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i have a db30 minibike. It has not charging coil so ill just use a battery that will have to be charged. Can anyone show me a diagram of how to wire a small 12v battery to a headlight with a switch? What other components do i need(regulator,capacitor) to keep the battery from dying right away or...

So i got my DB30 and ordered a clone and new clutch along with cjtmini(member at oldminibikes) engine mounting plate. It allows you to mount a clone without drilling any holes. (How cool!) Everything will be bolted up by tuesday. I will take some pics to share with everyone. In the mean time...

Can someone show me a picture ofwhere you drill. ANy motor is fine. You drill the hold that the jet opens up of closes right? Not the one the jet is threaded into. Can i do this to a stock db30 engine for any gain?

I am buying a 6.5 clone and putting it in my doodlebug. I am going to remove the governor, and a rod, stiffer springs, header, airfilter, jet, flat top piston and a cam. Those are the first sets of mods to be done. After i will add a billet flywheel, better carb, better head and more. My...

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=engine If you look at that site you will see two 6.5 engines. However they also have two different prices. Can anybody tell me why? Also, i heard via NR racing that the yellow clones are better quality. True/false? What is the...

Today i logged onto my paypal account to see that 44.95 had been taken from my account. It was taken out via "debit signature" purchase. The details said it went to "repromoter" in nevada. I am in New York. How did someone get access to my account. I cant file a cleaim because the transaction...

How do you remove and replace valve springs without a valve spring compressor? Any tricks or hints? Pictures of how to without the compressor?

I have asked this in another thread about the bike but maybe ill get more of a response in the engines section. My doodle bug wont run unless its fully choked. When i give it gas it sputters. After WOT it cuts out. I want to know how to adjust the carb on the doodlebug or where to get a carb...

I would like to make a street legal mini bike. I dont see why it cant be done because there are small vespas and yamahas and old hondas. I want to know if there are any clone engines, or similar, that have electric hook ups to power lights. I think on a scooter you just need head and tail...

Ok so i got my doodle bug today. Looks great and i am very happy to have a new project. Like everyone says, the stock engine is underpowered...but fun. However, my engine is not running right. It runs when the choke it on but it will die if you ride it full speed and then stop. Also, it will die...

Im working on a doodlebug project as a few of you may know from reading my threads. What is a nice clutch that is capable of "launching"? I know that there are racing brands that run about 200-$300 but aside from those, what is the next best brand? even if it doesnt launch like a traditional...

I just want to know what has been done to the briggs animal that makes it a racing engine. it looks like a clone engine. Does it have a cam or billet parts?

Can anyone give me a site that sells briggs racing parts. Im looking for parts for a 5hp flathead. A billet rod and springs are what im looking for. Also, what header would you suggest

Does this look like a billet rod? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Briggs-5hp-NEW-Raptor-Racing-ROD-Go-kart-Raptor-go-cart_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b33b62beQQitemZ110381195966QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts

I hav eremoved the governor form my 5hp flathead. Can anyone show me some pics how to hook up the throttle? I have a throttle kit but i dont think it will work.

http://promodraceparts.com/ I just found this online. What would it do for a doodlebug? Acceleration, top speed what exactly?

I want a tach for my doodlebug. The tach will be on either a 5hp flathead or a 6.5 clone. What are my options? I dont have 300 bucks for a tach. I also dont want one that is slow to update the readings. Will a tach for a car work? Like one from autozone. How are the tachs usually hooked up, one...

Ebay doesnt seem to have as many as they did a week or more ago. They used to me the first thing that cam up when you searched go kart engine or mini bike engine. Why arent they so readily available like before. There also used to be one on ebay that came with a clutch and chain for 170 plus...

I was suppsoed to egt a baja/warrior for 300 bucks used. the people havent called back and im impatient. I ordered a doodlebug online for 300 bucks with free shipping, brand new. Has anyone modified the forks and made suspension on the front? What are the options fr adding suspension upfront...

I am looking at buying a baja/warrior mini bike for 300 bucks. If i buy that i am willing to spend another 300 on it. Should i go crazy and make it wicked fast? or does someone have a good idea of what i can do with $600? If i work on the mini bike, what mods are recomended? Billet rod...