Can you identify this?

**T.W.R** · 13th September 2006, 21:08

Originally Posted by PZR

Geez I hope its a Steen look at the price this is going for. Tho mine is different to this
http://cgi.ebay.com/Taco-Mini-Bike-O...ayphotohosting

Ha going on the book I've got here (1968 Motorcycle Sport Book 3rd edt, Petersen Specialty Publication) that Taco is model 22 & was supposed to have a 127cc motor and good for 25mph

**LilSel** · 13th September 2006, 21:12

lol...

apart from the engine (no gear box) it does look really similar to an old gemini like one that myself and a mate rebuilt years and years ago...
esp the back where the shocks join.
There's not much info avail on them on the net tho aye...
*been occupied lookin around* lol...
Something that came up tho said that some had a lawnmower engine?...

Best of luck mate

**PZR** · 13th September 2006, 21:13

It just goes to show that there is a whole world out there that I know little about. I found this site with dozens of different types of mini bikes if you are interested
http://www.members.tripod.com/JLEIBOVITCH/id32.htm

**LilSel** · 13th September 2006, 21:14

lol TWR... 127cc??

alright!!!!

**Turtle** · 13th September 2006, 21:20

Looks like a true test to me....came out orriginally with a briggs an stratton engine and centrifugal clutch....came out way bak but im sure someone brought the old jigs recently and are making them new again ????? could be wrong tho

**TLDV8** · 13th September 2006, 21:37

Originally Posted by Turtle

Looks like a true test to me....came out orriginally with a briggs an stratton engine and centrifugal clutch....came out way bak but im sure someone brought the old jigs recently and are making them new again ????? could be wrong tho

The Trutest had no rear suspension that i remember... fwiw
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The fuel tank looks like Honda Monkey or perhaps early Z50.

**T.W.R** · 13th September 2006, 21:40

Originally Posted by LilSel

lol TWR... 127cc??

alright!!!!

Here's a scan of the page from the book, the Taco is the bottom one. Check out the others though

**MidnightMike** · 13th September 2006, 21:51

Isnt it one of those GN250's ?

**PZR** · 13th September 2006, 21:57

Originally Posted by T.W.R

Here's a scan of the page from the book, the Taco is the bottom one. Check out the others though

Nope its not any of those

**sampers** · 14th September 2006, 07:36

I think it's selfmade, I think it's an monkey Z50A fuel tank and fork...

**PZR** · 14th September 2006, 12:18

I do not think its self made its got too many well made parts on it like neat little chain adjustors. The handle bar top clamp is cast alloy which no one would do at home. The suspension is also well made if it worked properly (bit more work there). Its definatly factory made and well made at that. Thats not to say it hasn't been messed with since as it looks like the chassis has been lengthed and lots of bits are worn

**07fatboy** · 14th September 2006, 13:15

Originally Posted by PZR

Talk about a clown on a bike?
Oooops hang on a minute!!!
Thats me

...you no the 1's with the clown suits on at the circus hehehe

**T.W.R** · 14th September 2006, 20:04

Originally Posted by PZR

Nope its not any of those

no kidding

was just meaning check the variety of the wee buggers

found this last night that looks slightly similar to your mystery mini bike, it's a Ssscat MkII and comparing the similarities & allowing for changes yours may be a MkI ?

**PZR** · 14th September 2006, 21:52

Yeah thats about the closest I have seen so far, lots of similarities, I'll have a look and see if I can find some more pictures. Any idea where it was made?