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Discussion starter · #22 ·
Update on the project.

Ok...here's an update to the s65 project thus far. I've taken the forks and gauges from the project and put them on my black cl70. They are more fitting. This is coming out much nicer than anticipated and is very comfortable.



Here are some pics for your enjoyment.
 

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Discussion starter · #25 ·
Shims

arlindsay1992 said:
Looks like you have more travel than clearance on the CL between the bottom clamp and the top of the tire. You have really nice bikes.
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You shim them on the inside and reduce the 6" of travel to 4" of travel to prevent bottoming out. No big issue and not much of concern on a street bike. If you need 6" travel on a street bike, you need to find roads without huge potholes.
 
#30 ·
fatcaaat said:
Ok...here's an update to the s65 project thus far. I've taken the forks and gauges from the project and put them on my black cl70. They are more fitting. This is coming out much nicer than anticipated and is very comfortable.



Here are some pics for your enjoyment.
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wow that black bike is pretty gnar!
 
Discussion starter · #33 ·
qa50 said:
Can you give us some details on how you got 178cc from your Lifan? Where did you buy the piston etc?



Oh, the bike looks great! :)
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The engine in the picture is obviously not the 178cc lifan. Seach the forums...there is full documentation under a thread. I think it was called 181cc...yep my next project.
 
#36 ·
fatcaaat said:
Here's some progress pics. The tank will not be white, but more of a grayish color. I need the wheels trued and they are then ready.
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Hi, I just purchased a s65 and I am about to tear into her and start from the bottom. A couple questions, what rear suspension did you use and did it snap right on? Also, did you rewire your bike for 12v instead of 6v? I am thinking about throwing a Lifan 125cc engine in because I have heard good things about them and they are cheap. I will most likely have more questions haha. Cheers!

 
#38 ·
WarnerSteel said:
Here are two of my S65's.

The red one has a 125cc Lifan semi-auto. Runs around 65mph. Not exactly sure, speedo stops at 60.
The black one has a Piranha 140cc manual. Again, not sure how fast, but it out runs the red one.

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Was the Lifan motor you swapped in fairly easy to set up? Its 100% compatible right? And what did you do for exhaust? Did you upgrade it as well?

Thanks!
 
#39 ·
NWFIXIERIDER said:
Was the Lifan motor you swapped in fairly easy to set up? Its 100% compatible right? And what did you do for exhaust? Did you upgrade it as well? Thanks!
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Easy bolt in. I use a new wiring harness in each of my builds, I buy it off eBay from a seller called "Webllc". Swap all bulbs to 12v and its a simple process. I used the stock exhaust on the red S65.
 
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