SkyHawk Aluminum Bike Frame GT2-A

[kaniyrret]

I'm working on one now, it's at about 80% more to follow....

 

[MotoMagz]

Thanks for the help. The frame is bare gold colored brushed aluminum. There is no clear coat. It's kind of rough feeling. I plan on painting it. I guess you could buff out the aluminum and clear coat it. I'll post some pictures when I have it completed and let everyone know how it performs over time. I would love to hear from someone who has the frame already and is using it.

Any updates..I might pick up one of these frames.Would like to know what you think so far and whats working and whats not.

 

[kaniyrret]

So far things are going well. I like the frame, had it powder coated. Installed the Felt springer front end, had a wheel set built and am still waiting on a few misc parts before I can continue. it's going to make for a very cool project.

 

[DeathProof]

this guy hasnt been back since january to update people on this bike frame so does anyone else have this frame? im buying one for my next build and curious on the reviews. good? bad?

 

[Barry]

Hello All,
My frame just came in last week and with the exception of a small dent in the tank looks great. (the gold color is Alodine which is used so the paint will stick better and has some anti-corrosion value). So far, everything that I've on hand or ordered is the wrong size. Everything is larger on the frame. I started to install the shift kit this weekend and a note to all: Do NOT try to follow the University of You Tube installation directions if you are using a 4 stroke. I'm taking pics along the way and will happily share my progress (and pit-falls)
Barry
brthornton@yahoo.com

 

[Barry]

Gt2-a

Just finished mine, check it out..
Barry

 

[Barry]

Hello Snookpoon,
Here's my GT-2 frame with the Sick Bike shift kit installed on a 4 stroke HS 142. The shift kit worked great but, I had serious issues with the Grubee 4G gearbox and also problems with the 3 speed rear hub set up due to the fact that a 275 pound fat guy has no business riding it.
I have progessive pics of the complete build if you're interested.
Barry

 

[abikerider]

I'm curious, what kinds of problems with the 4G belt drive and 3 speed hub were you having?

 

[Barry]

Dear Abikerider,
I believe that all my woes boil down to basic physics and power to weight ratios. Most "normal" riders probably fit into the 175 weight range. I'm asking the same components to withstand the test of an additional 100 pounds. First, the clutch must do double duty, the shift kit robs at least some of the available housepower, more power is lost throught the chain between the shift kit and the main crank and to add insult to injury, I'm asking this power to be transmitted through a chinsy bicycle chain to the rear hub. (even though I'm using a heavy duty, nickle chain). Went through three instances of chain stretch then finally chain failure and the rear hub kept jumping between gears (especially 1st and 2nd) Due to all the power loss, 3rd gear bogged the engine down to the point that it quit.
I'm back to the drawing board with probably a Q-Matic gearbox and a straight shot back to a 44 tooth.
Barry

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

I'm back to the drawing board with probably a Q-Matic gearbox and a straight shot back to a 44 tooth.
Barry

If you use a 44 tooth sprocket with a Q Matic you won't be able
to get out of your own way let alone climb any kind of hill.

56 tooth or larger is the right sprocket for a Q Matic.