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I appreciate all the information from you guys! I guess the overall concensus for the 2 1/4 hp and 3 hp (Century style) B&S engines is that they came with a 5/8” crankshaft. This is just the info I was looking for -- thanks again for all your responses!

Thanks, Michael. I should've specified -- I'm actually looking to use a 3HP B&S engine. Would that engine also have the 3/4" crank offered on the Lil Indians and possibly others? Thanks again.

Quick question: Did the Briggs & Stratton engines offered on the 1960s (Century-style) Lil Indian minibikes typically come with 3/4” drive shafts? Although many of the vintage B&S engines that I’ve come across for sale out there do have 3/4” shafts there are some that are 5/8”. So just wondering...

Thanks, Triley! Great keepsake reference material! Appreciate it.

On an older thread, a member stated that "0" (the second digit of model#) designated that it was standard series using a Kool Bore cylinder. So, just wondering what series "1" designated. No biggie, just curious. Thanks, cl350rr!

Just looking for some basic info to help in my search for an engine for my ‘67 LIL Indian mini bike project. I understand that the original Briggs & Stratton engine model for the 3HP LIL Indians is #80212. I’ve come across similar engine models such as the #81232. They’re pretty identical in...

144? Just a final note on this subject, the eBay site does look legit -- seller is "graydidit" and seems to have positive feedback but I know this is sometimes very deceitful. Don't know why this seller felt he had to scam into this site if he's a legitimate seller?

All right this was definitely a scam but not from me -- I apologize to all for passing the link to the eBay listing (which may not be legit). I thought I was responding to "BigBoyToys" who said he was going to look for a caliper for me over the weekend. What's peculiar is that the email alert I...

Just to give a bit of insight to this situation, I received an email alert last night from someone who calls himself "Feralphilosophy" who was responding to my WANTED ad on this forum. Don't know if he is a member or not. His message to me was "I just listed an extra KH 200M I had laying around...

Why am I being accused of being a scammer??? I simply passed on a link that was given to me for a KH 200 caliper brake that's posted on eBay. I ashamed to admit that I just purchased one on eBay myself this past weekend for almost the same price. Way too much money but I desperately needed the...

Certainly not justifying the high prices on some of these parts for sale, but it seems this listing is not too far off from what other people are fetching for these rare brake calipers. Though sadly, takes some of the fun out of the mini bike hobby.

Hi BBT! Got your message. I just purchased another KH caliper over the weekend (as I wasn't sure you would find one or not), but appreciate you searching and making one available to someone else that may need one. Thanks again! For anyone looking for the KH 200M caliper...

Thanks BBT! Appreciate it.

Well, the price definitely works better than the previous listing above! Probably not quite right for what I’m looking for but definitely close. Worth considering, though. Thanks, mc1!

Wow, FunWithStuff, that was fast! Now, can you find me one for under $200? (Only kidding of course, I know this can be the expected ball park range). I just bookmarked the listing but I’ll have to ponder a bit to see if I dare go there. I think I may have gotten on the mini bike bandwagon a bit...

Sorry to beat a dead horse on this extremely hard-to-find item appearing in countless threads, but just throwin’ it out there in case someone suddenly discovered they have one of these to sell. Can’t hurt for asking. Appreciate it. Thanks.

WOW, Markus! Couldn’t ask for a better response and description! Thanks for chiming in so quickly and sharing your photo reference. Your info has also helped me to narrow down the age of my bike frame -- somewhere between ‘65 & ‘67 (I’ve yet to uncover any production numbers on the frame but...

Thanks, Manchester! Yes, definitely a mystery -- seems most of the bikes I've referenced do not have that half-moon cut-out.

Hi Guys! I have a question regarding original Lil Indian bike frames with respect to their brake calipers mounts. Seems like their must have been at least two designs. I notice that some caliper frame brackets have a half-moon cut-out to allow clearance for the brake caliper (and bolt holes are...

Much appreciated, Johnny T! I'm not too familiar with the history of the variable drive industry for bikes and karts but I guess Comet eventually won over the market from V-Plex back in the 60s? In any case, let me know if you come up with anything (preferably V-Plex) for a 5/8" shaft. Thanks...