Help me with my first build

[MitchP]

I have selected the SkyHawk frame. The GT2A-S. There is a kit that includes the motor.

This is the link

http://www.gasbike.net/bicycle_motor_engine_kit_gas_bike_80cc_with_frame-3190-prd1.html

The seat, handle bars, wheels will be chosen later. I am choosing this one because it is designed for motorization. Are there any horrible defects with either of these products? Can I keep it stock easily?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Those frames are just soooo darn ugly! (IMHO)

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

I have selected the SkyHawk frame. The GT2A-S. There is a kit that includes the motor.

http://www.gasbike.net/bicycle_motor_engine_kit_gas_bike_80cc_with_frame-3190-prd1.html

Gasbike says they don't ship kits to California.

Due to California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations we cannot sell to California Residence at this time.

 

[MitchP]

Let's just say that I can get one in california. Is there a general consensus on these kits?

 

[JonnyR]

its about what you want out of the bike if you want great reliability go to a 4 stroke kit if you can afford it if not get the one you like i havent heard anything bad about the frames

 

[MitchP]

I'll be buying the kit. I did the math and my car costs $9 dollars a day to run :0
So right now anything will do. After I have all the goods I will post some lovely pictures and a break down of the parts.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Those frames are just soooo darn ugly! (IMHO)

Jakes bikes look great using that frame!
www.TheJakeBike.com
They really look like race bikes.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

slurp!

 

[JimsFelt66]

Jakes bikes look great using that frame!
www.TheJakeBike.com
They really look like race bikes.

Err sorry I have to agree with Venice. The proportions just do not work. I think the GT2A-S frame that the OP will use is better looking then the GT2A pictured, even then it's got a lil too much funk to warm up too, I dunno.

Here's someone's GT2A-S build. (For the love of god will someone PLEASE put a coat on one of these things?)

 

[MitchP]

I'll be getting the one with the motor mount. I do need a list of parts is there already a thread for this? I tried to find jakebike's GT but I can't.

Who is the best seller of parts? I was thinking BikeBuyers cuz I could get Disc brakes, levers, a fork, rims, but still need some other stuff. If I closed my eyes to the credit card charges could I get this done in a month?

 

[MitchP]

Robert is the man. So is HuffyDavidson.

IT CAME IN 3 DAYS -thanks Pistonmotorbikes.com

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Does the frame need primer? I can't tell. Gonna pick up some candy paint some time. Thinking red or black.

 

[MitchP]

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[MitchP]

Alright it will be assembled after my mechanic finds a few parts. It should be ready by next wednesday. Sorry, no interim pics the weather is shyte and my garage is dark.

 

[Dan]

I really like the frame. Has a utilitarian/flowing look.

The cat seems to like it too. Although he/she seems to be doing Yoga so may just be in a Zen sort of state thing. http://motorbicycling.com/showpost.php?p=433309&postcount=11

Or just done with some "vigorous bathing" If he is grinning, might be just that.

 

[Velodrome]

I Agree... With both sides. I personally like the look if the frame. And yes Paint! Paint or powdercoat! These things are not nice on the eye in the raw.

 

[MitchP]

It's funny because the color and shape of the bikes remind me of the tuba I played in 5th grade.

 

[truckd]

Paint! Paint! AHHH!!! or powder coating

 

[MitchP]

Maaco paint told me I'd drop $300 minimum on a real paint job. If the paint scratching off ever becomes really obnoxious I'll call up my old metal shop teacher and us his sandblaster.

 

[truckd]

Dude for that price I can have my kids bucket car painted, check into powder coating,for $120.oo I got frame,forks,tank,fender,fender struts,rims and oil box powder coated,on average my buddies are getting it done from$120.oo-$200.oo Yha! One Day Piaint & Body wanted about $300.oo to do mine and FOR WHAT? really!

 

[MitchP]

Right now I need to let my bank account recover but I did think it was an extraordinarily high price.

 

[MitchP]

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Thanks Dad!