Saginaw PowerBike

Cheezer

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Apr 29, 2015

• #1

I got this Saginaw Power Bike yesterday, sort of an odd duck, but kinda cool also. The guy i got it from said it ran when his uncle removed it, i guess i'll find out for sure here in the next few weeks, looks mostly complete, and i think it's a Huffman that it's mounted to, badge say's Lightning Flyer? Just thought i would post it, see what you thought?

 

Boris

Old fat tired rider

• Apr 29, 2015

• #2

Those PowerBikes will never win any beauty contests, but I've got a soft spot in my heart for them from all those old Boys Life magazine ads with things to motorize your bike. gtflyte, another member on this site has a couple of them.

 

vincev

I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!

• Apr 29, 2015

• #3

I remember Boys Life magazine.Did you have to be a scout to get it??

 

Boris

Old fat tired rider

• Apr 29, 2015

• #4

vincev said:

I remember Boys Life magazine.Did you have to be a scout to get it??

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Yes, you had to be a Boy Scout at least until you came to the realization that the scoutmaster was a real jerk.

 

vincev

I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!

• Apr 29, 2015

• #5

Dave Marko said:

Yes, you had to be a Boy Scout at least until you came to the realization that the scoutmaster was a real jerk.

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You are such a bitter person.I was a Cub Scout and remember getting the magazine in the mail.I liked the joke page.

 

Pistelpete

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Apr 29, 2015

• #6

It's pretty complete except for the belt guard and the kick starter for the motor

 

Andrew Gorman

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Apr 29, 2015

• #7

I had that experience too!

 

Pistelpete

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Apr 29, 2015

• #8

I may have a kick starter for it

 

Cheezer

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Apr 30, 2015

• #9

I have the belt guard also, the motor and tank were in a box, i just set it on the frame to get a feel for how it goes together. No kickstart though, thats what the rope wrapped around the handlebars is for, i was told.

 

pkleppert

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Apr 30, 2015

• #10

There are photos of a restored one on the Ann Arbor Show's website under show winners. Maybe two or three years ago. PK