Next steps will be including stuff like the following:
1. Reversing the sprockets on the jackshaft, so the mini bike will accelerate from a standstill better (though with a bit lower top speed of course).
2. Changing out the intake manifold to a "V" type for a bit more grunt (though this may involve messing with the carb arrangement - the engine mount plate is way forward - 4 cycle frame design again).
3. Mounting up fenders. I have some nice pebble-grain black plastic fenders that will not detract from appearance, but will keep the bike a bit cleaner.
4. Some sort of frame finish. Possibly something simple like SharkHide.
5. A loop of fuel line from the outlet fitting up and over the top of the tank to act as a sight gauge. It's dang hard to fill this tank without overflowing it. I have done this on all my vintage karts, and it works really slick.
Long term may see the engine and jackshaft plate cut free and moved rearward, and a V700 installed - just like on my mini bike in high school. Could even be a 5 Port, as I drove one of those in high school as well. Hmmmmm..., may need an open exhaust at that point........
1. Reversing the sprockets on the jackshaft, so the mini bike will accelerate from a standstill better (though with a bit lower top speed of course).
2. Changing out the intake manifold to a "V" type for a bit more grunt (though this may involve messing with the carb arrangement - the engine mount plate is way forward - 4 cycle frame design again).
3. Mounting up fenders. I have some nice pebble-grain black plastic fenders that will not detract from appearance, but will keep the bike a bit cleaner.
4. Some sort of frame finish. Possibly something simple like SharkHide.
5. A loop of fuel line from the outlet fitting up and over the top of the tank to act as a sight gauge. It's dang hard to fill this tank without overflowing it. I have done this on all my vintage karts, and it works really slick.
Long term may see the engine and jackshaft plate cut free and moved rearward, and a V700 installed - just like on my mini bike in high school. Could even be a 5 Port, as I drove one of those in high school as well. Hmmmmm..., may need an open exhaust at that point........
Jim Waltz, West Sacramento, CA