Dune cycle

[joshtaylor82]

I am going to look at and possibly pick up a dune cycle this weekend, just wondering what your thoughts were on dune cycles, good or bad

 

[bighead]

I love them and been looking for one for a long time now.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Oh, it's ALL good! Very cool...

 

[joshtaylor82]

i have looked at some online and they look pretty cool and fun, im going to look at it and an odyssey from the same individual

 

[bighead]

The goods ones have differential with dual disk brakes in the back.

 

[joshtaylor82]

so i picked up the dune cycle and the odyssey this weekend, i have to replace the enging on the dune cycle which is no problem i have a 6 horse briggs in the shed that will work great, i think the odyssey is a 78 or 79 model from looking at info and pics online, im thinking that i will also be replacing the engine on the odyssey, anyone have any ideas where i can find a 250 engine for it at a decent price

 

[joshtaylor82]

here is a pic of the dune cycle, it definately needs some work and tlc, but it definately has some potential, let me know what ya think

 

[outcrydrummer]

You can find engines online through ebay for them pretty easily. Post a pic of the odyssey. make sure you pick up a clutch puller when you get your engine or your gonna be stuck trying to get that clutch off lol.

 

[joshtaylor82]

This thing is going to need some work, like new tires, new engine and some paint and some welds here and there, throttle and break cables, new seat, gas tank, but it was free so im not gonna complain too much

 

[bighead]

Nice finds.

Can you post a good pic of the dune cycles axle? Those are a kart builders dream axle. Or for me anyway. I been looking for one of those for a long time. Does you have a differential with twin disc brakes?

 

[bighead]

This thing is going to need some work, like new tires, new engine and some paint and some welds here and there, throttle and break cables, new seat, gas tank, but it was free so im not gonna complain too much

Do you have the gas tank pull starter and air cleaner?

Here is my Ody channel. ABout 20 vids of them.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BIGHEADODY?feature=mhee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpEL0TIEi2M&list=UUOaK5qIDIQhwI3NkQI8iX1w&index=2&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpk5imxxqQ4&list=UUOaK5qIDIQhwI3NkQI8iX1w&index=43&feature=plcp

 

[joshtaylor82]

I will try to get a good picture of the axle and post it, it does have a differential however it has drum brakes on each side of the axle instead of disc, and no I have none of that stuff for the odyssey

 

[bighead]

I have a gas tank and air cleaner and boot you can have just pay shipping. But the pull starter I will need some money for. Keep searching your area for parts. They come up all the time for me.

The dune cycle would be a fast easy restore. I want one bad. Try to keep it as original as you can. Even the motor. Those have value if done right.

 

[joshtaylor82]

Here is the pics of the axle

 

[joshtaylor82]

I have a friend that has a motor that looks the exact same as the one on it now, as far as the odyssey parts, whet do you live, do you have any idea what shipping cost might be

 

[bighead]

I have a friend that has a motor that looks the exact same as the one on it now, as far as the odyssey parts, whet do you live, do you have any idea what shipping cost might be

Not sure on shipping right now. Best to make a master list what you need. I have lots of small basic stuff.

You have the older model dune cycle. The newer one are much beefier. Still way cool though. Love it. Thats a nice clutch....

 

[bighead]

 

[joshtaylor82]

any ideas how i can find out exactly what year and model of dune cycle i have, and should i just look online for pics to see what it would look like original

 

[bighead]

any ideas how i can find out exactly what year and model of dune cycle i have, and should i just look online for pics to see what it would look like original

Ask at Oldminibikes. I know they had lots of models. Some had front suspension and even lights.

Also a lot of company made these dune cycle style things. Some were really heavy duty and even street legal. I think your is a real one for the yellow seat and the diiferential like that.

There is lots on them online and oldminibikes.