New old Guy from IL.

[mikez]

Hello all!Recently retired and ran across a 1970 Sears mini bike and decided to resurrect it. Looking for size wheels and tires this had on it.I'm thinking of going 5" wheels with 4.00/3.50-5 tires.Looking at frame it seems it had just under 12" overall tire diameter.Thanks for all replys and Ride Safe and Often! Mike Z

 

[catfishman]

Welcome aboard mikez.

 

[thejoker]

Welcome to the show

 

[buckeye]

Welcome to the fun.

 

[OND]

Welcome to the OldMiniBikes .:thumbsup: Keep those pics coming !

 

[mikez]

Welcome to the OldMiniBikes .:thumbsup: Keep those pics coming !

Here's the last scratch built mini bike I built :

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Welcome to the minibike madness!

 

[chipper]

Welcome as well , I'm thinking 6" on the wheels !

 

[Roadmaster75]

Hi Mike
Welcome! I think 6" is probably a good size for that bike of yours.
I'm about 60 miles west of Chicago and retired like you and doing this mini bike thing now.
I've done two so far and starting on two more shortly.
Mike

 

[45t]

Cool another IL guy, welcome. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks on OldMiniBikes. It is a awesome resource for networking and parts.

 

[mole57]

Hello I am from SE NM I own a Cementing Buisness with 115 employees and have always wanted a mini bike, looking to build one or refurbish.
just thought I would introduce myself.

 

[thejoker]

Welcome, what kind of bike are you looking for.

 

[mikez]

Cool another IL guy, welcome. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks on OldMiniBikes. It is a awesome resource for networking and parts.

I'm in west central IL just outside of St Louis,Mo. Just browsing the form have learned a lot!Thanks Guys!:thumbsup: