Show us your mini bike.

[090]

I did a search and couldn't find a thread like this one . Hope I'm not rehashing 
So a lot of us started on a mini and have a soft spot for them, me included. I have said on several occasions that even though I love them, I couldn't bring myself to part with money for one when I can use the money to buy another rider. Well that changed a couple of weeks ago when I bought the Puch that people was trying to pronounce.I have a spare bike in rougher condition that I have decided to keep seeing as these things don't come up very often. This thing is a little ripper and will be a pit bike at CD8. I also bought an xr75 '76 (four speed) which is getting a transformation.I have done a back flip! JohnnyO, get your camera out seeing as you have quite a mini collection as well.
The Puch is made in Austria. I think Arnie's first job was assembling these at his local bike shop  .

[JohnnyO]

You really are turning into an eccentric Euro!

[firko]

I found one of those little Puch's in a skip bin a few years ago. It was complete and in good nick except for the engine being one solid siezed up mass. I can't remember what I did with it but seem to think I may have given it to a forum member.

[Davey Crocket]

Remember, he is a clogwog......it's in his blood.....loves gold too.

[JohnnyO]

Ok you got me, here's my favourite one..
This is an '74 XR75K1 i semi restored about 15 years ago and use as a pit bike occasionally.

[DR]

Mini's could near do with a forum section of their own I'd reckon. '100cc and Mini's'
Seems nearly every man and his dog has a mini of some description tucked away somewhere and some like me just keep adding to them...


'82 XR80/YZ80K


my prototype TM50 5 speed. Has the correct chrome wheels and shocks now


'74 TM75


RM80B bought new in late '77


as purchased but now complete and rideable though still patina..just love that word


Italjet, JR and PW 50's


le '82 80XZ one of my favs..the other is the XD and 80B

there are a few others on the way and also an RM50N, RM80XX, RM80XD (in progress pictured below), DSRM80BC hybrid but I can't find any pics atm. Work calls so I'll have to look for them again later.


current project '83

[firko]

I'm building something a tad different. In line with my love of custom framed bikes, I'm building a Steens powered by a TS90 Honcho engine. Jonesey bought a complete Hodaka Ace 90 powered version and got a spare frame and tank with it which he's donated to the cause. I'm considering using Chonda wheels and USD forks if I can find a donor basketcase pitbike. If not, I'll be needing appropriate 16" and 17" wheels.
         
         

[Captain Bilko]

It's the early 1980's racers that do it for me. Bristling with technology and very quick. the one i'm doing is costing a bomb but I couldn't care less. When Pre 85 mini's are racing, I'll be ready.....

[mposs]

My two

YZ80A


TY80A

[YZ250H]

Almost finished - carb (lost in the mail  )  Chain and clean up the side covers and tank.
Obviously still looking for front number plate (or replacement) and exhaust guard.

[Slakewell]

LOL I sold almost all my mini stuff last year. Had heaps of YZ 80 stuff.

I still have a XL 75 that owes me $500 that Id let go without too much of a fight.

[Rossvickicampbell]

talk about memories - I had an XR75 like that one JO - and at one point when Dad tried to get me into trials a TY80 as well.  Just like Brad there is no way I could ride one now  but still wouldn't mind a YZ80C to sit in the bar - never did get one as I moved onto 125's - but geez there are some nice bikes there.

[LWC82PE]

I used to have an 81 XR 80 exactly like this. It was in imaculate condition and looked the same as this brochure pic and mainly just had the cosmetics and the top end done 20 or so years ago because the mechanicals were still very good. I kind of wish i still had it, it was such a bullet proof bike.

[suzuki43]

talk about memories - I had an XR75 like that one JO - and at one point when Dad tried to get me into trials a TY80 as well.  Just like Brad there is no way I could ride one now  but still wouldn't mind a YZ80C to sit in the bar - never did get one as I moved onto 125's - but geez there are some nice bikes there.

Yes indeed Rosco,you on a mini bike would be like an elephant riding a skateboard.

[smed]

I have some pics of part of  my mini collection but dont know how to use photobucket,can someone put them up for me if i email them to you?