{"id":3233,"date":"2016-03-03T11:37:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T18:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tracysigler.com\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2016-11-17T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T20:07:22","slug":"azusa-mini-bike-predator-212","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tracysigler.com\/blog\/2016\/azusa-mini-bike-predator-212\/","title":{"rendered":"Azusa Mini Bike + Predator 212 + Minor Customization = Fast Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I built this mini bike using an Azusa kit and a Predator 212 engine. I don’t think I’ll ever buy another Azusa frame set. As someone who used to weld and fabricate for a living I think I can objectively say that the build quality on the frame is not great. Sure, the welds are strong and I have no concerns about it breaking. But the engine plate wasn’t square with the frame, the pin for the fork on the drum brake had to be cut down because collided with the sprocket, and the head tube for the fork had distorted from welding and I had to ream it out just to get the bolt through. Weld spatter and burrs are not a big deal but the structural problems were disappointing. I made it work though.<\/p>\n

The design theme is a tribute to my father. I have never known anyone who is such a hard core DIYer as my Dad, except for his father, and my younger brother. From cars to houses to furniture and art projects. Dad just goes for it. Actually, my Mom is the same way. So I got the “do it” gene from both sides.<\/p>\n

Various custom touches are detailed below. This video also lets you hear how the Predator engine with a straight header sounds. No wheelies were performed in this video. But this little scooter will pull the wheel up with ease. The first time I rode it the front wheel was a foot in the air before I noticed. Hang on.<\/p>\n