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I have sae 30 and non ethanol gas. I’ll change the oil after a few heat cycles. In my other mini bikes I use valvoline vr1 with zinc. It would be weird starting it since the 80’s…I’ll post when it gets going. Hopefully no issues

I have a golden pinto since I was a kid. The original white tecumseh went a long time ago and the dirty greasy frame sat in the basement for years. I restored it about 5yrs ago..paint, levers, tires, etc and found a new never been started engine. A lawn and garden shop was going out of business...

Ok, update! Shaft measured straight, new bearings, still the issue. Next filed the center opening a little to one side and slightly elongated the 4 bolt holes. I snugged the bolts down and when it would touch the dial indicator I’d give it a light tap with a rubber mallet. Tightened the crap out...

Hi, I’ve seen a few things related but no real solution. On a stand when turning the wheel the chain will go from tight to loose. So obviously the sprocket is not centered. It’s a aftermarket aluminum sprocket. Fits over the bearing perfect and bolts up fine. When I run a depth gauge on it and...

Thx, I asked him and he doesn’t have any. I’ll find a pic online and try to print it out somewhere on glossy vinyl. With these vintage bikes gotta get creative on certain things...

Hi, Does anyone have the foremost golden pinto decal in jpeg, vector, etc form? I need to print some for my 2 project bikes. Thx, Andy

Thx, I’ll wait till the spring to get it going. I still have to mount the motor, chain, cables, etc.

Hi, I recently received a new H35. 70’s vintage in the dark gray/black style. Not the original white but it’ll work for mine. Can I just use unleaded gas? Or add a lead additive? These motors weren’t Engineered to run on the gas we have now. Thx!!! Andy

Hi, Restoring my bird back to original...paint, tires, seat, etc. Now I'm liking for a H35 to use or restore to the original white. Thx!! Andy

Hi, haven't been on here in a while. Looking to buy a white Tecumseh for my 1970-ish Golden Pinto. Tried some newer motors but their too wide. Thx...

Thanks for your responses! After this one is going... I got another Bird frame off of CL that I might do a Evel Knievel theme. Silver metallic seat, metal flake paint, etc. Just a idea for now...

Here's my Golden Pinto in progress. I have to get a motor soon and get it running again. Thx, Andy

Hi, I'm looking for a 3hp white tecumseh engine. If anyone has one for sale let me know. I'm restoring a 1970 golden pinto. Thx, Andy

Hi, I'm looking to buy a 3hp white tecumseh. I'm restoring 2 golden pintos. One I want with the tecumseh and the other one I'll put a predator on, So if anyone has one for sale let me know. Thx, Andy

Hi, I'm restoring 2 Golden Pintos. I have them sand blasted and getting close to paint....but, what is the original color? It seems like a mix of gold/yellow/orange. Nothing at the hardware store is close. So I'll have to go to a auto paint store and get something mixed. Thx, Andy

Hi, sorry for wrong area..I'll repost in the General area of the forum. I'm restoring 2 Golden Pintos. I have them sand blasted and getting close to paint....but, what is the original color? It seems like a mix of gold/yellow/orange. Nothing at the hardware store is close. So I'll have to go to...

P.M. me your address then. I'll probably buy 4 or 5. Thx, Andy

Hi Chipper.. Just replying about the Vintage Foremost Golden Pinto decal. I saw one but it didn't have the horse on it. If yours does, I would be very interested in one. It is a 3 inch on the fork. Thx, Andy

Hi, How could I get or recreate a old logo. Doing a restoration on my Foremost. Thx! Andy