dune cycle

[littledave]

has anyone ever seen one?if so what can i do to make this bike clim fast and fly on flat??oh ya its a 1971 ps it has a lot of probums like hard start,brakes,hesatates when in throtle, stalls...it has a 5 horse brigs

 

[DustinWolfe]

alot of things. first thing you need to decide is whether you want to keep the stock engine or not. you could likely intall a larger engine. how big that is depends on your fabrication abilities. theres also a sticky in the engines section with good info on those engines if thats the route you wish to go(along with plenty of aftermarket support for 5 horse briggs).

edit: a torque converter is also worth mentioning as it will also make a dramatic difference.

 

[bighead]

The dune cycle's are great. They have differentials as well. Yes they go anywhere.

Post some pics.

Notice my sig? Always looking for them.....

 

[littledave]

yes they are fun.however i rolled it a few times and its gets harder and harder to start, the brakes went so i put new ones onit ,than chain went and brake levers then the throtle ...i changed the gear from 9 tooth to 12 got more top end but its too slow climing, i want more out of it so i am realy glad i found this site..i guess i could sell it for the right price i will post pic tomarow or so

 

[littledave]

converter

how do i know if my converter is working right?

 

[DustinWolfe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbl8cPt3Qy0

 

[bighead]

Restore that bad boy. Lots of info on those at minibikes.com

 

[littledave]

its lives

a pic 4 youall