Little Man is Gonna be STOKED on Christmas Morning

[milner351]

Something like this will inevitably be on Lee's list before long - he's going to be 4 on the 29th. He hasn't mastered the pedal car we restored for him last Christmas yet, this year it's a big wheel, and swim lessons.

[VTJUNK]

I always wanted a mini bike too. I still threaten to buy one when I see them at swap meets, but the wife says no, which makes no sense because she's ok with a dozen or so motorcycles? lol.

I think it's cooler than a dirt bike anyway. I'm sure you'll both have a blast on it.

[JOES66FURY]

I always wanted a mini bike too. I still threaten to buy one when I see them at swap meets, but the wife says no, which makes no sense because she's ok with a dozen or so motorcycles? lol.

I think it's cooler than a dirt bike anyway. I'm sure you'll both have a blast on it.

Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

Tell her its an investment. If you have not been watching these things...its a hot little market and nicely restored and customized ones sell for a pretty penny...Might be a way to have your cake and eat it too....

[pdub]

I stand by my credo on this one - there are no boy "toys." They are all "tools" for entertainment. All tools, and a man needs tools.

[SpiderGearsMan]

I got a lawn mower at age 12

[VTJUNK]

I got a lawn mower at age 12

For entertainment or making money?

[PatricksDad]

I got a lawn mower at age 12

Me too and, by 13, I had enough for my own XR75. Luckily my best friend had a basement full and I could keep it there. My folks didn't know about it until my 30th birthday party.

[pdub]

Me too and, by 13, I had enough for my own XR75. Luckily my best friend had a basement full and I could keep it there. My folks didn't know about it until my 30th birthday party.

Gosh, that is absolutely classic. My parents wouldn't let me have a mini-bike, but the guys up the street had a Heathkit 2-speed monster with a giant back tire. We all took turns tearing up the trail on that thing, such fun. Yeah, my parents protected me alright.

Joe, this thread, this thing you have done, is just too cool. Well done Sir.

[DanStokes]

I got a lawn mower at age 12

All I got was a smelly goat, and I was glad to have it. Blah blah blah ba blah......

Dan

[pdub]

All I got was a smelly goat, and I was glad to have it. Blah blah blah ba blah......

Dan

Dan, did you have to walk barefoot in the snow uphill and against the wind to school and back, both ways?

My elders told me so many stories like that, I'm sure they're true, but all I could think as a kid was, but now we have electricity Dad.

[GFogg]

Man! Lucky kid. When I was his age we were so poor my mom cut holes in my pants pockets so I'd have something to play with. You'll both have fun. Bet you can't wait to see his eyes on Christmas morning.

[redneckjoe69]

[QUOTE=JOES66FURY;836087]The engine is a 2.8hp/97cc unit....


I am already plotting for next christmas....

6.5hp/212cc





i never could leave the kids minibikes, carts, or dirtbikes alone, lol. we took governors off, made our own pipes, & filled the heads with TIG weld to up the compression, etc. sure was a lot of fun. he's gonna have a smile all day and beyond! awesome gift!
video.

[DanStokes]

Dan, did you have to walk barefoot in the snow uphill and against the wind to school and back, both ways?

Waist deep in snow in the heat of August, uphill both ways. Nothing to eat but dirt - mud if we were lucky. It was TOUGH back then - but we were glad to have it.

Dan

[silver_bullet]

I think that it needs a scabbard with a Daisy Red Rider BB gun mounted to the front fork

[70chevyC-10]

Very cool Joe - good job. I remember having to ride the kid across the streets mini-bike (baby Honda thing) so your little guy will be EXTREMELY happy.