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Engineer

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Ok, so I'm building a motorbike and have a series of questions to ask

1.) I am thinking about going with a GT5 Pro Racing motor kit from gasbike.net, is this a good site to order from?

2.) How much clearance would I need to install said motor?

3.) I never really cared for gears, should I go with gears or single speed? In other words, which is better for motor bikes?

4.) I really like the look of the Fito Modena cruiser bikes with 3" tires, would this be a good pick for what I need considering clearance, stability, etc.? Although the specific bike I buy is subject to change seeing as I may only go with what's in stock at my local Walmart/Target.

Any help or tips would be much appreciated, thanks in advance. Also, feel free to post pics of your personal builds, I enjoy seeing what everyone else is doing!

- Engineer
 
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Disregard question 1 I suppose. Despite reading many dismal reviews pertaining to GasBike's bad customer service I went ahead and ordered the kit seeing as I could not find it anywhere else. Will go bike browsing tomorrow and update the thread, hopefully there are actually some replies by then.

- Engineer
 
Disregard question 1 I suppose. Despite reading many dismal reviews pertaining to GasBike's bad customer service I went ahead and ordered the kit seeing as I could not find it anywhere else. Will go bike browsing tomorrow and update the thread, hopefully there are actually some replies by then.

- Engineer
I too just got into this. Yesterday i ordered as recomended by some on here the Fito GT 7speed with disk brakes. It has a nice look and front and rear disks which i want any way, 7speed etc... Figured its a good platform to start from. Im looking at engines next, shift kit and a few other things. 1st going to swap out forks and seat post for suspension. This old man needs a comfy ride these days.
Cant wait for the bike to arrive!

good luck with the build.

mike
 
First off, sorry for taking so long to update you guys. I originally ordered my engine kit from gasbike about two weeks ago, then they e-mailed me informing me that the product I ordered was not in stock :74: They then offered me the same kit, but in the black color (which costs $10 more than the one I ordered) at no additional charge; so I went with that. I got the shipment about a day early, the box was pretty jacked up and the packaging was less than subpar therefore leading to some parts being dented and minorly damaged.

At this point in time I'm on the hunt for a specific cruiser bike, 29" Men's Genesis 7-gear Astra.

I'll keep this thread updated with the build,

Engineer
 
if you get a 29, be sure it has 36 spokes or your rag joint will be really hard to put on
 
Got the 29 I was looking for although I had to drive an hour to get it, gonna start the build soon, probably saturday.
 
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