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[texan connection]

Ok Im going digging sunday. been wrapped up for 2 weeks, with alot of other issues, BUT. we been working on this at dark and took it for a test ride today. tmrw morn well check it out close, and go for a short ride with both (he got a baja 30 tractor supply for Christmas).

 

[texan connection]

Ill post some more pics tmrw.

 

[DigginThePast]

Sweet ride!

Old Manco? 8)

 

[texan connection]

The Frame is a cat 400, Ill post some cool pics tmrw on this thread of both the Tractor supply model and the clone 6.5 horse cat rebuild. we are going for a ride.
Nothing like old school minibikes. Heres a pic of the rebuild when new. not quite the same now.

 

[texan connection]

remember when a 5 horse was all you could fit under the frame?

 

[DigginThePast]

remember when a 5 horse was all you could fit under the frame?

The 5s were the hot rods. Most around here were 3.5.

I have to dig up pics of my Manco mini chopper now, restored it about 5-6 years ago.

 

[texan connection]

Love to see it

 

[sniffer]

cool TC, I've got an engine just like that on my edger. lots of power, been using it for about 3 yrs, no problems yet

 

[texan connection]

those 6.5's are pretty awesome.

 

[sniffer]

the only thing I don't like about that motor is, they could have put a better gas cap on it

 

[texan connection]

Thats for sure, most folks using this motor are replacing the tank and the exhaust.

 

[sniffer]

I haven't had a problem with the exhaust, what's been happening?

 

[texan connection]

they put a header on to pipe it out of the frame, and give it more power. Theres actually alot of modifications for this engine.

 

[thrillathahunt]

You did it didn't you? Good job Albert! It brings back memories of me and my dad's project many moons ago.

Memories Keith will never forget.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice mini bikes? I used to dream for one every xmas when I was a kid. They were a thrill to ride. I had a little Briggs 5 hp and I used to ride that thing all over. The spark plugs and clutches kept me busy. Having no money for gas did too

 

[DigginThePast]

Restored Manco Stars-N-Stripes Mini Chopper. It isn't exact, as things such as the engine were missing. The original seat was gone also but I had my brother's Manco Trailcat Mini Chopper around to use as a template. Came out pretty nice I thought.

The other bike is one my, at the time, 4.5 year old Godson helped design and build. He picked out the parts he wanted and I bought those. His dad bought the power plant. It was designed to have "training" wheels attached as seen in the pic. Those came off pretty quick.

Edit to add: before pic. This photo was from the auction when I first found the bike.

 

[texan connection]

Very Cool, Great rebuild!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

All I can say is ;

AWESOME!

 

[Mental Granny]

Wow very cool ! Bet he is having a blast!

 

[texan connection]

Put a 6.5 HP on the little Yellow Baja today. Really cool bolt on kit and its a rocket now.