skyhawk in frame tank racer build

Hi everyone, ive had this baby for about half a year now and finally decided to make a build thread for it. It was a tough job building a bicycle from scratch as it gives you many choices to pick from. As If the frame wasnt crazy enough, i went ahead and put mountain biking rated forks on the front with a disc brake, and had a hayday with fitting disc brakes on the rear, but i succeded with thousanths of an inch to spare. i shoved a racing 2 stroke motor in it with porting, high compression, a mikuni carb, and a racing exhaust. Ive invested some serious bread in this build because its my hobby and my toys bring me joy. I love to talk about my bike and could all day, as ive modified and replaced every part on the bike, even in the motor. Please ask questions, ill be posting pictures as i find them

 

[mikemarley]

exactly, its fun for a while but company is always better.
theres a group of about 8 of us that ride now

 

[2old2learn]

Looks like a couple of trouble makers hanging out at that bar down in Texas just before the big shootout! Sure wish you boys were in the picture wearing your colors. I've camped out and shared time and a few other things with Hells Angels before. Just like most folks, they don't want to be messed with and demand to be treated respectfully. Since that's my nature, we get along fine. Just like most southerners, they tend to be tribal.

 

[bluegoatwoods]

Nice work mikemarkey!

I can see that you're a gear-head.

I'm a local. It was cool to see that photo of the McLuggage Bridge plus the barge. But I haven't seen you around. I'm on the other side of the river.

But I'll keep my eyes open.

 

[mikemarley]

thank you blue, and yes im definently a gear head lol.

its right behind hooters off adams, im glad someone else likes the photo too. im probably going to do some shots in the historic district next, give it that early 1900s feel

i stay on my side mostly because of the bridge, but i might have to cruise over sometime. fellow bike lovers are always good people to meet

 

[mikemarley]

went out and got a couple more beauty shots. 2 days until i buy the last part for my engine topend. thanks bert rod!!

 

[KCvale]

Nice scenery shots.

 

[mikemarley]

thanks kc, im trying to get a perfect looking scenic shot, its a process though lol.
gonna have some nice engine rebuild photos pretty soon, itll be fun.

 

[2old2learn]

Clean build.. Hopefuly you will encourage others in your area to copy cat you. More fun to ride with others.

 

[mikemarley]

thanks i appreciate it, and i try to guide everyone i can to things that are better for the bikes, but some are too stubborn and set in their ways to want to listen or want help

 

[mikemarley]

so i was riding along today after starting her up 5 min ago, and she had been sputtering lately when cold. well good thing i stayed in the neighborhood, because she wouldnt idle and i made it 2 blocks before my magneto loop shorted out. i have a friend intown with a surplus of parts and scored a brand new beefy loop. i decided to tinker around this time as i had a battery powered light. i cut out the battery holders and hard wired it to the white wire, my light already had a switch so it was perfect, its even pretty bright!!!! plans for a hid or led in future