The Official MTD MIni Bike Thread

[Bricktoter]

Bought This last night from the son of the original owner... said it has been in the family since new... His Dad only let them ride when he was watching....seats trashed but other than that pretty complete and not beat to death

 

[PatrickCraik]

Nice one,make sure you give that bushing on the t/c driver a bit of oil. Best check maintenance on the rear as well. The rear tire is smaller dia than stock but will probably work well with that sprocket

 

[Bricktoter]

Thanks...the cap is missing The clear plastic cover... also seems there was a sissy bar that bolts on under the seat that over time looks like it broke off.... but I don’t see the same type on other in this thread

 

[Bricktoter]

Had a seat made....will hang the bikeup in the garage until I get a little time to work on it... other projects first

 

[Bbqman]

Hello, new to the group. I just picked up an original 361-520 MTD. It does not run. I am looking to restore with my grandsons. I want to keep as original as possible.

 

[kayde]

Sure wish this one came with the correct wheels or tank.

My (needs everything) rainy day project bike I picked up for $1.75.

 

[cfh]

a friend did a conversion to 10" wheels on that model. it's actually pretty cool. put a 10hp tecumseh on it too, and springer front forks!

http://pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd_frank1.jpg
http://pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd_frank2.jpg

 

[kayde]

a friend did a conversion to 10" wheels on that model. it's actually pretty cool. put a 10hp tecumseh on it too, and springer front forks!

http://pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd_frank1.jpg
http://pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd_frank2.jpg

Thanks for sharing thats a awesome bike, its gonna be a handful.

10" wheels would be a cool modification.

 

[cfh]

Also i have drawn up the MTD torque converter cover bracket in a DFX file. You can download the file and have https://sendcutsend.com laser cut it. Helpful if you are missing these. I have document this here:

http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/mtdinfo.htm#repair

 

[Bbqman]

 

[Jag57]

 

[Bbqman]

 

[Moderator]

 

[cfh]

The above picture I took. it's at my friends garage in Brighton MI. It's a 1974 model MTD Trail Flight.
Here's the other side of the bike...
http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd1974trailflite1.jpg
and here's the model number tag...
http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/p/mtd1974trailflite3.jpg

 

[ELT]

Here's my trailflight bike. I used 70 Rupp handlebars because one side had been broken off and in the low setting.

 

[kayde]

Since we are showing more than ugly's here, here is my fun as heal 750 project.
How I found it, then freshly blasted, and few added parts.

These bikes ride and handle a bit differently from others but once accustomed to their characteristics they are a awesome fun machine.

This bike is definitely a keeper at all costs

My previous post of my $1.75 ugly still sits as is, and still WAY back on my project list.

 

[kayde]

Since we are showing more than ugly's here, here is my fun as heal 750 project.
How I found it, then freshly blasted, and few added parts.

These bikes ride and handle a bit differently from others but once accustomed to their characteristics they are a awesome fun machine.

This bike is definitely a keeper at all costs View attachment 287404 View attachment 287405 View attachment 287406 View attachment 287409

My previous post of my $1.75 ugly still sits as is, and still WAY back on my project list.


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Thank you too those that helped out on this project,

 

[cfh]

looks like that one above has the 12" front wheel. that's a nice addition to the trail flight. i think the later models had that. I too like how the trail flights handle. it is a little different, but it's a good different. and the 12" front wheel helps with handling too. The 12" wheel Trail Flight is one of the best handling mini bikes out there. That and Speedway models (both 10" and 14" wheel varieties.) Rupp is up there too.

 

[massacre]

Best handling mini bike IMHO

 

[kayde]

looks like that one above has the 12" front wheel. that's a nice addition to the trail flight. i think the later models had that. I too like how the trail flights handle. it is a little different, but it's a good different. and the 12" front wheel helps with handling too. The 12" wheel Trail Flight is one of the best handling mini bikes out there. That and Speedway models (both 10" and 14" wheel varieties.) Rupp is up there too.

Something about the rake and that big 12" wheel way out front inspires confidence diving into corners and going down steep hills.

I'm amazed at the ride quality of the oe suspension on these
This bike "floats" over the rough trails like a big Ole caddy and stays stable while doing it.
My old 72 rupp scrambler would've bucked me all over on that same trail if I didn't take it easy.
I feel the rupp was definitely a more all around solid feeling nimble bike though....miss that particular bike.

Two complete different animals.