Who is the taco mini bike guy

[4Waters]

Long shot but why not

Im looking for this minibike. This is what I learned to ride on at 5 years old. Says its a sears drover 🤷‍♂️. Mine was yellow just like this. Anybody have one? Know anyone? I want I want I want!!! Lol

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[F.U.IRS]

You could bid on this one

 

[F.U.IRS]

I just sold this last week

 

[79 HUSTLER]

I believe you may be thinking Titties and beer who built a bunch. RIP.

 

[Mcob25rg]

I’m also looking for one just like the green one above, but it needs to be on the eastern 1/2

 

[Racey]

Gave my Taco Chopper to @DaveH kids years ago. They rode the shit out of it.

 

[wishiknew]

I got my first mini bike in 1959 and broke it in half at toms landing just a start of a life time of tearing up motorized stuff !

 

[old rigger]

You can still buy a Taco new, kit or complete.

Taco Mini Bikes

We offer mini bikes from the 1960's in South California. We want to bring back the spirit of Taco mini bikes in today's era and introduce them into this new generation. We have different models of Taco mini bikes you can choose from, we also sell apparel, t-shirts, accessories, parts and Frijole.

www.tacominibikes.com

 

[Wheeler]

this guy builds 'em any way you want.

 

[bocco]

I had a Taco Trail 100 in about 1970. Cost was $200.00. Now they cost $2300.00 and they still use the exact same shitty rear drum brake. And the same centrifugal clutch.

 

[Luvnlife]

I believe you may be thinking Titties and beer who built a bunch. RIP.

Me and the wife have two of his (RIP) he built

 

[DaveH]

Gave my Taco Chopper to @DaveH kids years ago. They rode the shit out of it.

id like to know where it is now........

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Maaaan...I came into this thread looking for tacos and shit. Wtf?

 

[BIGRED9158]

Don’t you guys know we are already have a kick ass mini bike thread going

 

[old rigger]

I never had a Taco mini but my friends all did and even back then when we were kids I always like the look of the Taco forks/handle bars much better than the bent forward look of the other brands. The taco just looked bad ass. My grandson doesn't know it yet but his grandpa is going to build him a Taco. he's 5 so I have a little time to float the idea to his mom.

 

[old rigger]

this guy builds 'em any way you want.

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Who ever he is he's right across the canal from our old place in Marina View.

 

[old rigger]

love this pic

 

[Wheeler]

Who ever he is he's right across the canal from our old place in Marina View.

Richey LaRochelle. One of @Bobby V 's friends.

 

[4Waters]

love this pic


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Vans and zero safety gear, how did he survive. LOL

 

[Wheeler]

Vans and zero safety gear, how did he survive. LOL

they look more like P.F. Flyers to me but I could be wrong.

 

[old rigger]

they look more like P.F. Flyers to me but I could be wrong.

I was thinking the old JC Penny canvas tennis shoes, or Vans.

 

[Wheeler]

I was thinking the old JC Penny canvas tennis shoes, or Vans.

I looked 'em up and I believe that you and @4Waters are both correct but what I am sure of is he is not wearing Ken Maely.

 

[caldezrat]

I haven't heard Ken's name in a couple decades. Look out for his geese.

 

[Wheeler]

I haven't heard Ken's name in a couple decades. Look out for his geese.

He's legendary! as is this guy.

 

[4Waters]

I looked 'em up and I believe that you and @4Waters are both correct but what I am sure of is he is not wearing Ken Maely.

One thing for sure is they are not riding boots

 

[Wheeler]

One thing for sure is they are not riding boots

A ''Hot Shoe'' woulda been cool! I tried making my own shoe with varied success.

 

[coolchange]

Kid down the block growing up had a Taco with an Ace 100 in it. Dangerous fast. His buddy had a 101b. They ruled the hood. Lol

 

[Chevy5150]

this guy builds 'em any way you want.

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That's my uncle. LOL

 

[Chevy5150]

My uncle makes these

 

[bocco]

Found this picture that a buddy took way back. Notice the add on kick starter.

 

[4Waters]

Found this picture that a buddy took way back. Notice the add on kick starter. View attachment 1200768

My buddies and I had that mini bike growing up, wish we still had it. We never knew who built that one, I don't think taco built a full suspension mini bike

 

[calkid]

they look more like P.F. Flyers to me but I could be wrong.

P.F. Flyers made you "run faster and jump higher"

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Been trying to get motivated to restore my dads. Early 60s but don’t know what model. Any ideas?

I’ve always toyed around with it and had it running, right now it’s got a methanol flathead in it. Wanting to restore it original and classy but already having trouble finding replacement parts.

 

[4Waters]

Been trying to get motivated to restore my dads. Early 60s but don’t know what model. Any ideas?

I’ve always toyed around with it and had it running, right now it’s got a methanol flathead in it. Wanting to restore it original and classy but already having trouble finding replacement parts.

Definitely didn't come with that 5hp Briggs and the jackshaft has been removed which is pretty normal. Kind of up to you OG restore or restomod.

OG you would have to find a tecumseh engine as that is what usually came on them and put a jackshaft back on it, you can get a new jackshaft still. Personally I would do it how you would like, mine has a Briggs 5hp IC.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Definitely didn't come with that 5hp Briggs and the jackshaft has been removed which is pretty normal. Kind of up to you OG restore or restomod.

OG you would have to find a tecumseh engine as that is what usually came on them and put a jackshaft back on it, you can get a new jackshaft still. Personally I would do it how you would like, mine has a Briggs 5hp IC.

Yeah it’s an old kart engine we had stashed. Old Man said he doesn’t remember it having a Jack shaft. Was thinking a 3hp flathead. I’ve got 2 of them as well.

Can’t find the rear sprocket/brake disc as it’s pretty wore out

 

[4Waters]

Yeah it’s an old kart engine we had stashed. Old Man said he doesn’t remember it having a Jack shaft. Was thinking a 3hp flathead. I’ve got 2 of them as well.

Can’t find the rear sprocket/brake disc as it’s pretty wore out

It definitely had a jackshaft, the brackets are still there. When using a jackshaft the sprocket goes on the other side and then an actual disk is used for the brakes on the side that the caliper is on, that sprocket can be used as just a sprocket or sprocket drum brake combo

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