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[Jaybone]

Hello, Today’s score. It was originally red, redone about 15+ yrs ago possibly longer painted green. Looks to be complete. Back wheel locked up but has compression. I was surprised the pull still worked. Tires are beat. Also the original paperwork that came with it. If anyone has any input I’d appreciate it. I hope the photos post.

 

[hermans13]

Do you know how the bike got so patinaed? At least the chain guard is still there!
Great find! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.

 

[Jaybone]

Sitting under a beat up over hang type shed. Old family property 40 acres In Edisto SC.

 

[hermans13]

"Pull still works and has compression". You're half way there!
What are your plans?

 

[Jaybone]

This will be my first mini bike to work on. I redid a bunch of quads, 3-wheelers, 2 Honda Odyssey 350’s yrs ago. I’ll see if i can get it running. Have to see what i am working with. I may keep it as close to the way i found it but rideable. Until i have some time into and part costs i may give it some paint. I just picked it up so i need to so some research.

 

[RonGdragminis]

Nice. Looks like a fun project. If you have any questions during the build I’m sure these guys can help. I bet skip has the parts for it. That guy has all the cool mini bike stuff.

 

[Catmx007]

Awesome find this will be great project. Get your self. Nice seat. And some take that thing back down to bare metal. Some paint and decals and a tune up and I bet she fires up. I’d let the tires be give it that old patina look lol no definitely grab some new rubber lol it’s a good start to a fun project.

 

[minibikefever]

Welcome, looking forward to seeing your progress, Cool.

 

[markus]

Nice! too bad the original Tecumseh is gone and a late model Briggs is put in place, but at least they thought enough to keep the guard in it. the ones with the disc brake were 1968's and into '69 I have that same instruction sheet here I bought off ebay a few years back for my collection (I have campus bikes) Mine names clinton and lauson (Tecumseh) where your only shows Lauson (tecumseh) though so its probably a tad earlier printing than yours when they knew for sure that Clinton was definitely not going to be in the picture for powerplants.

 

[Skipp]

Do you know how the bike got so patinaed? At least the chain guard is still there!
Great find! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.

It looks as if the Patina fairy exploded

 

[Jaybone]

Thanks Markus,

Very helpful info. I wasn’t sure on engine. I figured when the friend redid it they used a different one. Im not up on my small engine history. It would be from the 80’s when i had to mow the law! Lol. Knowing that i now have freedom.