Minibike build

[Rubberman]

I got an old minibike frame for my stepson and thought it would be a good little project for him to help on. He's 10 so I think it's time for him to get his hands dirty. He helped me alittle on my 620 project and he gets excited when I have him come and help me in the garage. So we went and got some new rims and tires for her. I made a new seat for it, pictured below. I ordered some new foot pegs and grips with brake lever off ebay. Probably gonna go with a 5 hp from Harbor freight for around $130.00. Nothing too fast, just something he can beat around on and we can take on our VW camping trips.

 

[J.C_620]

way to go!!!:thumbup: that is a good lil project you and your stepson have there. it will help him learn some mechanics it will also make him appreciate the minibike even more.

 

i hope someday my son and i can do something like this

[77 rustrat]

nice project. thats cool that your stepping up to be a father. i dont have a son but i tell you what my three year old lil girl cant stand it when i go to work on my truck or someone elses vehicle and she cant go she pitches a royal fit. anyways good luck with the build.

[ohpyramids]

subscribed. would love to see this end up as a how-to!

[Guest kamakazi620]

I had one of those!! mine was a bull taco I used to ride it all over oregon city!! 100 miles to the gallon on this hog...just think Dumb and Dumber

[Rubberman]

Thanks for the interest fellas. Stepson is coming back to us for the week tonight, so we can get back on it. He stays with his dad every other week, so I don't want to take any fun away from him. We might do alittle something tonight, if we do I'll be sure to get some pics up.

[datrod]

Thanks for the interest fellas. Stepson is coming back to us for the week tonight, so we can get back on it. He stays with his dad every other week, so I don't want to take any fun away from him. We might do alittle something tonight, if we do I'll be sure to get some pics up.

 

Sounds like fun. I used do stuff like that with my step son. But with BMX bickes we had a blast.

[Rubberman]

We got a 6.5 hp engine off a old pressure sprayer. It had some old gas in it, cleaned it out and I can get it to start by pouring gas straight in the carb, but can't keep her running. Trying to get the engine thing figured out before we start sanding and painting. Also the shaft is a 7/8 for the clutch, which is kind of a odd ball. Located one on ebay, but alittle pricey $80. Haven't made my mind up, but probably will go with that Harbor Freight engine.

[Braden]

thats a sweet project rusty, way to school the next generation man, pics will be welcomed lol

[Shadetree620]

way to go rubberman! i wished my son lived closer (100 miles away) and i could spend more time with him to do something like this cause he loves my 620 says it going to be his when he is older. keep up the good work man!

[Braden]

rusty are you going to add a centrifugal clutch so the little guy wont get hurt? you can find them on old go carts and snowmobiles

[Rubberman]

rusty are you going to add a centrifugal clutch so the little guy wont get hurt? you can find them on old go carts and snowmobiles

 

 

Yeah Braden, just got to figure what engine we're gonna use, so I'll know the shaft size before I buy the clutch.