1972 Other Makes T-172 Bullet

172-598

For auction is one: Original & unrestored, 1972 Chaparral T-172 Bullet 4 H.P. minibike or minicycle. This is an off-road minibike similar to a Rupp, Steens, or Speedway and has no title, never did. It's made for off-road, yard, trail, or camp use only. Mileage is unknown, no speedometer. It has a 4 H.P. Tecumseh pull-start engine, with a Commet torque converter, centrifugal clutch drive, no gear shifting. This little minibike is 100% original, with original engine, and is stock down to even the tires, hand grips, foot pegs, paint, cables, etc. Very nice wheels, some of chrome is pretty nice, some has light spotting to pit marks as shown. This is a very rare first year model minibike from the 1972 Chaparral line, and although they made thier 80cc & 100cc enduro minicycles into the mid-late 1970's, they only made actual pull-start minibikes during the 1972 & 1973 model years. I have seen pictures & ads of this T-172 model, but this is the only one that I've ever run across available for sale or otherwise. I also have the 1973 Chaparral T-95 model minibike available in another of my auction listings, and only mention this as these would make a nice collectible 1st & 2nd year set of the only 2 minibikes that Chaparral has ever produced. This little cycle does start easy and runs & rides very well. It's a little tempermental about setting it for a nice "hands off throttle" steady idle, but does run well. I've had it for several years and it was always idling on it's own fine including during last summer, but maybe due to some old winter fuel, or the need for some carb tuning or re-adjusting, you have to keep on the throttle slightly to keep it idling. I'm not a big fan at all of working on, or setting up the Tecumseh & Briggs carbs, but some one more experienced with them should be able to set it up to idle nicely again. PICK UP & TRANSPORT Info: Local pick-up can be made in Northwest PA, about 1 hour north of Pittsburgh,PA, or an hour south of Erie,PA. Transfer,PA is located near Sharon,PA. Only about 10.5 miles north of interstate I-80/route 18 exit, up route 18 north. You can also arrange pick-up via a cycle transporter such as: I.D. Transport www.idtransport.com 954-946-3366, Bullet Transport www.bulletbiketransport.com 515-238-7633, Eagle One Express www.eagleoneexpress.com 1-800-874-5444, or someone of your own choice that will transport the bike without the need to be crated. All arrangements for transport cost or quotes & transport agrrements or warranties will be between the buyer & the cycle transporter. I'll be glad to work with the transporter to make pick-up arrangements and make sure your cycle is loaded damage free. PAYMENT Info: Cash on pick-up, or Paypal. Personal or e-checks also accepted but must have time to clear before pick-up is made & must be paid for in full at time of pick-up. OTHER Info: All parts & motorcycles are sold as is, and as pictured(feel free to check my feedback). I do not guarantee this item, and by purchasing, you agree that final determination of fitness for use and/or safety is the full responsibility of the buyer, and/or the installer. Thanks for looking, and Happy Bidding!