Artic Cat Climber minibike. - Page 5

katoranger · 03-13-2015, 07:57 AM

I found some bicycle bars that should work in the scrap pile. Also with alittle reworking of the engine mounts the stock tecumseh gas tank will fit.

Ordered a clutch last night. Next week I plan to put the frame in the electrolysis tank.

Weldangrind · 03-13-2015, 10:03 AM

Glad to hear that you found some bicycle bars. I was thinking that, but most "baby apes" use a single clamp stem, instead of 7/8" double clamps. Got a pic?

katoranger · 03-13-2015, 01:03 PM

I am sure they took some pics. Still on the camera.

katoranger · 04-24-2015, 03:37 PM

We got the engine running. New float in the carb. I think we will end up drilling that main jet some. Its lean in stock form and with a straight exhaust it is likely to be worse.

SpudRider · 04-24-2015, 04:35 PM

Good work on the engine.

I'm glad to see your daughter was wearing her safety glasses earlier.

katoranger · 04-26-2015, 01:27 PM

Next step is to get the frame modified for the engine. We need to make some mounting changes so that the stock Tecumseh gas tank will fit in the frame. Going that route instead of finding a frame mounted tank. I think we will get everything fitted and then strip the frame for paint.

Bruce's · 04-26-2015, 04:15 PM

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/

I have several old rope start minis around ,the site above is something you should check out .

Weldangrind · 04-27-2015, 11:26 AM

I was just thinking about this project; the lady at Letterlock in Sumas, WA asked if the frame arrived in good condition. I was hoping to see an update. Thanks!

ripcuda · 04-27-2015, 12:31 PM

You'll definitely like having some sort of spring'ed suspension on your minibike... or rather your kids will (not sure if the springs can handle adult weights). I had two of those Baja Doodlebug minibikes a few years back (same as Walmart one linked) with the no suspension. They were pretty jarring riding around the yard.

The stock DB30 (Doodlebug) came with a 2.5hp engine... that was pretty underpowered. It was fine for little kids but even then couldn't take a hill without a running start at it. But it could barely move me around on level ground. I put a jackshaft on one and re-geared it...and it ran more in it's powerband and did much better for the kids. A 3.0hp like yours will be a great match for that mini!

On one of mine, I put a Harbor Freight 6.5hp engine. That mini was adults-only. It was fast and powerful and would zip me up all the hills in my yard with ease. Almost scary... could easily lift the front wheel.

Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out. Kids love them. I've upgraded from mine to a PW-50 and TTR-90 for the boys.

Cheers!

katoranger · 04-27-2015, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce's

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/

I have several old rope start minis around ,the site above is something you should check out .

Thanks, I think I have looked around some there.

katoranger · 04-27-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I was just thinking about this project; the lady at Letterlock in Sumas, WA asked if the frame arrived in good condition. I was hoping to see an update. Thanks!

The frame is fine. Pretty tough to do any damage to it.

Last night I got started with the welding that needs to be done. Welded in a piece of angle behind the engine mounting area so that I can slide the engine back further to give clearance for the gas tank.

I also welded up the kickstand mount that was cracked.

Then I started on the exhaust. Found a bike seat post that was the right diameter. Going to use the plasma cutter to make a flange at work today.

katoranger · 04-27-2015, 01:25 PM

I plan to ride this. My yard is pretty flat and it already has a jackshaft so I think the 3hp will be enough.

Working and the exhaust and we plan to jet the carb after its done. Maybe we can pick up .01hp.

Years ago Weld sent me a pit bike exhaust. It will finally get used.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripcuda

You'll definitely like having some sort of spring'ed suspension on your minibike... or rather your kids will (not sure if the springs can handle adult weights). I had two of those Baja Doodlebug minibikes a few years back (same as Walmart one linked) with the no suspension. They were pretty jarring riding around the yard.

Cheers!

Weldangrind · 04-27-2015, 03:46 PM

I forgot about that! Weren't you working on a Baja or Pantera at the time?

katoranger · 04-27-2015, 03:49 PM

I had a baja 90. It ran so well that I just left the stock exhaust on it and then I traded it for a couple power wheels.

Just ordered another helmet for the kids. We had another crash on Saturday with the buggy. They had switch drivers and didn't put the seatbelt on.

New rule. Anyone caught driving without it will not be able to ride that day.

Weldangrind · 04-27-2015, 03:51 PM

Good rule. ATGATT

03-13-2015, 07:57 AM	#61
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I found some bicycle bars that should work in the scrap pile. Also with alittle reworking of the engine mounts the stock tecumseh gas tank will fit. Ordered a clutch last night. Next week I plan to put the frame in the electrolysis tank. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

03-13-2015, 10:03 AM	#62
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Glad to hear that you found some bicycle bars. I was thinking that, but most "baby apes" use a single clamp stem, instead of 7/8" double clamps. Got a pic? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

03-13-2015, 01:03 PM	#63
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am sure they took some pics. Still on the camera. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-24-2015, 03:37 PM	#64
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We got the engine running. New float in the carb. I think we will end up drilling that main jet some. Its lean in stock form and with a straight exhaust it is likely to be worse. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-24-2015, 04:35 PM	#65
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Good work on the engine. I'm glad to see your daughter was wearing her safety glasses earlier. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
	0

04-26-2015, 01:27 PM	#66
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Next step is to get the frame modified for the engine. We need to make some mounting changes so that the stock Tecumseh gas tank will fit in the frame. Going that route instead of finding a frame mounted tank. I think we will get everything fitted and then strip the frame for paint. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-26-2015, 04:15 PM	#67
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/ I have several old rope start minis around ,the site above is something you should check out .
	0

04-27-2015, 11:26 AM	#68
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was just thinking about this project; the lady at Letterlock in Sumas, WA asked if the frame arrived in good condition. I was hoping to see an update. Thanks! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

04-27-2015, 12:31 PM	#69
ripcuda Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 253	You'll definitely like having some sort of spring'ed suspension on your minibike... or rather your kids will (not sure if the springs can handle adult weights). I had two of those Baja Doodlebug minibikes a few years back (same as Walmart one linked) with the no suspension. They were pretty jarring riding around the yard. The stock DB30 (Doodlebug) came with a 2.5hp engine... that was pretty underpowered. It was fine for little kids but even then couldn't take a hill without a running start at it. But it could barely move me around on level ground. I put a jackshaft on one and re-geared it...and it ran more in it's powerband and did much better for the kids. A 3.0hp like yours will be a great match for that mini! On one of mine, I put a Harbor Freight 6.5hp engine. That mini was adults-only. It was fast and powerful and would zip me up all the hills in my yard with ease. Almost scary... could easily lift the front wheel. Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out. Kids love them. I've upgraded from mine to a PW-50 and TTR-90 for the boys. Cheers! __________________ '20 TaoTao Hellcat 125 "grommet" '04 Yamaha TTR-125LE '00 Yamaha TTR-90 '07 Kinroad XT200GY Runmaster (sold) '07 KMD GY6 150cc ATV (sold) '07 Kangchao 250cc ATV Monster (sold) Baja Moto DB-30 "Doodlebugs"(x3) (sold) '06 Hi-Bird 200 parts bike (sold)
	0

04-27-2015, 03:46 PM	#73
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I forgot about that! Weren't you working on a Baja or Pantera at the time? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

04-27-2015, 03:49 PM	#74
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had a baja 90. It ran so well that I just left the stock exhaust on it and then I traded it for a couple power wheels. Just ordered another helmet for the kids. We had another crash on Saturday with the buggy. They had switch drivers and didn't put the seatbelt on. New rule. Anyone caught driving without it will not be able to ride that day. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-27-2015, 03:51 PM	#75
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Good rule. ATGATT __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0