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Does anyone know if performance parts for these engines are available or if Animal parts are interchangeable ? Thanks

Does anyone have a paint code number or something close to the original green color used on the TX1 ?

Does anyone have a paint code number or something close to the original green color used on the TX1 ?

Thanks everyone for the tips. I believe the stator had moved while torquing the bolts . After going through the steps to set the timing again and making sure the stator didn't move I buttoned it up and the old Toyoco is running great .

Thanks for the response Dave. I don't remember re-checking timing after torquing the mag bolts so that is where I'll start when I get a couple hours in the garage . I kind of figured it was something with the timing but was hoping otherwise . I'll let you know how I make out next week sometime.

The engine stalls when giving it more throttle. The new points were gapped at .020 on the high side of the cam and cleaned before starting, the piston was set at .035 btdc with a dial indicator, a electronic meter set on ohms was used while moving the stator plate to see the break in continuity...

Believe it or not I was friends with a guy in high school who's father had a junk yard in Bucks County Pa and he bought every thing when they went out of business. I remember he had toyocos to ride all around the junk yard. 40 years later I get the mini bike bug and the first one I bought on...

What does it take to put on a mini bike show swap meet ? I've been thinking of trying to do one in the Bristol Pa area outside of the Philadelphia area and near OldMiniBikes warehouse . Who needs that douche bag in Wayne NJ ?

There is a listing under minibike swap meet on Philadelphia's Craigslist that says Cancelled . Is this true ?

Hmm... I guess i have been misinformed and will let the owner know what he really has. Thanks for the information. Ski

Sorry for the delay.