Hey guys I'm very new to the forum. I recently purchased a minibike this past week in hopes of getting it ready for the minibike drags that a local car club was holding. Unfortunately that was not in the cards so now the plan is kind of a total rebuild.
The bike has an old (probably 60's) Craftsman engine on it that I can no longer get a replacement pull start for. On top of that the clutch seems a little suspect. The motor sounds ok being that the only way to start it is with a drill it's looking like I may purchase a brand new Harbor Freight motor, such as this one: 6.5 HP (212cc) OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine
Along with that, the bike needs a new throttle assembly. I was thinking of going with one from a motorcycle. If anyone had any suggestions on that, it would be great.
Lastly I was thinking about using a band brake on the clutch. Is there any certain brands or set ups that are better than others.
Any help you guys can give me would be great. Thanks!
Also this is my bike
The bike has an old (probably 60's) Craftsman engine on it that I can no longer get a replacement pull start for. On top of that the clutch seems a little suspect. The motor sounds ok being that the only way to start it is with a drill it's looking like I may purchase a brand new Harbor Freight motor, such as this one: 6.5 HP (212cc) OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine
Along with that, the bike needs a new throttle assembly. I was thinking of going with one from a motorcycle. If anyone had any suggestions on that, it would be great.
Lastly I was thinking about using a band brake on the clutch. Is there any certain brands or set ups that are better than others.
Any help you guys can give me would be great. Thanks!
Also this is my bike