Heald Super Bronc
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I guess this is the flip side of me buying Chinese mini bikes and putting Tecumsehs in them, lol...
I guess I find the Asian OHV engines a bit ho-hum compared to a good old USA flathead engine.
Not that they're bad (because I also put them in Chinese minis) but they're a dime a dozen, and I think many select them because they think it's the easy route.
Personally, I think I'd have a bit of a philosophical crisis if I went through with putting one in a Super Bronc.
It would be like putting a spoon of salt in your frosted flakes. Or painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa...
I guess I find the Asian OHV engines a bit ho-hum compared to a good old USA flathead engine.
Not that they're bad (because I also put them in Chinese minis) but they're a dime a dozen, and I think many select them because they think it's the easy route.
Personally, I think I'd have a bit of a philosophical crisis if I went through with putting one in a Super Bronc.
It would be like putting a spoon of salt in your frosted flakes. Or painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa...
I guess this is the flip side of me buying Chinese mini bikes and putting Tecumsehs in them, lol...
I guess I find the Asian OHV engines a bit ho-hum compared to a good old USA flathead engine.
Not that they're bad (because I also put them in Chinese minis) but they're a dime a dozen, and I think many select them because they think it's the easy route.
Personally, I think I'd have a bit of a philosophical crisis if I went through with putting one in a Super Bronc.
It would be like putting a spoon of salt in your frosted flakes. Or painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa...
I guess I find the Asian OHV engines a bit ho-hum compared to a good old USA flathead engine.
Not that they're bad (because I also put them in Chinese minis) but they're a dime a dozen, and I think many select them because they think it's the easy route.
Personally, I think I'd have a bit of a philosophical crisis if I went through with putting one in a Super Bronc.
It would be like putting a spoon of salt in your frosted flakes. Or painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa...
I guess I am not opposed. Would a 13HP be too much in the Bronc...let's say I keep the Tecumseh....I take it this forum will be very helpful in restoring a 50 year old engine that hasn't turned over since 1995? Again...it is running, just not entirely great.
Given that taillight holder and axle are red..I would guess it was red at one point. @chatten63 might know if vt10s were ever blue.
Well as of right now I think I might try to restore the Tecumseh. I'm a beginner with all this but seeing how passionate everyone is about their Broncs I feel like I need to at least give it a shot. Would the 13hp be too much power for the frame and wheels though? I don't want to be popping wheelies each time I pull the throttle...
I run clones on everything. I have done several Super Broncs. .. even a 212cc is enough with a TAV.... I put a Duromax 18hp on the last one I did.... motors are easy... you can run whatever you want.
BUT..... that TAV/BRAKE set up will not work on the Duromax/Honda or PREDATOR... So you will have to fab up a,rear brake. I like to do band brakes but you can add a disc break set up.... but consider the brake you biggest hurdle and go from there... IT can be done.. but the rest is easy compared to that.
BUT..... that TAV/BRAKE set up will not work on the Duromax/Honda or PREDATOR... So you will have to fab up a,rear brake. I like to do band brakes but you can add a disc break set up.... but consider the brake you biggest hurdle and go from there... IT can be done.. but the rest is easy compared to that.
Bensid, I don't know what you a want to do with the Super Bronc, but 13 HP is RIDICULOUS!!! I have 2 1969 Heathkit Bonnie Bikes, a cousin of your bike. 5 HP is plenty. Even a 6.5 predator is plenty, which is on one of my bikes. I have fitted one with a torque converter, which gives me plenty of get up and go. Remember, that is a MINI BIKE. Not a motorcycle. I own a Buell XB9SX which is a very fast motorcycle. It is designed and engineered to go fast. But that was not what mini bikes are designed for. These are designed for fun. Overpowering them can be dangerous. The thrill of riding is the journey, not the destination. You cant enjoy the scenery if everything is a blur. Just some free advice from some one riding for over 51 years. Have fun, be safe. Kroozer1
