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I am building a go-kart. It has a 301 Predator motor but finding performance parts for the engine is becoming hard and all of the parts are expensive. I want to know where are good places to look at and what parts should I get to get the most out of my engine.

Hi, new member here. I picked up a mini bike off CL a couple weeks ago that was just listed as a "baja mini bike". No plastic can, repainted with a rattle can, and needing some reassembly. I've concluded it's a baja warrior (MB165?), with a 196cc stock motor. I have most everything put back in...

I inherited my brothers Murray Track 2 mini bike. He got it in 2004 brand new. The fuel line had dry rotted and I replaced that myself. I haven't been able to locate the owner's manual can anyone give me tips on what I should do to make sure I don't ruin this bike. I cannot get it to start...

Heya guys and gals! I found this old dune cat at a classic car show and was wondering what i could do to fix it up, I think its a pretty neat find for a kid like myself, sadly though, I cant seem to fit in it very well, my knees are much to close to my chest and the steering wheel is touching my...

Hello, so I havent posted in at least a few years. I had a taco 22, & the similar "zebra" that i was planning to work on back then, but life got crazy so i sold them. Now i kind of wish i could go back & slap myself in the face for that. I am so regretful that it hurts, but i did make some money...

Hello- Mt name is Tom and I'm new to mini bike ownership. I've always wanted a bike but I LIVED in a city row house with no yard (I recently bought a 12 acre wooded property) I bought an MTD model 250 with no motor BUT the driven pulley back to the rear wheel seems to be original and in...

I went to many hardware stores (Big Box) and asked whats the best thing I could use to get Powder coat paint off my doodle bug and no one had any tips for me. So Im giving the tip this time. Klean aircraft remover works great. Let it sit on the paint for about 20 min or untill its almost...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone is selling a roller mini bike, or one that just needs some work done to it, that is in the Chicago area. I'm a beginner at building mini bikes, so I'm hoping to find an easy build. I haven't seen anything too good on Craigslist or eBay, so I decided to...

Whoo! I'm back! Ok so I've been debating over wether I should purchase new airsoft guns, a gaming laptop or a mini bike, and I've decided mini bike (as long as its ok with the coppers :devil2:). I was thinking of the getting a baja warrior but I decided that there was no way I could fit it in...

Hi All! i am purchased a 1978 suzuki ts125 (2 stroke) about a month ago. my friend has been cleaning the carbs, fuel system and some other misc. stuff it needed. so i've only ridden it once before handing it over to him :-( anyway, i am getting my bike back this week. i plan to use it...

'sup guys. I'm new to the mini bike scene. Dad had a taco something. We found it but he won't lemme have it. So i signed up here to see whats a good starter bike. Want to buy 2 (one for me and one for my bro). It has to be big enough and strong enough to haul my heavy ass (260lbs of raw muscle...

Hi guys. I am considering in the future to perhaps invest in a mini bike. I will be buying it used, so I can start off easy. I would like to ask some questions: 1. Is there anything important I should know before, or when I'm examining a used mini bike? Care to share some advice? 2. If the...