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Hey whats up guys Ive been building a Azusa mini bike kit this summer and finally got it all done this weekend only for it to not start. Ok to start off I got a Hemi 212cc with governor removed, header, Mikuni carb, and air filter. When i was taking the oil sensor out of the inside of the engine...

So i just recently replaces the stock head with a gx160 head. I transferred everything over and now it wont start. It set valve lash to .003 on both intake and exaust. I also rejetted carb to .036 and a gx140 emilsion tube. It was running with carb adjustments before changing head. I have an...

So I am looking at doing my first mini bike build. I don't really have a budget but the more it cost the longer it will take me to build. Looking for something fun. I have never owned a mini bike before and just want a new hobby. I like building motors and my current project, my 4X4 truck is not...

Ok cleaned carb got the motor to start with a drill...as the motor idled the starter nut & cup came flying off...i put back on checked my timing put my pushrods & lifters back in..& no start now, i dont remeber if i had a key on my crank...and theres just a little bit of damage to the flywheel...

Hi guys, I'm working on a 1964 Tote Goat for a friend. It has a 4hp Briggs. Went through it all and rebuilt the carb. Cold starts fine, restarts easily immediately after you shut it down, but if it sits for 5 minutes or more it is a bear to get going again. I've found a very very slim sweet...

I'm starting to restore a few (one of each model) garelli bikes that bombardier put their decals on. I'm going to be counting on the members of OldMiniBikes for some help, lots of help. I'm not able to post pics yet but will as soon as I can.

It wont start unless u prime carb with gas. After u prime it with gas it will start and stay running. Let it sit for awhile then you have to do the same thing again.

My HM100 is hard starting when it is the first time. The first cold start take a while even choked once it is warm just a short pull and it fires right up. When it is running it idles fine and has good throttle response. But really hard to get it started the first time after it sets a while. It...

Hey guys I got my mini running. It stated real hard and once its running the clutch is slipping. Is there a way to adjust the clutch or does it need a new one. I know nothing about working on these motors. can you guys give me any pointers?

Anyone know what year Gilson started making mini bikes for Montgomery Wards mini bikes??

hey guys.. I have a 3.5 (older ) b/s horizontal shaft engine. it starts with ether but dies shortly after.. I replaced the side gasket and the gasket under and between the tank and carb to no avail.. can anyone give me some advice on getting this carb straightened out ... thank you

hey guys.. I have a 3.5 (older ) b/s horizontal shaft engine. it starts with ether but dies shortly after.. I replaced the side gasket and the gasket under between the tank and carb to no avail.. can anyone give me some advice on getting this carb straightened out ... thank you

Never really thought about doing one of these side exhaust engines But Jim Calcagno out in Oregon has been casting up some super cool custom stuff off and on out of his shop recently and they have been givin' some love to the side poppers with a couple of neat exhausts. The most recent one he...

a little back ground. This motor is on a long tail mud motor I use for duck hunting. Last season it was purchased new and worked great. I put it in storage after last year season ended and picked it up for early teal season this year. When I got it home it fired up just like before one pull. I...

I am a 15 year old new to minibikes, and I just bought a new predator 212cc engine. I took apart the governor and removed the low oil sensor, and plugged up the two holes. I put back all of the parts, as well as made a throttle connector to the carburetor with a coat hanger that seems like it...

I am a 15 year old new to minibikes, and I just bought a new predator 212cc engine. I took apart the governor and removed the low oil sensor, and plugged up the two holes. I put back all of the parts, as well as made a throttle connector to the carburetor with a coat hanger that seems like it...

I am just north of Hickory NC. I have started a backyard racing club. It is a private club, members and member's guests only. (airtight liability waivers of course will be necessary. There will be member fees for those who do not or can not contribute in other ways. I am not looking for money...

Starting fresh with a new bike. It's just the frame, so I get to pick the engine I want. I picked up the 212 Predator (60363) engine for $90 with all the coupons out there right now. Question is, what will I need to start fresh? Common sense says: -Clutch -throttle grip and cable -chain...

Just a preservation not a restoration but still going to pull it apart and clean it up..

Here is the info I have on the engine: Engine Code: HS40-55515H Engine Serial Number: 1295B So far, I have replaced the plug, put fresh gas in it, and confirmed there is oil (looks fine). It turns over but doesn't sound close to starting. Plug is dry after many start attempts. I have...