Hello and asking for help!

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hondardr

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Hello Everyone,

I would like to thank everyone ahead of time for such an incredible wealth of information. This site is incredbile! I need your help identifying my mini-bike. I bought this back in 1987, gave it to a relative in 1990, he then gave it to a relative and twenty some years later, I finally got it back this December. My little girl wanted to ride one, so I was fortunate enough to get it back. It took me about three days to get it running and get it back to its original condition. I did not need to rebuild the engine, just fabricate some throttle pieces, & choke pull and clean out the varnished tank. The tires are also original, only had to spring for a tube in the rear tire. All in all, it runs great, yes I had to change the paint color for my little girl. So if you can help I.D this make/model, I would be greatful. I did spend a few days searching the pics on this site, never did find one with handle bars sitting on adjustable risers like mine and a crossbar on the bars. Again thanks!
 
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hondardr

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Huh? Alexander Reynolds, Ok thanks Waynelass.

But I never replaced the bars and bought them just like that and no one changed them out. Is the engine definitely a Briggs from 87?
 
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ranger

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waynelass said:
alexander renyolds ,the bars look like there off a bmx bike
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Waynelass is correct about the handlebars they came out in the mid 80's their known as CW's for what i can remember I had bought that same exact pair for my Diamondback bike back in the day from the Schwinn Shopp
 
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hondardr

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OK, so the frame is A.Reynolds for sure, thanks for the ID.

The bars I am not sure of, but that engine is the original and an 87' the stamp along side the engine that I included in the pic is off the original engine. Even the clutch is still original, along with the chain. But again thanks for ID'ing the make of mini for me.
 
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hondardr

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another ?

I just googled CW bmx bars from the 80's, they still dont look like the ones on my mini. The CW or Bmx bars from the 80's I see on ebay , have a top brace only, and not a top and flat bar mid brace like the ones on my mini-bike.

I am not trying to split hairs, but I bought the bike here in Florida in 87/88 and that is just the way it came, engine, bars, chain, tires and all, even the kill switch.
 
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Did you buy the bike BRAND NEW!!! from the store in 87... THEN someone changed the seat at some time?? :shrug:

OR... did you BUY the bike in 87, AFTER it's been around and changed for 20 years PRIOR to your owning it?? :shrug:

Because it definately looks as everyone has told you...

The forks are BADLY bent, and should be straitened before letting your daughter drive it.. :scooter: That makes handling a real issue.. :glare:

I would say it's a AR that someone fixed up before you got it.. Those bars never (belonged to) an Arco.....

ALTHOUGH in the 80's, it wasn't hard to buy a brand new bike like a Manco or Charger or something, that is just a knock off an older design, just slightly different.. :anon.sml:

Did you buy the bike BRAND NEW in 87?? :shrug:
 
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Here is a few more. Some models had the removable handlebars. You can see on all of these they had the rear springs built into the frame.:shrug:
Here is a totally original EZ Rider.:thumbsup: Oh and your clutch cover is original. Compare your bars to these..



 
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hondardr

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Yes, thanks I did buy the bike new in 87'.

I just finished searching the photos on this site and saw KEZ-0021 A.Reynolds and it looks exactly like his bike. I need to see more photos of his bike.

Yes, I see now the fork tubes do look bent, I drove the bike myself and didnt seem to be a problem but I will definitely look at them more closely, thanks.

I still have the original seat, But wanted to extend the seat pan so I changed it out and reup it myself , not the best work, but hey it was my first seat remodel. :smile:
 
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supernova

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hondardr said:
Yes, thanks I did buy the bike new in 87'.

I just finished searching the photos on this site and saw KEZ-0021 A.Reynolds and it looks exactly like his bike. I need to see more photos of his bike.

Yes, I see now the fork tubes do look bent, I drove the bike myself and didnt seem to be a problem but I will definitely look at them more closely, thanks.

I still have the original seat, But wanted to extend the seat pan so I changed it out and reup it myself , not the best work, but hey it was my first seat remodel. :smile:
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Welcome to the site!:thumbsup: It's certainly an Arco, I have three and they're good bikes to have. If we were neighbors I'd straighten the forks for a few bucks, I use an upright press and a series of blocks and get em straight as new. You have the ultra high speed units on there, many machines sport that look from inexperienced riders and poorly maintained brakes. :thumbsup: Nice bike!
 
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hondardr

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Supernova,

Thanks for the warm welcome and again to all who chimed in thanks for the help in ID'ing it as an ARCO.
I intend on tyring to straighten out those forks, wished I was closer to OK, but way I am way down here in S.Fla. Any ideas on how to straighten them out without a press?
 
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supernova

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hondardr said:
Supernova,

Thanks for the warm welcome and again to all who chimed in thanks for the help in ID'ing it as an ARCO.
I intend on tyring to straighten out those forks, wished I was closer to OK, but way I am way down here in S.Fla. Any ideas on how to straighten them out without a press?
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You're welcome!:thumbsup: I've seen every conceivable way tried but a press is the best method. Try a local shop that has a press, I've been dragging mine around for years somehow. Survived two divorces and several moves. I suggest finding one or somehow getting access to one, they have one on sale at HF for $99. I've seen em run over with a car, pulled with a truck, come along etc. and those things can create more damage than they fix. Find a shop!:thumbsup:
 
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hondardr

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S.Nova,

thanks for the info, I was just at H.F. yesterday. I will check out the press sometime this week, if not I will search for a shop, but I am not too familiar with any worthy South, Fla machine shops. Anyone live in the S.Miami area and can recommend a shop to straighten out forks?
 
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hondardr

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wow, thank you! Jim H.

that is exactly what my bike looks like, do you have a side shot of your bars? They look very similar to mine and I would love to see a pic if you could upload one.

Thanks,

Steve
 
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