new guy question: is a Bad Dog considered a doodlebug?
Hey redbuddy! Nice Bad Dog, looks like your set for Carnival.
I got one, I just consider it a Bad Dog. A Doodlebug, in the modern sense, is a Chinese import also known as a DB30. It's a specific minibike and you'll see a lot of them here in various configurations. A Doodlebug in the vintage sense can be a couple different minibikes from different manufacturers. But a Bad Dog is a Bad Dog. If you say that around here, we'll all know what you got:thumbsup:
I got one, I just consider it a Bad Dog. A Doodlebug, in the modern sense, is a Chinese import also known as a DB30. It's a specific minibike and you'll see a lot of them here in various configurations. A Doodlebug in the vintage sense can be a couple different minibikes from different manufacturers. But a Bad Dog is a Bad Dog. If you say that around here, we'll all know what you got:thumbsup:
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Welcome to OldMiniBikes! A doodlebug is a cheap Chinese version of the classic tube frame minibike, we like em for guilt free modifying but they break if you ask too much from them and I do not mean the engines because they are broke from the drop. A Bad Dog is an American made minibike, built with pride and most importantly with American labor. Your Bad Dog is considered a modern minibike basically, I've never had one but would not hesitate to buy one for the right price. The kits are pricey IMO, I prefer medium to large frame vintage minibikes that I can buy cheap and then make into the bike I want. Under all those beads and the mask your bike looks well done, I like purple anyway so it's a great color too.
We have a parade in our neighborhood , about 50 entries, mostly golf carts, a few cars, some bicycles and a scooter and ONE mini bike. I was doin good til my clutch started heating up and then my chain
broke, so I had to push her about a mile home. No worries, OldMiniBikes will be sending me some chain and a bunch of other stuff next week.
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broke, so I had to push her about a mile home. No worries, OldMiniBikes will be sending me some chain and a bunch of other stuff next week.
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I just had a little debate with OldMiniBikes member Mike R. about jackshaft vs TAV. He has a new Bad Dog coming. I think he has your model or the one up (I know he has the one down from mine) which I have a TAV on mine now, but I was saying how much I like the PMR jackshaft on my Lil Indian. It would seem to me, a large frame bike like that (and mine) would be excessively demanding on any straight clutch n chain setup. Without knowing your gearing which would have to be precise to minimize the excessiveness, a big bike like that might be an indication to use of a TAV or jackshaft.
At any rate, I like both drive systems. You would benefit from either. Mike R. didn't dig additional chain, and probably if you have significant hills where you ride, a good cut to the chase would be just get the TAV. Both around a hunnert bucks.
At any rate, I like both drive systems. You would benefit from either. Mike R. didn't dig additional chain, and probably if you have significant hills where you ride, a good cut to the chase would be just get the TAV. Both around a hunnert bucks.
I have never had a Bad Dog but love the look of them !
I have gone both routes on other bikes and in my opinion the jack shaft setup is for getting a big heavy bike to work great at lower speeds for off road / rougher conditions that would destroy a clutch direct to rear wheel setup
The torque converter is the best of both worlds , lots of low end torque (some times to much lol ) and awesome midrange to top end
I have gone both routes on other bikes and in my opinion the jack shaft setup is for getting a big heavy bike to work great at lower speeds for off road / rougher conditions that would destroy a clutch direct to rear wheel setup
The torque converter is the best of both worlds , lots of low end torque (some times to much lol ) and awesome midrange to top end
Yeah, I think my bike is the Bad Dog Big ATV Mini bike with 47 inch wheelbase. I have a 212 Predator, gearing 10t x 61t and a #41 chain with 18x7/7 tires. Mostly flat ground right here at the coast. I have ordered OldMiniBikes stage 1 kit, and a band brake kit, and some chain. Will probably ride it for a bit and see how it wears before I decide on the drive options. Thanks for the info, this forum is a wealth of knowledge.
Redbuddy
Redbuddy