Mini Bike
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Topic: Mini Bike
Posted By: PaulRoidt(WI)
Subject: Mini Bike
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 7:02pm
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Lucky enough to find a Mini Bike!   |
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Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 7:28pm
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Congratulations! What’s some of its specs - hp? Mph? Year? Mfg? Is that the one from auctiontime.com? |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 8:13pm
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That is cool. I have heard about them but never seen one. Nice that it has front and rear suspension. That will be a fun project. Keep pictures coming as I want to see how it turns out. Great find ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: PaulRoidt(WI)
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 9:32pm
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5 hp MPH ? Early 70's Mfg by Gilson in Plymouth, WI Not sure of the auction, Gary did the bidding. Looks like it was in really good shape until it had a fire in the Carb area.
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Posted By: JohnColo
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 10:29pm
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It can be restored to good as new, all it takes is time and money! Good find.
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Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 10:35pm
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Way to go Paul. Gary is good luck but then he was bidding with YOUR $$$.  After you get it running, I'll come down and get a ride.  ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2021 at 12:12am
| I had a chance to buy a new one but the kids were 2-6 at the time and we lived in town. Wished I would have bought it and put it in the oil ware house. |
Posted By: PaulRoidt(WI)
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2021 at 7:50am
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John, Time and money! Ted, I actually just paid Gary for my half. Hopefully have it done for GOTO in Baraboo. Tom, something about hide sight, it gets us all.
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Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2021 at 2:51pm
| Dam I missed a good one - ggggrrrrr |
Posted By: allis g
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2021 at 6:17pm
| had one when I was a kid Came from McGrath implements in new hampton iowa founded by my grandpa in 1938. Shut down 2020 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 8:32am
Tell us more about this GOTO in Baraboo. First I've heard about it. Been to the show there once, it's a great venue.
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PaulRoidt(WI) wrote:Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 9:11am
| As I recall from the early 70's, I believe Allis had two models of a mini-bike. One was a "deluxe" model. Don't remember all of the differences, but one had larger tires. I see yours has a headlight which I think was also one of the differences between the models. I also don't remember who manufactured them for AC. Seems like one had a 5 HP engine with the other being slightly larger. |
Posted By: dpower
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 10:09am
| i have the trail bike which has taller wheels/tires and looks more like a dirt bike. Best place to get parts is oldminibikes.com They bring good money fixed up or not. i was lucky enough to save my original seat and get it running its is pretty original. Ebay has new decal kits for them. I know the clutch covers are hard to find and you still got yours so that is good. Have fun |
Posted By: PaulRoidt(WI)
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 6:34pm
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Mike Baraboo GOTO 2022 Brian, The research I have done, there were three models, 4 hp, 5 hp with the spoked wheels, and 5 hp deluxe which had headlight, taillight, chrome fenders, belt cover, handlebar and front end, and the exhaust pipe. Gilson in Plymouth, WI manufactured the mini bikes. dpower, Thanks, found that website there is a lot of good info there. Gary is working with a mini bike collector that has parts also. |
Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 6:57pm
I redid a 1971 Rupp last winter. Lot's of info out there. No it's not the correct color scheme for the bike but I like it and my Grandkids will keep it! Good luck and have fun!  ------------- Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK! |
Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021 at 9:46pm
| that’s a cool find |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 7:48am
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Thanks Paul! |
Posted By: Mike Smith
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 12:02am
| Hi Paul im in about 95% complete a full rebuild on a outrider just like yours. Im missing one part and it would be 100% complete and original. The cover that goes over the belt covering the tork converter. Is there any way you would sell your. Or know where I could find one? You can email me at mikesmith197777@gmail.com hope to here from you |
Posted By: 34 Airflow
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 12:38am
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Great find, I've been looking for one for a while now they are such a cool thing! ------------- 1937 Model A, 1937 Model U, 1929 United, 1945 Model C, 1949 WF, 1948 WC, 1956 D272 and a Roto Baler http://www.australianallischalmersregistry.com/ |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 7:06am
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The old Gibson's had the chrome "ape hanger" handlebars. They were the "cool" thing in the 70's! Nice complete bike! Should turn out be a nice resto. Don't forgit' the pics as you go along. I'm sure all of us would love to see the progress! Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Randy_Larson
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2022 at 12:15pm
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uploads/1474/20221015_142449.jpg" rel="nofollow - 20221015_142449.jpg [ I was wondering if anyone knows where I could have a chance finding the stock exhaust pipe for this minibike? Your assistance is much appreciated. ------------- G,D10,D12,D14,D15,D17gas,D17 diesel,D19 Diesel, D21 Series II,160,190, B1,Bumble Bee 10,B1,HB 212,ACC 30 forklift and snap-coupler equipment |
Posted By: PaulRoidt(WI)
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2022 at 5:36pm
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Randy, The exhaust pipes are very hard to find I'm told. Do not know of any for sale. Here is ours finished. I'll have to round up some photos of the restoration.  |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2022 at 8:16am
That is awesome! I want one!
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Posted By: geronimopilot
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 11:16am
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Hi Paul can you tell me where you purchased the seat? I am restoring a Gilson and I am in need of that same exact seat. I did take your word and I sent my Chrome off to Custom Plating in Brillion. Not cheap but I think they do good work -
Thanks! Scott |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 5:25pm
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Wow! Great job Paul! Never saw the finished pics. Looks like a brand new unit. Big difference from when you bought it in 2021! A lot of Chrome on that bad boy! Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: bigal121892
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 6:05pm
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That is cool! |