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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Ontario
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Project 49cc GIO Pit Bike
Thought i'd share some pic's of the GIO 49cc 2 stroke pitbike that i'm working on. I already have a stock army camo one and it's a blast but it's a little wheelie happy with me being 5'-11" 175lbs so i decided to modify this sweet little yellow one that i got.
First off was some graphics, yeah it ain't no Suzuki but the yellow color inspired me to theme it that way. I used some 30min epoxy to fill in the handle holes in the back so i could add a number plate and my number. It's nice having a vinyl cutter in my basement, it made the graphics easy. Next up was to cure the wheelie happy bike, i decided on fabing up a 4" longer swingarm which my buddy CNC'd out for me from 1/2" aluminum, i knew the stock shock would be too soft with the longer swingarm so i used one of those performance shocks from GIO for the 200cc Beast, it works good but is too soft in the stock top mounting location, i will have to weld on another mount futher back to get the shock straighter up which will increase the spring rate. So far this is where i'm at, i still have to cut and weld on the caliper, kickstand and chainguard mounts, then it's some new fuel line and a filter ( i don't like the stock stuff ) and then some handlebar risers and then i should have a sweet bike for riding motorhome to motorhome at the race track, speaking of which i may also have to add a cupholder, lol. Here's some pics so far. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: orbital platform
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Now all you need is a tune-able carb and a real expansion chamber.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Ontario
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Yeah, i was thinking maybe a Walbro carb, not too sure if i'm going to mess much with the exhaust though, other than taking the dual cans off and only going with a single one from the F1/F2 pocket bikes. So far the other stocker one i have runs fine so i probably won't do much engine wise to this one.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: orbital platform
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How can you resist?
http://www.tecnigas.com/o/model.php?...at=9&idioma=en The claim is almost 30% Dell'Orto. |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Looks cool! I have to say though, I am envious of the vinyl cutter... Do you work for a sign shop?
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Ontario
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Any interest in one-offs for fellow China Bike riders?
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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I'll send you a PM.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Ontario
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OK, with the World of Outlaws Sprint cars coming next week to a track near me ( 2 day show on a long weekend
![]() When i got home i redid the fuel lines and filter with some better stuff and added some fuel, fired right up, i'm happy now, just deciding on whether to go down 1 tooth on the front sprocket or add 4 to the rear for a little more take off with my weight on it, then i have to make a longer chain and i'm off to the races, literally. Here some pics of the near completed bike ( only a gear and chain to go), hopefully i have time to fab up a cupholder this week. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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That looks really good! 8) I never did understand the two can setup.
When Son of Weldangrind had a 125 pit bike, I considered welding a small bridge between the two frame points under the seat and adding a roller blade wheel as a wheelie bar. When I was done re-gearing it, it went well beyond a wheelie machine to a tractor. What size front sprocket is on there now?
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Ontario
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The front is a 17 and the rear is a 54, they are the 8mm chain size though, might be hard to find, i did just draw up a 60 tooth rear and sent it to my CNC aluminum guy, i'll try that route first and see how it works, i don't need it too fast, and i don't want a rocket takeoff either or else i'll have to make a self levelling cup holder.
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