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A little bit of both I guess.

It was my own oversight on the belt width that was the final straw. I was happy to see it go.

It's my favorite now, love how it works.

Thanks Otis. Did you see anything in that pile of junk that might work better for the head set? I might have a lead on a z50 front end, although I thought this would be a temporary solution.

@@woodysgarage469 will the cups that came with not fit in frame?

@@otis3357 At this point I'll have to look at what I have, I just swapped stuff for an hour to see if any combination of things would work. It's a long way from going for a ride.

Thanks Robo

Main problem is the keyway. I don't have a junk crank that big.

I thought of something like that, didn't want to throw any more money at it, but perhaps I have something kicking around, thanks.

Thanks Starightpipe

Thanks Robo

It took some tinkering for sure, thanks.

I do. It has been sitting waiting for an emergency. I should probably give it a run.

@@woodysgarage469 say i have question for you since you seem to know more than me on this unit ok here goes unit starts up runs if you put a light load on ok but it won't idle up on a higher for instance put a drill on load ok put a circular saw on an idle goes down if you want more power you need to self adjust screw on carb any ideas thank you keep pulling away !!!

so i found out how to take off air cleaner that nut on bottom has to come off wow ok now another question i see 3 screws on this carb 1 on bottom 1on top and one in middle did you ever figure out what they all do? yeah i know a lot to take in thanks for any help you give !!!

i just of thought some thing can this carb be replaced with some thing newer ?

@@charlesscheck6517 Hard to tell what you mean. Go slow and take pictures of what you are doing. I don't think there is an aftermarket replacement. I good clean original carb is better anyway. Take your time, you'll learn.

Thanks John

I did fix it, it was the throttle.

Thanks Shane, glad someone likes my humor.

Thanks Gary

Thanks for the tip Bill.

Don't be scared, if possible video while you are working on it. My guess is you have water in the bowl of the carb, loosen it and let it drain, you don't have to take it all the way off, snug it back up. Fresh gas and give it a try.

I didn't. I think 19mph is stock speed.

Thanks for posting. I picked up a Briggs 5hp (70's era) for it, which I think I was told they used, or did they use Tecumseh for the 700? I'd still like to get a nice original pill seat for it.

@@woodysgarage469 Earlier dog eared engine plates were for a 5 HP Briggs.They use a model 130212 or 130232 .The later Model 700 bikes after early 1969 used Tecumseh 5 hp engines The engine plates were no longer Dog eared.They were only dog eared for the Briggs 5 HP to allow the engine plate to be more forward.Also the reason for the offset foot rest as the Briggs 5 HP stuck out of the frame more . 5 HP Tecumseh motors were the same size as a 3 HP Tecumseh block.Briggs 5 hp were much larger then a 2 or 3 HP Briggs. I know all the minor details on these bikes...so ask away any other Questions.. 🙂thanks,Steve.

@@stevengeier7566 I just checked and this Briggs is a 130232. So is that right? I also cut a foot brake assembly off this frame that everyone on "OldMiniBike" forum says was not original, it was a little awkward looking. The disc brakes are too much $, was hoping someone would come up with an alternative that didn't require frame butchery.

Yes, run it with the filter it will richen the fuel mixture up a bit and then try the jet adjustment.

@@woodysgarage469 I tried but it just keeps acting like its running out of fuel

@@elijahnorris6760 Did you clean the carb? Getting a good flow of gas from the tank?

@@woodysgarage469 yes sir I did

@@elijahnorris6760 Not sure what to suggest. Old gas in it?

Thanks Wolf

Thanks

Short Shaft

Don't watch it then, Champ.

Might be as simple as a broken throttle like this one. I usually charge this outside.

Thanks Steve

Thanks reggie, good luck.

I sold it, loved them since they came out.

Thanks straightpipe.

I wasn't riding my 550 much so I sold it. This one is a blast on the road, good for riding along the coast, down to the beach, back roads.

It's how I like them.

Time will tell. I've heard of antifreeze being used to make wood swell, like to fix a loose hammer head.

We'll see how it goes. I may end up doing tubes.

How's the compression? Plugs good?

@@woodysgarage469 checked the compression, I had about 30. I took off the head and whaddya know I had a breach that looked pretty much identical to the one that you had. Gonna pick me up a new gasket, what's the one that you got?

@@tmapaman7080 I'd look for an OEM Gasket, or Sierra brand. Should be good.

@@tmapaman7080 One other thing. Maybe get a new impeller kit, head gaskets sometimes go when over heated.

@@woodysgarage469 I know what happened when it went out, which makes sense. I ran over a plastic shopping bag at full speed so the prop cavitated and revved way higher than it should've. I guess it won't hurt to check. The gasket comes in monday

I'd say new points/condensers. The points get old and get worn past adjustment.

That would make sense, but didn’t you adjust the points before taking it out the first time?

@@blueback21 Yes, but it can effect the timing if there is not enough contact there. The Gap will be correct, but the timing not.

@@woodysgarage469 looks like you did something to the carb the second time around. I hear ya I put new points and condensers in before I took it out last summer, but it was doing exactly what yours was doing.

@@blueback21 I think it was basically cleaning it (I had to watch the video as this was 2 years ago) I would recommend a rebuild kit and to clean under the welch plugs (which I did not, but should have). I also had the the lo/hi speed adjustment only out a half, when it is supposed to be 1 1/2.

No, but there are plenty on ebay, just buy from someone with good feedback on the carb you are buying.

Tim, I just started mine up yesterday too. First pull. It is purring without doing anything to it at all. I guess those shift levers are notorious for breaking.

@@woodysgarage469YesSir. Apparently they are a well known and documented weak spot. Pot metal bubble ridden little wanna be levers that break if you look at them cross eyed. Used handles are $100 plus. Plus the aggravation of disassembly. Well it was my fault it broke. I put it on side in back of pick up and it rolled over about 10 years ago. I finally built a nice temporary fix and now it rides shotgun in front seat with me. Hahahaha. No more pickup bed for this motor. I’ve enjoyed Evinrudes and Johnson’s since I was a kid. Grew up with them and still have a few to tinker with and use. The quality is unmatched and the simplicity makes them easier to keep around and work on. Like I said, enjoyed your video and will look for more. The best to you.