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frame fix pics this was first curve on the road to this restoration

After 25+ years in the vintage snowmobile hobby its time for a change. This keystone was owned since near new from a friend of a friend that bought it for his daughter . This is my first go at a total resto on a mini bike and I've noticed a few things different than snowmobiles, it's much...

Hi folks, I'm new to the mini bike world but was looking at a scrambler horse today that looks like a copy of a 50 mini trail. It has a tecumseh 4 stroke, a jack shaft but is missing parts as well (clutch cover, lights and one tank badge) After spending a hr or so looking at old posts on this...

thats the switch on the more complete bike(bandit), the bronco was in boxes when I got it and the switch was only 1/2 there.I really appreciate the help.

Wow, pic turned out huge, I'll work on that.

thats cool, It looks more like the one with the horn button. I'm trying to include a pic

The cylinders ( and heads) are alum. There is a switch on each side that look like they have a square push button in the center on top and a thumb left-right button. At least thats what remains of the switches on the bandit, maybe thats not original??? I'm trying to post pics but not the most...

Stephen, A 1971-2 Bombardier Bronco, Bandit and a Junior Cross, all have the same 50cc garelli engine. I'm not sure if any of the parts are the same as the mopeds. I will need a set of hand controls (kill switch, light switch) maybe they would match up???? Thanks for the reply.

I'm starting to restore a few (one of each model) garelli bikes that bombardier put their decals on. I'm going to be counting on the members of OldMiniBikes for some help, lots of help. I'm not able to post pics yet but will as soon as I can.

Thanks Brooklyn, I've been trying to post but keep coming up with "post denied" because of some URL issue. Not the most puter savvy guy out there but......

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