Whizzer opportunity

[skeezer]

Hello all! I have an opportunity to buy this Sportsman from a friend. I would appreciate any and all input. Components you recognize, issues, values. Thanks in advance.

Skeezer

 

[Chiptosser]

Good Looking! Appears to be a 1950, fenders have been bobbed. Do you have a engine model and serial number?

 

[MrMonark13]

Definitely buy it!!! My favorite kind of whizzer to ride!

 

[skeezer]

Good Looking! Appears to be a 1950, fenders have been bobbed. Do you have a engine model and serial number?

No, I'm guessing it's a 300S. I'll find out, it's being delivered tomorrow.

Skeezer

 

[skeezer]

Definitely buy it!!! My favorite kind of whizzer to ride!

See previous comment.

Skeezer

 

[bobcycles]

Price should be a factor in this correct? how much ?

 

[skeezer]

Price should be a factor in this correct? how much ?

Originally, I was trying to figure out value.

Skeezer

 

[MrMonark13]

See previous comment.

Skeezer

Congrats man! Definitely one of the greatest whizzers of all time

 

[whizzerbug]

the fenders are not correct rear should be notched for belt front should have 3 braces rear two braces but that would"t stop me from buying its a beauty,im building a rider right now

 

[skeezer]

After going over the bike more closely I can say that overall, the bike is mostly original or good repop parts. The areas where the bike is most lacking are the wheels, (front is marked CWC and the rear is Japanese, Araya), the fenders are wrong as whizzerbug pointed out. The stand may be wrong as are the seat spring bolts.
Since these are most valuable with all original parts and this is going to be a rider my plan is to buy Worksman wheels, front with expanding brake (I will have to find a sheave and learn how it's riveted to the rear wheel) and I will find some fenders that fit better and notch them. I already have the seat spring bolts. I am happy with my purchase and appreciate everyone's input.

Skeezer