So thanks to CovID-19 I Don’t know if I’m gonna make the build off deadline. I have a little more welding to get done before I powder coat and final assembly and welder buddy doesn’t have access to his tools and materials.
Update: The clutch I got from Go Power Sports was a bolt on style and the "new to me" engine I got did not have a threaded shaft so I enlisted the help of my neighborhood machinist and he helped by drilling and tapping a new hole for me. With a few shims it works out nicely. I was also able to...
I think if you just want one to ride and beat on that is a good option. Looks like they are $550 new? I wouldn't ride that one the same way I would an older classic. Seems like a good deal if you have the $$.
Sooo I did a thing. After tearing down the old engine and realizing the carb and gas tank(see pic) was hosed, I was on the hunt for a replacement carb and tank. I found some high priced NOS stuff and even higher used stuff that I just couldn’t pull the trigger on them. Then I searched the...
. I’ve got an old Briggs & Stratton motor I’m trying to rebuild but the carb is really gunked up and was wanting to know if there is an aftermarket one that I could use. The one that has now has the choke on itAnd has the pick up tube for the fuel tank. I was wondering if I could find one and be...
2.5 hp carburetor options for Briggs & Stratton. I’ve got an old Briggs & Stratton motor I’m trying to rebuild but the carb is really gunked up and was wanting to know if there is an aftermarket one that I could use. The one that has now has the choke on itAnd has the pick up tube for the fuel...
Another update on frame and fork work. Everything blasted. Repaired bent fork and incorrect plate position in fork fixed. "Fork stop" added so forks wont hit frame and damage finish or dent frame. Kickstand added and foot peg mounts straightened and strengthened. Also broke the wheels down...
So I got the frame & fork In the hands of my skilled metal worker neighbor buddy and the fork is a little worse than we thought but totally repairable. It would appear that the bottom triple tree was not welded in the proper position. He ground off the welds and is fixing it. He will also...
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