Mini Bike

[Duckie92]

Just got this mini bike with a trade. I think its a trail horse. Not to sure but needs some work.

 

[Duckie92]

Is this brake plate even suppose to be on there? Looks like someone just welded it there.

 

[Hellion]

Lots of mini bikes have scrub brakes. That was back in the day when being economical ruled the day.

Nice find. Are you going to keep it?

 

[Duckie92]

Yeah i'm going to keep it So that scrub plate i dont need if i have regular brakes on it?

 

[KartFab]

Yeah i'm going to keep it So that scrub plate i dont need if i have regular brakes on it?

like these ones?

 

[Duckie92]

Yess! Perfect brakes!

 

[minibiker]

That's looks like a bonanza and you might be able to use a drum brake with that sprocket or you are going to have to fab up a custom brake (hydraulic is best). Scrub brakes are not bad at stopping but are hard on rear tires

 

[Hellion]

Can't tell if the scrub brake is a later add-on or not. But, I like a rear brake operated with the right foot and a front from the right grip....just like a motorcycle so it's a technique that translates across both platforms.

Is one brake adequate for a mini bike? I don't know.

 

[chancer]

Usually mini bikes only have rear brakes.

 

[DeathMachine]

I have this lil beastie with front and rear discs....



Old Rupp, with a 6hp Briggs. To be honest, I don't feel any great difference in braking between this and a single brake mini.

 

[Duckie92]

Would this kit work for this mini bike with 8" wheels? Minus the frame.

 

[Duckie92]

Or a similar kit would probably work too

 

[Hellion]

Would this kit work for this mini bike with 8" wheels? Minus the frame.

What's wrong with the wheels you have? They look halfway decent, maybe better...

Go cheap and easy!

 

[Duckie92]

There sun rotted so need to get new ones and there pretty rusted on too.

 

[Hellion]

There sun rotted so need to get new ones and there pretty rusted on too.

So? Refurbish and repair is our game. Get the wheels off (in the usual way) and cut the tires from the rims if they're not salvageable.

 

[Duckie92]

Okay What brakes should i use? I saw these that look like original one but can't find any online.

 

[chancer]

http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominibrakes.html

Look here.

 

[Hellion]

Good advice. I've ordered from MFG before. Nice big order too since I wasn't worried about an escalating shipping and handling fee--just a flat rate with them.

 

[chancer]

Yep 6.99 ALL YOU CAN ORDER!

Just sucks when you forget 1 little item! lol

 

[Duckie92]

Oh okay thanks