And it all begins...

[Phil1958]

try this link for parts:

Mini Bike & Go Kart Parts, Lawn Mower, Chain Saw and Outdoor Power Equipment | OldMiniBikes Warehouse

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[gakarl]

Or you can get a wire wheel and some airplane stripper and do it yourself.:thumbsup:

Yuuuuup that's what I'm doing today. This is gonna set me back a day. Was hoping to have running by next weekend. I'm on vacation this week from work and this was gonna be what kept me busy.

Well I promise I won't do that again applying a second coat so late. Live and learn.

 

[buckeye]

Been there buddy. :thumbsup:

 

[gakarl]

try this link for parts:



Mini Bike & Go Kart Parts, Lawn Mower, Chain Saw and Outdoor Power Equipment | OldMiniBikes Warehouse



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Yeah I was just hoping to source the chain locally cause that's the only thing I "need" to get running. I might hit the tractor supply outfit this afternoon. I tried a small engine shop earlier today. They even advertised moped repair and I couldn't believe they didn't have a chain in stock. So do I need to buy a chain breaker or anything to make one the right length?

 

[OND]

Chain breaker is always nice to have around, but you can use a master link that you put together your self. You can use a grinder and a punch to take out links if you need to.

 

[gakarl]

That was a pain in the blank. Wasn't to bad taking it off.

I am not a big sander but should turn out reasonable and probably better than the first time. I bought it primed and just cleaned it and painted it the first time. This time I did the cleaning and priming to I'm sure the extra work paid off.

 

[gakarl]

Way better round two. Can't believe how much cleaning down to metal and priming makes a difference.

 

[gakarl]

Tractor Supply if you have one close to you :thumbsup:

I gots no where at tsc today. Just gonna order online.

 

[buckeye]

Preping makes the paint job.:thumbsup:

 

[gakarl]

Ugh so the seats in. I love it buuuuuut it's to small. I musta ordered it after a couple beers cause the size didn't cross my mind. I'm thinking mini bike all the seats are smalls. Not extra small and mini small. Lol

 

[gakarl]

I've got the engine painted flat black today and glossed some of the nuts and blots.

 

[gakarl]

It will slide in the slot, take a punch and small hammer and just tap it backwards , or tap a little screw driver between it and the shaft and it will lift up,.. its not in there that tight.

So I took the key out. And as I was putting the clutch on I noticed something with the key. do I put the key back in? The groove for the key of the clutch is a lot shorter than the groove on the shaft and the key will of course hang out. Do I need a shorter key?

 

[gakarl]

Also looks like a hole for a screw, do I use a screw into the clutch? Anyone know the screw size if so? My clutch didn't come with a screw.

 

[OND]

Cut the key off even at the end of the clutch, just mark it with a marker take it back out and cut it off.

 

[gakarl]

Cut the key off even at the end of the clutch, just mark it with a marker take it back out and cut it off.

Get out the grinder! Thanks!

 

[gakarl]

Cut the key off even at the end of the clutch, just mark it with a marker take it back out and cut it off.

Now what about when I need to remove the clutch. Getting that key out once it's all installed must be a nightmare.

 

[OND]

You are welcome., ...and yes they are a little hard to get off sometimes. Try to file the sides of the key so it slides in kinda easy.

 

[gakarl]

You are welcome., ...and yes they are a little hard to get off sometimes. Try to file the sides of the key so it slides in kinda easy.

Great idea. What about that screw hole. Do I even need to worry about it provided I use the key and a bolt on the end of the shaft.

 

[OND]

Great idea. What about that screw hole. Do I even need to worry about it provided I use the key and a bolt on the end of the shaft.

If ya have them I always stick them back in and tighten them, but with the bolt & washers in the end of the cranshaft you don't have to use them.

 

[buckeye]

Well, late to this party.
If you can get the proper size set screw, get one. Extra insurance.