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Yep! Thanks!

Selling my Lil Indian now that its done. It's a fun ride and fast! I like bringing them back to life so time to move on to my next "patient." Will consider offers. https://www.ebay.com/itm/112989020762?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

The paint looks nice! Are you using rattle can?

Wow! That is one heck of a tutorial!!! Thanks very much for pointing it out to me! Hope your surgery went well:thumbsup:

Thanks for the reply! I just noticed the "similar threads..."thing at the bottom of the page, and there is a bunch of great information about painting engines, so I think my questions have been answered!

I need some help from the pros here on OldMiniBikes! How clean do you need to get an engine before painting? I know the cleaner/smoother then the better the final finish, but do you need to take off ALL the old paint? What's the best method? chemical? wire brush? drill attachment? Thanks for...

Thanks bpoirier! I just sent you a message.

The engine that came with it is a Tecumseh and I'm using a B&S, so no extra B&S engine around.

No Problem! :thumbsup:

Yes, I thought about that. Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to keep it as original as possible.

That's a brilliant idea! I'll take a look at that. Thanks!

So still working on my 1966 Lil Indian. Several months ago I found a age appropriate B&S 5hp engine. I was thrilled! Fast forward to this week when I was getting it ready for installation... the crankshaft that extends from the engine on which the clutch mounts is only 1 1/4" long... not 2+"...

Interesting...Thanks!

There is a Lil Indian minibike currently on Ebay that has "Lil Indian" painted on the back of the seat. Was this common practice? Vintage Used Lil Indian Minibike Late 1960's Lil Indian Ruttman Bonanza Fox | eBay

So I took a "Tim the Tool Man" approach...more power! The first thing I did was cut away the tire itself with a sawzall (argh! argh! argh!) This left me with the bead remnant of the tire still stuck to the rim. I then took another power tool (argh! argh! argh!) and ground down the...

Yep, I was there. I ended up not buying anything. There were a couple that I could definitely have purchased as "projects" but I'm not looking for a new project right now! There was a Huffy and a Scat Cat that were pretty nice, and a 1970's Lil Indian frame that was decent. There were also...

Forget the fact that he called a Baja a "Baka", look at the model name! Baka mini bike I think that model name is what my parents did every time I went out on my mini bike!:scooter:

He was the gentleman who sold me the Lil Indian that I am restoring. He also told me about this board! RIP Sir... The photos of everything he has are just overwhelming. Looks like the mini bike items will be on Saturday. I'll probably be there for some of the time. Anyone else attending...

Interesting... It's just now getting consistently warm enough here in PA to paint so I'll be doing my clutch cover soon. I was curious whether to clear coat "on top" or "underneath" the decal. I thought on top would offer better protection, but didn't want any adverse reaction between the...

Eric, Are you clear coating on top of the decal on your clutch cover?