Skyhawk 80 cc kit from Spooky Tooth

[bugoutbike]

Hi All,
This is my 2nd post and want to record the progress of my Bike motor build. After reading all the posts and checking out all the web sites I chose the Skyhawk 80cc kit from Spooky Tooth. Just a few days ago I was introduced to bicycle motors by my neighbor. he installed an 80 cc kit he purchased from Ebay for $119 including shipping. I would bet that these engines were all made in the same engine factory. BUT I dont know and really dont care. I just wanted to try out a motor build on my cheapo Husky Mountain bike that I bought to ride around the park with my kids. After seeing his cool little setup I caught the "BUG" and read up on them. I placed my order this morning and $170 PayPal bucks later the deed was done. GT5 80cc kit.

One thing I have noticed though about these engine powered bikes is the diversity in the age groups and the social status people hold. I have seen in these last few days everyone from Homeless people to business execs on one type of kit or another. From kids who cant even get a learners permit to people who have lost there drivers licenses for one reason or another. Wheres the drunk smilie when you need it? BUT one thing is for sure, we are all big kids at heart and love to have fun. These little engine sure have the widest customer group I have ever seen!

As far as my project I will post as time permits me since I am on the road for several weeks at a time. When I get home I will post my build and my experiences with this particular kit and the customer service I receive from this company, Spooky Tooth. I will buy most of my parts from them and try and do a build soley around what they have to offer. The exception is a Rock Shox my brother is sending me. Other than that it should be pretty much Spooky Tooth parts. Stay tuned my friends and keep the rubber side down.

[Dan]

Very cool Bugout. looking forward to seeing your build

[bugoutbike]

Thanks Dan. Hope the kit is as good as they say.

OK I just recieved an email fro FED EX saying that they picked it up and its at there Fed Ex office. So far the people over at Spooky Tooth are on the ball. Same day I ordered Fed Ex picked up.

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Here are a few pics of my Cheapo Husky I picked up locally. I have a very boney but so dont laugh at the seat! OK go ahead and laugh........ I also removed all of the Gody stickers that were all over the bike. The bike actually looks much better now.

[Dan]

gonna make a great MB BOB. Looks like my very first build. I have dreams about that bike. Was so dang proud of my self, lol.

Guy bought it from me on the street. About broke my heart. (then he tried the "I can only get X out of the bank, will you take that? Nope)

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LO you had stamps made with the bike! Now thats being a proud Motor bike owner!

[Dan]

Can do some great stuff with this interweb thing. Just glad Al Gore invented it, lol. Create custom products and photo gifts from your photographs, images and designs at Zazzle , you can make stamps, mugs and shirts. There are a bunch 2 choose from, thats just the one I played with. (design web sites) eDJ does some great work from scratch. Will crack you up!

http://motorbicycling.com/f28/lesson...pets-1862.html Is really funny how he came up with that.

Sorry, I ramble.

Dan "not ever close to on topic" Keav

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OK First off I really hate that song Bicycle from Queen...... Until I saw your vid. Thats funny and the song now makes sense. Kinda. LOL I just bought that CD too since there is a song one of my team member really hates "Another one bites the dust". Everytime we finish a seismic station I blast it over the radio to annoy him........... Anyway its ok to Digress on my threads.

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In the mean time my next purchase will be for a rear mounted fuel tank from Spooky Tooth. I will post a picture they sent me.

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Here is the picture Mike from Spooky Tooth sent me.