Ghost's full suspension build

[Ghost0]

Intro
Well I though maybe I would document this one instead of just one day out of the blue here it is. Should be a fun journey but probably won't last as long as I would like. Building is most of the fun but somehow I think this one is going to be more fun to ride.

The Bike
This is a GT LTS frame from the late `90's. It just screams put a motor on me and go find some dirt. I picked up the bike from a friend who is into refurbishing and reselling high end bicycles of all kinds. Cost me $100. He also does some motorized bikes and is the one that got me into this hobby 2 and half years ago.

[Ghost0]

Progress so far
I was able to secure a new wheel and front disc brakes from the guy I got the bike from, he has all kinds of cool parts laying around. Not the best stuff in the world but pretty decent.

Next I rebuilt the front forks. They were old and rusty inside and hardly worked. I have them working pretty nice now. Was also able to get a new stem and bars that will make it feel more comfortable and more like a dirt bike. Installed a spare rear wheel I had with a new mega-range rear cassette. Also installed the bottom bracket, cranks and front freewheel along with some cool pedals my buddy also hooked me up with.

Fenders, controls and engine next, stay tuned.

[wheelbender6]

You chose well! Should be a relatively straight forward installation. The LTS is a 4 link suspension (vice single pivot), which reduces chain tension changes. We look forward to pics of the completed installation.

[DasKapitan]

Ghost 0 -
Glad your documenting this one. It'll be fun to follow plus a sweet off roader.
Das

[crgintx]

Way cool handlebars. It gives the bike a classic 60's/70's motorcross look. Just need some knobby-style tires on wide rims with fat spokes and a beavertail fender.

[Ghost0]

Made a little more progress today. Finalized the chainrings and derailleur, set up the grip shift. Installed the dual pull lever and adjusted the brakes accordingly. Fenders and gas tank done. Got some sweet Scott motorcycle grips. Engine install is next.

[Easy Rider]

Sweet Ghost! I'll be checking out your progress. I had a LTS but left it a hard tail because I didn't want to alter the frame to make the Morini work. I always thought it was the perfect frame for your Jackshaft.
From my experience, Its a good solid frame.

[Goat Herder]

Very cool that looks like it will be fun. I looked for those frames and finally gave up. My buddy has one like it sorta a specialized. I teased him pretty good by riding my J shaft creation daily around him.

[Ghost0]

Another update, engine installed, used our new oversized mount for my big 2 inch down tube. Next I need to install the electicals and then make a new seat.

[DasKapitan]

You SBP guys are always innovating. So many frame have the larger tubes