Trail Horse "MX"

[SimpleTom]

Well, as I have said before I have many projects and I finally got the wheels and seat for this one. I always liked the Azusa Spinner wheels and the way the Bonanza MX bikes look and thought since the Trail horse frame was so much like the Bonanza I would make my own "MX" version of a Trail Horse. I need to find some softer shocks for the forks and I think I will be going with a Tecumseh HS 50 instead of the Kawasaki that sits in it now. I need to take the seat to an upholsterer to have the name Cosmo removed from the back of the seat (I guess it's off a moped). Also I need to find a set of fenders that would look appropriate.

I am also considering using a Ssscat gas tank instead of the tank under the seat. Since General Appliance became General Parts and then Arctic Cat I thought it would be a nice crossover part. Not sure if it fits the bike or not.

 

[jdogg]

Those wheels and tires do look nice!! Going to be a cool project Tom!!

 

[buckeye]

Like where this is heading. :thumbsup:

 

[Square_Chopper]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[07Motorboy]

Cool. I'd go with the Tecumseh 5hp also.:thumbsup:

 

[David wulf]

I like your build , i would also like to see a closer look at the fork setup . Can you post up more pics ? :thumbsup:

 

[countstevula]

where did you source the wheels/tires? I like it Tom :thumbsup:

 

[45t]

Looks cool Tom! :thumbsup: Love the stance. Looks perfect height for us tall guys.

 

[SimpleTom]

where did you source the wheels/tires? I like it Tom :thumbsup:

I got the wheels from OldMiniBikes.

8" Mini Bike & Go-Kart Wheels

I got the tires on ebay.

Yamaha lb 50 80 Chappy Mini Bike New Tires Tubes LB50 LB80 4 00x8 | eBay

 

[SimpleTom]

I like your build , i would also like to see a closer look at the fork setup . Can you post up more pics ? :thumbsup:

I'll get some pictures this weekend. Basically I am using the same idea that the Trail Horse GTO 1500 used but I drilled my own holes to lengthen the forks and extend the suspension travel. But I need to find a lot softer shocks because right now they don't move.

 

[owend]

That's looking great so far Tom. Maybe you can use a pair of 12 inch adjustable shocks on the front forks or adapt your existing forks to use coil springs?

 

[SimpleTom]

Found a set of shocks that work and look much better on the bike. I ditched the Kawasaki and gas tank.

 

[toomanytoys]

Those forks are really cool. Are they stock for a trail horse? I never noticed a set like that

 

[jmbmini]

Nice job Tom! I have been thinking about the 8 inch rims and now that you have done it. Wow!!! I like it. Keep up the good work. My bike rides so smooth now that I change my front forks to the originals.

 

[ArcticMinibike]

Nice! I like it! I liked the look with the Ssscat tank too, but I'm partial to Arctic Cats. Not sure about the tire radius but some fat chrome Arctic fenders would probably do the job. If too plain, add some color matched stripping.

 

[markus]

as much room as you have in the front you could probably fit a front brake assy on there and use the lowershock bolt to secure the plate. They have cheap brake assy's that fit the 3.25" pattern that those wheels have. I've got one here, I dont like the brake arm but its not a bad unit for the price.

NOS 4" Drum Brake Assembly w/ 3 Hole Mount for Bonanza, Manco, and Thomas - Old School Mini Bike Parts & Stuff

 

[SimpleTom]

Thanks Markus, I'll look into that. It would probably stop on a dime with both brakes. Although I do like seeing as much of the wheel as possible.

 

[SimpleTom]

Not a whole lot to update except I bought new grips and a header for it, welded on a brake stop onto the swing arm, installed a kick stand, made a mounting bracket for the seat, installed a two speed jack shaft and clutch, installed the brake cable, new rear axle and adjusters, and finally got it running and took it for a spin. I need to work on the gearing for the jack shaft.

 

[jdogg]

Not a whole lot to update except I bought new grips and a header for it, welded on a brake stop onto the swing arm, installed a kick stand, made a mounting bracket for the seat, installed a two speed jack shaft and clutch, installed the brake cable, new rear axle and adjusters, and finally got it running and took it for a spin. I need to work on the gearing for the jack shaft.

Not a whole lot to update!! LOL!! I really like how this is turning out! Looks quite different from the norm!! :thumbsup:

 

[buckeye]

Nice stance!! Looks real comfy for old guys too.:thumbsup: