Just getting started with my 1950 Panther project

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Squazzo

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HI,
My name Is Jason, I have a 1950 Schwinn Panther BTR bicycle that I am going to put a PK80 2 stroke motor kit on.....I just recieved the motor kit today.....I am putting the motor on the bike because I need a cool Pit bike to take to Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed week this year in August. I think Im gonna need some sort of different motor mounts, cause the thing didnt come close to fitting before resting on my sproket....a friend and I are fabbing a Aluminum fuel tank to fit between the frame tubes...Any Motor mount advise would be appreciated...Im sure I could come up with something......but I would like to know if there is a standard solution for my setup. Thanks again! Jason
 
chainmaker

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The Panther is an awesome bike for motorizing! Im getting ready to put a 47 Whizzer in mine, as far as your mounting problem you need to double up on the mounting blocks it will raise the motor above the chainring.
 
silverbear

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chainmaker said:
The Panther is an awesome bike for motorizing! Im getting ready to put a 47 Whizzer in mine, as far as your mounting problem you need to double up on the mounting blocks it will raise the motor above the chainring.
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yep, ditto on doubling up the motor mounts. You'll need to pick up some longer studs. I got a length of all thread rod from fatenall and made my own.

Also ditto on the Panther frame. Wonderful, comfortable ride... well made and good looking. I ran my 50 with a HS and Qmatic tranny, recently upgraded to the 99cc Predator engine with the same tranny and y next year will use the same engine with a variale speed transmission inspired by Wayne Z.

You're in for some kind of fun!
SB
 
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