Rubberman Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 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. 1 Quote Link to comment
J.C_620 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
77 rustrat Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
ohpyramids Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 subscribed. would love to see this end up as a how-to! Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
Rubberman Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
Rubberman Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 thats a sweet project rusty, way to school the next generation man, pics will be welcomed lol Quote Link to comment
Shadetree620 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
Rubberman Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
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