What do you need for a Doodlebug mini bike?
Our kit includes aluminum rims, racing tires, rear sprocket, rear disc, wheel bearings and all the necessary hardware to convert your Doodlebug into a great handling mini bike. The stock Doodlebug uses these spacers to center front rim in the forks.
What kind of engine does a doodlebug have?
Since the stock 97cc engine does not have the power to pull us up a slight uphill grade we will start with an engine swap. We’ll take out the stock motor and replace it with a 6.5hp Harbor Freight clone motor. Follow along as we build this Doodlebug. Here is our brand new, stock Doodlebug.
How do you change engine on Doodlebug go kart?
We start our engine swap by removing the stock throttle cable. Unscrew the wire stop and pull the cable out. Disconnect the kill switch wire. Remove the kill switch ground wire. Remove the black portion of the chain guard. Two allen head bolts hold it in place. Remove the chain. Remove the four bolt from beneath the motor plate.
Where is the throttle stop screw on a minibike?
Examine the throttle cable assembly and locate the spring-loaded throttle stop screw, near the large metal throttle lever. Turn the throttle stop screw counterclockwise until the bottom of the screw becomes nearly flush with the bracket hole.
Our kit includes aluminum rims, racing tires, rear sprocket, rear disc, wheel bearings and all the necessary hardware to convert your Doodlebug into a great handling mini bike. The stock Doodlebug uses these spacers to center front rim in the forks.
How do you mount a doodlebug on a go kart?
To avoid the annoying sound of the chain smacking the chain guard, we moved the chain guard upward. This required us to make a little bracket for the front mounting bolt and drilling a new hole for the rear mounting bolt. Connect the Doodlebugs kill switch to the coil wire on the 6.5hp engine.
What kind of tires does a doodlebug use?
No longer available.) The race inspired tires allow the mini bike to take corners like a performance motorcycle. Our kit includes aluminum rims, racing tires, rear sprocket, rear disc, wheel bearings and all the necessary hardware to convert your Doodlebug into a great handling mini bike.
Examine the throttle cable assembly and locate the spring-loaded throttle stop screw, near the large metal throttle lever. Turn the throttle stop screw counterclockwise until the bottom of the screw becomes nearly flush with the bracket hole.