My first Mini bike build

[chevy6]

Here is the start of my mini bike build

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6656953
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6656951
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6656950
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6656949
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[GoAlterBridge]

Hey, that looks great! I especially like the purple forks! lol Just kidding. Seriously, though, I think it looks great. I like the way you've made it look a little like a mini chopper. Nice engine!

[chevy6]

Yea and only got it for 120$ new :)

[GoAlterBridge]

That's great!

[athif]

u got a power fist engine, do happen to live in canada? that engine was on sale for 140 bucks, but my teacher used one of those and gave it a bad review, the
lifespan of that engine isnt long, maybe 2 years depending how much you use it

[chevy6]

Yes i do live in Canada and if it blows up in 2 years i return it and get a new one thats the great thing.

[chevy6]

Cut the muffler off today and had it shooting flames and my mom yelling at me

[Jblankster]

yea. you should have just un bolted it and put a straight exhaust on it. pretty sure that voided warranty.

[chevy6]

I didn't know anywhere to buy the flange for it so i had to you the stock one and i have buddy with the same engine i can use his i i have to return it or something

[robin]

i make mine buy stitch driling 1/4 steel plade then spending a bit of time with a file and a grinder

[chevy6]

a little late for that I am already done and its fully warped with header warp

[robin]

probs a stupid question whats header warp ?

[chevy6]

It is used to keep the heat in the pipe so it burns all fuel and gives you more horsepower. So have have been told. I will take pic later.http://www.autobarn.com/images/thermotec/copperwrap.gif

[kibble]

Just a question, is it supposed to be "wARped" or wRAped?

[chevy6]

Sorry wasn't paying attention wrapped

[robin]

willl that stuf stop you clothes meting on to the pipe ?

[chevy6]

It should stop it. It stops a lot of the heat that comes off the pipe and gives it a race look so i think.

[chevy6]

Pics of what it looks like
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6712681
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6712680

[2or3wheels]

Cool, does it rust or is it galvinised or alum what?

[chevy6]

If your talking about the header wrap its not a metal it some kind of fabric

[kibble]

It looks like some sort of fiberglass fabric. They use some stuff that looks similar to that in electronics. Usually on resistors that get hot, I guess so that they won't burn stuff around them.

[athif]

princess auto will usually take it back without any questions, unless u spray paint it.

[chevy6]

sounds good then.
I have been waiting for parts to come in cant wait to finish it. I go out said and start the engine a couple times a day i just love the sound of it.

[chevy6]

Finally i got a chance to get back to the bike and do a little work.
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6788239
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6788240
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6788241
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[2or3wheels]

Where did you get that rear tire? Is it close to 12 inches tall and is the axle 1/2?

[chevy6]

its is a pocket drit bike tire and the axle is 12mm

[2or3wheels]

i think thats 1/2 inch, how much did that cost and did it come with berrings and a sproket?

[robin]

12mm is 0.472440945 inches

[chevy6]

i payed 40$ shipped to my house yes it came with barrings and a sprocket. But the the sprocket is a #25. So i just went to princess auto and got a 35# sprocket and it comes with a brake disk just had to buy the calipers for 30$ shipped to my house. And i got it all from eBay.

[2or3wheels]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED I found on for 30 plus shipping. Ill see if that cheaper. Anyone know how much a jackshft would cost?

[chevy6]

i have looked at them and they look to be around $20 to $30

[2or3wheels]

A new sproket for the tires is 10 bucks and i think its free shipping because of the tire so i think im going to just go with that.

[chevy6]

Here are some new pics of the bike. Theres no engine in it because it blow up. and waiting for princess auto to get more in so i can try another one.
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6899386
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6899385
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6899384
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[2or3wheels]

I like the suspension and the big footpegs.

[chevy6]

The new engine finally came but having some trouble fitting the engine with the new shocks

[2or3wheels]

that must suck

[chevy6]

got everything working had it going up and down the sidewalk in front of the house. This thing is FAST! When you when you slow do she does speed wibbles.

[2or3wheels]

you mean when you slow down the handle bars wiggle?

[chevy6]

Yes that is what I mean

[2or3wheels]

maybe lengthen the bars some, give you more leverage.

[chevy6]

I will have new pics up in the next ten min

[chevy6]

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6944396
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6944395
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6944394
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6944393

[2or3wheels]

looks like its fast and comfortable i cant spell, anyways you should put on paint before you put all the brakes and tires and engine and what not.

[chevy6]

i believe iam going to ride it this way through the snow and stuff but then paint