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    quality twist throttle reccommendation

    can anyone recommend a good quality, but affordable twist throttle? I've seen and personally broken a few of the generic "minibike twist throttle" styles like this: Mini Bike 7/8" Throttle Twist Grip with Cable :shrug:
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    Lil' Indian 7000 New Member

    thanks chipper, much obliged
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    Lil' Indian 7000 New Member

    what are my chances of the mounting holes lining up? or will there be drilling to the bike frame? And should I convert to a centrifugal clutch while I'm swapping or keep with the Comet and jackshaft?:shrug:
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    $20 Manco

    Bummer, not all a loss though, I used an intake tube from another engine and a shorty muffler to make my exhaust. I also put a rebuild kit in the carb. the other night and she fired right up. Got my 9 year old to take her first solo ride on a mini this morning on this Manco. She dumped it after...
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    $20 Manco

    didn't know manco was still around, that might be my first stab at it...
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    $20 Manco

    I'll keep you in mind Butch, but I think I'll hang on to it for now haha. Do these things take a special exhaust pipe? I would think if it was something too short, that could be bad news for the users leg and the plastic shielding underneath/out back
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    Lil' Indian 7000 New Member

    I considered going with a Predator based on all the hype of them around the forum here but it seems sacrilegious. I guess it's not that big of a deal because she's not exactly original or a show bike in any way. Smelling like I huffed motor-oil when I'm done riding is kindof a PITA as well
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    $20 Manco

    A guy I did some work for, that coincidentally moved into the house across the street from me saw the habit my kids and I have of tearing up our yard with toys. He called me from work (either Salvation Army or Goodwill, I forget which he works at), and told me they have a minibike there I should...
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    Lil' Indian 7000 New Member

    Wealth of information on this site, thanks for that. I got my mini from my late uncle about 10 years ago and it's been through a barrage of repairs, changes, and torture. The only questions I have so far are: how do I know which series of Comet clutch is on this thing? it's worn through and...
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