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I'm sure you've answered these questions a thousand times... I thought I would like to have a mini bike or two. I have a mechanical background, including welding and fabrication, And restore vintage vespa motor scooters... I was thinking of first buying a kit, and then maybe fabricating...

So I picked up this Briggs 8hp Intek Pro for $60 today. I have a few questions.. What CC is engine? 305cc? Does it have a cast iron sleeve? Are there top plates/throttle kits available for this model? Does it share any parts with the Animal? It seems physically big and has a 1'' shaft which...

Ok, so on a new buy ( powerdyne cougar ) it came with a Hs50 tec Theres no air filter or choke on the carb...but runs strong! I was impressed because i was told it was sitting for 2 years...little starter fluid an it rolled right over Now my question is....could i use a Carb off of a...

first of all, is this damn thing a Honda g150? it came off an old toro edger. no markings whatsoever except to say that it was made in japan and theres stamping on the back that says 's150'. heres a few pics- and then I have not so much a question, but an observation. on the motovox...

Its a manco Fox conquest , Subaru Robin moter. starts up great hit the pedal it acts like it wants to take off but when the clutch engages the belt just slips with any resistance. Do I need a new belt or sound like bigger problems? the belt says 5959 on it.

Well I got my bike all put back together now, new gas tank on and the fuel pump installed. Went out for a quick test ride today and had some problems. Whenever I would rev past maybe half throttle the engine would start coughing and popping and almost sound like it died, all power and...

ok, so i picked up a wards t777 yesterday for my daughter. took it out for a little ride around the yard after work and it took of really really slow. it built up speed eventually, but if you slow down, it takes a long time to get back up, and i was hearing this rubbing sound from the clutch...

Does anyone have a pic of how the brake bad mount is SUPPOSED to look on the two speed with a swing arm bikes? Because this is OBVIOUSLY modified.. :doah: It works for now though... THEN there is this chain tensioner thing.. Thats obviously a home made attempt at keeping the chains tight...

First off, let me say thanks to everyone for your input on this forum. I have been reading for a few weeks and this is my first post. I had a mini bike when I was a kid (not sure what make/model) and had a hankering to build one recently for my sons and I. Anyway, to make a long story...

I'm going back and forth about a lot of things on this build-up. What do you guys think? Stuff I have to work with GX160 Jiangdong clone. GX200 Genuine Honda. What would you build as an example of a "mild" alcohol motor? I want to use the fuel, but not for high revving shenanigans. This is...

Hey everyone this is my first post in the forums and after doing some searching and lurking around, I couldn't find answers or the help I needed. Just recently I dug out this old go-kart that has been in storage unused for 25 years! The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 3hp 177cc. The engine...

I'm looking for DOT approved tires for my Baja Warrior WR65. The stock size is 19x7-8, all I can find for DOT trailer tires is 18.5x8.5-8 or 16.5x6.5-8... Will either of those sizes be able to fit on my rims?

I mounted a used TAV30 to my Baja warrior and its topping out at 37mph(GPS). It seems everyone else is getting around 44 to 50 mph with these things, is there something wrong with my setup? The TAV and belt are used but everything appears to be in good condition. I've removed the governor and...

Hey, I got a couple questions about my Baja doodlebug. Are you able to make you'r bike legal to drive on the road? I have had my bike for 4 months and the brakes are waring out, It's just not giving much brake force and takes longer to stop. Also it looks like the brake handle is...

I'm at work and Can't Remember Stuff, so... What is the thread size on the four bolt holes around the shaft on a Tec 3.5... where you would mount a TAV2? Going to stop by the local hardware store on the way home and need to pick some up. Thanks

Hi my name is Ron, I live in Orange County, Ca., and am your standard, old school, backyard mechanic, grease monkey, jack of all trades, busted knuckles, do it yourself-er, with too many projects to do. LOL! I am married with 2 munchkins, 8 and 9 years old, we enjoy Camping, Landsailing...

Hello everyone, new to this forum, been racing for over 20 years. I've been trying to gather as much info on the GX390 as I can. We race minimods in NY powered by these little monsters. We have pretty much done everything you can imagine to our motors, but they have just opened the rules on...