Michigan Minibike history

[oldsledz]

I have a friend that is making a web page for Michigan made Minibikes, trikes , Snowmobiles ect. I have sent hime what info I have but am sure I have missed some. Can anyone help with what we have missed. Here is a link to what he has so far. https://www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

 

[jmans407]

https://www.alliedleisurecorp.com/littleindianhistory.htm These guys are still at it...I bought some parts from Ray last weekend!

 

[jmans407]

I will follow this thread with interest. I grew up in Livonia in the 70's and EVERY kid around had a mini bike...many of them LiL Indians because they were in Livonia...it is no accident how many Livonia boys went onto race cars and the auto & truck business, making a lot of money in the process; using their mini bike knowledge.....very cool

 

[SAT]

Engray- Maico Spitfire, Detroit.

 

[oldsledz]

my friend is still looking for more info and photos for Michigan made Bikes trikes and snowmobiles, anyone have photos or info on the bikes made in Lakeview MI ?

Here is a link to his site. https://www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

 

[aarron]

....Here is a link to his site. https://www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

That's cool. I really like seeing stuff like that.

 

[RobertC]

Holy Cow y'all...!

Check out this video that was linked from Oldsledz buddy's snowmobile page www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

1926 Armstead Snow Motor Vehicle :

Thanks for sharing Oldsledz !

 

[Toominibikes]

Holy Cow y'all...!

Check out this video that was linked from Oldsledz buddy's snowmobile page www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

1926 Armstead Snow Motor Vehicle :

Thanks for sharing Oldsledz !

every time I see this video the more I want one!

 

[Addicted 2 Minis]

Not really a mini bike but the Eel Wheel was made in Pontiac, MI. A very unusual piece that featured front wheel drive along with front and rear wheel steering. There weren't many made and there's even fewer left, I think there were like 30 of them made and maybe 3 or 4 known survivors.

 

[LilJimmy]

my friend is still looking for more info and photos for Michigan made Bikes trikes and snowmobiles, anyone have photos or info on the bikes made in Lakeview MI ?

Here is a link to his site. https://www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

Did you ever Sell your lil Indian you had listed on here ?? Jimmy

my friend is still looking for more info and photos for Michigan made Bikes trikes and snowmobiles, anyone have photos or info on the bikes made in Lakeview MI ?

Here is a link to his site. https://www.teshio.com/vsn/michigan.htm

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