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Any one know what this is or what it started as? $100 but I don't think the engine is original and I'm not so sure about the frame mod's

Been working on a set of new rims for my Rupp. Today, I spent a whole 30 minutes and made a DIY wheel truing stand. Rechromed rims and hubs. New spokes. I have the first rim to within .004". So, do I take a grinder and grind down the spokes where they stick past the nipple? Most of the spokes...

Well I had the head off cleaning and putting different valve springs in. I cleaned most of the carbon off and polished it up. After that it felt like it had a great compression it was running strong. But after today its easy to pull over and doesn't seem to have as much compression, with a...

My son got this deer just after sunset and by the time we got to it and loaded on Mr Goat it was pitch black. He carried it about 1/2 mile back to the car like he was riding by himself. We have done it before but it is no fun gutting a deer in the dark by flashlight. The Harbor Freight LED...

We just received a new reproduction seat for our 1970 Rupp Roadster. Yet another custom masterpiece by long-time OldMiniBikes member Kbs8ball (Kenny). This is our 6th seat from Kenny in the last few years. Nice thick firm padding that does not squish down. Thanks again Kenny!!:thumbsup: Michael

Hi everyone, my name is Mat, and I'm from central NY. I found this site the other day, and it got my interest going to revive my old minibike that's in my shed. I picked this little guy up from a coworker about 10 years ago. The engine was blown and I put on a harbor freight engine. The...

What is an affortable saw that cuts and does not spit metal all around. The cold cut saw that is portable, but still sturdy enough to get the job done. Or a portaband with a swag offroad jig for mounting and cutting angles? Thanks for any advice Raf

Earl Schibe Job minibike/tote bonham trailbike 1960s

Hello, Well, maybe not. And its not Old Minibike related but it is about new minibikes. A company is bringing new minibike production and assembly BACK FROM CHINA (!!!) and setting it up in Ruston, Louisiana about 45-50 minutes down the road from here. Vroom! Monster Moto adds...

I know I read it somewhere but searches are not coming up with it. I've got a crummy paint job that I think didn't need to be sprayed over the original color, even though I like the second color better. (why didn't they just wax the dam thing?) At least the previous owner masked off the...

Just installed my clutch brake. Easy install and looks great. Thanks OldMiniBikes. You'be done an amazing job.

Well Never thought this day would come, but it has. Sea Rescue South Africa is a organization to be reckoned with, every year it grows from strength to strength. The other day they advertised for a training officer post the first of its kind (training is normally done on station level by...

Where are the kids offering to do work for you anymore? I understand inflation. If a kid showed up with a snow blower in tow asking for $20 to blow out my normal length 2-wide driveway, a job that would take 10 mins at best, that child would have a job! BeeKeeper and myself did this as...

Well done too many now to back out. Going for a simple design in the hope I can finish. My friend and boss passed away in November hence I've been so scarce. Have to run the whole place on my own and its a massive job, not much spare time. Still new maintenance guy starts end of Jan and that...

I picked up a complete original Bird Nitehawk. Original mint seat. Hs40 that runs decent. Little smoke could pry use a set of rings. Bike has a home job paint job. Probably rattle can. It starts runs and rides. The bike is a great resto project. Located in Grandville mi. I will trade it for a...

I am 68 and live in Temperance, Mich. near Lake Erie. I am now semi retired due to being laid off from a low paying marina mechanic job. I need to get back into more repairs to help pay winter heat. Did small engine repairs since 1983 and slowed way down when I had to re-inter the job market...

new work bench location

new work bench location

fabricated wheel stand

fabricated wheel stand