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  1. T

    Firehawk Owner

    Hi all, I just joined I was looking for some info on an old Tomberlin Firehawk trail bike I have bought years ago I don't see much info on these bikes yeah I know "made in China" may not be popular it was a "hand me down" my son to my nephew now needing some repair info on it. I'm a diesel...
  2. jeep4me

    Popular Mechanics Mags x 3

    Popular Mechanics/Science Mags x 3 I thought these would be of interest to some of you guys out there. Two issues of Popular Mechanics....September 1954, June 1961 and one issue of Popular Science...... October 1964. Some cool old articles and helpful hints. Asking $30 shipped for all...
  3. incogrhino

    1974 popular mechanics on trikes

    Found this while looking up my new to me owosso explorer trike. Has every damn thing... Popular Mechanics - Google Books If its been posted before.... sorry. If not:thumbsup: ....
  4. oldrelics

    Tom Thumb Popular Mechanics 1970 Article help

    I've ordered the mag but hasn't arrived yet and I need some help. They say they used 5/8 tubing and a 5/8 bolt for the steering head but the diagram clearly shows a smaller hole for the bolt than the tube size. I can't make out the sizes they show in the artists rendering of the pic online...
  5. oldfatguy

    1970 popular mechanics

    Popular Mechanics - Google Books see page 120 for an article about mini bikes and also check out page 132 for an original advertisement for a fox mini bike for one hundred dollars
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    Most Popular Collector Mini Bikes

    I'm looking to pick up another Minibike so I can ride with my son while he's on his Doodlebug. Having owned a minibike in the late 70's (a Scat Cat I believe it was), I am looking to pick up a vintage one for myself. With so many choices, I'm looking for some direction on a list of the most...
  7. gbones

    these seem to be popular the last few days

    Mini Bike
  8. PatrickCraik

    Popular Mechanics Or Mechanics Illustrated Plans

    Hi,I thought I had old plans from one of the above mags. to make a minibike or motorized bicycle. I can't find them anyplace and want to make a 40's or 50's style motorbike with a Briggs or Tech. engine and my old Typhoon. Please respond via. e-mail. Thanks. Pat
  9. DZLBIKE

    Popular Mechanics Plans Homebuilt

    Picked up a cool old homebuilt minibike. It was built by a guy's father in about 1952 or so from plans in Popular Mechanics or Mechanix Illustrated. It has fenders made from sections of old canvas fire hose. He didn't think the motor was original to the build, but it is pretty old also. To be...
  10. 1stlegendtx

    Popular Mechanics Magazine

    You can read any Popular Mechanics Magazine from 1900 to 2005 on line page by page. Lots of old Mini Bike adds. Popular Mechanics - Google Book Search
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