New Project- New to Vintage Mini Bikes

[NorCal]

I picked up what I believe is a Bonanza 1100 frame and now I'm searching for a rear wheel w/ sprocket.

Any leads on where I can get one without paying through the nose? I picked up a front wheel (5 inch) so I'm looking for a similar size for the rear.

 

[Not so mini bike]

If it were 6" I have a 6" kidney bean and a sprocket.

 

[NorCal]

Any idea what vendors to shop with so I don't pay through the nose?

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Welcome to the minibike madness!

 

[6doggie3]

Post a pic of your bonanza! Is it front peg or mid peg?

 

[NorCal]

Here it is. I had some left over paint from an old Buick engine I painted and I always liked that color. Like I said, no frills $15 dollar frame I picked up at a garage sale.

Its a start for my daughters new ride . . . (I might steal from time to time)

 

[6doggie3]

Nice Bc 1000 !

 

[NorCal]

So it's a BC 1000? I never knew that, so its good to know.

 

[george3]

This is the type wheel that goes on that bike.

 

[6doggie3]

 

[NorCal]

What size wheel? I just ordered a set of 8 inch wheels/ tires but maybe I should have waited?

 

[ashbyota]

That bike should have come with 6 inch wheels. The Bonanza MX models did come with 8 inch wheels, and some people have even put 10 inch wheels on bikes similar too your's. Build it however you like! but try and keep in mind the gear ratio with the sprockets, 6 to 1 is considered ideal, but it depends on how you ride/how big you are. I'm sure others will comment.:thumbsup:

 

[NorCal]

Whats the difference between the 1000, 1100, and 1200?

 

[greyboy]

Welcome, Love the color.

 

[george3]

Whats the difference between the 1000, 1100, and 1200?

1000 No suspension - 1100 front suspension - 1200 front and rear suspension

 

[NorCal]

1000 No suspension - 1100 front suspension - 1200 front and rear suspension

Dig it, thanks!

 

[gobigorgohome]

I picked up what I believe is a Bonanza 1100 frame and now I'm searching for a rear wheel w/ sprocket.

Any leads on where I can get one without paying through the nose? I picked up a front wheel (5 inch) so I'm looking for a similar size for the rear.

do you have pic of front rim

 

[NorCal]

do you have pic of front rim

It didn't come with rims, just the frame and front forks (and a few seats that I tossed)

 

[NorCal]

I also just picked up a running vintage Briggs 5hp motor for $165 off eBay. I have no idea if its a Hemi or not?

Briggs Stratton 5 HP Gas Engine Snow Blower Go Kart Mini Bike Rototiller | eBay

I was lucky enough to be in Portland for work when the bid ended, so I picked it up in person to save on shipping.

 

[NorCal]

Any idea where I can get the rear end for this thing, I think its called a jackshaft or something?