Trail Sport TS-500 Mini Bike

[bob58o]

I imagine most people who drag race mini bikes on the streets of Detroit don't spend $1000 making a stock looking 212cc. I'm sure there is no passing tech inspections. I'm the only one who doesn't race in a class but wants to build engines like I do. lol

I've seen lots of big blocks and turbos and nitrous.
With the stock carb on, mine should look stock, well Stage 1 I mean. lol

 

[bob58o]

Been Reading up on the Predator 212 w/ TAV swap for the TS-500....

Seems like an issue with most minibikes and TAVs is a clearance or angle issue. The engine needs to be raised, or the TAV plate rotated, or the support for the jackshaft has to be ground.

I think I'll have this same issue when upgrading to the Predator 212cc.

Off to Pick Up 12" Long 2" x 2" Aluminum bar to make raisers for the engine.
I now make weekly trips to McMaster Carr. I love that place!

 

[bob58o]

Know what is better than waking up on a 85 degree Tuesday and literally having the option of doing anything I want???

Nothing!!!!

Funny cause it is true
This song I describes the fortune I feel after winning the B-Day lottery.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g5b2hADJXWQ

 

[bob58o]

Should be able to make something work.

Nice chunk of Aluminium!

 

[bob58o]

Engine Swap!!!
Out with the Tecemseh 5hp 172cc OHH50.

In with the 15+HP, 15+Ft Lb Tq, Built 212cc Predator.
No more dumping time and money into the Tec.

Will start pulling both engines after one more minibike ride!

 

[bob58o]

Off.

 

[bob58o]

And now....
What to do???

Need to lift the engine about 1.5 inches to make the knock off 30 series fit at this angle.

Or I can try to rotate back plate but don't remember if I can on the Predator??

Or I can take the original Comet off the Tecumseh and see if it woks on the predator Side Cover.

The original comet mounts perpendicular on the Tec.

 

[Jfive]

I'll probably have a spare piece of stainless 3" pipe for making a mini bike fuel tank if the predator don't fit with the OEM tank. Its the extension from the base of a patio heater lol.

 

[bob58o]

Original comet

 

[bob58o]

I'll probably have a spare piece of stainless 3" pipe for making a mini bike fuel tank if the predator don't fit with the OEM tank. Its the extension from the base of a patio heater lol.

It fits with a brick under it.

I heard of using a 2x4 but I'm scared of the block flexing.

Id rather see if I can get a TC mounted at a different angle.

Then I'll try to raise it up.

Anybody know if I can just take the original comet off the Tec and bolt it on the Predator at the same angle it was on the Tec?

Or if I can rotate this knock off back plate?
Looks like I'm middle of three.

 

[chancer]

Go buy a wheelie Bar. Or some padded Butt Shorts like the 10 Speed riders Wear!
Oh I think ML made a thread on that...
Nevermind apparently that thread was Destroyed by people with NO Sense of Off Topic Humor!!!

 

[bob58o]

Original Comet has two hole options.

I bought a chunk of Aluminum to make a raised mount but haven't figured out what to do with it yet

 

[chancer]

Looks like your tank will hit if you lift the motor.

 

[bob58o]

Looks like your tank will hit if you lift the motor.

That has the brick under it.
I can even take the cap off.

I can lower it an inch and still have TC clearance at that TC angle.

I was thinking 2x4 sandwich on steel plate bread if I can't get the angle right.

Or 1.5in square tubing welded into a square with a plate on top?



EDIT:

Returning the 2" x 2" x 12" Long 6061 Aluminum.

Getting 1.5" x 4" x 12" Long 6061 Aluminum

Going to cut it to 1.5" x 4" x 8" Long and drill the 4 holes.

Looks like I need a Drill Press!!!!!!

 

[bob58o]

Thanks for the clamp tip!

 

[bob58o]

1.5 x 4" is perfect .
8-9" would be nuff, but sold as 6 or 12.

Gives room to think of stuff to put there???


Better than a 2x4 right?

 

[bob58o]

The beginning

 

[bob58o]

Spray paint

 

[bob58o]

Paint not so good.

I brought back up.

3.17" x 6.375"

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23930

 

[bob58o]

Time to set up a drill press!!!