Well, here she is in all of her dusty glory. I need to get a clutch cover, but for the most part it is all there. I am considering doing some type of frame conversion, maybe a Sportsman frame. This will be a fun project!
Highwaystar's Whizzer
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Thanks!
I am very new to the Whizzer. This is a learning experiance for me. I met the seller through a friend of a friend. We started talking bicycles. It turns out he is a collector/enthusiest as well. So as the beers went down we started dealing. Before leaving, I had bought the Whizzer, a N.I.B. OCC Schwinn and a 20" Lowrider.LOL
I am very new to the Whizzer. This is a learning experiance for me. I met the seller through a friend of a friend. We started talking bicycles. It turns out he is a collector/enthusiest as well. So as the beers went down we started dealing. Before leaving, I had bought the Whizzer, a N.I.B. OCC Schwinn and a 20" Lowrider.LOL
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Highwaystar, what beer was that? lol
the whizzer has a westman cast iron jug,real good, with a 22mm carb, looks like NE head,
the slip clutch has a tensioner pulley that serves two purposes, one is to release the belt when the hand lever is pulled in, the other is to tension the belt when engaged,this one helps the belt to wrap around more of the rear pulley, much better, linkage arm could be longer.
has the venting for crankcase breather. also if you look at your crankcase cover you'll see at the top middle a small round cover, this i think was for a vintage crankcase breather, smart idea, i'm working with this one myself right now too, thought i was the only one.
Great Score!!
Ray
Highwaystar, what beer was that? lol
the whizzer has a westman cast iron jug,real good, with a 22mm carb, looks like NE head,
the slip clutch has a tensioner pulley that serves two purposes, one is to release the belt when the hand lever is pulled in, the other is to tension the belt when engaged,this one helps the belt to wrap around more of the rear pulley, much better, linkage arm could be longer.
has the venting for crankcase breather. also if you look at your crankcase cover you'll see at the top middle a small round cover, this i think was for a vintage crankcase breather, smart idea, i'm working with this one myself right now too, thought i was the only one.
Great Score!!
Ray
Thanks for the info! Hopefully I can have some time to mess around with it tomorrow. I would love to take it for a little cruise!
I am looking for a clutch cover and all mounting hardware. If someone has one or even a link to one please let me know.
You can go to www.whizzerusa.com or call them at 1-877-944-9937 for parts.
if they don't pick up, just leave a message and they'll call you back.
they'll take good care of you and there prices are fair.
Hope to see more of your project.
Ray
if they don't pick up, just leave a message and they'll call you back.
they'll take good care of you and there prices are fair.
Hope to see more of your project.
Ray
You mentioned possibly a "Sportsman frame". Don't forget, the Sportsman needs a kick starter since the bike is too low for pedals. Kick starter parts are hard to find and very expensive.
Geo.
Geo.
I have drained the old gas,replaced the spark plug,changed the oil and I have replaced the broken mini toggle switch. I have ordered a new clutch cover and mounts. I am hoping to be able to give it a couple kicks today and see how it runs!
I was able to spend a little time working on it. I need to replace the battery. But, I ended up getting my kid's bikes out and just riding around and playing with them. I have a (new to me) Electra Rat Fink Ican't stay off of.
Family time is Awesome!
Highwaystar does the whizzer have spark? doesn't need a battery for that. key should be on though, also needs the kill switch set to run. Thanks for keeping us posted!
Thanks racie, for the complement of the sportsman!!
Ray
Highwaystar does the whizzer have spark? doesn't need a battery for that. key should be on though, also needs the kill switch set to run. Thanks for keeping us posted!
Thanks racie, for the complement of the sportsman!!
Ray
Oh yeah, it has spark. I am just trying to get everything in order and somewhat back to working order. Our weather is still pretty crappy (it is snowing right now). So, I have a little bit of time to put into it. I want to refinish it, but between now and Spring, I just don't think I could do the job I want to in that time frame.
Yes, that Sportsman is amazing!
I was able to spend a few minutes messing around with it tonight. And I am very pleased to say I was able to get it fired up. These motors make a very nice sound!
Today was a great day. It fired right up, and I was able to take it out for a short ride. I love this bike!
July 20-24th. Thousands of people come. Bonnie & I go every year. When they have rides there are hundreds of bikes with police escort.
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That sounds like a great event. We are about 120 miles west, so it is very doable.
I had the bike out again today. It is a bit of a pain to start the first time (in 21 deg. weather,LOL), but once warmed up she runs like a dream. I am still in the "get comfortable" stage. I am venturing out a little farther each time, so far so good. The bike feels very solid.
I ordered a clutch cover from EBay. But it is going to take a little creativity to mount on my bike. It shouldn't be to hard to figure out.
I had the bike out again today. It is a bit of a pain to start the first time (in 21 deg. weather,LOL), but once warmed up she runs like a dream. I am still in the "get comfortable" stage. I am venturing out a little farther each time, so far so good. The bike feels very solid.
I ordered a clutch cover from EBay. But it is going to take a little creativity to mount on my bike. It shouldn't be to hard to figure out.
