noob

ok so i am working on this sears roper i picked up, and i started looking the rear shocks, and my question is this.. how are these shocks supposed to work ?? if you look at them, there is no where for them to move ? :shrug:

Hi all, I'm a mini bike noobie, have an old Artic cat with the 10" spoked wheels with the brake in the hub. What is a good source for the pads as they are almost gone and not in the best of shape. Not sure which bike model it is as I got it pieces and am goIng to clean her up and put it back...

Okay, I've recently acquired a couple of driveX pack mules, one complete and one a project (needs a jack shaft, gear, riven pulley and drive pulley/clutch). My question is: why the use of two jackshafts vs one? I figure it has to do with getting a lower gearing, but is there that much...

Hi guys, I have tried to look for a general thread! The things I need to know seem too basic maybe! I am in the process of rebuilding this bike here: I am putting that old engine away for now (still works, but rough as guts). I will restore it in 10 years or so when I have time lol...

Hey people I have been hungry to get any sort of minibike / scooter. I am on a pretty tight budget and have been scouring craigslist.I just want something to ride for fun. I came across an ad and have talked to the seller. The bike is a "Mini baja mini bike" as his title states. His...

ok, I bought a brand new clutch from OldMiniBikes warehouse (clutch number 35 12T 3/4 max torque. I put it on my go kart with a 6.5HP greyhound and it started smokin like it was on fire.. I know this is not good and im assuming i was working it to hard... BUT my question is. WHY ? is this the wrong...

Please excuse my complete lack of mechanical knowledge. How do you mount a sprocket to a wheel like in the photos attached. Do you just uses individual spacers between the 6 bolts and the sprocket? I am asking because in my build plans I would like to run whitewalls on red rims like the old...

Hey guys sorry about this possibly dumb question. I picked up Bonanza BC1200 and I bought a clutch and rear sprocket for a #35 chain. My question is, with the jackshaft I'm obviously going to need 2 chains. I don't know what size I need, if there's a specific one for this Bonanza, or if I just...

I know it's 5 hp is there anything else I need to know?

I have a doodlebug, engine crapped out so im getting the 212cc predator from hf. Questiion is can someone recommend/tell me what clutch I need and any other parts I may need, preferably from the mini bike sponsor here. All help is appreciated and thanks in advance.

Hey, new guy here. I bought this bike recently and am new to the forum and mini bikes in general. I race sports cars and this is to be my little paddock ride. It is a great looking little bike, but it needs sorting. Any information on what year and model you might think it is would be...

I picked up a DB30 off of CL for my kids (and me!) to fool around with. I'd checked out the reviews and anticipated dealing with the usual glitches. It does have the stalling when warm issue, running the choke slightly open helps. I'll check for carb gasket leaks tomorrow. My kids range in age...

Found this site in persuit of identifying a cool EARLS front end for a mini bike... I am a Harley guy from when i was a kid, now i restore , ride, wreck etc.. and chop antique Harleys... I buy & sell vintage & late model parts to support my H/D Flathead addiction, when i came across a 1970ish...

yeah im pretty new to all this and i would like to think im learning fast but as i was cleaning my work space and the tables i keep my engines on i saw something that struck me as "different" I saw this engine has something that looks like 2 crankshafts, well i know there is not 2...

Hey guys i new here but i have been drag racing for a few year (Banshee's) i have my current banshee fully modded to my liking already (all banshee owners will say its never done) so i have been thinking about starting a new project and i want to build a basic pit/mini drag bike so here is what...

Hello and thank you to anyone who takes time to help me.I have a z50 engine i would like to use as a go kart project with my son.The engine was givin to me with a muffler and a carb.The engine has a four wire plug coming out.I also gathered a on off switch from a trike as well as a...

Hello and thank you to anyone who takes time to help me.I have a z50 engine i would like to use as a go kart project with my son.The engine was givin to me with a muffler and a carb.The engine has a four wire plug coming out.I also gathered a on off switch from a trike as well as a...

I was going to buy a HF engine 6.5 I have a maco thunderbird frame with no engine. If i buy the hf engine what else will i need to purchase to get this thing driving besides gas and what not lol

Hi, I'm a Noob to mini bikes, but not to a shop. My drivers licence says I am 42 but I am sure I am not REALLY that old. I have ran derby cars, raced 4CYL FWD dirt cars and Dirt Late Models. I have a build threat for my VW Baja at shoptalkforums.com. And I just got this: And I was...

I just got a manco thunderbird and need to remvove the rear wheel to get the flat fixed. Looks like I have to remove the chain and the bolts behind the big chain gear. This is completely new to me so any help will be greatly appreciated.