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    Bonanza BC1000 MiniBike,Ground Up Restoration,NEW Engine,Clutch,Seat,Etc.

    Bonanza,THE ROLLS ROYCE OF MINI BIKES! Bonanza BC1000 MiniBike Mini Bike,Ground Up Restoration. Refinished in black gloss paint. Jackshaft,Scrub brake. NEW 49 State NEVER lit off in the box,black Tecumseh,Comet clutch,Seat,Throttle cable,Original wheels and tires. Located in The...
  2. Acolytus

    1969 Manco Delta One Chopper progress!

    Today my friend and I assembled my 1969 Manco Delta One chopper! Yeah I did put some scratches on the bike and maybe it's missing a simple washer somewhere, but it's solid and not gonna fall apart. For my first restoration, it's not a bad job for a 17 year old. All it needs is a motor and other...
  3. jackeo21

    Briggs 4hp Restoration

    Hi all, I enjoyed making the restoration thread for the 74 5HP, so I really wanted to make one for the 65 4HP. :thumbsup: I tore the worn motor down today, and checked it over. The cylinder will get a light hone, as new piston rings were installed not too long ago without honing. I think that...
  4. J

    Minibike restoration project - Lil' Indian Sabre

    My father and I worked on this project when I was a kid. I think it is a Lil' Indian Sabre but I'm not entirely sure. At any rate, I have restored it and captured the majority of the restoration on camera...
  5. Acolytus

    Alexander Reynolds "Arco" mini bike project

    Well today I decided to start to check out/tear down my Arco mini bike. I was wondering how to get the front and rear tire off. I think I might have to use a pry bar, but I'm afraid of bending the forks. Any suggestions on how to do it? Also, I was planning to drop a Predator 212cc on this bike...
  6. W

    Brute-Cycle made by Lakes Sports, Fairmont Minnesota restoration

    I'm going a mechanical and partial cosmetic restoration on an old Brute Cycle that's been in the family forever. I have a few questions I hope someone can answer though, as information on these is very scarce. I would like to keep it as close to original as possible. The fiberglass seat...
  7. Acolytus

    Three new vintage bike projects!

    Well, made the deal today and got the three bikes- pretty excited to restore them. Now I'm gonna have some questions along the way about these (hope no one minds). But I have some good plans for them! The middle one is a Trail Bronc, the chopper is a late 60's Manco Chopper and the other one is...
  8. J

    Goodyear Tire 5" WTB

    All, I'm looking for a five inch Goodyear knobby for my restoration. Thank you..
  9. we4amigos

    290cc Dunecycle in CT Nice Trike!

    Dune Cycle | eBay Looks to have all its parts and hasn't been all chopped up or hacked. Would be a good restoration project,,don't see these too often that's for sure! Price wise? IDK,,let's hear from the trike experts :drool:
  10. J

    Steens Lil Pal

    After identifying the bike I purchased it. The guy selling it was a hoarder and it had been sitting in a storage unit for some time.. The tecumseh on it isn't worth anything, but the frame is really straight. They have welded a skid pan to the front and bottom of the frame. This is ugly, but...
  11. rustymotors

    Thomas wacky chopper restoration

    Dad and I finally started the restoration on the wacky chopper. The frame in black is how it was found the the rest are the progress so far. I still have not found the correct tank and I think I might not ever so we will just work around it for now.
  12. MoTo-BunnY

    1970 Taco 22DB Restoration Questions (engine type + frame and engine color)

    So I am back on doing a restoration on my 1970 Taco 22 DB (dual brake or drum brake, seen it referred to either way online?) with serial number 70P102 and i had a few questions. First, what is the appropriate (i.e. resto correct) frame color(s) for this mini? From what I see, it's that metallic...
  13. slick 73

    Tecumseh cosmetic restoration

    ive got a few questions as a beginner. im wanting to do a cosmetic restoration of this motor to use on my arco build. its a good running engine, it just needs a good cleaning and a coat of paint. i want it to look new again and just curious as to what paint to use and if theres anywhere to buy...
  14. T

    Introduction

    Hey All, New to the site, following the recommendation and introducing myself. Like most on here, I have been in love with Mini's for my whole life. Had a slew of them as a kid. Over the past few years got back to tinkering and then started a restoration for a friend and now I'm completely...
  15. MINI-MATIC

    WTB Mercury Clutch

    Looking to purchase a NOS or slightly used Mercury GMBS10-12RC35 Clutch for a restoration,thanks.:smile:
  16. Rapidrob

    Honda 1970 CT70 restoration project.

    I found on Craigslist,a March 1970 Honda Trail CT70. I bought it for 40 bucks thinking that if it won't run,I'll part it out and at least get some money for another project. Here it is. Dirty and sun burnt. The engine is encrusted with 45 years worth of NM dust and old oil. The engine guard...
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    My Cat Slingshot project.
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    My Cat Slingshot project.
  19. M

    '70 Rupp Scrambler restoration

    Hi, Just wanted to share my madness with a group of understanding compatriots! This is my second Scrambler restoration. As you can see it was pretty rough. Spent several weeks de-rusting the wheels to get them to a point where I could paint them. The rear fender had the crack (they all...
  20. Acolytus

    Montgomery Ward Mini Bike!

    I found this Montgomery Ward mini bike up on Craigslist for $300 near my area and was curious about it. I know it needs a restoration since it's so beat up, but is there anything special about these things? Please reply if anyone knows something about this type of bike.
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