Mystery Bike

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rimfirekyle

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Hey guys, I found this bike on craigslist a while back and drove 500 miles round trip to go get it. It was long drive but I hope it will be worth it. I have posted in the "what is it" section but no luck. I believe there are just 2 or 3 others, Jamesc has one that is sweet.

I bought the frame like this.




New handlebars






Got a 2 free engine. this one is a 79cc greyhound, bought a mikuni for it but I just don't think it looks right. So, I am tearing down the other free engine which is a B&S 3hp. I am going to paint it, make a straight pipe, and put the little mikuni on it.



friend had a cherry Honda seat, he couldn't remember where it came from so he gave it to me.





I have an appointment at the local monument shop to get everything blasted,

hope to get bearing found this week as well.

thanks in advance for all the comments
 
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rimfirekyle

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I am going to remove the flywheel tonight. Id there a trick to remembering where is was so I can put it back exactly the same? Ive never removed a briggs flywheel. Also, it runs but the flywheels is very rusty. what is the best way to clean it?
 
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the beekeeper

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The flywheel is keyed with an aluminum square key, can't get it wrong going back together, to remove the flywheel once the fastner is off I gently apply pressure to the backside and tap the end of the crank, take a file if nescessary and clean up the end, probally not the best way but it's how I've always done it, sandpaper or wire brush/wheel should clean up the flywheel outer area......................Tom.
 
buckeye

buckeye

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Leave the nut on the end of the crank. Don't hit the crank directly. Jacks up the threads. Don't ask me how I know. :eek:ut:
 
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rimfirekyle

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Got the motor apart and painted. My wife has claimed this bike and chose the color. I kinda like it but it is a little bright for me.

I replaced the head gasket while I had it apart.

going to polish the head bolts.






Like I said, I want to use a Mikuni on this, What do I do with this now?
 
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rimfirekyle

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OK, so here is how I am putting the carb on. I have never done anything like this before so any help or tips would help.

I am going to use a radiator hose for the intake manifold.

I cut an old carb in half to make the intake piece I needed.

I cut a different manifold that fit the carb.









Any reasons this wont work?
 
matt2

matt2

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I like the color too. The intake is nice I like that it is DIY. Are you making a bracket to hold the carb in place? Keep up the good work. :grind:
 
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rimfirekyle

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Had to torch the rear axel bolt out. the spacer collars were absolutely stuck to the axel bolt. no ammount of heat would remove them. Then when I screwed up the threads with the hammer :doah: I just torched it off. Much faster. And, I get a new tire now since I burned the other one! :thumbsup:

Does anyone know where I can get new bearing for the steering? There seems to be a fair amount of wiggle in the column?
 
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rimfirekyle

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Just a quick update. I pick her up from the blasters on monday, then to the machine shop where my friend is making a rear fender to match the front.

Then I get to put some color on her. woot woot.:thumbsup:
 
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