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1970 Cat 400X Mini Bike

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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I came across this and couldnt pass it up.. got it for $40. It had a different engine on it and no brakes.. it had a bad blue paint job so I stripped the bad blue paint off and now have the original red.. looks bad but at least its original.. I had this engine in my shed for about 18 years.. did a quick rebuild and now have decent compression and great spark.. I had forgotten how easy it was to get spark with a point ignition.. it also had white painted rims.. paint stripper followed by sand blasting and a coat of clear lacquer.

It hasnt been run yet but should be this weekend. Ive been waiting for some parts and they got here just as a bunch of work showed up..
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Nice little prodject bike! Keep us updated.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Will do.. got side tracked with a bunch of work.. did get it running and moving under its own power..until the chain came off.. need to work on chain alignment now..

And should have my Rupp Enduro done about the time I finish the Cat..

http://forums.atvconnection.com/vint...pp-enduro.html
 
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