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  1. 1967 Tempest

    Chain alignment procedure?

    Since going from 41 to 35 chain on my TAV, I am having chain issues. I switched to try to incorporate a brake into the drum. I finally got the brake sorted out and as soon as i give it any gas under load the chain falls off. At first I thought the governor being maladjusted was the cause. It...
  2. Agombie

    Baja Doodlebug-New Tires now getting chain rub and brake rub

    I got new turf savers for my Doodlebug 15" 6"-6. I got the rear one rimmed and installed. I now have the chain rubbing on the rear tire. I also can not access the valve stem. It seems there is more space on the brake side but if I reverse the rim the brake will no longer fit. Also the spacers...
  3. Ajf

    1970 rupp chain guard mounting standoff

    Does anyone know the length of the 1970 chain guard hex mounting standoff. I can't find mine and need to make one. Thanks
  4. A

    Is a chain tension necessary on my arco

    i have an arco bushwacker, putting a HF 212cc predator on it. my friend who knows everything :doah: swears that i need a chan tension welded to the frame. he has a doodle bug and alot of people say you need it for that. needs another fews coats of paint so far i have this and yes im changing...
  5. xr7gt

    Powell mini bike driven gear

    Any help with gear/driven replacement for Powell mini bike? Got this on Saturday. Rode it around for about 2 hours over the weekend. Realized the noise I thought was the slop in the belt was actually the chain binding. Took chain off and discovered it has trashed the gear on back of the...
  6. M

    Wanted taco parts to complete a model 55 with hot sauce or model 99 using a wb 820

    Looking for the following parts to complete a TACO 55 WITH HOT SAUCE OR A TACO 99 fitted with a WB 820 engine: 1) The original long round domed ends gas tank with cap. Petcock also if you have one. 2) The correct original air filter used on the WB 820 for these 55 and 99 models. 3) The...
  7. M

    Cat Standard Clutch Chain Guard

    Hi, i own a cat r3002 and like the tittle said im looking for the guard. Thanks! Mod: Like this ones
  8. massacre

    Chain Alignment Tool?

    Hello, I am looking into a laser chain alignment tool. They seem to be kinda pricey for what they are. Does anyone make something that you can just attach a laser pointer to? That would seem to be the cheaper way to go. I don't feel like spending 90 bucks on one of these. For that matter, do...
  9. R

    odds and ends

    just stuff i have laying around. chains are #40-41 67" #35 92" made in england on the #35 the 40-41 is Max chain gas tank is new 5x8x6.5 mercury clutch #35 1" bore drum brake is 3.5 new nothing over 25.00 but gas tank is 40.00 all OBO
  10. J

    Sand Snow Bike not 100% original sale/trade

    Got this on a trade and didn't know what it was...from looking here I've narrowed it down to this assumption...sorry if I'm wrong...I honestly know nothing about mini bikes and it's been 20 yrs since I took my small engines class... y'all are the pros. It runs good thought the choke plate...
  11. hotrodricky

    Twin Cats 300x

    I have identical Cat 300x mini bikes. They are complete with original Briggs motors and in need of restoration. The bikes have not been messed with, no additional welds. The frames are in good condition and all parts seem to be there including the chain guards. I am asking $600 for the pair and...
  12. 1967 Tempest

    ARCO CHain hits on left hand turns

    I have the Promod Jackshaft system on the Purple Monkey with a 3HP predator. The rear tire is a 6" 4.10x3.50 tire. On left hand turns the chain hits and break the master link and the chain falls off. Is getting a bigger tire the answer or is there another fix. Id like to keep the 72 tooth...
  13. M

    Keystone softtail?

    I like this little bike. I cant seem to get the forum pictures to work today to compare it . Even has the chain guard. 1971 Keystone Soft tail Minibike Vintage MX | dirt bikes, motocross | City of Toronto | Kijiji
  14. Mike T

    Drover/Duck chain cover

    What gauge metal was used for the long chain guard on the Sears Drover? Also is there a source for the cool SR decal that looks like a stylized Atom? Mike T
  15. Dr. Shop Teacher

    Manco Thunderbird Budget Build

    The Thunderbird is for sale and I will be bringing it to Windber. You can see the complete build under project logs. Fully stripped, primed and re-painted, new bolts as necessary, ARCO chain guard, new Max Torque clutch. Honda GC160 with welded custom exhaust, hi-flow air filter, new carb and...
  16. P

    1966 Taco 44

    Hey OldMiniBikes, Last Sunday i picked up a 1966 Taco 44 mini bike in somewhat okay - bad shape. It had a 5hp Tec on it that did not run. There was a substantial hole in the rear of the frame, the swinging arm suspension was welded in place, and also bolted. Every bearing on the bike was original and...
  17. T

    Dead in the water ?

    I took my minibike out to our cottage and rode it pretty hard. The end result unfortunately was a broken chain. I didn't bring any master links with me .my question is would I be able to go and buy a bicycle chain and use the master link on #35 chain just to get me by ?
  18. M

    CYCLOPS RESTORATION - Conyers GA

    I have had this for many years and originally put a Briggs 3.5 HP engine in it. My son rode it over 15 years ago. Now retired I am doing a better job of restoration. It will be powered by a Harbor Freight 6.5 HP engine. I think they call it the Predator. The wheels are just some 6 inch split...
  19. W

    Old Style Baja Dirt Bug with Predator 6.5 engine breaking clutch sprocket teeth off.

    My Clutch teeth last a week tops,broke all the time with the #35 chain so upgraded to #40 chain and sprocket setup.still the clutch sprocket teeth all break off.tried Hilliard Extreme Duty and Max Torque clutches both very violent on takeoff and broke teeth off and even broke frame welds...
  20. L

    Free clutch and chain guard idea

    This is for my 6.5 clone. I've been rattling my brain trying to craft a cover for the ankle burner clutch. Created an account to share my idea. Take the pull start cover off of your old 97cc Remove the internals One "L" bracket in left front of motor mount plate One "L" bracket top...
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