2 Stroke Mountain bike with shift kit build.

This is now my 4th bike build and I wanted to show everyone as I go to get feedback. I was unhappy with my results on my last 3 builds. Also, I've found this forum to be a really helpful, friendly and informative community, anyway here it goes. So in excitement, I impulsively purchased the HD 2 stroke shifter kit at sickbikeparts.com I know now I wasnt fully processing that this kit is not a "jackshaft" which is fine because ultimately I didn't want the "jackshaft kit", i was wanting a "shift kit" that idea is really awesome to me. Luckily, even though i misunderstood I got the right kit,(i think). I got my "shifter kit" in the mail today. This is my 4th bike build I'm starting. I've had a blast with the other 3 builds. Thank you all to anyone that has helped answer my questions. This is the bike that I'll be installing the shifter kit on along with a new motor kit I already had. I'm undecided about which of the two handlebars to put on it. Well thanks again everyone. I really value your feed back.

 

[Arty]

Yeah- about the snow - same here in Saskatchewan.
I'm thinking with your carb positioning, it should be in a better position for a bit cooler air, and also maybe a bit of ram air effect since it's facing forward. Also the intake tract is a bit longer - which might be good.

 

[Tyler6357]

That's a very nice looking bike GreasyChris!! All you need is a double leg kickstand!

 

[xspade17x]

Would it be a problem to use the front derailleur thumb shifter for my clutch since I dont have the front derailleur anymore? It's only got 3 gears on it

 

[Chainlube]

It might work, but you would have to get rid of the clutch spring so it wouldn't be such a force to move. Check here https://motoredbikes.com/threads/auto-mini.56128/page-2 to see how I got rid of the one on the Auto-Mini.

 

[xspade17x]

@Chainlube Where can I get those parts?

 

[Chainlube]

I made my own. I used steel, but aluminum would work just as well. The aluminum is easier to machine than the steel and can be machined with woodworking tools, you don't need anything fancy. A drill and a couple round files. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-L...el-Ball-Bearing-Roller-2-Pack-B-528/202598185 Drill the rivet out and you have a steel ball bearing roller left over to use. The cable guide is the one on the bike, I just threaded a short bolt into the hole that was left there when I took it out.

 

[GreasyChris]

I found using the shifter for the clutch not useful at all. You're not able to feather the clutch with it. It's either on or off. I use the regular clutch handle and a dual pull brake lever. Works great

 

[xspade17x]

So I don't think the engine is gonna work on this bike

 

[xspade17x]

It's at too much of a slant isn't it?

 

[GreasyChris]

It's hard to tell with the bike on the bike stand. Get it on a level floor take another pic.