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Vintage minibikes

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by INJUNTOM, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. Jeem
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    Ohhhh man!
     
  2. Let me know man. You can try one before you drop the $130 or whatever they cost nowadays, and see if you think they're worth it. I'm thinking I'm going to give that bike to my nephews for a project. That means I won't need it for a little while. The other 2 will keep me plenty busy until I head home.
     
  3. bcowanwheels
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    wanna ear a sad story, i just found a all original honda mini trail 50 in the weeds when i was bush hoging. the lady would not part with it under no circumstances. said it had been there for 20+yrs and her daddy bought it for her. I said please put it back in your shead........
     
  4. terrag
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    not so much vintage but a mini bike none the less....

    09 dirt bug with a PA 6.5hp. governer removed, 18lb valve springs, header, jetted carb, uni filter.

    THIS THING IS A BLAST!!!
     

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  5. Jeem
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    I totally appreciate it but I've gotts to pass. I'm still dealing with occasional dizziness from my header a few weeks back. I'm not going to tempt fate....for a while.
     
  6. Sounds like a good plan. I can't say I blame you.
     
  7. shop teacher
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    Hi- Just picked up an Arctic Cat Climber mini-bike. Anybody have a source for parts? I need a gas tan&, head light. Thanks, Bill
     
  8. jasonp
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
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    from Aurora,IL

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    Mine when I got it, then after a couple mods....
     
  9. jasonp
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  10. jasonp
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    Another shot, and our club logo
     
  11. vandit
    Joined: Mar 12, 2012
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    bought my first mini bike last summer its a 1969 -70 se woods now im hooked i will be looking for more vintage bikes to collect
     
  12. BISHOP
    Joined: Jul 16, 2006
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    I just scored 2 1970 honda trail 70s, both run but need restoring... I will take car of that this winter............ I cant wait till summer.
     
  13. LSGUN
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    I scored this yesterday:

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  14. von zipper
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    Merry Christmas! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356287780.206766.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356287798.864741.jpg
     
  15. 46stude
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    I saved another one from the scrap pile yesterday. Took me forever to figure out what the heck it was. Appears to be an old Bird Nighthawk.
     

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  16. towithome
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    That thing is suuuwweeeet! Looks a little Ruppish.
     
  17. A few of my 1971 Honda QA50 at Bonneville last August. I think a motor swap might be in order before the next Speed Week. The 50cc with a two speed may have been fine for a 40 pound kid, but once you set a grown man on it it is a little gutless. Maybe a Honda 70 with a 3 or 4 speed.

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    The Crew and mini bike trailer
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  18. And the tow rig in need of a dropped axle.

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  19. INJUNTOM
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    Look into the aftermarket engines. There are some bolt in engines over 100cc with a clutch for what I would consider a reasonable cost.
     
  20. Ester Eddie
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  21. porsche930dude
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    Built a Girder fork for my arctic cat ramrod progect
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  22. JoJo O.
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    Hey guys what is an average size gas tank for one of these mini bikes? a half gallon, a gallon? Thanks in advance
     
  23. landseaandair
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    I think most are around 1/2 gallon.
     
  24. EnglishBob
    Joined: Jan 19, 2008
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    Picked up a 'Tote Gote' from the scrap pile.
    It's fitted with an 'Aftermarket' 8HP Briggs.
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  25. McDeuce
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    As a kid I dreamed of owning a Rupp ... Never got one
     
  26. Dennis D
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    I have a chance to pick up a couple of mini bike frames that were used on a carnival ride. Any idea who may have manufactured them? Probably 60-70s stuff. I haven't had a chance to look at them yet. Looking to put something together for my grandson. Thanks, Dennis
     
  27. INJUNTOM
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    You've got it narrowed down to about 200 different makes, now just to figure out which model... :D
     
  28. Dennis D
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    I realize how many different makes there were,:D I was hoping that one or two manufactures made them for the carnival rides. D
     
  29. Hellfish
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    Here's a flyer I made up for an event we're doing. I thought you might appreciate it... :)

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  30. JoJo O.
    Joined: May 12, 2009
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    Thanks Landseaandair. I was looking at getting one of these
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    from Coyote-Gear in Tucson. I just wanted to makes sure it was big enough.
     

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