Steens Frijole 1st Series Review

[Taco Loco Joe]

So I purchased the Frijole Frame and Fork re-pop being made in Fresno Ca. The Craigslist ad was posted below in the Classified section. The frame is well made with nice welds. I’m happy with the quality. The engine plate has no mounting holes so you can set it up for your engine of choice. You will have to set up your kickstand. I’ve bought the ones which you weld the bracket. Taco style pegs are included. The frame comes with the scrub brake bracket but no scrub brake. The forks are beefier than stock Taco but are Not the Taco Mustache style plates. The forks have 1/2” bolt holes and the frame tube is 7/8” ID so you need to use bushings. I got a Niece in Fresno so she picked it for me. Kenny the seller is Cool and a Mini Bike Guy. He also offered Shipping. His friend is the one making them in small batches. I would buy this again.

 

[Lizardking]

The frame does look well built . Good job on a very insightful review..

Is the frame numbered and are you sticking to first series color/parts?

 

[markus]

Frijoles didnt have the "mustache" fork plates.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Frijoles didnt have the "mustache" fork plates.

Funny you posted this. Kenny just called me saying the same thing. I went by one I seen on Offer Up that was an aftermarket . Thanks!

 

[Broke Joke]

Thank you for your kind words Joe! It was a pleasure to deal with you and your family!
You have an open invitation to visit anytime you are in the Fresno area! Kenny.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

The frame does look well built . Good job on a very insightful review..

Is the frame numbered and are you sticking to first series color/parts?

They aren’t numbered and this project is way down the line.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Thank you for your kind words Joe! It was a pleasure to deal with you and your family!
You have an open invitation to visit anytime you are in the Fresno area! Kenny.

Thanks Kenny. My Sister and Niece said you were Cool. My Niece jokingly said, Hey Uncle Joe, I thought I was picking up Mini Bike parts. The man handed me a big bag of Cocaine! LoL.

 

[Havasu Dave]

Thanks for posting this Joe. I saw the original post here for the CL add and thought it was a pretty good frame for the money.

 

[toomanytoys]

Pretty cool! I’d like one but shipping from west to east coast would be killer!

 

[Broke Joke]

I have shipped a few to Ohio and Pa. FedEx was running between $60 to $80. I even have one in Korea! Thanks for all the interest!

 

[Broke Joke]

Okay, I have recently been asked by a couple people if a 3 hp Briggs & Stratton would fit in this frame? I had never tried it because I prefer the look (and the smell) of a two stroke engine! I think the Clinton Panther fits the frame perfectly (again, just my humble opinion). The answer is Yes, it does fit but the air cleaner has to be removed. The good news is a cool carb stack will clear!

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

I really dug Dan-E-boys Tec powered Frijole, The Enchilada.

 

[timj2949]

So I purchased the Frijole View attachment 288880 View attachment 288881 View attachment 288882 View attachment 288883 View attachment 288884 View attachment 288885 View attachment 288886 Frame and Fork re-pop being made in Fresno Ca. The Craigslist ad was posted below in the Classified section. The frame is well made with nice welds. I’m happy with the quality. The engine plate has no mounting holes so you can set it up for your engine of choice. You will have to set up your kickstand. I’ve bought the ones which you weld the bracket. Taco style pegs are included. The frame comes with the scrub brake bracket but no scrub brake. The forks are beefier than stock Taco but are Not the Taco Mustache style plates. The forks have 1/2” bolt holes and the frame tube is 7/8” ID so you need to use bushings. I got a Niece in Fresno so she picked it for me. Kenny the seller is Cool and a Mini Bike Guy. He also offered Shipping. His friend is the one making them in small batches. I would buy this again.

I bought the second one Ken Magee had done very nice guy did a great job on the bike. He has the original Steens that they copied.

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

]I bought the second one Ken Magee had done very nice guy did a great job on the bike. He has the original Steens that they copied….
Looking good with the OG Taco wheels Tim. Wondering what Motor ya plan on using? On a side note, I bought one of those Frijole seats from Go Karts USA . For $60 plus tax and free shipping it’s a nice seat.

 

[timj2949]

I’m a flathead guy going with a 3 1/2 Briggs. And seat is nice

 

[Havasu Dave]

I’m a flathead guy going with a 3 1/2 Briggs.

Friend, look above in @Broke Joke 's post at the BS 3HP in that frame. The air filter doesn't clear, so if you're going to use that motor, you will have to modify the air cleaner to a kart type "stack" or use an external tank and alternate carburetor. If a BS 3HP would fit, I would have bought one of those frames already. Or, more likely, I have my head up my ass, and someone please fix me if so.

 

[timj2949]

Friend, look above in @Broke Joke 's post at the BS 3HP in that frame. The air filter doesn't clear, so if you're going to use that motor, you will have to modify the air cleaner to a kart type "stack" or use an external tank and alternate carburetor. If a BS 3HP would fit, I would have bought one of those frames already. Or, more likely, I have my head up my ass, and someone please fix me if so.

Already thought of that all my bikes have front mount tanks.usually came on tillers or edgers. View attachment 289393

 

[Havasu Dave]

Already thought of that all my bikes have front mount tanks.usually came on tillers or edgers.

Ah, I assumed you were talking about vintage flathead engines, in original condition. Most of my flatheads are modified too, but I have a little restored 3HP I am looking for a home for, which is why I was asking the question. Oh well, I thought maybe I'd missed something.

 

[Havasu Dave]

@Taco Loco Joe that bike of Danny's was iconic as soon as he built it. I was blown away by the art work on the tank.

 

[timj2949]

Ah, I assumed you were talking about vintage flathead engines, in original condition. Most of my flatheads are modified too, but I have a little restored 3HP I am looking for a home for, which is why I was asking the question. Oh well, I thought maybe I'd missed something.

No you didn’t. I’m not a fan of those carbs I like riding them with some throttle response. This just seems to be my style on the motors all are IC from go karting years. View attachment 289397 View attachment 289400