Panther

[sportscarpat]

Hi guys,
I know lately I have been posting a lot of photos on Worksman stuff, but I still have my 1950 Panther. It is wearing it's original 60 year old paint job and it carries the scars of it's years. A lot has changed in the past few months. The engine is fairly warmed up now and I am running around on a set of aluminum Worksman wheels. I believe these are the first few pictures with the Typhoon intake manifold as well. You probably can't see it but it's there.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I love it! (But I think it needs a vintage sprocket & pedals...) IMHO.

 

[Stoney]

That looks beautiful

 

[TandocTools]

Still my favorite!

 

[Allen_Wrench]

*Slipped in the puddle of drool that formed whilst eyeing the bike* Geez. There are some people on this site who do astounding work. This bike certainly stands among them, especially for the "WOW" factor.

 

[vrgt2003]

Absolutley one of the nicest builds I've seen. Great job, love the logo.

Mike

 

[K.i.p]

Very cool. Everything working together nicely. I too like the tank treatment, totally works.

 

[RedB66]

Very nice looking bike. How does that stand work? Its hard to tell from the pics if it's just resting on the bolts or behind them.

 

[sportscarpat]

The axle has about 3/4" threads sticking out on each side after the wheel nut is tightened down. I slipped a bronze bushing over the axle end and then ran a thin jam nut against the bushing. The stand has a vertical slot where the rear axle just slips down into it. The stand works great for wrenching purposes and I can even kick start the bike and let it warm up. It's a little tricky kick starting it, but it does work.

 

[diegom]

AWESOME!!! really really really tasty!!

I would improve just one aspect: the handgrips, they look way too modern... very minor and easily fixed!

ehi, what's that front drum brake? I need one!

ciao!

 

[perichbrothers]

Cool bike, like the early graphics too, and the pipe.
Still don't understand how you guys can ride all leaned over like that though!
TP

 

[itchybird]

These bikes are actually quite comfortable, the riding position is not quite as aggressive as it appears, your hands sit almost level with the seat -just a bit below.

As you sit here reading this, put your hands about 5 to 6 inches forward of your knees and about two inches below the top of your thighs. Not so bad huh? It's actually a fairly upright riding position. About the same as a typical mountain bike.

What is different is the seat, it's low. But because you have an engine there is no pedaling involved. So it's all good!

Rich