anyone have larger rims on there doodlebug

[VintageMoneyPit]

anyone used 8 inch rims to get taller tires from a warrior or anything else.

 

[2SlickNick]

I used the larger 8" rims from the x7 pocket bike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdOi05Xnik

 

[Raskin]

Nice idea using those pocket bike rims..I have given it some thought before..using a rear Coleman 8" rim same..the stock sprocket is 50 tooth 420 chain so may want to change unless you want 5 to 1 ratio using 10 tooth clutch..you can get 16" or 18" tires for those 8" rims..which true tire diameter is usually a little smaller..that cross member behind motor may have to be bent or removed to clear..motor is close too..kinda gave up on idea weighing needed mods

 

[VintageMoneyPit]

Modification is not a problem. i have a newer style doodle and my brother bought an older one we both installed predator 212 engines. These will be strictly off road use no street time. I figure if i move the rear axle mounts under the frame and behind the frame ill get another couple inches of clearance. The newer doodlebug also has a couple inches of frame left under the front forks where its mounted now i figure i can just weld the new mount to the bottom and get more clearance also. ill keep an eye out for junk bikes to rob the wheels off of and see if i can make this happen.

 

[Raskin]

Yeah..I don't weld...and I already got a Coleman so... : ] good luck

 

[VintageMoneyPit]

Figure after I'm done it will look like a short Colman bike.

 

[VintageMoneyPit]

For now i just threw on a set of snowhog tires to get me going.

 

[PacMule]

A dirt runner,very cool:thumbsup:Those Carlisle 15-5.00-6 snow hogs get the job done.

 

[VintageMoneyPit]

I bought the snowhogs my bro went with the carlisle x trac. The snowhogs feel so much better riding than the factory mush tires.

 

[minikenny]

That's kinda cool, your seat is on backwards. I was trying to figure out something looked different :thumbsup:

 

[Raskin]

Cool..enjoy