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New full suspension build


Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the DIY Home Built Motorized Bicycle (non kit) forum. I sold my old china girl and I'm building a full suspension home build. Want to rear mount the ...
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:21 AM
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Default New full suspension build

I sold my old china girl and I'm building a full suspension home build.
Want to rear mount the engine this time.
Pocket bike motor, cvt transmission, dual disc brake bike.
Like last build, don't know how it will work
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:33 AM
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I'm also looking forward to a full supension build. I still plan to use an in-frame engine from Manic Mechanic with a shifter kit and internal gear hub. Problem is - I can't find anybody who can build a steel frame like this. And using leaf spring instead of carbon chain stays. If there is someone here who can build frames like this. Just send me a PM... Thanks...
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I'm also looking forward to a full supension build. I still plan to use an in-frame engine from Manic Mechanic with a shifter kit and internal gear hub. Problem is - I can't find anybody who can build a steel frame like this. And using leaf spring instead of carbon chain stays. If there is someone here who can build frames like this. Just send me a PM... Thanks...
Look for a GT LTS 4 or 5 from the mid to late 90's They were a steel front triangle and aluminum rear triangle very similar to the frame you have linked to above. They also made the same frame in aluminum as well. I'd provide a link to a photo but it's not allowed in my current status.

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Old 07-07-2009, 02:48 PM
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Default Re: New full suspension build

With luck here are some photos of similar bikes The first one is an AL GT LTS and the Second is a Steel Specialized FSR Giant also made a Steel Frame full suspension frameset about this time Mid 90's that would work for frame mounting as well.

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Old 07-07-2009, 11:03 PM
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I decided to buy a bike with all the suspension done. My second one works great with just front suspension.
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Old 07-08-2009, 04:17 PM
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Thats looks like a cool project check out Neat Times post he did some CVT rear mount builds. I do enjoy watching these builds go up!
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Thats looks like a cool project check out Neat Times post he did some CVT rear mount builds. I do enjoy watching these builds go up!
Thanks g h,
I'm so anxious myself to get started. I just got the transmission tonight. I have so many projects to finish before I can start. I have about 3 weeks 'til the bike, motor etc. arrives.
Neet Times really motivated this build.
Hope all the other projects are done and out of the way. This build will hopefully give acceleration, cruising, and more comfort.
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Old 07-22-2009, 07:45 AM
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Most all the components are here. The bike came with a bent rear wheel and hole in the tube.
That's fixed now.
Picked up a small trailer fender to make the engine- trans mount. Also some angle steel for braces.
My biggest challenge is how to make 2 freewheels to run the right drive on the wheel. I got an extra wheel and may use the old hub to cut off and weld an extra set of threads on the wheel to hold the 2nd freewheel.
Want to use the chinese gas tank painted to match.
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Old 07-22-2009, 01:05 PM
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did you make the exhaust ? that looks awesome ! ! !
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Old 07-22-2009, 10:48 PM
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Thanks, The exhaust on my 2d build is a pocket bike exhaust cut and re-welded to fit.
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