New to the forum and first bike build

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Kbone1

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Feb 3, 2017
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Hello everyone, I'm getting ready to start my first bike build. A little background, I grew up on motorcycles from riding to rebuilding, everything from dirt to street. I have a good mechanical and electrical background and am not afraid of improvising. I'm in my early 50's and have decided that all I need now is something to put around on and decided to sell my motorcycle and have some fun building a nice 4 stroke motorized bicycle. I have been slowly gathering decent components for my build and I would like some feedback from those that have done this. This is what I have so far: generic Gasbike frame w/built in gas tank from Gasbike.net, Manitou M30 forks, Shimano SLX M675 brake set w/205mm and 180mm rotors, 49cc 4G T Belt drive complete motor kit from bicycle-engines.com, DT Swiss EX 500 rims, Shimano Afine 8-speed internal hub, Shimano Alfine DH-S501 Dyno, Easton Haven 35 carbon riser handle bars, and Michelin C4 Protek Max 26'' tires and tubes. Anyway, my first questions are:
Does anyone know of a good headset that will fit in this frame?
Does anyone know of good bottom brackets and crank sets that will fit on this frame?

Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
 

Kbone1

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Feb 3, 2017
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Thank you for replying, I haven't put anything together yet, I was hoping by listing what I had that would give people a good idea of of what was going on.
 

ZipTie

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Jan 8, 2016
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Welcome to the forum, youare building a sweet ride.
here is the head set you need if you have this frame- http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=62488

Threadless Headset 1-1/8"x34x30mm

Here is the ebay link to the last headset I ordered for the GT2a frame skyhawk style frame. I believe that is what you have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282122144733?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

You then just need a fork stem (Dogbone) to hold your 25.4mm dia. handlebars on
1-1/8 Aluminum MTB Road Urban Fixie 25.4mm clamp 1" short

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12198984805...48&var=420982178376&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Hope this helps and welcome again! Looking forward to seeing your build progress.
Zip-
 
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ZipTie

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For a narrow crank set that works with the frame is

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281650782499?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

But I believe you need a wide crank set for the 4 stroke set up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Cup-Wide-...204333?hash=item3acb60882d:g:G2oAAOSwe7BWuS4e


You also need to order a set of Bottom Bracket Conversion Kit American to Euro Cruiser I believe.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-BIK...hash=item19f5ac3ada:m:ml1mi7LL5kbZscPpPCNC2Pg

At least you can see photos of what I am talking about. Its kind of a mess getting all these parts correct.
The only one I am not 100 percent on is the Bottom Bracket size as you dont need these unless you are installing a wide 3 pc crank.

If you need any further help feel free to ask/
KC cruisers here can help a ton on the 4 stroke set up advice, he is amazing.

Zip-
 
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Feb 2, 2017
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It's $5000 for a motorcycle and $250 for this kit. If you can afford a motorcycle, why not this?
I was just kiddin' around with the guy. But anyway ultralight, can you make me an intake for my shifterkart? It's a Honda CR80, I believe it's a 28mm....... Mikuni flat side carb. You can make me a prototype for free so I can test it out and do a review. Hehehe. :)