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Old 10-04-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default My first mini bike

hey everyone i am a rookie at building mini bikes. i would like to know wat size engine would be best i hope some one can help
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Old 10-05-2007, 11:47 AM
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probly a 5hp, depending on road conditions and wheight of rider.
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Old 10-10-2007, 06:25 AM
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yep, a 5 horse would be good. I'm putting a 5hp honda in my mini bike
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Old 10-10-2007, 10:58 AM
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yes 5 or 6.5. you can get them cheap at costco, pep boys, harbor freight... but for a mini, a 3.5 will work fine, too. Just less power.
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