Sears Tarantula

[Thad]

Great bike! Trying to figure out how to get the rust off the seat rivets. The seat is in amazing condition other than the rust. I believe it is a Sears tarantula. These were made by bird also. From what I've read the black-and-white seat makes it a Sears bike. I don't think it's original paint. But it could be. 68?69? Not sure on the year either.

 

[jbrocks]

Hey Thad, very impressive minibike! Welcome to OldMiniBikes, you'll get a lot of attention - and help getting that thing where you want it to be. Great start! And remember pics pics pics n mo' pics......:thumbsup:

 

[trinik7597]

pretty sure you have a bird lark :thumbsup: nice bike

 

[KustomKartKid]

 

[trinik7597]

and there we go :doah: i know nothing :laugh:

 

[capguncowboy]

Wasn't the Tarantula bike a two-speed? I swear I remember reading that somewhere. I don't see a jackshaft on this one

 

[KustomKartKid]

and there we go :doah: i know nothing :laugh:

I think that guy Trailhopper has one....that's the only other time I've heard of one on the forum. I would have called it a Lark too.

Those pics are from a guy on Ebay who repops the tank decal.

Where's the Birdman ....JimH ?

 

[Thad]

No jack shaft. I bought it in Fremont Nebraska from a man who's brother worked for bird. He thought it was a bird and so did I until I also found the photos above on eBay. It was made by bird though.

 

[Thad]

Thank you all for your responses! If you get a chance check out my mystery bike and help me there. It is listed as is this a Suzuki or?

 

[OFLHLG]

No, it was not. I was there when these came out and a friend had one. 1968.

 

[manchester1]

I would try brass cleaner on the snaps. Most of those snaps was brass back in the day. That's what I use.:thumbsup:

 

[gumpit]

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