Giant Simple Build

[JimSbike]

This a a bike that I have been working on for the last week and it is my second build.

I started with a Giant Simple cruiser that I bought off of Craigslist for $200. I love the simple lines of the bike. This bike was only ridden twice before the owner decided they didn't like it and bought a different style of cruiser!

I started with a 48cc 4-stroke kit. I added tire liners, and added a front brake, and swapped out the handle bars, and added a wide crank kit. I added a wireless bike computer to track speed and distance. I custom painted the tank using duplicolor spray paint from the local NAPA store. I painted the exhaust, engine cover, rear sprocket and the assorted brackets black or high temp flat black.

I want to modify the seat post to move the seat position back about 6 inches. I will need to swap out the wireless bike computer. It doesn't like speeds over 16 mph. I put on the 41 tooth sprocket that came with the kit though ordered a 36 tooth from KIng's Sales and Service. It arrived on Friday and is a true work of art. I may swap this over next weekend.

The bike rides great and turns a lot of heads. Great for crusin the neighborhood and trips to the local market.

Jim

 

[wheelbender6]

Well done. I've always thought the Simple would make an excellent motorbike, with plenty of room in the frame triangle for a thumper. How did you make that paint on your tank fuel resistant?

 

[JonnyR]

thats a great bike i would like to know how well it pulls with that sprocket since it is normally set up with a 50-57T

 

[JimSbike]

WheelBender,

Thanks! I used a standard Duplicolor enamel clear on the build for my wife"s Schwinn Point Beach cruiser and I spilled some gas on it and it has a light cloudy area where the gas hit it. For this tank I used a clear, by Duplicolor, that is made for wheels. It is supposed to be chemical resistant. We'll see how well it works.

JohnnyR,

The bike pulls pretty well. I do not know what top speed it has because the wireless computer I put on fails at 16 mph. I have ordered a new computer. Once I get it installed I will give an update.

Jim

 

[BigBlue]

Looks great! Like the work on your tank.

Chris
AKA: BigBlue

 

[JimsFelt66]

Very nice and clean. All our extra work really shows, well done sir.

 

[Mannhouse51]

Thats a sharp looking bike you have there !

 

[JimSbike]

BigBlue, JimsFelt51, MannHouse51,

Thanks!

I took it for a 5 mile ride today after work. We had rain earlier in the day but it cleared up enough to take it for a run. The bike runs and rides great. It should be illegal to have this much fun! It's a real head turner!

I did order fenders for it and will post pics once installed,

Jim

 

[JimSbike]

I added fenders this weekend. I really like what they add to the look of the build. Gives an old school feel.

Jim