Planet Minis

jeeptjs · 02-14-2008, 06:30 AM

I just picked up my first Mini Trail last which appears to be a 70ish QA50 k0. It is a none runner and I am going to put in a new engine, any recommendations on where to look for one? I.E. Lifan, etc.?

Thanks,
Mike

Z · 02-14-2008, 06:56 AM

How good can you fabricate? There is no aftermarket bolt in replacement engine available in the world for the Honda QA50. You'll have to make new motor mounts and I would recommend running a 50cc engine with no more then an 88cc Kit. Anything bigger and you'll end up eating sh!t due to the 5" wheels.

Lair · 02-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Post some pics.

gstegman · 02-14-2008, 01:21 PM

Z,
Do you know if an old pushrod CT200 motor will fit? I have a QA with the classic tranny problem and was wondering if the mounts were the same.

Thanks.

Z · 02-14-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gstegman

Z,
Do you know if an old pushrod CT200 motor will fit? I have a QA with the classic tranny problem and was wondering if the mounts were the same.

Thanks.

You can make anything fit, but having it bolt on is highly unlikely. Look how short the QA engine is. You can run a CRF50 engine by welding on different engine mounts (a PM member had done this modification) but you can't run a front fender unless you stretch the frame.

slowkid6 · 02-14-2008, 01:41 PM

pics?

gstegman · 02-14-2008, 01:58 PM

Z,
Understood, I guess I was just hoping...

jacob808 · 02-14-2008, 07:04 PM

need pics man????

Lair · 02-14-2008, 08:05 PM

How about the early CT90 pushriod engine? Is it a bolt-on?

bykpimp · 02-15-2008, 10:25 PM

I had a 69 QA for a lawn decoration. It was actually sitting atop a retaining wall. Of course some toerag came along and stole it. Tis funny because I'dve given it to him/her if they would've asked.

Wurms · 02-16-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bykpimp

Tis funny because I'dve given it to him/her if they would've asked.

That's usually how it goes.

02-14-2008, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeeptjs PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	1st Mini Trail I just picked up my first Mini Trail last which appears to be a 70ish QA50 k0. It is a none runner and I am going to put in a new engine, any recommendations on where to look for one? I.E. Lifan, etc.? Thanks, Mike

02-14-2008, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,790	Re: 1st Mini Trail How good can you fabricate? There is no aftermarket bolt in replacement engine available in the world for the Honda QA50. You'll have to make new motor mounts and I would recommend running a 50cc engine with no more then an 88cc Kit. Anything bigger and you'll end up eating sh!t due to the 5" wheels.

02-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 406	Re: 1st Mini Trail Post some pics.

02-14-2008, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
gstegman "The Steg" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 987	Re: 1st Mini Trail Z, Do you know if an old pushrod CT200 motor will fit? I have a QA with the classic tranny problem and was wondering if the mounts were the same. Thanks.

02-14-2008, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
slowkid6 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 2,620 My Mood:	Re: 1st Mini Trail pics?

02-14-2008, 01:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
gstegman "The Steg" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 987	Re: 1st Mini Trail Z, Understood, I guess I was just hoping...

02-14-2008, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
jacob808 1st Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: arkansas Posts: 130	Re: 1st Mini Trail need pics man????

02-14-2008, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 406	Re: 1st Mini Trail How about the early CT90 pushriod engine? Is it a bolt-on?

02-15-2008, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bykpimp PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: REDLINE POWERSPORT SANTA CRUZ CA Posts: 4	Re: 1st Mini Trail I had a 69 QA for a lawn decoration. It was actually sitting atop a retaining wall. Of course some toerag came along and stole it. Tis funny because I'dve given it to him/her if they would've asked.

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