Recent content by cwb212001

Thanks Restoman, I will probably take you up on that. I have a new seat, the brake and the bearings on the way. Having the brake should help me figure out how the rear axle is set up. I'll let you know.

Thanks desert rat for the info & links. It will come in handy if I have to replace the axle bolt I have.

Thanks Markus, I appreciate the info and taking the time to provide links. That brake is exactly what I was looking for. I'll get it and the bearings ordered. Meanwhile I'll start working on how to get the old ones out. Once the brake gets here I can figure out how to set up the axle. There...

Starting to plan my build and I need some help from the Duster & Cat gurus. Thanks to posts from 45t & John G. it looks like I have a Duster M/X frame, and its not in too bad of condition. The bearings are a little sticky. Anyone have any tips on how to get them out? Know what size they...

Thanks 45T for the info. I'll do some more digging in that direction. The motor that came with the frame looks like the one in the picture. I thought I felt the remnants of the stud for the drum brake on the inside of the frame so I might have to weld one back in. I never thought about a...

Hi all, I just bought this frame. It will be my first venture into the mini bike world let alone my first build. I'm curious about what I actually bought. Is this a HPE Muskin Cat 400TS? If it is, it looks like they removed the jack shaft tabs and brake tabs. The frame has been primered...