restoring

Oldschool and I hijacked a thread and morphed it into a Coleman lantern thread. So I thought it a good idea that we continue it in a more appropriate venue. Especially since I haven't learned enough, and the threat of going from lanterns to stoves has been suggested. So.... Not to rehash...

I cannot remember exactly the last time I ran this mini bike but it is definitely more than twenty three years since this Tecumseh engine was started. This is the H35 3 1/2 horsepower that a lot of people will recognize because I see many bikes with them. Basically I did not know what...

Just bought a Sensation Mike Bike at a flea market. Want to restore for my grandsons. Can not tell what motor it has on it. Flywheel and recoil starter housing missing. Looking forward to using this web site.

Hi, i am restoring a steens taco trail 100 and one of the previous owners cut off the orignal foot pegs. Can someone help me with the correct length and outside diameter specs for the resto. Thanks guys!

Well, here she is, the "Digger". I am heavily into motorcycles nowadays, but am thinking I might want a project to work on. I thought that restoring my old mini-bike would be a good one. It's already got a really cool look to it, it's like a cafe/flat tracker. Personally, I think it's...

It has fresh paint blue, New lifan 5.5 hp engine, custom seat, the chrome is mint. I cant find the brake setup for this bike thats all it needs. Its such a blast to ride. Does anyone know what this bike is worth?

Just wanted to say hello. I am restoring my skat kitty that I have had for 40 years. I am looking for engine parts and info. Ill post some pics tonight..

I have a frame/forks from a Cat Duster. I want to make it into a cool little chopper mini-bike. After Googling various pictures, I think there was a couple different versions...one had a rear disc brake, and one had a scrub brake. My frame has the pedal for the scrub brake but still has the...

I would like to restore this bike to original,does anyone have a picture of a green and yellow model 90 Hornet? Does anyone know of available paint in a spray can that would be a close match to the original green? Thanks for any help,just starting this project.

Some of you might like this.... I am in the dumps a bit 'cuz I won't get to go to Windber this year, but hey, I can still play in the garage, and make vids! YouTube - Restoring and Riding a 1969 Bonanza BC 1000

just finished restoring my first mini bike. i belive its a allstate/renolds ? i replaced rear tire chain clutch seat wheel bearings axles throttle throtte cable anyway let me know what you think. rob

I'm currently in the process of restoring two 60's vintage Lil Indian minis with the 4" mags and was curios if anybody out there has some tips on how to clean and polish these rims. Basically I would be looking for as much brilliance as possible. One rim has some paint left on it and the others...

I successfully drilled out a stuck screw head and then knocked it out with a punch. The inside of the wheel had a chalky corrosion dust from the unplated aluminum wheel. I would guess that I should paint the wheel inside and out to prevent further corrosion? I was planning to look for...

Well I recently pulled an old manco mini bike out of my shed that I had for about 8 years. I believe its an old thunderbird. I went and bought a 6.5HP motor for it and ordered a new clutch with 10T sprocket, chain and new rear 60T sprocket. I have been looking at pictures and it seems like a lot...