SkyHawk Aluminum Bike Frame GT2-A

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I'm starting my first build and I have a GRUBEE 2011 SkyHawk GT5 66cc/80cc Bike Motor Kit and a Skyhawk Frame. I searched here but have not seen any builds with this frame. Has anyone had any sucess with it? I was looking at the shift kit that Sick Bike Parts sells as well. It's rather expensive but may be worth it to not have to deal with rear wheel issues that some experience. Are there other alternative shift kits that work well?
 
hi an welcome ...


do u mean this ???
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brad :love:
 
Hi, Thanks!

I'm looking forward to sharing ideas and experiences with everyone here. Yes, that looks like the engine. The frame is different. I attached a picture. It has a built in half gallon gas tank and welded motor mount. I plan on trying to set it up as a motorized beach cruiser like you have there but with 4" fat bike tires that float through the sand for the beach. I'm thinking about using a NuVinici Hub as well for bullet proof smooth gear shifting.
 

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Those are pretty cool frames. They are made with 110mm and 135mm spacing of the dropouts which one did you get? That may influence you in which type of gearing you run either a coaster hub or a multispeed. Also from what Ive seen the more common fork stem doesnt fit I believe it uses the 1 1/8, but you can get a spacer for it if you have made up your mind on a set of 1 inch. Let us know.
 
I have the frame with the 135mm dropout and the engine mount. Thanks, I didnt notice that the stem was bigger at 1 1/8. That will save me from ordering the wrong size. I guess I should measure everything before ordering anything and assuming it's a standard size. It came with some bearings, a few cone shaped rings, and a 1/4" machine screw that has two small metal umbrella things threaded through it. None of it seems to fit anywhere on the frame. There was not a parts list or any instructions included either. Where do you get the spacer for the 1" stem?
 
Choppers US has them , If you are looking for a Springer type fork check out the Jerry Springer that Felt Bicycles makes. It fits the bike.
 
It came with some bearings, a few cone shaped rings, and a 1/4" machine screw that has two small metal umbrella things threaded through it. None of it seems to fit anywhere on the frame. There was not a parts list or any instructions included either. Where do you get the spacer for the 1" stem?

The nut with the two umbrella shaped things is called a star nut. It is used when installing a threadless fork (think modern bike forks and stems). It is driven into the steering tube of the fork with a special tool called a nutsetter where it stays and is used to tension the headset (steering bearings). If you use a fork with a threaded steerer tube which is less common with 1-1/8" forks, then you won't need it. Here is a link explaining it more.
http://sheldonbrown.com/headsets.html
The bearings and cones for them are probably the headset bearings and are probably for a threadless fork.
 
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In the picture the frame looks like bare aluminum. Is it painted or at least clear coated?
I am interested in this frame for future builds. Please keep us updated.
 
I think they come bare aluminum, they are nice looking frames and for the price not too bad of a deal if you think of the cost of an inframe tank. Id like to see how they hold up to some use.
 
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.
 
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