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I found this "beauty" on Craigslist for $100. I think it's a Tote Gote but I can't find anything exactly like it online to verify. I live in Colorado so a bike out of Utah makes sense. This is my first overhaul and I'm learning a ton! I know it has had some modifications. The plate across...

So the kart has a 1" axle that's 37" long end to end. I need to replace it but they only sell 36" or 38"??? I am looking for an entire rear axle setup so What would going bigger or smaller do or affect? There standard ends threaded, short ends, even seen a solid axle with snap ring ends. Do I...

So I found this site by searching google for parts looked like something I needed. I am not a motor/engine guy I'm more electronics, computer, communications and outdoor things that don't require gas. I picked up an Motovox MBX10 at the flea market for $50, I knew the condition it was in and...

Hey guys, I'm new to mini bike, and had a couple questions on the best route of fixing my issue. I recently acquired my first frame, and front end. I also have wheels from an old motorized scooter and I think I'd be able to use them. So here's my dilemma, the front end seems to be needing a 19mm...

Hey all. New to the minibike scene, but been riding big bikes for 10+ years. I started out with sport bikes, then got mixed up in the vintage Japanese bikes - mostly Yamaha's, which I still have a couple of. I purchased a '08 Suzuki V-Strom about a year and a half ago. I've got two young boys...

Found this site from the Vintage Mini Bike thread on the HAMB. This is a very cool site. I have been thinking about finding an old bike to restore and then tonight I stumbled on to this. Not sure exactly what it is or how old but it looks kind of cool. I know the pink isn't the right color and...

Hi my name is Gabe and I reside in Bakersfield, CA but grew up and spent most of my life in the good ole San Fernando Valley. I've never owned a mini bike but rode a buddies when I was younger and ever since, the memory of that crazy amount of fun has just stuck with me. I'm heading out in a...

Alright, I know I should know this but, here goes..... How do you hold the engine in place while keeping the chain tight and tighten the bolts holding the engine to the frame. ALONE!!!!!:shrug::censure:

Hey guys im new to the site i use to ride go karts and mini bikes when i was younger and now ive come across a pretty good frame and wanted a weekend project And needed some info and The site seems very helpful anyway i have a go kart frame with 20 inch rear tires 54 tooth axel sprocket#41 chain...

Hello all, New to this forum but not new to forums, I hope to follow the rules and I am open to advice, input, whatever, if you dont like it thats fine but dont needlessly hate. I am hoping to document my slow build of my recently acquired 1973 Honda Trail 70. Starts with a story that started...

Hello all, I'm not new to off road bikes but I bought my first off road mini bike today. Are they called mini bikes because of the small wheels? Because this tote gote I have is not small. I haven't looked for a serial number or model number. I'm not even sure it is a tote gote, tote gote is...

I live in Fl. Just found this site today, I have been thinking about building a mini or 2.

Hi, great forum here. I'm building my first HF clone 196cc. After researching for several weeks, here are my parts i have or have ordered so far.... ARC flywheel 6619 ARC rod 14cc head bare which i have cleaned up sharp edges underneath valves but havent unshrouded valves (yet) Isky $180...

I just picked up an old DB that I found rusting away outside. I have restored it & I just gave it to my 11 year old Daughter for her Birthday last Saturday. Looks like there is some very good information on this forum. My Wife & I both ride motorcycles. I enclosed a photo of the before &...

Hello All! Last fall, I had picked up a neglected mini-bike from a very anti-social person. I got it running (tecumseh h35), and drove it around like crazy last fall. During the winter, I left it outside accidently. I have just had the first time since spring to work on it (school, wedding...

Hey guys, just joined. Have a handful of mini bikes, mostly beaters, nothing super nice. All of them are old though, no imports. I'm also into Mopar musclecars, I have a twin turbo 70 Coronet. Thanks!

Hi folks new here just picked up two Baja Warriors from Ollie’s for 390 each. We plan on using these when we go to the local NHRA races and up to a friend’s farm. We tend to take long rides on 3-4 wheelers and don’t have to worry so much about gas consumption. How long do these things tend to...

Okay go to give you a little bit of history on my project, on a project for friend who wanted Me to instsll a 5 horsepower craftsma engine on his old minibike. It appears to be the type bought in a kit and welded together at home. The engine got installed with a new Max torque clutch and I...

New To The Forum And Trying To Buy A Mini Bike. Need A New Hobby, Used To Have 1/5 Scale RC But Got Bored. Any Suggestions On What Should I Get Are Appreciated. Thanks And Good Luck

So to introduce myself, I'm actually into vintage and old school bicycles- mostly bmx cruisers and mountain bikes. But I came across this today in my search for bicycles and picked it up. I have no clue what it is. I'm not sure if the paint is original as it seems cheap, possibly spray paint? I...