G58 i completed today

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allen standley

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Did about 3 miles it runs strong!
The model Greg58 inspired build is a bike inspired with an attitude. Since The Gregs58 24" Build, I decided to do an inventory of what I had on hand and discovered - I had a frame, parts and actually found some things I forgot I had. All of this stuff has accumulated over time. Collected and held onto for 5 years or so. The Engine is a GT5 small mounts, I put a new Top End on after it wore out 4 or 5years ago then put it on the shelf. I did some mild mods - Piston Skirt light port work lapped the head. So glad it didn't blow up on the maiden voyage. I had to buy a long Z intake, tires / tubes and that back wheel. Completed a bike for less than $100.
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Also everything just seemed to go together quite well. I had to fab a couple hard points, do some shaping with a sanding drum to front mount. Both chains are happy and all is safe and good.
This project was a fun build. Just what I needed after suffering 7 1/2 months cabin fever.
Great Idea Greg! Do something with what you got. See how far you can get.
 
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Allen you mentioned spare frames, I have a couple of women’s cruisers available if I want them. I used one as a parts bike to build the 24”, I may use that frame to build the next idea.
 
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Just thinking.... I have a 10% off coupon for any predator engine, maybe a 79cc, I often wonder why my wife says I spend too much time in the shop.
 
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I been thinking about doing a 4 stk since before the 29". Now I gotta think about my mower deck - yard fill, garden weeding and wife assisting. But - Thinking all the time.
 
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She Charlotte. Shelter Rescue. She a good Girl. Tail missing, De- Clawed, which is a terrible thing. Loves to lay in a spare chair while I work in the Garage. Speaking of - I did run the clutch cable in frame, much better than to see those zip ties. I also put all reflectors on, a flashing tail light and I am now converting / installing the head light. I'll post a final pic when officially done.
 
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I had some pto to use up @ work so I left early. Came home did the cable in frame, installed all reflectors, rear flasher and headlight. Got about 30 miles on it. All is holding together very well. G58i is complete!
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Well, it was your influence that started this one and now you're talking 4 stroke... Maybe next winter prj. For now - I'll take the summer off. I got 2 to sell, between you me and the forum, I'm not even trying. I so dislike selling. I refuse to haggle or to be low balled. I can tell right off if this person can't afford it, can't fix it, impulse buy. I refer those people to well trusted and known vendors and encourage them to buy the kit and build one for them self. I encourage them to learn and read up about motor bikes, point out this is not a D.U.I. solution, I refer them the ME .gov website to know the laws and requirements, Biggest thing - skulk this forum.
It's really the people in this forum that will get you through any situation any fix. Any problem that have EVER been had is found / fixed and @ least advised concerning these bikes HERE.
A new builder has a wealth of info experience and inspiration, literally right here in the threads of this forum. Greg, you and others inspire me. I'm humbled to be accepted among you.
 
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Allen if you’re like me it’s self worth, when we build something that takes a little more work than the every day project you feel like you have mad a difference. I have always been drawn to things that others think that are not normal. I got into wildcat cartridges several years ago, I form brass to make ammo that is not available, but that’s a topic for another forum.
 
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Greg58 said:
Allen if you’re like me it’s self worth, when we build something that takes a little more work than the every day project you feel like you have mad a difference. I have always been drawn to things that others think that are not normal. I got into wildcat cartridges several years ago, I form brass to make ammo that is not available, but that’s a topic for another forum.
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ya another BANG!
 
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Well guys I've had my eyes shut wide open & missed the start of this interesting thread until this morning. Good stuff, great comments and a really nice bikes built from what you had, my last 4 projects have been based on that very salient point of view. Use as much of what you have to start and complete these builds which are basically free style in nature and that's so liberating to a builder while also saving money.

Until recently I've concentrated on vintage look or feel as a design model and by it's very nature replicating or paying tribute to early day style can get pretty pricy in a hurry, which is fine but not necessary in every motorized bike project. So I tip my hat (Indian logo) to each of you as your efforts have individually turned out super! Keep doing good work as excellence is it's own reward....



Rick C.
 
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Greg58 said:
Allen if you’re like me it’s self worth, when we build something that takes a little more work than the every day project you feel like you have mad a difference. I have always been drawn to things that others think that are not normal. I got into wildcat cartridges several years ago, I form brass to make ammo that is not available, but that’s a topic for another forum.
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Greg though I no longer participate I spent my youth & several following decades to the various shooting sports, loading, building, competing ad hunting. I grew up idolizing Warren Page and Jack O'Conner & read all they ever published. Warren especially was a fan of the "wildcats". I also hung out at Mashburn Arms gun emporium in Oklahoma City and an early and long enduring center of wildcating. They had a world class group of gunsmiths worthy of the title (block of wood add block of steel & make a fine firearm). I went through the 22 Hornet, 220 Swift stage (both former wildcats that later became factory loads) built on pre 1964 Winchester model 70 actions...sweet firearms, quickly gravitating to the wildcat (at that time) 25-06. built by Mashburn Arms and so stamped on barrel. This was mounted on a Remington model 40x action, Timney trigger group (double set) full float laminate stock and topped by a fixed target style 20 x Unertyl "Philly" scope, prairie dogs, wolf and coyotes at 800+ yards capable. Mashburn produced brass and dies all done in shop no outside vendors involved, trigger group & Douglas premium barrel excepted. Old man Mashburn was a wizz and had several cartridge variations named for him.

Good on you Greg for keeping the new era of "Wildcats" alive....I don't really follow the sports progress but really like the short action work that has developed.

Rick C.
 
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Hand loading has been a hobby for me since the late 70’s, the calibers I form are 7-30, 30 Herrett and 375 JDJ. I also cast a lot of my own projectiles, my son and I shoot IDPA tournaments on the local scale, (he’s good, me not so).
 
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Good on you both. It's a great father son activity and I'm sure it's provided many teaching moments that he can use in all areas of life, though bonding is still the most important aspect of enjoying any time together.

Makes me smile!

Rick C.
 
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