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Just thought I would throw out a couple of tips as I am nearing completion on this project. 1) Use the tins off the Hisun motor, you need the indentation under the cylinder/piston to fit the jackshaft setup. 2) Grab 4- 5/8"x36tpi-3/4" bolts and lockwashers to fit the jackshaft plate back to...

Made some vids. Delivery from Amazon/ Package condition/ Missing parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_PcvPh2b6s Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy2iOkkRa20 First ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPxypEWtB8 I took the throttle limiter off first thing. I went on a gnarly...

First off I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday! I am looking for a torque converter to use on a Predator 420cc 13HP engine. A friend just picked up a Baja Warrior frame that is just a roller. He bought a new 420 today and we have been looking for a torque converter for it. It will be...

Personally my arco rides terrible, the bars are too close and the steering radius sucks i let other people ride that one.. cheeftah225 rides nice but is a little small. lil indian is a small bike but has a nice ride but my css charger i feel has the best ride of the bikes i have. whats your...

About what is the max lift that most clones start to experience interference between the spring retainer and the valve guide?

My first official trike. I'm guessing around 1972/73.... I like the look of it and was curious if I were to make an adult sized one for swapmeets if it would be better to leave as a pedal powered or maybe go electric? Trying to keep it as close in scale to original,I would think electric motor...

anyone have experience with this welding table?? : Miller - ArcStation i have space restrictions and the folding table woud work out good.

Hello all, I am brand new, not only to this group but to mini bikes altogether. Never had one as a kid, now that my kids have left the nest I finally got a kit from "Dad Dog". I't ok, with the 10 hp Tecumseh but I want to build a HF Predator from inside out. Anyone have any ideas? I won't be...

The following is a reprint of a post I made on both CNCzone.com and plasmaspider.com on 19 May 2014, but thought would be equally as valuable here. Hopefully it will serve as an educational tool for at least one person out there and save them from making the same mistake I did upon entering the...

Hi guys. Just needing some expert advive on west bend motors. I may be buying a 6.5 hp power bee and I am wondering how it will perform on mini bike? I have only had techs & B&S so have no clue about these. Would be putting it on a Bonanza with jack shaft. Thanks in advance, Rick

I want to do the same thing as the guy in this video but use of the 440 and higher compression should yield more power compared to this stock Honda 390. VIDEO of small airplane with GX-390 video on flv format - YouTube Vegas Karts is selling the engines here 440cc Clone Engine...

was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this motor on a mini bike... after i am able to stretch the doodle bug out, i will be swapping the predator 212 with something a bit nicer... dont know much about briggs motors, but hear great things. as far as performance, would money be...

NEW 6.5HP Gas Engine Electric Start Side Shaft 6.5 HP | eBay I was going to put an electric start on a Predator. But for the price this one comes with it. I am assuming this is just another Lifan clone and is just as good as the Blue Harbor Freight clones. Anyone have any thoughts? Randy

Afternoon Folks, I recently purchased a Stage 1 Motor Mount Kit, Header, and Lifan 6.5(motor was factory direct) from ProMod @ hotrodminibike.com. Part Quality is AMAZING, Customer Service is #1 for these folks. WOW is all I can say. During the install I had to call and pick their...

In a word- STELLAR!:thumbsup: The lady at the ordering department was very helpful and patient as I had a lot of questions (just like I do on this forum!):blink: Their parts were very reasonably priced and they shipped them that day. I would most certainly order again!:drinkup:

I've come up with a few rules that I will apply to any further purchases from OldMiniBikes members based on my current purchase which has not been resolved, and my friend Cheezy's recent purchase, which is supposed to be resolved soon. (1) Before I send payment I will have the sellers complete name...

Any recomendations for re-chrome shops? I have one quote for $450 for the 10 parts shown. Obviously, I'm not going to spend that much. Any help will be appreciated.

back in '06 when i was living in texas i worked for gulf coast yacht group. 1 day my boss got a call from a friend asking if he could use some of our brokerage boats for a tv commercial, of course he said yes. so for a few days me and my 2 bosses, the yacht brokers, where out in the water...

Has anyone here used this motor on there mini? 2-1/2 HP Horizontal OHV Gas Engine I was considering installing something smaller like this motor (lighter weight, less power) on a DB for kids/women so I would have something for visitors to ride.

Bought this little jewel the other day mostly out of curiosity. While I know a Torque-a-verter (which I already have) is the preferred method of drive these days, I've always wanted a two speed set up for the jack shaft to play with. It requires and odd ball dual sprocket drive clutch...