update

hey guys just updating everyone on my project with some pics, i got the new pegs welded on i used the tubing from the handlebars that i cut off and also got some 1/8 steel plate and welded it underneath the engine mounting plate to beef it up a bit so now my engine mounting plate is 1/4 inch...

Hey guys, been working on the puddle jumper. A little new paint and throttle. Only problem I see is, there's no room for the breather. Will the carb. run at this angle? What can I do to correct this? thanks Joe

hey guys just updating everyone on my doodlebug project with some pics,i recently finished repair on my engine mounting plate i welded up all the slots because i am going to get the pmr mounting plate and correct if im wrong but they are not neceesary because new holes have to be drilled right...

Just got home with it. Someone saw my craigslist reward ad and called me. The story that I got and believe is that the the dad and older son bought it from a guy at the corner store for the younger brother, then saw the ad on craigslist when they realized what happened. Long story short is I...

After struggling with the pumper carbs (several) on my RTS and still not getting it to start or run correctly, I gave up. I flipped the manifold and mounted a 34mm mikuni round slide carb. That caused problems because the carb ran straight into the shock crossbar. Well some bending, cutting and...

New header pipe installed and new billet air filter adapter and filter installed today. Removed the engine decals. Monday gonna put the new engine mount on the right way so my chain doesnt pop off anymore. Thinking stainless steel chain to give it some bling hahaha.

boy did i relieve a lot of stress tonite......got the pics to prove it too.....i removed that bushing and the remains of the one that broke......i used a piece of pipe and a washer, sprayed a little rust pennytrator and a persuader and they both came out........yes.......i can do it....now if i...

well my bigcat update. I installed a 212cc HF clone motor. Reupholstered the seat. Put on a new chain since the old one finally snapped lol.. She rides like a champ, and looks great...I love all the info I have learned on here so far :)

Got the free mini my friend gave me running. It needs more power , but then again,I only have 30 bucks in it.

Hey guys, Been a while since I posted anything on my build, so here's some new stuff. Forks are raked now with the front wheel mocked up. Also go the upper wheelie bar mounts welded on. I'll have more asap.

Hey guys, As promised, here's some pics of the motor mounts that me and Slywilliez came up with. We tried to go the cleanest and simplest route that we could come up with. All that's left is to dress the welds, make it look pretty, and give it some paint

Sorry my mistake! One to many! Please check out the next post! Please remove asap!

I know I'm not the best person to be posting this, seeings how me and EZ parted friends on bad terms, but I just found out yesterday that EZ had triple bypass surgery a couple of weeks ago. He is recovering well and is just starting to get around on his own, all be it slowly. I don't really...

Man if you arnet here your missing out. Its a great time lots of minibikes and stuff for sale. We are allowed to ride through town as long as we stop at stop signs and stop light and try to obey the speed limits? Brian from motorcity minis is here and has some cool stuff for sale. I will...

After my little minibike complication im starting to rebuild my Manco dingo go kart i ordered new bearing and a throttle set up for my Briggs 5hp i am also starting a project with my ranch king frame Im going to call it "trailer park king" I am going to use the frame and trans axle i will turn...

Hello All, It's been awhile since I posted about the 1972 Rokon project. If your interested check out the Rokon Project Gallery at the link below. I hope to have it ready for paint in the spring. Picasa Web Albums - Charlie E - Rokon Restore... Charlie

Well the inevitable happened today. My kids had friends over and the riding got out of our view. My kids friend whacked into a tree (he is fine--had helmet, long sleeves, gloves) But he bent the front forks, broke the plastic front fender, and bent a foot peg. I called Baja to get...

I spoke to Scott Woodhouse 2 days ago and he offered to put us on the program on Saturday, July 31. I hope none of you mind but I feel that this is not enough time to get the word out to everybody. So I'm going to ask him to put together something in August instead as I had said before...

Got a note a top of page said i hadn't posted for a while still kicking just not too hardm, been trying to sort out 30-40 years of junk collecting trying to force myself to down size .:laugh::shrug::doah:

I just made my motor mounts thanks to Bayareaburitto for the dimentions. I also got My kick start and shifter from Strictly Hodaka. This bike should be running at the end of this weekend If I can get a muffler made.