for a second and
then we're gone if you're interested in
building a bike like this everything you
need is on electrone Co for the first
time ever I do have a discount code to
share with you it's AER 5 it'll get you
a discount on anything electron Co and
uh this entire build the wheels
suspension
battery all Plug and Play That's from
electron Co so go check out their
website and uh see how much you can save
with that code it definitely adds up
let's see how long we can hold a one
hander oh no I have regen on it oh that
doesn't
help ah not very long I can hold it
forever on the mx500 it's got to get
used to this the way I look at razors is
like this say it's a Tuesday you got
back from school you got back from work
you got 2 hours of sunlight what are you
going to do are you going to get on a
450 dirt bike and go drive 2 hours to a
a track or a trail and the sun's down no
are you going to go get on a suron and
risk maybe you know getting in a lot of
trouble probably I do that oh come on
man
I have all those choices right I have a
stark bark I have several sirons what do
I choose to ride almost every time I'm
in that
situation my Razor without and it
doesn't even take me a second to think
about it if you've only got a little bit
of time and you want to go out razor
it's a
suburb Surfer or something it's great
for the suburbs look at me right now I'm
not pissing off anybody I'm not
bothering anybody I'm not drawing any
attention to myself and you can pop some
amazing wheelies like they just feel so
good on this bike you're not you're not
fighting to make it work it just works
it just wheelies and you you can just
enjoy the ride I feel like some bikes
I'm going to throw Stark under their bus
here you got to like you got to lock in
you got to lock into wheel a stark bar
you really have to focus and I I know I
need more practice on it I shouldn't be
blaming the bike I'm going to blame the
bike right now cuz the chain just fell
off I would have kept that wheel
going all right all I saying is this
bike and all razors they wheelie
effortlessly no way Ultra
B sick Ultra B bro oh thank you dude
I've had my eyes on the uh on the ultra
Beast forever now you mind if I join
you
oh you know bro you go for it I'll see
you later you want me to help no no I'm
good I'm good
that's hell
funnyer what's up guys I've seen you
putting some work on the BMX yeah just
doing wheelies and stuff where was I as
always thank you so much for watching
until the
end as I do yeah I'm on my own
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