They were marketed with that name as well. MTD with the hardtail setup, Columbia if it has the seat mount with shocks. Very comfy riders. I have one and a buddy has one.
Here's mine...I think it's late '60s, but I'm not exactly sure of the make. Definitely has a different engine than originally, but it is such a kick in the ass...especially riding through the vineyards next to my house.
A few more recent shots of my 68 Wildcat.....not sure what to do with it, its all original and just sitting.
Here's some projects for sale that I listed over at oldminibikes.com: Trail Horse projects: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68872-trail-horse-projects-2-available.html Bonanza/Scout project: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68988-bonanza-mb-scout-frameset.html Cal Kart Invader roller project: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68990-cal-kart-invader-roller.html Sensation roller project: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68993-sensation-mike-bike-roller.html Fox Trailbug project: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68874-fox-trailbug-project-needs-massaging.html Fox Campus Bike project: http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/68994-fox-campus-frame-fork.html
I can't remember if I ever posted this here or not....... '68/'69 Rupp posing in front of my 49 Lincoln.....
Damn! There was a heard of minis at So Cal second Saturday this morning!!! I'm so damn dumb that I got out the door late and forgot my camera, so no picts to show. Hey, any of you guys this morning have a 5" steel wheel or two laying around? I didn't think to ask...
this is the one i finished about 3 months ago. IT will do every bit of 70mph if the rider is willing. It has changed a little, it now has a tillotson HW-10A Advenger carb with what has been unbeleivable factory support.
We are in the start-up stages of a mini bike club in the chicago burbs, voodoo minis of chicago (look us up on facebook), about 12 people so far
What the hell did you do to that briggs? 12.5 dia tire a 12 and 72 sproket combo would be at 11,500 rpm at 70 mph Thats Crazy! Lets see the intake this is one I make for limited space with tire
Also you should buy one of my covers I cast, it will save your leg at those speeds!! This model would look good on it.
Edit out that 70 mph line, I build alki burning jr.rag engines, and know what it would take, that engine, carb and gear combo is good for 30 at best . But I know it sure feels like 70.
its got a 60 tooth sprocket. the 72 just pulled wheelies the whole time. its got a full built dual bearing engine with billet rod and the works, its not like its stock its based on RPM i have clocked it doing over 50mph soon.. i havent had it on there long
Cool stuff! We're in the process of setting up a vintage minibike and go kart race in Chicago, the White Knuckle Scramble. The trouble is mainly talking property owners into letting us run minibikes (go karts are no problem). I'm negotiating with a place now and we might have to set an HP/MPH limit on them to keep owners happy. I'm pretty sure 50-79mph won't fly, Franko! But I'm working on it. If you guys have any suggestions, feel free to PM me.
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