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So I got my wards 525 done. Bike is awesome. Runs great, rides nice, power is good. I love the take off power but want a little more top end. I’m currently running 12 tooth clutch to 15 tooth jack in then 12-48 rear. What’s the best way to get that top speed a little bit higher. Seems to top at...

So my wards/gilson build is almost finished. Just finished the jack shaft and I love the gearing at 5:1 rides great. Still need brakes, is the band brake better on the rear tire or the clutch. I’ve seen both but did not know the pros and cons of each. Not sure if the clutch brake puts any...

Thanks guys for all the help with the jack shaft. Almost done. What’s the best way that mount the rear sprocket ? Running the stock 2 piece wheels. 3. Bolt pattern. I know I will have to get a blank and drill the holes to match. Running a 48 tooth 41 chain based on the ratio I chose with help...

What’s your jack shaft set up? I’m building the same bike and am super confused on which set up to run. I think I want the ratio at like 5 so I have some top end and a decent take off. Not sure which gears to run to get that.

Do I need to run collars on each side to hold the shaft in place? Trying to order everything at once to save on shipping. Thanks for all the info. Truly helpful.

There’s a bushing for the swing arm? Lol. I thought it felt a lil loose. But I put it back together just as it was before. It hadn’t been taken apart in some time.

The guy I bought it from said it was a 72. Seemed like what I saw when I searched online. Any way to truly know? I looked for any serial numbers or markings before I had it blasted, didn’t find any.

With the 3/4 vs the 5/8 shaft/bearings would I have to increase the hole size on the stock brackets?

Would love to pick your brain on this build.

I am building the same bike. What are your sprockets for the jackshaft? Can’t get the predator to line up Direct driove

Looking for a wards or gilson jackshaft. Clutch doesn't line up with rear wheel for direct drive. Any ideas?

looking for wards/gilson front forks, currently have some Azusa forks but will need to cut to clear the turning radius. Any ideas of others that will fit or a custom set I can pick up.

72 wards/gilson rebuild Mock up with the new 212 pred.

72 wards/gilson rebuild Mock up with the Briggs

Original wheels after. New paint, hardware and bearings.

Original wheels before

72 wards/gilson rebuild Frame when I got it. $30

Hello OldMiniBikes. I'm knew to the site. My name is Jessie. Currently rebuilding a 72 wards that I got for $30. Yes $30. Been allot of fun but parts are hard to come by making it more custom by the day. Running s new predator 212 since parts and kits are plentiful. Latest battle has been wether or not...