Anyone running a Harbor Freight 2.5hp?

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waynelass

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yea it would be alright for her ,it has a 5 eight shaft ,they are ok motors ,just not enough power to haul adults around on , go for it . good luck:wink:
 
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alwhite00

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Any idea on the overall height? It's a bummer that for another $20.00 you can get the 6.5hp but that would be like putting a bib block in a vega, Way too much for her. (although I would have a great time on it) :D


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waynelass

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there 13 inches height ,,ive got 3 of them taken off doodlebugs , but the shipping is expensive ,they are brand new ,no gas or oil even in them .:wink:
 
Strigoi

Strigoi

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i'd look around for a stock DB engine (it's the same thing). you should be able to get a new take-off one to your door for cheaper than that. try asking in the parts wanted section.
 
delray

delray

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here you go guys. you can see the differents in height and yes the smaller unit has a 5/8 keyway shaft or i should say metric, only a DB clutch will fit on my shaft. shaft size is only off by little. easy to turn down for a comet or maxtorque.

 
mybiz

mybiz

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I ordered one from there website almost 3 years ago. I paid $109.99 total shipped to my door The had a special on anything over $100 ships free and didn't have to pay them taxes nether. But I could have sworn that it had a 3/4 shaft. I just looked at HF website and all there showing is 5/8 tapered shaft.:shrug: go figure I know it wasn't tapered though:doah:
 
125ccCrazy

125ccCrazy

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they are on sale right now for $89.99.... I am thinking about grabbing one for a Manco Streaker I will be building next year for my grandson, he'll be 7 in March and this would be his first minibike...
 
twisted

twisted

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mybiz said:
Print off a 20% coupon :wink:
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If you plan on keeping the bike for awhile then go with the 6.5 verus the 2.5. You can put a throttle stop, change the sprockets, put a restrictor plate on also. There are way things to do to slow these down or speed up. I built a cart for my neighbor and it has a 8hp on it just turned down when he rides it, and when myself or his dad ride it all hell breaks loose. Just my two cents.
 
Ratbike

Ratbike

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HF 2.5 0n Flea Bug

Here's one I put on a mini I picked up that was too small for a 6.5hp:smile: Oddly enough it moves right along on level surfaces and I weigh 180lbs. 20 plus mph
 
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