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  1. mardyn

    Collection for sale: Bonanza - Fox - Manco

    I've decided to sell my collection of vintage minibikes in one lot. These were all late 60s or early 70s project bikes that I rescued and resurrected/restored about 10 years ago but I have now moved on to other projects. The bikes have been in storage, under cover, in my garage and have not...
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    Free box of parts

    Here's a box of misc minibike & small engine stuff for your collection. It's free for the taking... no, I'm not shipping it anywhere, if you want it, come get it. I'm near Canton Texas just off I-20 & Hwy 64 First come, first serve. If interested, you can text me at 972-489-9347 mardyn
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    Fox Sprite project...

    My Fox project had a little action today as I worked on it for the first time in a year or so. Still have few odds and end to tie up, mainly hooking up the throttle cable and adding fuel/oil to get her going. It should be a fun bike once I get the details finished up... mardyn 04/08/2014
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    Several wheels for sale.

    Several guys have asked which particular wheels I have left for sale: This what I have: Bonanza Go Power w/5.30x4.50x6 tire. asking $45.00 Go Power look-a-like w/72T drive sprocket & 4.10x3.50x6 tire asking $45.00 Bird cast spoke 5" wheel, powder coated silver, no tire. asking $25.00...
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    1968 Bonanza BC1200... the sell off continues

    Next in my fleet to hit the auction block is my 1968 Bonanza BC 1200 to be sold as a roller (less engine). I restored this bike in 2009 and it has not been started or ridden since. Frame & wheels glass beaded and powder coated, new controls and cables, new tires, OEM fenders, it retains the...
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    Hydraulic disc brake set-up

    Cleaning up some of my spare parts and making room for more new stuff. I purchased one of these hydraulic disc brakes for one of my projects and was unable to use it as planned. http://www.partsforscooters.com/Rear-Hydraulic-Brake-Assembly I did disconnect the caliper from the brake hose...
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    Thinning the herd --Cat 250X-- for sale

    This is one of the bikes I acquired & restored a few years ago. The frame & parts were glass beaded & powder coated, as where the weels, and various hardware. It has a new seat on it as well. I do currently have an engine on it, but it has not been ridden and still appears as pictured. I'd...
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    Rupp Dart Cycle frame for sale

    Looking to sell my 1969? Rupp Dart Cycle frame. Asking $150.00 but will entertain offers. Also still have that Hodaka 100CC M series engine for sale too. Asking 250.00 plus shipping. Thanks mardyn
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    Mystery bike

    Any ideas what this one is? mardyn
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    Bonanza BC1200 fender

    I have one BC1200 fender, chrome is flaking off, minor rust, not bent up... soliciting offers. mardyn
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    Hodaka 100 engine

    I have a complete Hodaka 100 "M" series (road toad) engine for sale. I bought it to use with one of my Bonanza projects, but my interest has faded.:shrug: Asking $300.00 OBO for the complete engine & Kawasaki 80 dirt bike it mounted to/in. located in N.E. Texas near Canton mardyn
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    Problem here... you guys see anything wrong with my brakes?

    Manco Chopper band brake on the rear wheel doesn't stop worth a crap. I thought it might be the powder coated brake drum contaminating the brake band, but I disassembled it today, cleaned off all the powder coating from the drum surface and brake band material, put it all back together...
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    Taco Clutch/Chain Guard

    I have an original Taco clutch cover, cast aluminum, glass beaded and freshly powder coated. I'll try to get a pic posted asap. I'd like to get 60.00 for it. Thanks mardyn153@yahoo.com
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    Finally... more progress on the Manco Chopper

    Recall the 1970ish Manco Chopper resto project I started on earlier this year: Before 03-03-10: Today 12-21-10: First test drive went very well... engine runs great, but the front wheel is slightly out of balance causing a high speed vibration in the forks at about 25 mph. Man, it...
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    engine problems- excessive smoke

    This is an engine I recently completed a cosmetic restoration on with intentions of using it on my Manco Chopper project. Once I got it running again (never ran it before restoration).. this bitch smokes like a freight train... let it run for about 15 minute to burn out any residual oil in...
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    Hodaka 100 & dirt bike

    Here's a link to the Craig's List ad for my Hodaka stuff mentioned here on OldMiniBikes last week. Check it out when you have time. Hodaka 100 engine & Kawasaki 80 dirtbike Thanks mardyn
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    weak spark on 3.5 tec.

    I'm refurbing a 3.5 Tec for my Manco Chopper project and can't get the spark as strong as I would like. This is an old edger engine, points/magneto ignition system with an iron flywheel. All has been checked and rechecked, everything (coil, points, wires. condenser, flywheel has been changed...
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    1968 Taco 44

    Too many projects going on over here right now.. I'm gonna' sell one of 'em to reduce my work load.:shrug: Vintage Taco mini bike Check it out when you get a chance. mardyn.
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    a little progress... finally!

    talk about frustrating.. These Manco chopper forks have been kickin' my butt since the day I brought 'em home. The lower leg extensions were completely rusted off and what was left inside the upper fork tubes wasn't much better. Finally, after beating, cutting, banging, hammering, pressing...
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    Selling my Clinton powered fan.

    Please have a look when you get a chance. Clinton (gas) powered Westinghouse Fan - eBay (item 140394218916 end time Apr-01-10 12:32:01 PDT) mardyn
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