90 Trail old fork/ hub mod

[mqtsteve]

I'm trying to rescue my 1965 90 trail.  It has had a rough life.  The more I do, the more I find I have to do.  Pretty much every system on the bike has been worked on in the past.  Most of the work was done by a farmer or brick layer.  Front forks are bent or twisted.  Front wheel has been replaced/ rebuilt with a 5.5" hub from a different bike.  There is no torque bar.  Forks have been modified to work with different hub.  Someone welded a spline on the fork.  Hub looks like it may be from a TMX?  There is no Bridgestone model codes on the brake shoes?

[slawsonb]

Lovely...man, this bike has had a rough go! My gut tells me a parts bike would at least give you the raw materials to restore, but I don't think what you show in your post is repairable (unmodable...if that's a word)...try Richard or you may find some forks on Ebay as well...
...bert

[mqtsteve]

bert,  Not planning on reusing these forks.  Almost everything will need some attention.  I probably should use it for a parts bike, but not much usable.  Don't think it will ever win any shows, but I hope to rescue as much as I can.  Will be buying parts from everyone.  I'm in the collecting stage.  Still more damaged stuff I haven't got to yet.  mqtsteve

[farmerdl]

a true farmer would have done better work and most of the bricklayers that I know are meticulous craftsmen.

[Mopar5426]

  How About A Running Driving 90 Trail   You May End Up With To Much Money In All The Parts Where You Can Buy One Use Yours For Parts  GENE

[mqtsteve]

Gene, I know it's not going to be cheap or easy.  I basically got the bike for free.  I bought it with a much better condition 90 Sport (o.i.).  The person I bought them from was going try to use one as a parts bike.  I'm trying to get both back on the road.  I'm not interested in selling them when finished.  Thanks, I'll keep posting my progress.  Steve  (Gene do you have 90's for sale?)

[Mopar5426]

  Heres A 90 Trail

[Mopar5426]

other side   non oil injected

[mqtsteve]

Looks like a new bike Gene.  Is it original or restored.  My bike doesn't have any parts in as good shape.  I would have to use yours for parts, just kidding.  If I can get my bike close to 50-75% of yours I would be happy.  Thanks, mqtsteve

[Mopar5426]

  Somebody Repainted It At One Time Its Not That Nice I Have A 90 Trail Oil Injected Original Paint Ill See If I Got A Photo   I Restored A Mountain A Few Years Ago Thought It Was The Coolest Of All The 90s  GENE

[srpackrat49]

Hey did anyone one eles see the BS bikes for sale on e/bay today   there are 2 175hs and a 100 tx 4/sale on e/bay... take a look they are all back east on the east coast.... I,m in Oregun

[mqtsteve]

Gene, are your bikes for sale?  Do you have any other 90cc models?  I would like to get another one sooner or later.  I like the small bore bikes.  Live in a small town near Lake Superior, no interstate within 100 miles.  Small bikes much cooler then scooters!  (P.S. Still snow in the bush up here.)  Yooper pride!  mqtsteve

[Mopar5426]

    Sure I Would Part With Some 90s   Have About 50 BS   If You Like The Small Ones I Have 50s 60s 90s 100s   To Bad You On The Otherside Of Superior    Its A Long Way Around The Lake   I Race Cars But No Race Tracks Over That Way    Did Go To Martin Michigan A Couple Times But Not Planing On It This Year    Do Go To Joiliet Ill By Chicago   South Side Of Lake     Give Me A Call Some Time  763-441-7285 GENE

[mqtsteve]

Thanks Gene!  I'm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, on the south shore of Lake Superior.  About a seven hour drive to the twin cities.  I would love to check out your collection some time.  I don't make it to Minnesota often.  Working on two 90's now.  Will be looking for another project this fall, I'll give you a call in the future.  Thanks again, mqtsteve

[mqtsteve]

More damage to the frame.  Motor mounts are bent.  This bike must of taken a blow to the front end.  Used a torch and BFH to straighten frame.  Repair is not perfect but should work.

[Redrust]

might want to take a look at these. im only about 20 min away from the guy though he wants quite a bit and as far as i could tell the 90 in the back is stuck but in good shape. the one up front didn't have a way of turning it over to know the inside condition.

http://fargo.craigslist.org/grq/4483495042.html