First post new to us old mini what do we have here?

[dunebuggy]

We have been searching through the posted picks of minis but cant find one that quite looks like this frame, motor by s/n seems to be either 74/75 or 84/85 has the old Tecumseh numbering, bike owner my son, The bike is known as Monster Mini 14 due to the monster sticker on the fender & 14 on the face plate. we now have 5 bikes yes he been bitten by the bug or have I? will be posting more as I get used to this site. We will be thankful for all of your expert knowledge in figuring out what we have here. can take more detailed picks if needed. Thanks

 

[buckeye]

Trail Horse

 

[trinik7597]

that was quick buck :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[SimpleTom]

Actually it's a Trail Blazer made by General Appliance. It has the more ape hanger like handle bars where the Trail Horse did not.

 

[dunebuggy]

Thanks for the quick response's and pictures. we may do a restore job on this one it would be a good basement project over the winter. What years were these manufactured? are there retro seats and chain guards available? Oh also what is mark best answer not sure how to do this. Thanks again.

 

[buckeye]

I knew I couldn't be that lucky.:laugh:

Tom has all the cool stuff and has forgotten more than I will ever know about these things.

Usually there is a box to mark for best answer on the posters response.
I don't see it but maybe only the op can?
Good luck. If it's anything like my Trail Horse you will not be disappointed in the ride.

 

[manchester1]

I noticed under your name that is says "provided answers" and has the number. I never saw that before.

 

[OND]

Me either Karen...hope I got some !

:scared: :laugh:

 

[SimpleTom]

Thanks for the quick response's and pictures. we may do a restore job on this one it would be a good basement project over the winter. What years were these manufactured? are there retro seats and chain guards available? Oh also what is mark best answer not sure how to do this. Thanks again.

Chain/clutch guards might be available from a member here. Seats are available from the master seamstress Karen/Manchester1. I just had one custom made for me and it's outstanding. Judging by your seat shape (rounded in the back) I would think the original seat may be hiding under that vinyl. Some Trail Blazers came with square back seats and some with a rounded back. This is the seat Karen made for me.

 

[dunebuggy]

That is one sweet seat, had to repair ours as the bold pulled through the wood. no original vinyl but the foam is good. would like to have Karen make on for us. wont be until after new year when we start restoring this.

 

[dunebuggy]

Buckeye tell you what we have not been disappointed with the ride at all, at first when we got it after sitting for years it was a little hard starting but now its first second pull every time. we ride like 3 times a week there used to be a elementary school at the end of the block now its just open field to ride in and we have been hitting it hard.