winter

  1. mhornfeck72205

    Engine used to hit 7500, sat for the winter, now just revs 4500~.

    I haven't the slightest idea why... I was able to turn 7500 on a regular clutch last year and hit 55mph. Ive since taken it apart and cleaned it up, put it back together and it runs fine. Revving without load, it sounds way lower rpm than it used to, and I can only hit 39mph with similar gearing...
  2. M

    homemade winter project

    i was building a minibike in the summer but never really finished it because it didnt pass testing. i wasnt happy with the gear ratio and the super long chain and i wasnt able to change either so i started a new frame. so pretty much the pictures say it all here is the frame with the motor in...
  3. N

    Winter projects.

    :thumbsup:My brother gave us these two mini bikes the other day and I plan to my them a winter project. I have found out that they are Scat Cat's and may be model # sc415. They are from back in the 60's. I have one running and the other needs part's. If anybody knows were I can get a book on...
  4. leathernun666

    My new winter project

    Well me and (smallbikes88) did some trading , and I walked away with this beast ( Retek Cheetah) It doesn't look like this at the moment. Just a frame and a box full of pieces :laugh: , but I am excited to get started on it. I am missing the Torque converter cover and the chain guard as...
  5. M

    my winter skat project

    I have owned this since I was a kid. I thought I would restore it this winter. I have it all tore down in box as of tonight. Im not sure what color. Orginal or Custom?.I I can not pm anyone because I dont have very many post so I will try to post more of my progress...
  6. kbs8ball

    Back for the winter

    This was probably one of the last nice weekends we'll see around here for a while. I spent all last week getting caught up on seats and getting re stocked with materials. Winter is almost here so I will be making seats again. My prices have gone up just a bit with the costs of materials and...
  7. x-90 rider

    Winter Transportation

    One of our friends went to Put-In-Bay yesterday and shot a video of the ride. This is normal transportation to the islands in the winter. YouTube - Hard Water Charters Airboat This is also the preferred transportation for ice fishing. No more snowmobiles or ATVs sinking. :wink:
  8. L

    Winter Storage procedure?

    What is the proper procedure in storing a alcohol ingesting 5 hp briggs and stratton for the winter, as i will be gone for 6 months Thanks in advance:thumbsup:
  9. vinny b

    My winter project started

    I said I was going to stay away from engines for a while. I have always wanted to try to ride a recumbent bike, so I thought "why not build one" So far its been really easy....I need another scrap bike. They are nowhere to be found these days. All the scrap guys are grabbing them up...
  10. bikerboybenny8

    New Project Winter

    Hey guys i got a new project i want you all to look at. Its really cool looking. Its The First One Obviously HOME MADE SCOOTER MINIBIKE Looks Really Cool. I would like to know a couple of things though. How do i set up the Friction Drive? If anyone has any ideas or plans they could...
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