Bonanza BC1500SH

[Taco Loco Joe]

:thumbsup: The machine is looking great. I am enjoying your settings, and photography. You have a very good eye for design and balance. I'm a sucker for detail and excellence, and you display it in your work and photos.

Thanks Dave! This builds more of a Pictorial. This is my all time favorite mini bike. First time I rode one was in 1969. That very quick 2 stroke Hodaka left a Big impression on a 13 year old kid . My only experience with a paint gun was at a door shop painting Frames flat white and I have Never rebuilt a 2 stroke. That's why on this "Keeper" I've enlisted some friends who are Good at what they do. I'm trying not to bore you guys with my Late Night grunt work and occasional wrench thrown across the garage ! I'm following your thread Dave and it's informative and humorous:thumbsup:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

I like how the bikes got there own room with music! Nice setup!

Thank You Sir! That room sold me 30 years ago. Built in the early 60's outta Knotty Pine. It's been Named "The Lodge". It was originally called the Rumpus Room . We jammed in there when I played Harmonica in a Blues Band (The Next Door Neighbor Loved that!) My friends laughed when I said "I'm turning this room into a Mini Bike Museum "!

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

 

[Endo]

https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/#

Taco, are the wheel bearings 5/8" x 1-3/8"? If so, did you get the version with the outer clip (heavy duty) that OldMiniBikes sells? Thanks.

 

[Endo]

https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/#

Trying to get a photo of a measurement to you.

 

[Endo]

I can't get the pic to transfer to this thread. It's on a different one titled "Bonanza Scout Questions" in the general discussion. My bearing OD is 1.519". Thanks.

 

[Havasu Dave]

I can't get the pic to transfer to this thread. It's on a different one titled "Bonanza Scout Questions" in the general discussion. My bearing OD is 1.519". Thanks.

Endo, we don't have a lot of forum moderation here. However it is considered in bad form to post photos of stuff in someone's build thread. If you have questions on someone's bike, it is best to send them a Private Message.

 

[Endo]

I did not know that. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

We have a roller! Still got a ways to go before she's puffin smoke and pissin off the neighbors.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

. TACOS AND BONANZAS are my Favorites! Took a break from the project today. Happy Easter !

 

[OND]

Happy Easter Joe, and the Bonanza looks right at home between those TACO's ! I love that room .:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Happy Easter Joe, and the Bonanza looks right at home between those TACO's ! I love that room .:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks Eric . The ROOM has evolved in 30 years. One thing that will never change is NO TV Ever !

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

I had this on the back burner too long! I was spending time hunting down mini bikes. It's Done and I'm really happy with this Keeper. Thanks too all my friends who made this happen and for all your comments.

 

[tyleryamaha]

Nicely done Joe.... I seen a Joe's Mini bike reunion banner in Studz Powersports here in Michigan .

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Nicely done Joe.... I seen a Joe's Mini bike reunion banner in Studz Powersports here in Michigan .

Thanks! I'm not that Joe. He puts on a real nice show down in So Cal 350 miles south of San Francisco. :thumbsup:

 

[Charles S]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

Thanks Charles! Already planning my next build . The Micro Cycle.

 

[manchester1]

Awesome job. That's beautiful.

 

[t555trailblazer]

Man, you sure come up with some great bikes Joe

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Awesome job. That's beautiful.

Thanks Karen , Trailblazer. I'm ready to move on to something simpler. A low dollar cruiser that's also unique.