Its been slow here. Who's in the garage modding? - Page 3

Weldangrind · 12-02-2010, 11:30 AM

Jim, Brian's engine has gears. That's a no go in a scooter. Even though this bike will look like a bobber, it will meet the definition of a scooter.

katoranger · 12-02-2010, 01:13 PM

Here is the engine that is in the little ATV.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/50cc-...item3a5c347ac4

Notice that is full CVT with no gears and e-start only. I am wondering if you can install a kick start shaft and auto clutch side cover.

Allen

Weldangrind · 12-02-2010, 06:24 PM

That's an excellent idea Kato. The 50cc (and 150cc for that matter) GY6 engines came with both, so in theory it should work. That said, the GY6 is a very different platform with a dry CVT.

Weldangrind · 12-06-2010, 02:03 AM

I scored a complete mini quad with a new engine, plus the original engine that needs clutch work for cheap. Once I'm done with the kitchen renos, I'll start mocking up a frame with this engine.

TurboT, do you want the shocks?

Weldangrind · 12-06-2010, 02:04 AM

Jim, if the throttle works for you, it's yours.

Jim · 12-06-2010, 02:19 AM

That's great thanks

I will just double check what's on mine to make sure I'm not thinking of something else (hard to check on things when it's 20 minutes away). I may stop by after work tomorrow.

I hadn't realized the madass required shifting.

TurboT · 12-06-2010, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I scored a complete mini quad with a new engine, plus the original engine that needs clutch work for cheap. Once I'm done with the kitchen renos, I'll start mocking up a frame with this engine.

TurboT, do you want the shocks?

Can't hurt to have spares. I have a set for these already from Gio, but perhaps they are different, work better on the mini beast.

Weldangrind · 12-06-2010, 03:21 AM

The other parts are up for grabs as well, T. You're free to check out the rear axle, etc if you like.

TurboT · 12-06-2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

The other parts are up for grabs as well, T. You're free to check out the rear axle, etc if you like.

It looks more like the mini atv than the mini beast.. the mini beast is the one with the axel issues.. but I can come eye ball it one day.. have a nice caliper here now

katoranger · 12-06-2010, 09:41 AM

That one is exactly like the one I had. You tires are much better.

FastDoc · 12-06-2010, 11:18 AM

Great score W&G!

Glad to see other people spending money on 'good deals' we don't need! LOL!

BTW, is that Son Of Weld And Grinds Ranger? I'd like to see more pics of it. It's looks like the same color as mine.

Weldangrind · 12-06-2010, 12:09 PM

That is indeed his Ranger, but it needs a bath before pics, and it's a little chilly for that right now. Don't want a skating rink on the driveway.

It's a one-owner '91 with no accidents, no rust and a ton of new parts, including a complete exhaust system (with cat). It has 300,000km on it (180,000 miles). It needs some clutch work and it'll be ready to roll.

That's a nice segue way back to your garage topic. I took a giant door in to a door shop on the weekend to have them fabricate a frame for me. That door will be used on the shed, meaning I can then move what is now in the shop into the shed and secure it. I'll then have shop space for all of my mad scientist projects.

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jim, Brian's engine has gears. That's a no go in a scooter. Even though this bike will look like a bobber, it will meet the definition of a scooter. __________________ 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
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12-02-2010, 01:13 PM	#32
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Here is the engine that is in the little ATV. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/50cc-...item3a5c347ac4 Notice that is full CVT with no gears and e-start only. I am wondering if you can install a kick start shaft and auto clutch side cover. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-02-2010, 06:24 PM	#33
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's an excellent idea Kato. The 50cc (and 150cc for that matter) GY6 engines came with both, so in theory it should work. That said, the GY6 is a very different platform with a dry CVT. __________________ 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
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12-06-2010, 02:03 AM	#34
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I scored a complete mini quad with a new engine, plus the original engine that needs clutch work for cheap. Once I'm done with the kitchen renos, I'll start mocking up a frame with this engine. TurboT, do you want the shocks? __________________ 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
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12-06-2010, 02:04 AM	#35
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jim, if the throttle works for you, it's yours. __________________ 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
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12-06-2010, 02:19 AM	#36
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	That's great thanks I will just double check what's on mine to make sure I'm not thinking of something else (hard to check on things when it's 20 minutes away). I may stop by after work tomorrow. I hadn't realized the madass required shifting. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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12-06-2010, 03:21 AM	#38
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The other parts are up for grabs as well, T. You're free to check out the rear axle, etc if you like. __________________ 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
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12-06-2010, 09:41 AM	#40
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That one is exactly like the one I had. You tires are much better. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-06-2010, 11:18 AM	#41
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Great score W&G! Glad to see other people spending money on 'good deals' we don't need! LOL! BTW, is that Son Of Weld And Grinds Ranger? I'd like to see more pics of it. It's looks like the same color as mine. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-06-2010, 12:09 PM	#42
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That is indeed his Ranger, but it needs a bath before pics, and it's a little chilly for that right now. Don't want a skating rink on the driveway. It's a one-owner '91 with no accidents, no rust and a ton of new parts, including a complete exhaust system (with cat). It has 300,000km on it (180,000 miles). It needs some clutch work and it'll be ready to roll. That's a nice segue way back to your garage topic. I took a giant door in to a door shop on the weekend to have them fabricate a frame for me. That door will be used on the shed, meaning I can then move what is now in the shop into the shed and secure it. I'll then have shop space for all of my mad scientist projects. __________________ 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
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