Now that i know what it is, time to resto mod it

[jwdominick]

Picked this up a short while ago and posted my first post here:
http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/w...no-idea-make-model-pls-help-2.html#post856658


since I have stripped it down, (motor is available if there is any interest, pulls over fine and has spark)

I am having the seat recovered (father in law does that exact thing for a living) going to have it recovered in black, with similar to factory stiching.
Picked the hemi headed 212 cc from HF this weekend and ordered the following parts:

Brake Caliper Cable Go Kart GoCart Mini Bike Minibike | eBay

1960s Yamaha CS1 Bonanza 180 Front Axle w Nut Y338 | eBay

1960s Yamaha CS1 Bonanza 180 Rear Axle w Spacer Nut Y338 | eBay

Mini Bike 2 6" Steel Wheels Tires Spocket 1037s | eBay

Chrome Front Fork Lower Kit - Fits Bonanza


and sent the parts off to be blasted.
Once its back, I plan to weld up a bracket that will allow me to use the caliper on the rear that I purchased above

I think I am going to try and re-use the throttle as it looks to be in good shape. Otherwise I think I've read these are 1" bars?

Powder coat is going on once the welding is done. Not 100% sure on color scheme yet

I am selling off that tank too, sent to be blasted with the frame so it'll be nice for whomever wants it.


I'll post progress pics as I go

 

[markus]

can I ask why you choose those axles....I'm hoping you have some custom thing in mind and didnt just by them because the "Bonanza" in the listing

 

[jwdominick]

can I ask why you choose those axles....I'm hoping you have some custom thing in mind and didnt just by them because the "Bonanza" in the listing

because I knew they would fit. I didnt realize OldMiniBikes or others sold "bolts" in proper lengths. :shrug: I'd likely have bought something else otherwise.

 

[chipper]

I know you're new and glad to have you ! Ask questions first as we can give money saving advise for free ! And remember OldMiniBikes , they sell just about everything you could need and they also host this wonderful "FREE" site .

 

[jwdominick]

Yeah I think I learned from that "mistake" on the axles.

 

[Phil1958]

i don't think those yamaha bonanza bolts will fit.

 

[jwdominick]

i don't think those yamaha bonanza bolts will fit.

I believe you are correct and have requested to cancel the order didnt really want to pay nearly $50 for axle bolts anyway. Gotta quit ebaying from my phone so I can get a better look at the product before clicking "buy"

Can you recommend the correct ones from OldMiniBikes? dont have the frame handly to measure width needed, iirc its 5/8" diameter

 

[Phil1958]

i think it's 5/8" 18 X 8 1/2" but you really should measure the frame:

5/8" axles made by Azusa & Grade 5 axle bolts for your mini bikes.

when it stops raining i will run and measure what i have:thumbsup:

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

What size motor and how much are you asking for the engine?

 

[jwdominick]

I'm not 100% on the specs, I believe its a tecumseh will pull numbers off it tonight and do some research. I honestly dont know what it'd be worth

 

[buckeye]

Looks like a Tec 4.0 or there abouts if the engine that is on it is the what is it pic.

 

[jwdominick]

Looks like a Tec 4.0 or there abouts if the engine that is on it is the what is it pic.

indeed thats the one I have a video of me pulling it over showing spark. I'll try and upload it quick

 

[jwdominick]

here's a couple of pics of the engine

 

[jwdominick]

and a quick vid
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYrwZRvImLs&feature=youtu.be
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[jwdominick]

Here is the only number info I could find. Not sure this helps

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

Does it have a plate on the shroud?

 

[jwdominick]

Found the model/serial number

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

That's it. Now maybe if someone who deciphers those numbers will chime in. Won't take long.

 

[jwdominick]

My googling says based off muffler its likely a 4 or 5hp

 

[buckeye]

Craftsman, by Lausen or Tecumseh??