hornet

  1. SIFUENTE31

    The Purple HORNET

    Picked this bike a week ago, and just started breaking it down. Its a K&S Hornet with a Rupp front fork. Plans are bringing it back to life with new parts and paint.
  2. IMG_3297

    IMG_3297

    My K&S Hornet
  3. IMG_32962

    IMG_32962

    My K&S Hornet
  4. J

    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Hello all, got this minibike last year for my daughter and she rode it all summer no problems. Started right up every time. Put it away for winter with a tiny bit of gas left in bottom of tank. Less than a 1/2 inch. Yesterday I decided to bring out the bike so she can ride it and decided...
  5. J

    Hornet (so says the decal) can anyone tell me more?

    Hello all, my first post here on this website. My father in law gifted this mini bike to my daughter last year. She rode it all summer and had a blast. Im now having a minor problem but thats another post. I would like to know the year of this bike and anything else worth knowing. Thanks to...
  6. capguncowboy

    K&S Hornet - $550

    This popped up near Knoxville. Looks like a nice survivor. https://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/6115999403.html
  7. H

    Dimensions of a Hornet /Roadrunner / Cyclops minibike

    Can anyone who has a K&S Hornet/ Roadrunner/ Cyclops hardtail mb-80 or mb-85 pull the mesurments and angles of their frame, I am interested in :hack: building :hammer: :grind: a frame if i cannot find one any measurements or schematics are a plus. Been along time since I been tube bending and Im...
  8. H

    Looking for MB-80/85 Hornet/ Roadrunner h

    Looking for any parts to a Hornet/Roadrunner MB-80/85 HARDTAIL: - frame ( no rear suspension, hardtail didnt have it) - front forks ( has springs and curved 3 piece handle bars) - 6" 2 piece mag wheels - jack shaft parts or assembly - comet torqaverter clutch and driven jackshaft...
  9. chipper

    K&S Hornet

    My latest score , picked her up on Wednesday . I've collected , built , restored a few minis in the last 3 years , sold a couple but kept most as I love all of them . Vintage bikes are scarce in the south , well this is my first complete Survivor and I will be keeping it ! I'm...
  10. Outlaw Ace

    K&S hornet Standard

    K&S Hornet Standard for sale. Nice solid frame with what looks like school bus paint on it but it was a beautiful metallic green and would look great painted back that color, has factory fenders but no fork bolt and it has the factory kickstand which is in great shape and working. Also has...
  11. Outlaw Ace

    K&S Hornet Deluxe

    I have a K&S Hornet Deluxe for sale, has minimal surface rust over the entire bike from sitting outside with some light pitting along the bottom but no holes or thin spots so a solid frame. The forks where the lowers meet has thinned out some from on one side the lower movement but it's full...
  12. M

    K&S Hornet forks

    This is my K&S Hornet Deluxe. Notice the forks have a spacer/collar welded right to the end of the fork tubes. I've looked at picture after picture online of the Hornet Deluxe models, and cannot find one with these forks. They all have the fork ends stamped flat with holes drilled for the axle...
  13. capguncowboy

    KS Hornet - Rare?

    I saw this listed on CL today, then I saw it pop up on Ebay. Any half-way knowledgeable mini bike guy would know this isn't worth nearly what he's asking. Another seller with his head in the clouds I guess. Vintage 1970 K s Hornet Mini Bike Taco Rupp Lil Indian Ruttman | eBay In his...
  14. leathernun666

    K&S Hornet Hardtail Deluxe

    Mostly complete except for fenders and clutchguard. The motor apprars to be Original. But somebody has hillbilly rig the throttle and the governor but it does run. The Chrome underneath the crappy paint still have some shine to it and no heavy pItting.. Could be an easy restore. $400 local...
  15. G

    K&S Hornet Completely Restored

    This K&S Hornet was completely restored to new condition. The bike was in great shape to start but was completely taken apart and painted as well as the motor. The bike has not been run since it was restored and has no gas or oil in it now. I was told the motor ran great so all he did was paint...
  16. yalipito

    Project K&S hornet

    I found this little frame on CL and decided to get it and build something that the wife a daughter could ride. After 5 coats of paint removed and some minor mods here it is now. It will need a jackshaft added and some paint. A previous owner used a grinding wheel in an attempt to...
  17. superchargedill

    Modified Hornet

    Hi Guys, Thsi one has been through a few changes. When we first got it we painted it orange and built some wheelie bars for it. Then we decided it was going to be my boys mini bike so we painted it his favorite color yellow. Then he decided he wanted it to look more sporty and came up with a...
  18. superchargedill

    Newbie Here with a Hornet ? Not Sure

    Hi Guys, My name is Dil Brandow, I'm 52 and I love toys with engines. I wanted a mini bike when I was 10 and now I finally have one. I bought a new ( 7 year old) kit from an acquaintance on a hot rod forum I belong to. He had purchased 4 kits for his family 7 years ago and built 2. He just sold...
  19. Belbuekus

    My Hornet.

    When I was here in 2012 I did a resto on a K&S Hornet but I don't think I ever posted any pics of it. So here goes -
  20. E

    Hornet and Honda Z50 For Sale

    1970's Hornet Model MB80 restored. 1969 Honda Z50 hard tail resto mod. $850 each or $1500 for both. The Honda could use a kick starter and seat cover. 4 speed automatic and runs great. Comes with box of extras....see pics. Hornet ran great before restoration, hasn't been run since...
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