jackshaft kit

[shiloh0]

its great to see that jackshaft kit now available, im ordering one right away, anyone else planning on trying one out?dan

[datz510]

Im working on getting one on my bike as I speak. Its a fantastic quality kit for the money. I can't wait to ride mine.

[shiloh0]

hey datz, what model bike are you installing it on?

[datz510]

Mine is an old Gary Fisher Aquila Mountain bike.. Mine has been a very interesting installation so far due to a number of issues with the design of the bike.

If you check out the Rotten Orange Gary Fisher build in the photo section, theres a whole thread about it with lots of photos. Here's a link:
http://motorbicycling.com/f15/rotten...uila-2308.html

For most bikes, this shifter kit is a pretty simple installation, but you can read about how i'm solving some issues that I came across solely due to the way my bike was built.

[mechanickid]

Originally Posted by datz510

Im working on getting one on my bike as I speak. Its a fantastic quality kit for the money. I can't wait to ride mine.

where did you get your jack shaft kit? the only one i've found is $200!

looking forward to your reply.

[lennyharp]

Datz and I both got the Sick Bike Parts Shifter Kit from Welcome to Sick Bike Parts and it has been a lot of fun to ride. At 200 dollars they are not making a lot on these kits and it would be very expensive to try to reproduce it without free use of a full machine shop. Then you still have to get the quality parts to make it all go and the design Jim and Paul worked out.These guys are the real deal when it comes to customer service and quality product.

[hombremosqa]

Originally Posted by shiloh0

its great to see that jackshaft kit now available, im ordering one right away, anyone else planning on trying one out?dan

this seems like a good plan, but cost is a bit high dontcha think? also, how exactly does this work????

from looking at some of the vids on youtube, it looks like the jackshaft rides on the same sprocket as the bike chain. is this right? wouldnt it make it impossible to pedal???

[Ghost0]

The kit includes a front freewheel which allows you to pedal the bike but once the engine starts you no longer have to pedal, well you can if you want but you don't have to. Here is a link to a video that explains it.
http://sickbikeparts.com/SBP%20Video3.wmv

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

so i guest they mainly charge you $200 for a front freewheel and 2 small sprockets and the bracket.

also for $200 one could also buy a new bike and engine kit.

Well actually there are three brackets and you get those items, chainrings, cranks, spindle, jackshafts, chain, chain tensioner,....well here's the parts list:

1 Crank L & R & Freewheel 1
2 Bottom Bracket Spindle 1
3 36t Sprocket 1
4 44t Chainring w/chain guard 1
5 5/8" x 5.25" Jackshaft 1
6 5/8" Bearings 2
7 5/8" Lock Collar 1
8 17t Jackshaft Sprocket 1
9 10t Jackshaft Pinion 1
10 5/8" Bearing Washer 1
11 Bearing Bracket L 1
12 Bearing Bracket R 1
13 6mm x 35mm Left Bracket Bolts 3
14 6mm x 30mm Right Bracket Bolts 3
15 6mm Lock Nuts 2
16 6mm Nut 6
17 6mm Washers 6
18 Bike Chain 1
19 Rear Motor Bracket 1
20 1 1/8" Muffler Clamp 3
21 Motor Bracket Spacer 1
22 6mm x 35mm Rear Bracket Bolts 2
23 6mm split lock washers 2
26 Clutch cover 1
27 Upper chain guard 1
28 6-32 T-nuts 3
29 6-32 x 1/4 screws 3
30 Jump Stop chain guard 1
31 5mm x 25mm sprocket bolts 5
32 5mm washer 5
33 5mm lock nut 5
34 6mm shim washers 3
35 3/16" x 3/16" sprocket key

And it's ready to bolt on for $179

[Ghost0]

Well there is a little more than that. There are 86 individual items that make up the kit including the hardware, if you remove the hardware there are 23 major components.