Vintage engine in a Worksman Frame?

[Henryford2]

Will a vintage Whizzer engine fit in an unmodified Worksman INB (Newsboy) frame? Thanks

 

[bike]

may be too tight like with a schwinn straight bar

 

[whizzerbug]

no way unless heavy mods , Schwinn cantilever give the best clearance ,worksman HD wheels are great

 

[MotoMagz]

This was a Chainmakers build on the motorized bike forum.

 

[Thurman]

Whizzers often fit tight frames by using a low fin head and welded mounts, but they're so tilted that the carb is not level, the echo pipe sticks way up in back and it looks way crooked. Not a good idea. There's plenty of nice heavy duty frames that it will fit comfortably into and look great. I have 2 in Schwinn DX frames and 1 in a Roadmaster. Like Whizzerbug says, you can't beat a Schwinn cantilever frame for the easiest fit.

 

[Thurman]

Pretty obvious I prefer welded in mounts but here's Chip Foose with his Cantilever frame and clamp in motor. I overhauled his engine and cleaned up the older restoration.

 

[Henryford2]

I'd like to stay with the straight bar for appearance. So discount the Worksman, my two remaining choices are the Schwinn and CWC frames. Thanks, Joe

 

[Thurman]

If you already have a Worksman bike you should measure it and make sure if the Whizzer motor will fit or not. The process is illustrated in section 1 page 1 of the installation manual. Mine is a copy of a copy and the dimensions aren't very clear, but you can get the idea. Maybe another member can fill in the exact numbers.

 

[Henryford2]

No, don't have the worksman frame. I contemplated buying a complete worksman bike. It already has the heavy duty wheels. I like the looks of the flat bar for what I'm planning on building. I may look at the Sportsman (Worksman) loop frame as well. Thanks

 

[mason_man]

The worksman are to heavy. Straight bar not my favorite,but can work.

Ray