finally brought one home

[clydesherb]

i've been lurking on this site for years. finally brought home a General Appliance bike in ruff shape but ti's mostly all there and looks like it had an easy life.

 

[Lizardking]

i've been lurking on this site for years. finally brought home a General Appliance bike in ruff shape but ti's mostly all there and looks like it had an easy life.

Welcome.. your in the right place.

Nice find with that trail horse!

 

[manchester1]

Looks all there. Nice score.

 

[clydesherb]

i even have the chain guard and air cleaner. the motor starts with a shot of gas down the carb for a short time. got it for $80

 

[slywilliez]

Looks to be a GA GTO-1500 or 1400! Look on the right of the bike by the seat. You might find the model tag, it is silver. Great score!

 

[clydesherb]

not very clear looks like maybe GTO 1260 ???

 

[River Rat Ron]

Sweet…deals like that are few and far between

 

[Ginz61]

Congratulations! That’s a great find. Good luck with your restoration/build.

 

[BrownStainRacing]

i even have the chain guard and air cleaner. the motor starts with a shot of gas down the carb for a short time. got it for $80

Can't pass up deals like that!!!!
Nice score.

 

[Minimichael]

Sweet. Spring can't come soon enough! You're totally in business already with that one.

 

[Addicted 2 Minis]

Someone must have opened the barn doors, there's been a lot of horses popping up lately. At $80, you definitely couldn't go wrong, I would have asked if they knew anyone else with old minibikes they wanted rid of.

 

[Sprocket86]

That's a sweet find no doubt! Trail Horse minis are at the top of the food chain IMO. This one has it's correct Tecumseh H series engine and the 2 speed Comet clutch set up. Keep us posted.

I would clean it up and do a mechanical resto and leave the original patina.

 

[clydesherb]

Yes, that's plan A. Take it a part , replace bearings and chains where needed. Clean it up and reassemble. It needs fenders brake leaver and cable and throttle and cable.

 

[Mark Brooks]

Wow 80 bucks! SCORE!!! I'm not telling you what I paid for the one in the corral...

 

[clydesherb]

i think the guy needed 80 bucks to pay something at the sheriffs office today.

 

[Biffmini]

i've been lurking on this site for years. finally brought home a General Appliance bike in ruff shape but ti's mostly all there and looks like it had an easy life.

You found a beauty!!!
My personal favorite

 

[Gator]

Oh man, thats a score and a 1/2! Thats a diamond for sure.
Nice work.