Thanks! I’m letting the other handle navigation on the trip, so that I can concentrate on filming as much as possible.

Im pretty excited. We’ve talked about this trip for a while. Yeah, I’m leaving the navigation up to them, so I can concentrate on getting footage of the journey.

Thanks! I’m not that great at filming / editing, but hopefully you’ll find something worth watching on my channel.

Thanks Don.

It really does ride much better with shocks and seat. 👍🏻

I’m super excited for it. We’ve talked about it for a while, glad to get the ball rolling.

This will be the bike you’re on. I’m getting mine ready next. 👍🏻

This had around 600 miles on it, when I got it, in 2013. I thru a Lifan in it and now it has 7600 miles.

We’re all pretty excited!

Good to hear! Look forward to seeing you and that little rocket ship of a bike you have. 😀

@@MiniBikeMike for sure! It’s gotten a little faster too 😂 I’m waiting on Bart moto to release the new front end for it and then I’m getting 10” tires and rims so hopefully I can pick up a little more speed. I have the yx 140cc now and am also considering getting the tb parts big bore and race head kit for it.

This is the first one I’ve ever built. I don’t really have a plan, when I start building something like this. I took a few measurements, to determine how long and wide would look good on the back of the bike. Did I hit those measurements perfectly……nope, but close enough. I guess I just go into each project with an image in my head and then kinda walk thru what obstacles might arise, like making sure it angles up to clear the taillight. For the outer hoop on this rack, I figured out the perimeter distance and then started with a piece of tube about a foot longer. Then trimmed the length to equal it up. Much easier than trying to nail it in one shot.

Thanks! The seat and shocks make it feel like a whole new bike.

Thanks!

I looked into purchasing a set of the original style signals, but couldn’t find any, with a reasonable price. These will work just fine.

Thanks Gerard!

Me too!

Are you joining our 100 mile ride in April? Yeah, I’m letting the others handle navigation, so I can concentrate on getting some good trip footage.

Yep. One of my neighbors and I will both be there. Trying to convince the other one.

@pellingt If you need the address to my shop, send me an email and I’ll get you info.

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I’ll put it on the list. I’ve started that bike a few times, since the last video, but haven’t turned any wrenches on it.

Unfortunately, all the bikes were either missing the front fender or it was shattered into pieces. I’ll do some digging and see what I can find for you.

I believe I salvaged a few. I’ll check and let you know.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve built somewhere around 60 bikes, using Lifan engines. Tens of thousands of miles and never have had an issue with any of the engines. In my opinion, they are extremely reliable.