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Old 06-29-2009, 09:25 AM
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Exclamation let's try this again.... HELP!

Okay,
I know i have already posted a HELP ME!!! thread, but no one (xpt. cabinfever) helped me.
So know i really need help. I have a old Mongoose, i am talking 15-20 yrs old. i am getting new tires today. any advice on mounting+ seting up the engine?

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Old 06-29-2009, 09:40 AM
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Well when you say that you have a 15 to 20 yo mongoose, are you talking a freestyle bmx type or is it a mountain bike? A pic would be helpful.
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:42 AM
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bmz and on the way!
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:45 AM
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the pic is to big for it
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:47 AM
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gimme a sec
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I put mine in paint and resize/skew the image to 40% of what it was. I love evil monkey by the way!
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:58 AM
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thnks
here it is
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Frame engine won't fit.
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:21 AM
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Either an over the tire front or back setup I would say is best. I had a GT dyno with a homelite weedeater motor on and it did 45 before I blew my rings.
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Old 06-29-2009, 01:20 PM
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i was thinking of mounting it above the back tire. that isn't the exact one. it looks like this:
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