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  1. oldbikerarlo

    Is ther a shaft extention for the PTO

    I have a HF 6.5 and a TC the thing is the PTO shaft seems too short, Is there an extention for this problem?
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    I got $8.75 in this one

    I got this frame for hualing it off. Then a couple weeks later got a Honda 300EX quade the same way. the kart had bad tires and needed and engine, the quade needed the engine put back together, all parts were there. but the plasics were all busted up. So a little fab work for engine mounts and...
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    Our entry in DIYGK buildoff

    Well, here we go. I'm going to be building with Evan, he is also a member of DIYGK he lives just down the street and is always here so will be included in the build. We have no idea what we're going to do yet, but as you can see we do have a good supply of hardware to grab from. I did start...
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    My no frills home made Dyno.

    As anybody who keeps up with this forum knows, I'm designing and starting to build a simple, no computor, no frills, basic dyno. This dyno will give an accurat HP, and torque value, at desired RPM's, for the conditions that your engine is at the time. So far I have rounded up a base plate, steel...
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    Predator pictures

    Bought a 212 Predator this morning, so I thought some pictures would be a good thing. Nice packageing, Air cleaner is weak, Throttle hook up is a breeze, it has cable attachments all ready there just loosen the 10mm nut on the lever, put the throttle cable and housing in the clamps and tighten...
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    Has anybody built a dyno?

    I been looking at some dyno plans, It doesn't seem that hard to build a small one. I think a simple one could be made with a disk brake, fish scale, and a tach.
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    Quality tools

    If could I get quality tools, just about anything you might need. Not cheap tools. But something you could leave your grand kids, Would there be any intrest?
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    Chain strech

    What happens to the chain mechanicly when it's streched? Does it crush the roller tubes or does it strech the side plates?
  9. oldbikerarlo

    Cheap construction metal

    I found that old broke down tool box's, the roll around type, have a lot of big flat sheet metal. Cuts easy with a angle grinder w/ cutoff wheel. Then the frame from a garden tractor is a good source of thicker sheet for engine mounts, rods for linkages, steering wheel and shaft. Square tube...
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    Chain quality

    OK, what is a good quality chain? I have some of the cheaper stuff from China, and the problem is it gets stiff, no matter how much I lube it, the links start to lock up.
  11. oldbikerarlo

    anybody use one of these

    I found this tire changer tool for $40 http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_297.jpg Was wondering if anybody has ever used one and if they are worth the money
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    What kind of wheels are these

    I've got these two piece wheels they are 5" and old. Does any body know what they are?
  13. oldbikerarlo

    Not really a mini

    I built a couple of these a few years ago, they would run at about 30 mph and that movin on a bicycle.
  14. oldbikerarlo

    $0 Budget build

    Well the neighbor boy said he wanted a mini bike, but he's got no money. He found an engine and some old mini bike parts at a local scrap yard, a bed frame, took the wheels off my HF hand truck, and since I have the metal working tools he set up in my garage. here's what he's built so far.
  15. oldbikerarlo

    B&S Question

    OK first off this is a B&S and the recoil starter is from a 3.5 The PTO is 3/4 and the acc shaft is 1/2, Can someone tell me what HP this thing is. maybe an age and if its worth anything. It does run real sweet no smoke, and nothing is knocking inside.
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    Carb question

    Is it possiable to install a two stroke carb on a four stroke IE: walbro from weed eater onto 3.5 B&S ?
  17. oldbikerarlo

    pulsa-jet shaft seal

    I have narrowed my air leak down to the shaft seal on the throttle on my 3.5 B&S the problem I have is finding the seal. All the kit's that I have found do not seem to include the seal. The one that is in it now is nothing but a felt pad with a foam pad on top. The carb is machined for a seal...
  18. oldbikerarlo

    Exhaust header from bicycle forks

    I went out and staired at my pile of bicycle forks this morning, and this is what happened.
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    clutch problem

    I have a centrifugal clutch on my kart it looks like the teeth are worn and it makes a poping sound when I accelerate. I try to keep a 1/4 inch of play in the chaine, but when i run it , it will pop a couple times and then have 3/4 of an inch of play and the chain is jumping all over the place...
  20. oldbikerarlo

    Picked up a 'Lil Critter II'

    Traded one of my RC's for a Critter, Was wondering who makes it? and since it has three differant wheels on it what wheels are the correct ones. And what is the best type of wheel bearings.
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