John barnett Report post Posted January 2 I know it’s been done before ... but an old italjet 100t frame, new 144cc engine ....£600 all in not a bad result !! 12 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moomoo Report post Posted January 2 What a little sweetheart! Do me Sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamferret Report post Posted January 2 smashing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timdog Report post Posted January 2 Cracking job John, looks great can’t wait to see it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John barnett Report post Posted January 2 Cheers tim At some point I think chris will ride it in a local trial on easy route. it sounds better than it looks as well !?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breagh Report post Posted January 2 Brilliant, a few lads up here have similar you're looks the part though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy53 Report post Posted January 3 What's the weel base and it look realy light. Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie chitlins Report post Posted January 3 SWEET!!! Any more pics? Pics of the build? I really want to build my son a bike with a small bore 4 stroke engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John barnett Report post Posted January 3 Hi guys thanks for the replies and comments ! biggest problem on the build was altering the frame to fit the barrel through the frame- I’ve added a pic- but it was relatively easy to cut and fabricate. It’s is a short wheelbase and very light (I’ll check- the bike is at my dads, it’s been his project to keep him busy)- but I guess maybe 2” shorter than modern trials bike and I would say 60ish kg ?. Because the wheelbase is short we had to move the handlebars forward on the triple clamps, other than fabricating engine mounts and brake pedal, all straightforward ! Just as ever it’s the little bits and pieces that take the time. I’ll take some more photos of the completed bike tomorrow - but thanks again for the comments ! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moomoo Report post Posted January 3 Is it a Yamaha engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John barnett Report post Posted January 3 No, Chinese pit bike engine. Comes complete with carb, air filter, exhaust and all electrics. I went for the largest possible front sprocket and had to have a back sprocket made to suit but gearing seems fine . cheers john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sectionone Report post Posted January 3 Here's mine, all Chinese except for the Fantic Section forks and KDX200 silencer. Stock exhaust was loud. Footpegs are too far forward for trials but I use it as a trail bike and light trials. Brand new was $1200 from Amazon, no longer available. 180 lbs. http://www.xmotos.com/x8888/bk_15065905.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stpauls Report post Posted January 3 I think you should name your bike an I Tal Jet - to acknowledge the Chinese motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
on it Report post Posted January 3 Looks the part . The biggest problem in the UK for these bike is the ACU has un categorized and banned them from acu trials according to bsa otter site as they were planning to market them so pulled the plug on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metisse Report post Posted January 3 Nice job and well done... but..... in my opinion they should have a separate class for them if they are going to be competed on. As nice as it is, its another barstardised version of a twinshock. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
