Hello, this is my first post. I have enjoyed reading the threads.
I already have a new Mini Baja (Baja Motorsports MB 165) and am planning on installing a TAV 2 on it. That means I'll have a surplus stock jackshaft assembly. Or, I could simply buy the jackshaft assembly on Ebay for about $10. I wonder how difficult it would be to put the jackshaft assembly on a New Doodlebug with the 2.8 HP that I plan to get for my 7 year old son. I surmise that I would have to change the chain and rear sprocket on the Doodlebug to a bigger #41 chain size if I want to use the sprockets from surplus the jackshaft assembly.
My questions are:
Would the jackshaft fit the Doodlebug, or would there be interference with the muffler or other unforeseen problems?
Would the jackshaft give me the reduction in gearing that I want?
When I do get the money, would there be many problems putting a TAV 2 on the Doodlebug?
If you have any other thoughts on the new Doodlebug, I'd love to hear them. I am thinking that the new mini bikes would be a bit less fragile than comparable Chinese motorcycles. Also, the Doodlebug seems to be a bargain at $250 at Pep Boys. Thanks for any input you can give.
I already have a new Mini Baja (Baja Motorsports MB 165) and am planning on installing a TAV 2 on it. That means I'll have a surplus stock jackshaft assembly. Or, I could simply buy the jackshaft assembly on Ebay for about $10. I wonder how difficult it would be to put the jackshaft assembly on a New Doodlebug with the 2.8 HP that I plan to get for my 7 year old son. I surmise that I would have to change the chain and rear sprocket on the Doodlebug to a bigger #41 chain size if I want to use the sprockets from surplus the jackshaft assembly.
My questions are:
Would the jackshaft fit the Doodlebug, or would there be interference with the muffler or other unforeseen problems?
Would the jackshaft give me the reduction in gearing that I want?
When I do get the money, would there be many problems putting a TAV 2 on the Doodlebug?
If you have any other thoughts on the new Doodlebug, I'd love to hear them. I am thinking that the new mini bikes would be a bit less fragile than comparable Chinese motorcycles. Also, the Doodlebug seems to be a bargain at $250 at Pep Boys. Thanks for any input you can give.