So, I'm moving my build thread over from the other site, since Im no longer going to post over there. So, here goes!
07-06-2008:
Today's $200 Craigslist score. This is a Gary Fisher Aquila MTB. This will be the bike that I'll be installing Ghost0's jackshaft kit on. It is a 27 speed from the start, so this thing is going to have just a wicked range of gearing available. It'll be running a 48cc boygofast slanthead engine, which will be painted flat black with some orange tribal flames to match the rest of the bike.
Ghost0s kit will also be color matched to the bike. I can't wait to start getting this bike together!!!! So, Ghost0, if you are reading this, lemme know when orders need to be in and I'd like to have one of the first ones out the door for this puppy.
Here are the pics:
Overview of the stance of the bike:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_13.jpg
Kenda Kinetic Kevlar tires (Had to ditch one due to damage, but wil be looking for a replacement kevlar equivalent):
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_02.jpg
Iron cross pedals.. pretty pimp:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_03.jpg
The headset lock says it all:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_05.jpg
This sticker will totally fit the bike once the engine is installed:
Deore LX derailleurs:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_07.jpg
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_08.jpg
Count them.. NINE gears out back.. yeah baby!
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_09.jpg
Mavic wheels.. These run nice and true.
linear pull brakes front and rear. Stop this puppy on a dime!
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_12.jpg
07-06-2008:
Oh, I almost forgot.. the original wheels/tires had presta valve tubes installed. I hate presta valves, so I stripped the wheels down to the rims and drilled the valve hole large enough for the shraeder valve to fit through. THen, I installed a brand new set of heavy duty slime tubes in the tires and put it all back together.
I dunno why, but I just really dont like presta valves.
07-08-2008
Picked up a new wide Gel seat yesterday from walmart, since those narrow seats and I just dont agree. I'll get that installed sometime today when I feel like it.
Also, I stripped down the HT motor to check it out and pull out all the hardware to replace it with high grade stuff from ACE.
Next thing on the list will be to order up a double kickstand, rear rack, and a few other goodies that I just love on my other bike. SInce I am giving my ENTIRE other bike to my disabled friend, I have to pick up a second of everything I put on that bike for this one.
I'll also be ordering up a set of new shifters for the handlebars; The ones on this bike are pretty beat up and sicne I'll be going with the jackshaft drive, I need to know exactly what gear Im in at all times.
07-06-2008:
Today's $200 Craigslist score. This is a Gary Fisher Aquila MTB. This will be the bike that I'll be installing Ghost0's jackshaft kit on. It is a 27 speed from the start, so this thing is going to have just a wicked range of gearing available. It'll be running a 48cc boygofast slanthead engine, which will be painted flat black with some orange tribal flames to match the rest of the bike.
Ghost0s kit will also be color matched to the bike. I can't wait to start getting this bike together!!!! So, Ghost0, if you are reading this, lemme know when orders need to be in and I'd like to have one of the first ones out the door for this puppy.
Here are the pics:
Overview of the stance of the bike:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_13.jpg
Kenda Kinetic Kevlar tires (Had to ditch one due to damage, but wil be looking for a replacement kevlar equivalent):
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_02.jpg
Iron cross pedals.. pretty pimp:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_03.jpg
The headset lock says it all:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_05.jpg
This sticker will totally fit the bike once the engine is installed:
Deore LX derailleurs:
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_07.jpg
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_08.jpg
Count them.. NINE gears out back.. yeah baby!
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_09.jpg
Mavic wheels.. These run nice and true.
linear pull brakes front and rear. Stop this puppy on a dime!
http://www.piratepathy.com/misc/garyfisher_12.jpg
07-06-2008:
Oh, I almost forgot.. the original wheels/tires had presta valve tubes installed. I hate presta valves, so I stripped the wheels down to the rims and drilled the valve hole large enough for the shraeder valve to fit through. THen, I installed a brand new set of heavy duty slime tubes in the tires and put it all back together.
I dunno why, but I just really dont like presta valves.
07-08-2008
Picked up a new wide Gel seat yesterday from walmart, since those narrow seats and I just dont agree. I'll get that installed sometime today when I feel like it.
Also, I stripped down the HT motor to check it out and pull out all the hardware to replace it with high grade stuff from ACE.
Next thing on the list will be to order up a double kickstand, rear rack, and a few other goodies that I just love on my other bike. SInce I am giving my ENTIRE other bike to my disabled friend, I have to pick up a second of everything I put on that bike for this one.
I'll also be ordering up a set of new shifters for the handlebars; The ones on this bike are pretty beat up and sicne I'll be going with the jackshaft drive, I need to know exactly what gear Im in at all times.
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