Build It, or start over?

[Big Boi]

I currently have a Briggs 5hp (135202 0222 01)

Should I keep the Briggs and rebuild it, or get a HF clone, and slowly rebuild it?

 

[supernova]

If you dont have to defile a vintage minibike to mount a clone on it I say go for it! Otherwise wait for the rebuild.:thumbsup:

 

[cxbra]

A vintage bike doesnt look bad with a clone if its only temporary :thumbsup:. Get a new 6.5 and keep the old engine to work on. In 10 years, people will be HUNTING for flatheads.. keep it and do it right!

 

[Big Boi]

Theres not much of a mini bike craze down here. So the bike is mover for show and go. And maybe when I get bored of this one Ill buy a new beater and start over.

Im thinking of getting the clone, building it slowly, and selling the Briggs to a co-worker to go with the Kart it got with the mini. It has a 3HP Briggs, and I figured I could use it to practice on, before I rip into the new clone.

 

[smallbikes88]

I know a guy who spent big money on building up a briggs only to be outperformed by a stock clone motor!