I'm addicted

[Panhead5496]

Well thanks to all you guys I am officially addicted to these things ("these things" being anything with a small engine)

So I was poking around Craigslist and found this https://athensga.craigslist.org/snw/6000256999.html

Good deal? Would a predator 212 fit in there without major frame modification? Any other thoughts on it? It looks pretty mean I think

 

[Hellion]

Best to post pics from the ad (save to HDD and upload to site) before the ad goes poof and we're all left scratching our heads.

Can't say for sure but a canted-over 212cc is sure gonna fit better than a tall/vertical flathead like a Briggs. You may have to relocate the gas tank from the 212cc though, to reduce its height.

Didn't mindymogul find a similar looking chopper?

I say go for it regardless.

 

[Bbqjoe]

I say go for it regardless.

Thanks for the lack of ir.

 

[mckutzy]

It look like it was one of those Chinese bikes with 2 stroke 49cc pocket bike motors that powered it.....
The chain size of the rear sprocket might be a problem to find something that fits... or you might need to find a common #35 blank and go from there.....

 

[Panhead5496]

Best to post pics from the ad (save to HDD and upload to site) before the ad goes poof and we're all left scratching our heads.

Can't say for sure but a canted-over 212cc is sure gonna fit better than a tall/vertical flathead like a Briggs. You may have to relocate the gas tank from the 212cc though, to reduce its height.

Didn't mindymogul find a similar looking chopper?

I say go for it regardless.

Good point. I'll add some now!
I suppose I can cram one in there somehow
I'll email him and see if it's even still for sale
Do you have a link to the thread where he found one?

Thanks for the lack of ir.

What do you mean?

It look like it was one of those Chinese bikes with 2 stroke 49cc pocket bike motors that powered it.....
The chain size of the rear sprocket might be a problem to find something that fits... or you might need to find a common #35 blank and go from there.....

Hmmm I hadn't considered that. I'll look into it

 

[mckutzy]

It's not like it's not do able...
There's a few people who have built on basically the same bike...
I can't remember off hand... But I do recognize that bike...

 

[ultralight01]

Put a lifan 125 shifter engine on it... XD

 

[Kartorbust]

Hard to tell from the picture but, I think to put a 212 on there the engine plate would have to be moved forward a bit.

 

[Hellion]

...
Do you have a link to the thread where he found one?

It's similar but not the same. She found a chopper that had a similar looking frame, the way the frame comes to a point on either side of the rear wheel, like yours. Or the soon-to-be yours. Better buy that thing if it has a good price or you're an expert at haggling!

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33325

 

[Panhead5496]

It's not like it's not do able...
There's a few people who have built on basically the same bike...
I can't remember off hand... But I do recognize that bike...

Anything is doable with enough time and money right?

Put a lifan 125 shifter engine on it... XD

A shifter engine would be sweeeet

Hard to tell from the picture but, I think to put a 212 on there the engine plate would have to be moved forward a bit.

I could get a friend of the family who owns a machine shop to help I bet!

It's similar but not the same. She found a chopper that had a similar looking frame, the way the frame comes to a point on either side of the rear wheel, like yours. Or the soon-to-be yours. Better buy that thing if it has a good price or you're an expert at haggling!

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33325

She? My bad!

I know, I really should buy it. Looks like it's in great shape too.

I'll contact him again

 

[Bbqjoe]

What do you mean?

Some people will make the word redundant by typing irregardless.
It makes my brain catch on fire.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Some people will make the word redundant by typing irregardless.
It makes my brain catch on fire.

Not enough brain left to fry anymore....so who gives a crap if it catches on fire????

 

[Bbqjoe]

Oh, I see you're up for your midnight pee and a beer.
Gotta keep them shakes at bay.

 

[Hellion]

I know, I really should buy it. Looks like it's in great shape too.

I'll contact him again

Only if you're truly addicted. I'm beginning to have my doubts.

Maybe you're not really one of us, you are not of the body...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m48xii7ndcg

 

[Panhead5496]

Some people will make the word redundant by typing irregardless.
It makes my brain catch on fire.

Ohh I gotcha now. I thought it was a typo until I went back and re read it

Only if you're truly addicted. I'm beginning to have my doubts.

Maybe you're not really one of us, you are not of the body...

Why do you say that? I meant contact him again because he won't return my messages for some reason lol

 

[Hellion]

Better acquire it or this thread will be all for naught.