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Hey guys, I have a 6hp Tecumseh here. Its on my manco big cat bike. I've been looking at it and noticed 4 wires coming out of it. There's a red, yellow, green and black. Does this mean I possibly have the option to add lights and a battery? I noticed there doesn't seem to be an opening for a...

Here's my situation, I bought one of these cheap chinese 50cc/70cc/125cc hydraulic calipers, and plan to get an equally cheap lever. A couple questions for anybody familiar- What kind of lines do I buy? I see all kinds of different materials and PSI ratings but neither the brake caliper nor...

I have a Honda GX270 that is stock I picked up a few months ago. I do not know much about these engines so this will be a good learning experience for me. I currently have it attached to a long tail mud motor. The motor pushes a 15.4 foot Gheenoe pretty darn good but I’m having some problems...

Ok, I went ahead and got this thing tore down and the frame in the barrel to derust. Bearings in wheels appear to be fine.Chain is froze and rusted but I will derust it and see what happens.I have saved others before for other appplications. The kickstand is flat out GONE so I need a pic...

Hello, recently ive tooken up a project to make a street legal baja warrior. I was wondering if there was anywhere i can get some DOT tires for it because i cant seem to find any. I was also curious about how i would go towards a front break installation because my front wheel doesnt have a hub...

In reference to the Nova 680: The original throttle used a slotted mechanism. I have scoured the internet and found a couple of blurry photos, and a parts diagram. I am still not able to completely grasp the concept and the parts required. I know there is a slanted slide with a barrel and...

I had the Terra floater out today for first time and need to do something about the gear ratio since it is boggy. It was fun in the 7" of snow and very different than a small wheel mini. Anyone have a picture on what the jackshaft setup looked like and know what tooth sprockets were used? Did it...

I'm trying to notch some 1" and some 7/8" tubing for my minibike build and I'm having some problems. The hole saw wants to grab and bind. I'm doing this on a drill press with the tubing in a table vise. Is there a hole saw with smaller hacksaw- like teeth that will work better? Should I be...

Kind of looking at cameras, is the Nikon D3000 a good camera? It is 10.2MP and comes with 18-55mm lens an a 55-200mm lens, 8GB memory card and the bag for $399 at Sam's club. I know some of the smaller cameras are a lot more mega pixels but I have heard of a lot of people buy this camera but...

Guys new to the forum I've searched but I just need some thoughts .... I use my mini bike for 100ft drags and has completely stock 212cc geared really good for 100ft I'd say it's maxed sperm is a little over a 100ft so when I raced it this year it was perfect won the 4th round against 15 other...

Mini-bike kit I bought came with no instructions. This is very similar to an Azusa kit, but not exactly the same. Called for help and got some very minimal help (really no help at all). Searching online for other online instructions has helped some, but still have some questions if anyone can...

Hey guys, I just ran into a wall regarding the throttle linkage and governor. I want to use the governor linkage, but I also want to hook the throttle linkage directly to the carb (stock). I just had a new intake manifold fabricated and it brings my carb almost 2" off of the motor to clear the...

O.K. so, I have a Rupp Continental basket case that is in pretty sad shape. It had been left out in the winter. Water has gotten into the frame, froze and bulged and craked the lower tubes. I can have it fixed so it's safe but it will never be perfect again. I still want to breath new life into...

All - I've gotten some great advice/help from members here - got another question - my son's Christmas present (in progress) needs a new gas tank and I can't locate model number, etc. on this engine - not sure of the maker - any help? I need a few other parts for this kart, bearings and tie...

I've been into LiL Indian mini bikes since my friend gave me my first one and the main thing that keeps coming up is how to identify them. I've been digging through the archives here at OldMiniBikes and there is tons of info but you have to dig for it. So I've been accumulating any of the tid bits that...

Are there any other retailers besides gokartsusa to get one new? It lists an upgrade to a Honda clone 6.5hp engine, is that engine reliable? Does it have a good quality carb? I'd like to hear from those of you that have them or had them. A real plus would be photos of adults sitting or riding...

Hey guys. A friend of mine from work just recently dug up (literally ) the 1970 Honda trail 70 he had as a kid. It was stored in the (dirt floor) shed at his folks house for MANY, MANY, years. He wants to do a full restore but wanted to see if it will or can run first. I know nothing about...

First off, let me start by saying a big howdy to everyone here, I'm a long-time lurker, but a newbie coming into minibikes (never had one, but I HAD a motorized bike!). I've always toyed with small engines, particularly older Briggs & Stratton's I've found in the dump/side-o'-the-road/etc...

Question 1: I recently bought the Briggs flywheel "holder" and clutch removal "wrench" and upon putting it on the briggs 5 hp flywheel, it seemed too big for it. I was able to get a bite and get the clutch and flywheel off, but it didn't bite on both sides. I'll get the numbers off the tools I...

Hey Fellas, I pulled out an unfinished project this weekend to see if I could get it working. I'd like to put this in my Fox Trailbug. This was a slanted intake engine that I've hoped to convert over to a straight set up. I'm not sure that I have it configured right. I have a few questions...