I'm not talking about the new pocket rocket types, but the ones from back in the 60's and 70's, when the craze was in full swing. Everybody was selling them, Sears, Montgomery Wards, Pep Boys..............and magazines like Rod and Custom had entire articles and ads devoted to them.

I don't know why, but seeing the mini bikes at the Billetproof Drags last October, and reading threads about them on the HAMB got me to wanting one. I know, it doesn't make sense, but I really wanted one. I had one when I was a kid and my Sons had one when they were kids. We used to race down our driveway, my Sons on the mini bike and me on the riding lawnmower. I would pull a wheelie and get them out of the hole, but they would beat me on top end.

So last night I spotted exactly what I was looking for on Craigslist. An old school mini bike with no motor, but in pretty good shape, for $ 50.00. This morning I was the first guy to call and picked it up right after that. When I called my Son Don to tell him, he mumbled something about "maybe it's time for assisted living...........whatever the h*** that is." But it didn't sound good...........I don't think they build mini bikes there.

I'm going to keep Dan away from this one because if he gets involved it will have Baer brakes, twin turbos, and some trick fabrication. I want this one to zip around the pits (or maybe Bonneville, some year) and maybe even race at the Billetproof Drags this October.

Anyone else have a soft spot for these or collect them? I'll post some pictures of my new find later on today..............that is, if the guys in white coats haven't found where I'm hiding.

Don