Rotten Orange build - Gary Fisher Aquila shifter buildup!

Datz I had thought of the thin aluminum frame also. I have a suspension seatpost and was thinking about dropping the stock seatpost down in the seat tube. I have done this before to repair a cracked frame, extra support for the welds... Just a thought......

So Datz what kit number are you?? I know kinda weak but Im number two. Was just wondering who number one was....

Im starting on mine tomorrow if the temp in the garage dont get over a 100 again. I moded my mounts to fit the bike and the rear mount I shorten by a 1/2 or more so I have to see if I can get that back and still be able to mount it to the bike. If not Im holding out till I get my 1 to 3 piece conversions.
I have noticed that just about everyone so far is going to a disk brake bike. Im kinda getting the feeling that Im going to have to go to something better also.
Terry

I was order # 7 but did not send money for 3 days or so. I got mine today. The Disk brake upgrade is a wise thing. I will be using my twisted spokes on this bike as the Gebe wont take it. I think I'll sell the GEBE kit, and focus on this one. I really dont like plastic stuff in this Arizona heat. I really do like the kit from SickBikeParts.com. It is solid and well done.

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Honestly, I'm not sure what order # I was. How would I find out?

John (datz), I like your design for the mounts, and will probably steal it for myself, if you don't mind
(to immitate is to flatter )

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Absolutely.. thats why I posted the sketch up, so others could see it & use it if needed.

I like the design too, not necessary for a steel frame but maybe something we incorporate in the 4 stroke kit and will be backwards compatible to the original 2 stroke design.

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Well, all, GREAT news!!! The shifter kit fits on the Rotten Orange.

I got it all mocked up (except for the freewheel pedal assy as I need a tool for that), but with the custom motor mounts I made, it looks like its going to work very well.

It looks like the U bolt brackets will not be able to be bolted through the shift kit engine rear plate, but rather must be welded to the top (and bottom) edges of the plate in order for this to work with a large diameter seatpost. I will make some more measurements before any final welding is done.

Ghost0, I have 1/8" clearance between the right bearing bracket and the tire, and less than 1/4" clearance between the jackshaft and my oversized seat post tube. This seat post is a 1.4" tube where the engine sits.

I will need to cut off the ferrule (I think thats what its called) that is welded to the frame that the front derailleur cable sheath seats in. That will have to be cut off in order to fit the new design motor mounts.

This thing is going to be extremely solid though, that is for sure!!

i took lots of photos, which will be posted up shortly.

Alright! Here are photos after a hot afternoons work out in the garage:

Making the new motor mounts:

First, the tubing is chopped in the chop saw. I cut two peices.. a 2.5" for the top mount and a 2" for the bottom mount:


Then took the plasma cutter and cut these tube peices in half:


THen off to the grinder and wirewheel for some finishing work, they look a lot nicer at this point:


Then, the 1-5/8" u bolts get clamped into my workmate to let me weld the pieces together:

http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/shifter42.jpg

Now time to break out this bad boy:


And the final product after all this work.. a couple of really nice frame mounts. Should keep the aluminum frame in good shape and hold up very well to abuse: