Bucket list mini bike build

[Augiedoggie]

I had a home brewed mini bike I built as a young boy in grammer school and survived riding it until I discovered hot rod cars and motorcycles. I decided some years back it would be a bucket list project for me to replicate the project and build it with my current ability and resources. I started collecting parts and planning the build and couldn't decide a plan of action. Should I replicate my old death trap bike for the satisfaction of seeing it again, or build the bike I always wanted to build but didn't have ability to build. I purchased two running REO engines like my old suicide machine used and one will power it. Both engines are in running condition. I have been accumulating parts for this build for a few years but was waiting to finish some of my vintage race bike restorations. A few other projects remain and I'm hoping to start my bucket list bike. Pics of my recent restorations and my REO motors

 

[t555trailblazer]

Build them both… was your original Homebuilt Mini Bike powered by a REO? If so, I would start with that one but maybe add some more safety features. Just an opinion. Both sound like enjoyable projects.

 

[Thepaetsguy]

Build the bike you always wanted. The three welded together bars in the first picture. I got that far into the build just three pipes welded together that’s it. Then for some weird reason told myself it probably wasn’t even worth building a mini from scratch... I continued on and it was absolutely a ton of fun to build actually and 100% worth every bit of effort I put into it. I kick myself everyday for selling this bike. Now I’m gonna have to make another one.

 

[Thepaetsguy]

It’s super weird once I realized building a nice one from scratch was 100% worth it that gave me the motivation to slap together the mega scrapper..

 

[nightgrider]

It’s super weird once I realized building a nice one from scratch was 100% worth it that gave me the motivation to slap together the mega scrapper.. View attachment 305973

I really like the chain to keep the mini bike from "walking off". That's an issue sometimes.

 

[nightgrider]

I had a home brewed mini bike I built as a young boy in grammer school and survived riding it until I discovered hot rod cars and motorcycles. I decided some years back it would be a bucket list project for me to replicate the project and build it with my current ability and resources. I started collecting parts and planning the build and couldn't decide a plan of action. Should I replicate my old death trap bike for the satisfaction of seeing it again, or build the bike I always wanted to build but didn't have ability to build. I purchased two running REO engines like my old suicide machine used and one will power it. Both engines are in running condition. I have been View attachment 305959 accumulating parts for this build for a few years but was waiting to finish some of my vintage race bike restorations. A few other projects remain and I'm hoping to start my bucket list bike. Pics of my recent restorations and my REO motors

I'm stoked to watch this project take shape!

 

[sparkwizard]

I'll be watching closely. This should be interesting.