I am working on fixing up a mini-bike that I have had for a while and am looking for more information about it and where to find parts. The label on the forks and clutch/chain cover say "The Cat" and "Duster MX" Does anyone have any information or history about this brand or particular bike? Thanks.
Looking for info on "The Cat: Duster MX" mini-bik
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I'll try to get some pictures posted in the next couple of days. I did come across an ad for the brand (apparently is HPE Muskin). here:
http://jleibovitch.tripod.com/id283.htm
The model I have isn't listed there, but the closest to mine is the R4001, except mine has twin shocks on the front forks.
http://jleibovitch.tripod.com/id283.htm
The model I have isn't listed there, but the closest to mine is the R4001, except mine has twin shocks on the front forks.
Great. Any help would be appreciated. I came across this site today: http://tired-iron.com but it sounds like they are out of business or going that way quickly. I also posted some pictures in the album.
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novi408
I haven't had a chance to look yet. I was doing some research on Arctic Cats last winter and stumbled across a company that was selling parts and new mini's. It's on my home computer. I will try and do some digging tonight. Tired Iron is on hold for right now. Sounds like the Father is not doing to good. Hope they come back around. I could use some parts from them myself. They really had a nice selection.
novi408
I haven't had a chance to look yet. I was doing some research on Arctic Cats last winter and stumbled across a company that was selling parts and new mini's. It's on my home computer. I will try and do some digging tonight. Tired Iron is on hold for right now. Sounds like the Father is not doing to good. Hope they come back around. I could use some parts from them myself. They really had a nice selection.
Novi....I just looked at your pics..very cool bike...you need an internal drum brake and sprocket assembly I take it...i bought one from enginepowered ...its not 1 piece though...the sprocket is removable...mine came with a 72 and a 60 tooth sprocket...it was advertised as a cat muskin type brake....i put it on my heathkit...not the greatest brakes in town with a 18 inch tire...but it stops eventually.... 
Thanks 8ball. I checked out enginepowered's store. They didn't have what I needed listed there, but I sent them a note to see if it is something that they stock. You are correct that I am looking for the internal drum brake and sprocket assembly. I suppose it really doesn't matter if I get a 1 piece setup or not, as long as it works. It is a 4" drum brake which I can't find anywhere. The drum itself is in decent shape, but the sprocket is worn out. Any brake at all would be better than what I have now. Thanks again for the help.
kbs8ball said:
Novi....I just looked at your pics..very cool bike...you need an internal drum brake and sprocket assembly I take it...i bought one from enginepowered ...its not 1 piece though...the sprocket is removable...mine came with a 72 and a 60 tooth sprocket...it was advertised as a cat muskin type brake....i put it on my heathkit...not the greatest brakes in town with a 18 inch tire...but it stops eventually....