Manco BigCat info?

[Txpowdercoater]

I finally got a BigCat and have noticed I cant find any real info on the web or on OldMiniBikes about them. I found a few build threads but none with any real info, like years produced, how many? original stickers available? parts availabilty seems scarce also.
anyways, here we go, Its a lime green one and fairly clean, it has issues but easily remedied ones and It also came with the original 6.0 tec, has a new predator installed and also came with a fresh gx-390 motor.
I am thinking of tearing it down completely, building it with the 390, and some luggage racks and small trailer hitch then powdercoat everything fresh and clean.

 

[Bill Ellerby]

Try GoKartsRus.com and look up model 596. There are a very limited number of parts available. Wheel bearings can be found at Motion Industries.

 

[Txpowdercoater]

Thanks so much!

 

[gumpit]

Someone mentioned before that they have a problem with the front forks being very weak in how they attach. You may want to look into that while it is apart and beef it up a bit.:shrug:

 

[roccosbike]

Here is what I know from an old Kart World Mag I have.
Frame ground clearance 7",Wheelbase 48",Length 69", Height from the ground to the top of the seat 27",Width 29",weight 215 lbs,Maximum rider weight-250lbs, 5HP Tecumseh OHV engine,Automatic torque converter,Foot operated brake-Disc with caliper,Front & rear tires:22x11x8 knobbies.The model #595B-02 they sold new for $1213.00 They were recommended for ages over 16 years. considered an all terrain cycle.

 

[glenn baine]

hear you go happy new year

 

[Txpowdercoater]

^^ nice! thanks

 

[Txpowdercoater]

Someone mentioned before that they have a problem with the front forks being very weak in how they attach. You may want to look into that while it is apart and beef it up a bit.:shrug:

I've read every thread on OldMiniBikes about them, saw plenty of bent ones, saw a thread on a nice beefed up version of stockers and some with the atc front end on it.
I think the atc front end is the direction I am going to go with this one. it does have a straight set of forks on it already, but again, they are the stockers. they might be fine for my riding, I wont be abusing it .

Any clue as to how to tell what year it was made? does the serial number tell us?

 

[glenn baine]

i look at the manual and see if i can come up with a year for you .

 

[Txpowdercoater]

i look at the manual and see if i can come up with a year for you .

neato, ill pm ya the serial number

 

[glenn baine]

i dont think the the serial numbers hold the date of manufacture, the manuals that i have have a date of 2000 on them i know they ware made in the late 80s. and there are 2 models 595b-0 596c-0 hear are the 2 diagrams 596c-0 has a head light

:thumbsup:

 

[Txpowdercoater]

mine is 5960-0, no headlight

 

[Bill Ellerby]

Conflicting info on the web, seen where the Cat started in the 70's and lasted up to 2010?

 

[glenn baine]

yup i knew they been around a long time .. i remembered seeing the m around in the 80s, those manuals are dated 1/ 2000 so may be if we can get some more numbers we can figure what year you have

 

[HBARTLEY]

I need a Center Stand for Manco 596C-0 any idea where I can purchase one?

 

[Docdc]

You would probably do well to put this request in the "Wanted" section. This thread is also 3 years old. Your chances are better in the wanted section.

Doc