About a year ago I rescued an injured Jaguar from a dumpster here in Florida. It had a broken derauler, chain, and a mangled Fender but otherwise was brand new. I was planning to fix up the bike and had never even heard of motor bikes. While trying to locate some parts for this bike I entered "Jaguar Chain guard" into Google and discovered this site. After lurking a couple weeks, and since I had both a Giant MB and Giant Roadbike for regular bikes, the Jag would be a good candidate for a motorbike. Anyway, I ordered a Grubee 80cc kit from Bikeberry, the manic mechanic engine mount and bought some duplicolor ford blue paint per 2Door's suggestions. FEDEX delivered the motor today!!! Now the question is should I wait for the motor mount to arrive, or should I put the bike together tonight to ride this weekend and later "upgrade" the mount?!?!? Also, I painted the tank and chainguard over lunch... What is a good gas resistant and heat resistant clearcoat to put over the tank? Also with this combo are there any other upgrades I should consider at this stage and as a casual rider?
Hi From Altamonte Springs, Florida!!!
- Thread starter Droptop986
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Welcome to the forum. Get you bike broken in before planning any upgrades. The motors gain a lot of power during the break in period.
Looking foward to my new toy. I also have a 2nd project which involves a 49cc engine I obtained of a moped. I got an old 24" huffy beach cruiser that is going to get totally re-worked. Going to look at tubing tomarrow.
Don't wait for the engine mount.
Mount it now so you can ride.
Then when your new mount finally arrives, you can remount the engine.
Mount it now so you can ride.
Then when your new mount finally arrives, you can remount the engine.
