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    Mini Bike Video......

    This is a video I made real quick. Got pics and video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tdto-4ViMs Let me know what you think!!!!! Quick Question......Can I install a centrifugal clutch backwards? It would help line up the two sprokets so the chain wouldn't pop off so much! I just saw a pic...
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    Done finally!!!!

    Minus a few little tweeks...its done. My son and I rode it for hours today. :cheers2:
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    Throttle Hook up

    I took apart the throttle that comes hooked up on the engine and now not sure how a pcs goes back together. There is a nut, a washer and then a washer type with an arm on it and a slot in the arm. Im not sure what that slot is supposed to hook to. Any ideas?
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    Foot brake lever.....

    Any one have pics of home made foot brake levers? I welded one up but the steel was to heavy. I am going to buy some steel rod and small angle iron. Should be light enough but would love to see some other ideas. Thank you
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    Progress finally

    It's been awhile but have made some good FORWARD progress. Let me know if you have any ideas or concerns.
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    Chain......

    I bought an old dirt bike tire with a sprocket already on it for my mini-bike. How can I figure out what the chain width is that fits this sprocket?
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    Clutch......

    I bought the 6.5 hp engine from harbor frieght. I need to get a clutch now. I can measure the shaft but how do I measure the key way? The square part that is in the shaft? Anyone buy a Centrifugal Clutch for this engine? Here is the one I am looking at getting. Anything else I should be...
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    Gear ratio question

    I have a 37 tooth sprocket on the back tire. I am looking at puttin a 12 tooth sprocket on the engine. Do I have to have odd number teeth on both or does it not matter? Thank you
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    Sterring?

    Does this look correct? It actually moves VERY smooth!
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    First Mini Bike Project

    This is the start of my first mini bike. I am new to this but it seems to be coming along well. PLEASE feel free to give any advice or let me know things to watch for. (Include pics if you can). There is a table that I made that the body is sitting on.
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    Front Wheel....

    I am building forks for my kids first (and mine) mini bike. I am using 1" square tubing for steel. I am drilling a hole for the bolt to go thru the steel. Does the bolt just go straight thru? Nothing between the bolt and steel? Will the steel rub thru the bolt? I guess same question applies to...
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    Riding Mower

    How much of an old riding lawn mower? I am thinking tires, engine, pedals, sterring wheel......... Has anyone bought a riding mower and used the engine? They are vertical shaft engines...correct? Would it be a matter of just buying a right angle gear box? Thanks
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    Steel Thickness

    I am getting ready to start welding my first mini bike. I am looking at using 1" square tubing x 1/8" thick or 11 gauge. Does anyone think this will not be strong enough? If so, what size should I use? THank you
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    Howdy.....

    I am looking to start my first go kart. I have two sons and we are wanting to get one and modify it at first. Work our way up to a total build. I have a welder and pretty much all the tools to buildit....now all I need is some place to start learning. I have never owned a go kart much less built...
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