FNTPuck
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Hey everyone, first off I just want to say thanks since this forum has already been a HUGE help. For a little background, I am what most people would call a "hobbyist" with a ton of different interests and am looking to add MBs to my list of passtimes. I currently build and host servers for a living but have 15+ years of experience building motorcycles, cars, and high performance computers. I was also heavily involved in BMX and built many bicycles in the 90s. After seeing a couple MBs riding around locally I got to researching about them and was hooked. I spent a few days lurking on different forums, before feeling comfortable enough to post.
I am looking at starting my first build(s), and just want to make sure I am not missing anything or if any experienced builders have suggestions since this is all new to me. I initially wanted to build a Stingray or fat tire bike, but after reading about the issues with offset mounts, jackshafts, frame mods, etc I decided to go simpler for my first build just to get the hang of it before I tackle something like that in the future. I purchased the gasbike GT6 complete kit(https://www.gasbike.net/collections...ts/gt6-pro-racing-66cc-80cc-motorized-bicycle) as my first build platform instead, thinking it would be a bit simpler than piecing together a custom job as a newbie. I understand the setbacks in these cheap chinese parts though, and for the price it seems worth it to use an an upgradable starting point so I am trying to do what I can before even assembling it to make it reliable. The kit comes with an upgraded 415 chain already, but here is what I have done/added so far:
- Read stickied thread "HT Engine Specifications" and most of the dragonfly75 page to familiarize myself with the Chinese 66cc 2strokes. This forum has been a WEALTH of information
- Got the upgraded steel hardware kit from SBP, and will use blue loctite where applicable. I have experience with Chinese hardware so of course the stock hardware is going straight from the box to the trash where it belongs.
- Purchased an automotive inline fuel filter and will remove screen from petcock in tank to prevent clogging(will also clean tank well before installing)
- Also purchased the NGK B6HS plug to replace cheapo generic one, supposedly one heat range colder for my high Florida summer ambient temps. Will also check plug wire connector and adjust or replace as needed.
- Purchased a front brake setup to not rely on just the coaster brake (a big heavy cruiser with a 3hp motor and only coaster brakes sounds crazy?!?)
- Didn't see this listed but I purchased some thin 70durameter neoprene sheet(firm, chemical and gas resistant - same stuff as automotive mounts use so it should last ages) to use as isolators for anything touching frame to reduce vibration and prevent damage to frame.
- Everything will be installed with TQ wrench to proper specs to prevent pulling the threads out of the case.
- Will check all gaskets and trim/replace as needed
Anything else worth doing to a new motor before even installing??? Is it worth replacing the head studs, or just some loctite on the nuts OK? I have experience with 2strokes since I used to ride dirt bikes, but zero experience with these little Chinese gems. I plan on making many more builds, and have already started imagining what my custom "Dream bike" would be!
I am looking at starting my first build(s), and just want to make sure I am not missing anything or if any experienced builders have suggestions since this is all new to me. I initially wanted to build a Stingray or fat tire bike, but after reading about the issues with offset mounts, jackshafts, frame mods, etc I decided to go simpler for my first build just to get the hang of it before I tackle something like that in the future. I purchased the gasbike GT6 complete kit(https://www.gasbike.net/collections...ts/gt6-pro-racing-66cc-80cc-motorized-bicycle) as my first build platform instead, thinking it would be a bit simpler than piecing together a custom job as a newbie. I understand the setbacks in these cheap chinese parts though, and for the price it seems worth it to use an an upgradable starting point so I am trying to do what I can before even assembling it to make it reliable. The kit comes with an upgraded 415 chain already, but here is what I have done/added so far:
- Read stickied thread "HT Engine Specifications" and most of the dragonfly75 page to familiarize myself with the Chinese 66cc 2strokes. This forum has been a WEALTH of information
- Got the upgraded steel hardware kit from SBP, and will use blue loctite where applicable. I have experience with Chinese hardware so of course the stock hardware is going straight from the box to the trash where it belongs.
- Purchased an automotive inline fuel filter and will remove screen from petcock in tank to prevent clogging(will also clean tank well before installing)
- Also purchased the NGK B6HS plug to replace cheapo generic one, supposedly one heat range colder for my high Florida summer ambient temps. Will also check plug wire connector and adjust or replace as needed.
- Purchased a front brake setup to not rely on just the coaster brake (a big heavy cruiser with a 3hp motor and only coaster brakes sounds crazy?!?)
- Didn't see this listed but I purchased some thin 70durameter neoprene sheet(firm, chemical and gas resistant - same stuff as automotive mounts use so it should last ages) to use as isolators for anything touching frame to reduce vibration and prevent damage to frame.
- Everything will be installed with TQ wrench to proper specs to prevent pulling the threads out of the case.
- Will check all gaskets and trim/replace as needed
Anything else worth doing to a new motor before even installing??? Is it worth replacing the head studs, or just some loctite on the nuts OK? I have experience with 2strokes since I used to ride dirt bikes, but zero experience with these little Chinese gems. I plan on making many more builds, and have already started imagining what my custom "Dream bike" would be!
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