Square pipe mini bike anybody ever seen one?

[carterz]

Was this ever a sold minibike or someone's garage build? It has a scrub brake, kick stand, springs between frame & fork, & early 3 spoke Azusa wheels. Also the guy gave me this clutch cover with it.

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[thejoker]

Not sure but cool

 

[Scottessey]

Has some similarities to the Hot Dog mini bike, but I don't think that's it. Maybe home built??

 

[carterz]

Thanks I kinda like the pink too

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[Motra]

It's a Gratton Hound Dog 400.

 

[70sVintageTrikes]

It's a Gratton Hound Dog 400.

Look again... It don't even look the same.ut:

 

[carterz]

I think you might be right it sure does have a lot of similar features and it was built in the city next to where I found it and live Azusa. Thank you Motra

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[Motra]

Look again... It don't even look the same.ut:

Yeah I see what you mean. So fire me! :laugh:

I still think it's a Gratton though.

 

[carterz]

Maybe it's a Hound Dog 200. Lol

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[GTO]

It be real, I've seen two or three of them but have been out of the game and can't remember. Had a funky name. Ah hell I'm worthless around here anymore.:laugh:

wait, it could be a hound dog because I remember thinking " Elvis" when first saw one. They must of made a few models. Square are probably early ones.

 

[carterz]

Thanks GTO that sure is it.

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[Outlaw Ace]

Thanks GTO that sure is it.

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I agree, it has all the hallmarks of a Dave Grattan bike, likely an early design. I plan to build my own version of the "Hot Dog" by Grattan, still need to figure out the front suspension but I have the square stock waiting.

 

[carterz]

That's awesome. I plan on putting this one back on the road soon. I like it even more now knowing who built it and that it was built just a few miles from where I live. Thanks again

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[george3]

Hound Dog and Hot Dog came with 6" wheels and drum brakes. Yours has 5" wheels and scrub brake. Possable a lower end model?

 

[carterz]

Yes I would agree with you there. Drum brakes would be much nicer to.

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[deejaaa]

if it is answered, give credit and mark "answered".

 

[carterz]

if it is answered, give credit and mark "answered".

How do you give credit & mark it answered? Thanks

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[Nebraska03]

I know this is an older thread, but I think I might have your minibike's "Twin." Interestingly, the previous owner of my minibike was from California, and brought it with him when he was stationed on the east coast in the military.

Look up user "Nebraska03" and there's a few pics of my minibike. They look almost identical, same square tubing, scrub brake, etc.