Old Man's Doodle-Bug build (OldMiniBikes Build-off)

OldMan

OldMan

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Here are the beginnings of my custom Doodle-Bug.

The frame, given to me by a good friend: GTO
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB1-1.jpg

The motor (Tecumseh OHH60) I’m going to use, bought as a display model from TSC.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB2-1.jpg

The TAV2, bought new from MFG Supply.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB3.jpg

The frame, with OHH60 sitting in place to verify it will fit. It looks like I will need to drill a couple holes in the mounting plate to accommodate this one.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB4-1.jpg

The OHH60 with TAV2 mounted.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB5-1.jpg

The OHH60 and TAV2 ready to install.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/pb9x19/OldMiniBikes/OMB6-1.jpg

I now need to strip the frame, sand and paint it, then I’ll be ready to assemble and detail the completed bike… stay tuned. :biggrin:
 
OldMan

OldMan

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The motor will remain stock... I'm not really a speed junkie (which may have to do with the fact that I don't heal as fast as I once did), and I think the 6hp combined with the TAV2 will give me all the performance I need. I do intend to add a custom breather and header, but those will come later. :scooter:
 
G

GTO

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#6
Black? I hope theres a hint of engine grey. :thefinger:

And for Gawd sakes pull that Gov! :doah:

Hey, where do you get them funny contest tags?
 
OldMan

OldMan

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I'm waaaaayyyy ahead of you there! :biggrin:

I have a stack of those and already laid out one or two for this project! :thefinger:
 
Yellowhand

Yellowhand

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#11
Excellent engine/torque converter choice...this baby should scoot right along just as fast as anyone would sanely want to go...and do it reliably for years to come.

I thought these Doodlebugs were painted gold by the manufacturer...this one looked salmon pinkish on my monitor...

Black is beautiful...can't ever go wrong with 'BadAss Black'...

This one's gonna be a blast to ride and show...
 
G

GTO

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#12
YH, they are orange bikes. How easy is it to change the sprocket on the torgue converters? I have one on a parts bike I got but it has a 41/420 sprocket and I haven't taken it off yet to see. (too many projects!) :doah:
 
OldMan

OldMan

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'8ball,

I agree... I'm going to include one of your seats... just haven't settled on the dimensions/style yet... the factory seat is a bit... under-done, IMO. :biggrin:
 
kbs8ball

kbs8ball

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#19
Yes it is Oldman....whats the spacing on the mounting holes on that seat? I figure theres going to be a ton of doodlebugs hitting the streets after christmas. I should make a cool looking replacement seat for it...the stock seat is pretty LAME.
 
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