As a 12 year old kid, this was my dream project. Saw a plan in Popular Mechanic. An uncle of mine lent a motor but we were too poor for me to have a frame made, clutch etc. So I built a wood frame "cart" with a pulley tensioner as a clutch. Lawn mower wheels. No brakes of course. And it ran! So well that my Mom got scared and had me destroy it, and my uncle get his motor back. Darn. Thank you for sweet memories

I’m 59 years old and I still love mini bikes and go carts thanks for posting

Dear Mr. "We-can-fix-anything, whatchagot?" You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

I love seeing the smile of a grown man on a minibike!

Boy good thing they put a cover over that clutch. That thing is like a gas powered meat grinder. lol nice score man.

what i like about you sir , is the fact you are a doo'er, you simply get on and fix, rather than the ones who walk around their shop talking about doing it. A true fixer upper artist.

Awesome little bike enjoy watching your videos You Remind Me A lot of my uncle he moved to Australia he was always messing with something out in the shop

Gosh you get Lucky Buddy! Ive been trying to find an old mini bike for years around here. Great Find!

Never to old to not enjoy a mini bike

My kind of guy, still playing with toys and loving it.

got a shrike from 1970 and i know im gonna need that carb diaphragm, thanks for showing that part number

Mustie 1 :) you sure have lots fun fix up small engines and Big engines to and Love your videos too!

love this site mate keep up the good work

Nice to see “projects” taking shape.

That looks like a fun little bike!

you got a steal brother, very cool whip buddy, cheers man

RIGHT ON!! That little bike is super cool! I like how its never really run at all before you got it. And super cool how you found the correct diaphragm from another different application. And I also saw the your whole series on your VW truck, totally awesome!

Mustie1, I say it again, nice score on the bikes!

Neat little bike. Time to either make one or find one to fix up...

Nice bike it seems to run pretty good!

Worked yer magic again!

very cool, I really like this one!!

I "know" the creative wheels are turning now ! Very cool find and a great deal as usual, watchin !

Excellent. Didn't seem to be too hard of a time on your part to get it up and running. One of those enjoyable little projects to work on :-) Chris Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Cool little Bike!! I miss the rattle and ringing of the Max-Torque Clutch!!☺

Hi from England. No disrespect, I watch for hours and love what you do, but this is the funniest "Juggling with an engine, screwdriver and Fuel tank" comedy sketch I have ever seen. You must admit it is brilliantly funny. Many regards, Dave.

I have been bitten by the bug. Two mini bikes and more coming this week

Nice little trail bike. Cushman is going to be cool too.

Not bad musty she's definitely a runner that old Briggs & Stratton legendary

I LOVE mini bikes!

You know how to tell there still an inner child inside of mustie1? At 12:22 you'll see that child come out. When he comes down the driveway and goes to stop and makes that noise. That cracked me up! How many thousands of times have we done that as children, And still do it as adults

Cool mini bike

Very cool mini bike

Nice best to tighten the plug with a wrench and not your fingers when its hot lol . I see you started with the easy one lol . You got a real cool pair of bikes . Cant wait to see what you do with the other bike . Keep up the great work

great stuff mustie. you always find great stuff

very cool. Looks like it moves pretty good.

I could do with a fun bike like that mustie 😉 great video mate

Looks like fun!

I had one of these back in the seventies

Love the rat bike.

That is a Rad bike 👍👍

very nice vid

Loads of fun . . . . you know yer stuff. Looks like the second one will be a real challenge, good luck. ;) Rog

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Mini BEAST

that worked out nice

nice juggling/multitasking Mustie how much did it turn around for ?

Sweet!!!!!

awesome buddy rat rodder looks sweet to

How did you get the jackshaft out to replace the belt and what belt did you use or is this original belt? Thanks.

cool runs good

I have this same bike, but 71 (so different tank). What belt do you use for this? It's impossible to find a belt for a 5" driven pulley like these have, but yours looks new - need to get one for mine. Thanks, Mike

im glad it runs

Cool

You look good on that little bike, someone needs to make you up a cut-a-way blue jean/denim jacket and then sew some colors on the back that says HECK'S ANGELS.

That is one bad HOG!

Dunno if it's been said yet but the engine in the 'lil red scoot looks to me like a Techumseh version of the Suffolk 112cc mower engine those carbs with the huge diaphragm are pretty awful I don't know why they didn't put a 90 deg elbow on the inlet sticking the carb out of the side so the Delorto type carb could still be used, if it was an issue with the carb being trashed in a crash I suppose you could put the 90 deg elbow the other way round and extending it to miss the exhaust placing it under the tank out of harms way.

I was watching your spark plug spin :)

I kept waiting for that clutch to rip a few fingers off- Phewww!

which is better float or diaphragm

got one for $50 and its in great good condition but im putting a predator 212 on it and might reduce the back sprocket but im definitely painting it the original candy red and ill get that chrome spray paint

Later Tecumseh came out with angled carburetor manifolds for bikes with angled engine mounts.

I have a 71 speedway shrike butcher bird. but it needs a carb because the jet is stripped and a bearing on the jackshaft is gone

Never takes you long to get an engine running :-)) Now it sounds like the carb needs the healing hands :-)

Now I want one....

That didn't take you long! That thing worked way better than mine. That clutch seemed to work just right. Power to get you going and a decent cruising speed. Some would say they wish they were a kid again. I say: I will never grow up. To expensive to be a adult. hehehe

Sweet that the engine is 100% I have seen some crazy prices asked for Speedway bikes, Still I have seen similar running Rupp minibikes that bring in well over $1000 every time. I'd say dressed up a little that Speedway Sprint ought to get you $750 EASY... I did see one Speedway Mini that brought in $1500 but it was relisted... AND someone sold a Speedway Tecumseh like that one for $450!

down here we call that mexican chrome, looks like it really moves.

Woohoo She Fast, like the Rat bike idea , it is a perfect Candidate ...

What do you do with old gas that you drain out of old gas tanks?

You find the best deals, round here if you find something in bad condition they want top dollar, claiming it use to run great, just needs a tune up. Lol

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Too cool! Looks like a lot of fun...goes pretty good. I was wonderin'....you think that is the original/right drive belt for it? Maybe if it didn't have 'teeth' it wouldn't want to grab so much? just my usual 2 cents...

hay its elwood from the scrap yard just picked up one of these speedway mini bikes do you have any extra parts

I won’t one ass well it looks great fun

Good video! Are you going to keep the speedway bike or sell it?

Them bikes are rare

It runs good pretty quick just needs some breaks. Maybe it needs pads.

The belt drive is a transmission it probably takes a specific belt with a Bevin on one side a automotive belt probably want work

and you totally redeemed yourself! !!

Tillotson Carb? Spelling may be off!

I hope I get a reply! What kind of brake is that? And where can I get it? I am putting a speedway back together and Im looking for all of the original parts for it. Thanks in advance. Again I hope I get a reply!

10 min in .just take it for a ride .ike said it will be fine

That mini bike is worth a lot 500 800 it’s a collecters item only up north I see stuff like this

I understand just having fun always enjoy your videos . Was not trying to offend you sorry if I did

I think you would enjoy this. Sunday May 4th Nights of Columbus, Gaythorne Hall. 462 Broadway Methuen, MA. 01844. KINGPINS CC. Season Opener. Pre 1974 Cars and Bikes.

Can't stand diaphragm carbs, and will never know why they went with them, as they just don't hold up, or work well for very long.

you need to put a small sprocket on that rear wheel go faster lose a little bit of torque

What's with all the old vids all of a sudden?

cool,their loss your gain.

I want it

You have the same skill sets as Jessie James.

the motor is h35

Yeah man. If the engine is starving for oxygen for all the exhaust gasses and carbon monoxide in your shop it's always a good idea for you to open the door and let some fresh air in. For engine sake at least...

makes ya feel like a kid again don't it.

I own 5,, of course they are for my grand sons ?

they sell diaphragms at rite aid for 4$ =) lol ....if the zombie apocalypse really happened ...you have more work then i know...every road warrior would be lining up for you to fix there generators and bikes ......

$350. all day long

I wood like to know what your name is ok

Now if you were just a Shriner, you could have a good time riding with the clown unit.😳

Is that a 900cc? O_o