put an engine on a Whizzer?

[Hukah]

Hi group.
I am soon to be the proud owner of an old (haven't established the date yet) Roadmaster "Whizzer" frame w/springer-truss forks.
I'm currently collecting parts and pieces for it now.
I'm a broke arse and a tight wad, so the engine is going to be a toughy for me (besides, I'm not a stickler for "correctness" as i don't foresee me ever donating it to the local museum or such).
Does anyone here have any suggestions as to "other" engines that might fit/work well with this frame?
I have looked at the 2-stroke junk out there but they have never appealed to me, while a similar 4-stroke becomes unobtainable again (I do want electric and/or kick start).
Will any of the moped engines out there fit this?

Thanks for ideas and suggestions.

 

[pedal4416]

Quenton makes a good kit. He’s a Whizzer guy.
https://www.ezmotorbike.com/

 

[bricycle]

This isn't gonna happen easily or cheaply unless someone gives you a Honda or clone engine. Kick starters for lawnmower engines are expensive $285 to $500 if you can get one. (believe me I know). I have a couple of whizzer mills I'd sell for cost, but have not been tested. I have what I believe is a Honda 100 vertical, but is missing some of the valve train, and not tested.

 

[Hukah]

Quenton makes a good kit. He’s a Whizzer guy.
https://www.ezmotorbike.com/

That looks like a good site.
I'll check into it.
Thank you

 

[Hukah]

This isn't gonna happen easily or cheaply unless someone gives you a Honda or clone engine. Kick starters for lawnmower engines are expensive $285 to $500 if you can get one. (believe me I know). I have a couple of whizzer mills I'd sell for cost, but have not been tested. I have what I believe is a Honda 100 vertical, but is missing some of the valve train, and not tested.

Yeah I seen one or two honda mopeds i thought about picking up at $400 per and just switching the parts over (I would like the blinkers, headlight, etc. on my project) but I am unfamiliar with those engines/trans and don't know if they will work for such a project.

send me pics and prices of what you have.

 

[bricycle]

Yeah I seen one or two honda mopeds i thought about picking up at $400 per and just switching the parts over (I would like the blinkers, headlight, etc. on my project) but I am unfamiliar with those engines/trans and don't know if they will work for such a project.

send me pics and prices of what you have.

Anything can be made to work, all you need is $$$ and skill, or someone else's skill (more $$$)
ok, will do.

 

[Hukah]

Anything can be made to work, all you need is $$$ and skill, or someone else's skill (more $$$)
ok, will do.

I was just hoping to find someone that has done it already and has some tips to share. Get an opinion or two concerning the different engines and drive trains out there.

 

[Superman1984]

I was just hoping to find someone that has done it already and has some tips to share. Get an opinion or two concerning the different engines and drive trains out there.

Honda Clone engines;
49cc-180cc Modify the frame, 4 stroke it, & you can get most of them with electric & kick start up to 125cc If I recall right. I think 140cc above is just kick. Anything less it might look vintage & cool but slow & heavy stock. This bike was a semi auto 4 speed & builder claimed the 90cc would easily pull 45mph no problem on flats/small moderate inclines. I have the same bike with a 110cc I am building & aiming for 55+ mph. When it came off the Honda Cub clone it was pretty peppy cutting donuts & with my dad weighing 180 lbs or more.
You will pay to motor Reliably (even 2 smoke kits as they're a lot of crap parts to begin with) or hack job a common side shaft or an overpriced slow "predator" build. I wouldn't ride 1 less capable of than 45 mph these days

 

[Superman1984]

If it was & still has the whizzer parts -motor you might be Ok aiming for a vintage side shaft 4 stroke build.

 

[Goldenrod]

Good luck. It is hard enough to make a Whizzer work and be safe.