Planet Minis

MikeL50 · 02-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Stumbled across it today in a friends barn I've never been in. He said I could take it.
I havn't a clue what it is year or motor that's supposed to be in it.
Its a complete roller w/ Frame, lights, seat, tank wheels/ tires everything but the motor.

I'll have pics of it tomorrow to show you guys.

It's red with a red frame, Tank and a black seat w/ red Toyoko on the back of it.

Are these desireable and or restorable?

anyone on here have one?

Drained · 02-10-2009, 04:02 PM

I bet Z will know something about them.

speeddemon619 · 02-10-2009, 05:20 PM

Z seems to know just about anything you could need to know bout these minibikes!

D-Day · 02-10-2009, 05:26 PM

Here's some basic info:

TOYOCO MINIBIKE

MikeL50 · 02-10-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnbassett26

I thought that what it was, lawn mower powered monkey bike knock off. You should put a huge motor in it.
~Shawn

I might just have to do that...

It looks just like the red one in that link.

thanks for the responses so far. I'm gonna grab it tomorrow and take a few pics.

mexicanyella · 02-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Frame looks like a Rupp Roadster II/Black Widow, but with a tubular swingarm instead of a stamped channel swingarm. Seat and tank are different, though.

Appears to be Tecumseh-powered. The word I've heard is Tecumseh is no longer making engines, contracts to supply replacement parts are still up for grabs and therefore, unless some outfit jumps on that business, replacement parts will be limited to old stock.

That info may be dated though. Can't go wrong with a GX-series (OHV) Honda industrial engine, although it might be tough to fit because the cylinder will be slanting backwards, which might make exhaust routing awkward.

How about one of those little Yanmar or (Changfa) clone air-cooled diesels? Or a Hatz diesel, if you're feeling spendy? That could be an obnoxious-sounding neighborhood blaster...

Little Crazy · 10-26-2009, 02:40 PM

Thread, I too just came across a barn find with a similar name, but mine is a TOYOCO made by the Toyoco Motor Co. in Levittown, PA. I know it's old because it has a holder on the face of the front forks for a small can of oil like 3in1 oil or similar oil to keep the chain oiled. It has a Kohler K91T engine. If anyone knows anything about these or can give any clue as to its worth, it would be of great help to me.

mexicanyella · 10-26-2009, 02:57 PM

K91? As I recall that was a 4hp Kohler. Haven't seen one of those since driving a concessions go-kart many many years ago that was powered (barely) by one.

Don't know much about Toyoco, but have you searched around on sites like Mini Doodle and whatnot, which are more geared toward the pre-Japanese invasion minibikes?

How about some photos of it?

cdoublejj · 10-26-2009, 07:16 PM

it does look likea rup i still wonder what frame i have it's some copy knock off as well i also have a roadster, i need to get rid both them.

02-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeL50 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Middleboro,Ma Posts: 193 My Mood:	Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. Stumbled across it today in a friends barn I've never been in. He said I could take it. I havn't a clue what it is year or motor that's supposed to be in it. Its a complete roller w/ Frame, lights, seat, tank wheels/ tires everything but the motor. I'll have pics of it tomorrow to show you guys. It's red with a red frame, Tank and a black seat w/ red Toyoko on the back of it. Are these desireable and or restorable? anyone on here have one?

02-10-2009, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drained 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middleboro, Massachusetts Posts: 522	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. I bet Z will know something about them.

02-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
speeddemon619 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 593	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. Z seems to know just about anything you could need to know bout these minibikes!

02-10-2009, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
D-Day 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: STL MO Posts: 106 My Mood:	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. Here's some basic info: TOYOCO MINIBIKE

02-10-2009, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 974	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. Frame looks like a Rupp Roadster II/Black Widow, but with a tubular swingarm instead of a stamped channel swingarm. Seat and tank are different, though. Appears to be Tecumseh-powered. The word I've heard is Tecumseh is no longer making engines, contracts to supply replacement parts are still up for grabs and therefore, unless some outfit jumps on that business, replacement parts will be limited to old stock. That info may be dated though. Can't go wrong with a GX-series (OHV) Honda industrial engine, although it might be tough to fit because the cylinder will be slanting backwards, which might make exhaust routing awkward. How about one of those little Yanmar or (Changfa) clone air-cooled diesels? Or a Hatz diesel, if you're feeling spendy? That could be an obnoxious-sounding neighborhood blaster...

10-26-2009, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Little Crazy PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. Thread, I too just came across a barn find with a similar name, but mine is a TOYOCO made by the Toyoco Motor Co. in Levittown, PA. I know it's old because it has a holder on the face of the front forks for a small can of oil like 3in1 oil or similar oil to keep the chain oiled. It has a Kohler K91T engine. If anyone knows anything about these or can give any clue as to its worth, it would be of great help to me.

10-26-2009, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 974	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. K91? As I recall that was a 4hp Kohler. Haven't seen one of those since driving a concessions go-kart many many years ago that was powered (barely) by one. Don't know much about Toyoco, but have you searched around on sites like Mini Doodle and whatnot, which are more geared toward the pre-Japanese invasion minibikes? How about some photos of it?

10-26-2009, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,367 My Mood:	Re: Toyoko....? Mini bike barn find. it does look likea rup i still wonder what frame i have it's some copy knock off as well i also have a roadster, i need to get rid both them.

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