Idea Snowbike?

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After looking at this link http://minidoodle.com/id278.htm I really want to make one of these for my first project.. ( Yes I'm new ) Just wondering if anyone has any idea on how the track works? Has anyone ever built one of these? I'm about 250lbs so should I get a fairly big engine? Would I need a Torque Converter? How well would it work with suspension?

I have this old Honda 80cc, Would it be a good engine to put onto a minibike with a track like that? Or even a mini bike in general?

http://www.merrittmotorcyclesalvage.com/bikeimages/IMG_9059.JPG

WOULD THIS BE A GOOD FIRST PROJECT?!
I live in Canada Lots of snow would be put to good use.
 
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A 6.5hp with a tav should work decently. A 13hp with a tav would be better. :D I'm not sure what you would get the track off of, but that'd be a whole lotta fun!!!
 
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Yes the track has me stumped. I'm just not sure what my first project should be seeing as I'm just getting into welding and all this stuff! I weight 250lbs so a off road go kart with a big old snowmobile engine would haul my carcass around. but that involves a lot more fabrication?

I have the piranha ll Plans and that looks like a nasty toy to play with but is it good for a first time builder?
 
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Sled engines dont take much fab work, motor mount plate and a jackshaft along with a big enough frame to fit one.

As for the snowbike, i think that would be AWESOME! I think your 80cc honda would do it, assuming its a cr80 2 stroke. I would check for one of those tracks off a tracked snowblower? not sure how strong they would be but they would probably work out ok.

Personally, i would make both the Piranha II and the snowbike if i had the money. If you have a vehicle to mess around with right now, i'd go with the snowbike so you have it for this winter, then you can make a go kart in the winter. That way you build the toy that will be used in the opposite season.
 
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No the bike is a honda 80 XR. 4 Stroke. And i'll take a look into the track thanks ;)
 
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Try CL for a tracked snowblower...I have seen them on there a few times. I was wondering what they could be used for so there you go sounds like fun!!! good luck
 
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they have these little ditch witches too, the tracks are 3 feet? around here, they can be seen at home depot. parts,? look up the name brand
 
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The mini snow machine I just picked up uses a double chain with hard rubber slats bolted to it as the track, It doesn't look very durable for a heavy rider but If you used heavier chain and metal slats it might take the abuse I've also seen tires with the sidewalls cut out used for tracks.
 

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why dont you just put a track and ski on the honda 80, and what would be so great about putting that motor on a mini bike frame?
 
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