Skyhawk Build Journal

So I thought I'd start a thread and do a kind of journal as I acquire parts and build this thing from the frame up. Right now, as you can see, I basically have just the frame. The headset cups are pressed and I installed a sealed bottom bracket with the help of an adapter. This will probably be a longer process due to funding but I will update as I go along. I think my next step will be a set of forks. I have a stem to mount once I get the forks.

Stop by and check out the progress from time to time. Thanks!

 

[Hello Moto!]

Finally got my frame finished. After about 10 hours of wet sanding and 2 hours buffing and polishing I settled for this. Not a mirror finish but I'm happy with it. I also have the bike partially assembled. Have a heavy duty wheel set with 11G spokes and coaster brake, SR Suntour suspension forks, stem and handlebars, angled crankset with pedals and a seat. My Grubee engine is on the way! I have a few parts I still wanna get but I'm gettin close.

 

[Hello Moto!]

Got the GT5A mounted along with the throttle, clutch and dual brake lever and CDI. I'm waiting on the 44t rear hub adapter and a Dellorto clone carb. Once I get the adapter I'll cut the chains and then I'll install my dual V-brakes. Dual V-brakes and a coaster I should have no trouble stopping. I also have an aftermarket chain tensioner like I use on my other bike that I'm going to install on this engine once I start fitting the chains. Not much longer and I'll be ready to roll!

 

[Hello Moto!]

Well I got impatient waiting on the rear hub adapter so I decided to finish the engine assembly and get this thing started. I was successful on my first start last night after some time spent fighting the damn thing. Getting the first start on this engine was a lot more work than my other engine lol. It took some starting fluid to get that initial fire up and now it starts first pull every time! Yes I installed a pull start! I can't live without it lol. So now that it is running, all I'm waiting for is the rear hub adapter. Once I get that I'll install the chains and the V-brakes and it's go time!

 

[45u]

Looking good. Biggest hold up I have on mine is wheels have just about everything else.

 

[Hello Moto!]

Thank you sir. I've been waiting on a rear hub adapter. It's supposed to be here today so I might be able to go for a ride this evening lol

 

[Frankfort MB's]

Looks good!!! How does the motor seem to run on the bike? It seemed pretty smooth on mine.

 

[Hello Moto!]

Looks good!!! How does the motor seem to run on the bike? It seemed pretty smooth on mine.

Well I don't have the drive chains installed yet cuz I'm waiting on a hub adapter for the rear wheel. I do have the motor running though and it seems better than my eBay kit that I had on my other bike. Once I get that adapter today I'll get the chains hooked up and I'll let you know how it runs. It sucks..I coulda been riding this last week if I wasn't waitin on that dang part lol. I won't build a bike without the rear hub sprocket adapter though..I just won't

 

[Frankfort MB's]

I'll probably buy one if I do a larger engine.... Until then send me some more rags

 

[Hello Moto!]

Dude they are worth the 60 bucks just so you don't have to install the dam rag lol. But seriously, they are so much better lol.

 

[Frankfort MB's]

Dude they are worth the 60 bucks just so you don't have to install the dam rag lol. But seriously, they are so much better lol.

That's 60$ I don't have