EZR's Full Suspension Summer Project

Easy Rider · #71 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Egor

I was wondering how the rear suspension was going to work out. I was thinking that you would need to run a jackshaft down to the pivot point and then back to the rear, I know that if you are below or above the pivot the chain changes tension. I know you will figure a way to solve it, we've seen all the fine work you have put out. You may be able to put a sprocket on the pedal shaft on a bearing so not to interfere with the pedals, that would be another way to get in line. Have fun, Dave

I wasn't too disappointed with the fact that it didn't work. Dean at Pipelyne/SCSW wanted to hack up the frame to make it work but I told him that I really liked the bike as a bicycle w/o the motor. That's only one of the reasons he didn't do it. The 2nd reason is Dean will be making Chrome moly full suspension frames for these motors real soon.

filestyle1 · #72 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 09:56 AM

looks good , and nice pics of your travels , pipe also looks good , what kind of motor are you running?

Easy Rider · #73 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by filestyle1

what kind of motor are you running?

Its an Italian 5.8hp 50cc 6 port 2 cycle motor with a centrifugal clutch. Lean Dean from Pipelyne did the motor mounts and got the motor to fit in perfectly. Everything is aligned and feels smooth at top speed. (mid 40's)

Easy Rider · #74 (**permalink**) 07-28-2008, 09:20 AM

The current front shocks I have on my bike are decent but I got lucky yesterday and got these pair of downhill forks pretty cheap. Since I'm on a 2 week restriction (From the Mrs.) for my last incident yesterday. haha I'll have plenty of time to install these.

gb123 · #75 (**permalink**) 07-29-2008, 09:19 PM

The fork looks awesome EZ! But you better check June 2007 Consumer Reports and August 2007 Downhill Biker magazine. That Stratosshocks model MX61 and the OEM Stratos Innovations, are currently involved in a liability suit. The fork ends are weak and seperate from the cast fork tubes. There have been several incidents, some very serious. Contact the MFG at 800 436-0872 for more information.

misteright1_99 · #76 (**permalink**) 07-29-2008, 09:39 PM

I think this chain tensioner would work out perfect if you wanted to change it back to a softail..........

Spring Return Chain Tensioner

Easy Rider · #77 (**permalink**) 07-29-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gb123

The fork looks awesome EZ! But you better check June 2007 Consumer Reports and August 2007 Downhill Biker magazine. That Stratosshocks model MX61 and the OEM Stratos Innovations, are currently involved in a liability suit. The fork ends are weak and seperate from the cast fork tubes. There have been several incidents, some very serious. Contact the MFG at 800 436-0872 for more information.

I can't believe something that looks like it was built with quality in mind and made of billet parts would fall apart so easliy.
That # you gave was really helpful and they answered all of my questions about the forks.

Very Funny Gary!

gb123 · #78 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 12:06 AM

No, I'm serious. I swear..........

Easy Rider · #79 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 01:23 AM

Well Gary, I installed the forks and jumped them off of every curb on my street at high speeds and for some strange reason the forks didn't fall apart on me...very strange.

Weedylot · #80 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 12:40 PM

Armadillos are bitchin dude!