Vintage AmphiKitty balloon tire mini bike

[Matt O.]

I tested for spark and no luck. I used a piece of wire to route along the old throttle and brake cables and then removed it and measured the wire on the floor. The trick worked pretty good. View attachment 257387 View attachment 257384 View attachment 257384 View attachment 257385 View attachment 257386

 

[Matt O.]

I’ll try this again. I tested for spark and no luck. I used a piece of wire to route along the old throttle cable and then removed it and placed it on the floor so I could measure it. The trick worked great.

 

[Matt O.]

Has anyone done the research to know what the part number is for the axle seals, jack shaft bearings, and front fork bearings for a EL Burro Sand N Snow. The AmphiKitty is based off the EL Burro if you know the numbers and will share that would be great. I bought a EL Burro for parts a few years ago. I did not enter that one in the build off but the more I look at it the more I want to get it going as well. I am missing one front aluminum axle spacer and both aluminum axle spacers for the rear. If you have any that you would sell please let me know. That will save me from making new ones. I have attached some photos for reference.

 

[manchester1]

@Sport King Eric

 

[Sport King Eric]

@Sport King Eric

Yep I dont have that one.. but I bet that could be pretty close to the tote gote seals... I do have an El burro part number from 1969.. but that doesnt cross reference to anything as it was an internal document.. its 70116 called a grease and dirt seal (front and rear housing) they got .80 cents for all 4

 

[Sport King Eric]

fyi might help

 

[Matt O.]

At .80 cents I'll take two sets! Once I find modern day part number's and a supplier I will post my findings. Thank you for the information.

 

[Matt O.]

Question for anyone who might know. The original engine on my Amphikittly is a 5hp Briggs and Stratton manufactured June 24th 1969 The engine has a simple points and condenser system. In the factory brochure, the photos show a headlight on the Amphikitty. Mine did not have the headlight on it, nor does the engine have a lighting coil to power a light. I am considering replicating the headlight assembly shown in the factory brochure. Is it possible to add a lighting coil to my engine? I seen on eBay that someone had a engine for a Dune Cycle 3 wheeler with a "Rare" lighting coil.
Any help is appreciated.

 

[Matt O.]

I removed the engine to work on getting spark and to remove the fuel tank. I tried opening the fuel cap and the tank threads came with it.
also the did the first oil change on the old girl in years.

 

[Rapidrob]

That bike would be "so at thome" here in my mountains with those high flotation tires! The bike would laugh at the boulders and mud.

 

[Matt O.]

That bike would be "so at thome" here in my mountains with those high flotation tires! The bike would laugh at the boulders and mud.

Yes it would!

 

[Matt O.]

Chris at Michigan fiberglass makes the repop clutch guard. Let me know if you need his information. I make the repop seat.

Thank You for the heads up!

 

[Matt O.]

Getting ready to order new throttle and break levers along with a new clutch, break band, and chain. What’s the saying, measure twice, order and cut once?

 

[Matt O.]

Picking out tires for the AmphiKitty, Also looking at getting the EL Burro a set of tires as well.

 

[Matt O.]

Power washed the frame and took it to a friends shop to have the decals made for the headlight cover and the serial number sticker.
They just sent me the rendering and it looks great! I am also working with another guy on the Amphicat logo that is on the front fender.

 

[Matt O.]

I received my decals for the AmphiKitty and they look great! I will post a few photos below of the decals and of the original sales brochure. Now that I have the frame back and can start sandblasting and get it ready for paint. I also picked up some parts for the engine Friday. I may have solved the lighting coil mystery. More to come on that subject. I hope everyone is able to get some progress done on their projects this weekend.

 

[Matt O.]

We are having a nice March 1st in northern Indiana so I took the good weather opportunity and sand blasted the AmphiKitty frame. It turned out great!

 

[manchester1]

Looking good. Those bikes are so cool.

 

[Matt O.]

I finished sandblasting the front forks, jack shaft sprocket and some engine shrouds. After looking at the frame closely I noticed the kick stand was made by Atwood in Butler Indiana. Butler is about an hour south of me.

 

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Cool project...I have a nice El Burro Sand and Snow bike!!