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Friday, September 25, 2015

1947 Doodle Bug Hiawatha -- Minibike/Scooter Category Award Winner at "The Meet" 2015 Vintage Motorcycle Festival -- Tacoma, Wa.





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  1. In 1964 I was given a mini bike by a family friend. It was a "Bitsa" at that time. All of the sheetmetal "Trim" was gone. The motor was a McCulloch "Mac 10" chainsaw motor.

    It turned out that the Mac was shot and rebuilding it was a $300 deal. My Dad bought a Clinton 3 and a 1/2 hp Lawnmower engine and sold the Mac to a guy that he worked with.

    A welder/fabricator added a Jack shaft and improved the rear wheel mount and replaced the External Contracting(!!) brake with a modern cable operated drum brake.

    I rode the wee beast for a few years before I had a driver's license. That brought on motorcycles and the Hiawatha sat neglected until it was sold to a friend.

    It was a fun little cycle and I learned alot from it. Now, about 55 years later, I realize what a huge influence it was on me.

    I have ridden about half a million miles in my life. I road raced for a few years. Toured all around the western US and did 3 weeks in New Zealand.

    All because of the fun I had on a Hiawatha.

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