Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
Give me a few.....brb....may be 1/2 hr...waiting on spectrum internet guy
Mini Bike Rebuild
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No rush. I'm working now (running on fumes lol) so I can't do anything to the bike for a little while.
Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
Need anything more (except excess $$$) let me know
Thanks. Did you see my video? Mine looks exactly like that but won't rev when I get it throttle.
Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
I will look
Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
9kay, so take off both 10mm nuts, remove air filter, and use a nut and socket etc, to act as spacers so you can bolt carb back on with no air filter. Then compare them.
Also make sure the gasket is correct
Upper right hole has to be open with gasket
Also make sure the gasket is correct
Upper right hole has to be open with gasket
It turns out I had 2 minor issues. The black piece on the carb sometimes sticks against the plate above it when you push it in place. I haven't figured out why but I can tell instantly and readjust it. And the fuel line wasn't poked down in the black guide. So the rod that runs from the governor to the carb would push out and bind. Somehow I never caught both issues at the same time.
She's running good now. I'm going to let it run for about 30 minutes to seat the gaskets and change the oil with some more non-synthetic 10w-30. Once the motor is good, I need to re-install the chain and clutch and she should be good to ride.
I appreciate all the help!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGDmvEaPUsHRsVYb9
She's running good now. I'm going to let it run for about 30 minutes to seat the gaskets and change the oil with some more non-synthetic 10w-30. Once the motor is good, I need to re-install the chain and clutch and she should be good to ride.
I appreciate all the help!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGDmvEaPUsHRsVYb9
Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
Sweet...let's go rip up the neighborhood 
Sweet...let's go rip up the neighborhood
Honestly it'll probably be next weekend. I can't find one of the pieces to the master link for the chain. I just ordered a replacement. And the replacement bracket for the brake hasn't come in yet.
I'm definitely ready!!
The mini bike is a success! I ended up removing the chain tensioner. I don't think I need it. No throttle or braking issues. I can drive it much faster now that I know I can stop and the rear wheel will hold air.
My only complaint is that the right foot peg seems too short due to the motor sticking out. I can't comfortable rest my right foot for fear it will slide off. I'm going to see if I can find some longer ones on the innerweb.
My only complaint is that the right foot peg seems too short due to the motor sticking out. I can't comfortable rest my right foot for fear it will slide off. I'm going to see if I can find some longer ones on the innerweb.
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Denny
Canned Monster
A welder can fix that!
That might be my only option. My pegs measure about 4". All of the replacements I've found are 4.84". I'd like at least 6-7" (that's what she said). But seriously, I may try to cut and extend the right peg.
Thepartsguy
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I have a heavy duty chain brake and do not use master links or half links. one master link the chain is to long no master link the chain is to short. I push a pin out of One link reconnect the chain then tap the pin back in. Very easy and saves a ton of headaches with chain length. those tensioners are ok and I really like them. I have heard of cutting them and re-welding to gain some extra tension.
Bansil
Painter of gnomes....
Dude, bro....ugh video ?
Even tho my video kinda suck.....still got them
Even tho my video kinda suck.....still got them
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I wouldn’t begin to know what to search to find that video.. anyway not the link you put the master link on but the link that if you push the pin out your left with both ends and the pin hanging out of one side. slip the chain back together and hammer the pin back in. peen both ends so it won’t walk out. Best part is no breaking master links. I refuse to run #35 chain at all. master links In my opinion are pin needles used in place of steel rods. engineer the chain to fail. I was doing donuts over a mile from home and broke a master link.. never again.Dude, bro....ugh video ?
Even tho my video kinda suck.....still got them
Yea, we had this discussion in a go kart thread. It's just not for me. Master links are made to make the chain removable. Yes, your method is stronger but if the chain ever has to come off I'm going to be cussing. And in in this case, the master link didn't come out, I hit a bump and chain jumped off because I simply didn't have it tight enough.
This bike has an adjustable mount plate under the motor. I just loosened all 4 bolts, slid the motor forward and held light tension with a bar while tightening the bolts. Then I reinstalled the tensioner. I'm not too concerned about chain issues with this one. I never had any before I swapped motors.
And I know, I really should swap the clutch for a torque converter. Maybe one day, but the clutch is doing fine for now. I'm just trying not to hurt myself on this thing.
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Sorry man, I have videos in the other threads. I can't record and drive on this thing lol.Dude, bro....ugh video ?
Even tho my video kinda suck.....still got them
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Yupp those chain tensioners are good also. You can have it moved if the chain becomes a problem. 
Nice! Do you have issues with the right foot peg? I can barely get my foot on mine due to the motor sticking out.