HEATHKIT BOONIEBIKE
Below are pictures of 2-Heathkit Boonie bikes that a friend sent me. One is stock and needs some minor work and the other has a 5hp Tecumseh with a 2-speed automatic, 2-centrifugal clutch jackshaft drive and a custom band brake. Both bikes look like a blast to ride
Below are pictures sent to me by Jeff Shula. He has asked me to post the pictures to see if anyone could identify the minibike.
Bike Identified!!! Thanks John.
According to my friend John this minibike is the Heathkit HillTopper. The front wheel is a Honda assembly with a different engine and missing the torque converter. This bike was to compete against the Honda CT-70. No match, the Honda was a class of its own.
Now here are 2 Heath Kit Boonies rebuilt by Dean Hamlin. The first one posted has a 6 H.P. internal Belt drive overhead cam,a Honda first # 40 rust proof chain,10 tooth drive sprocket to a 54 tooth drive. Boy this must haul. This also quite a big mini, and could easily carry 2-people. The second one (green) has a 9 hp Robin engine, #40 rust proof chain,drive sprocket has 13 teeth Rear has 54. 4000 r.p.m. internal chain drive overhead cam. 2006 Cadillac gas door on engine with Altoids peppermint box under gas door lid with Hex keys and spair master link. 2 very nice projects if I say so myself.
