X-53 find!!!!

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Well I got lucky again and the owner decided to sell the bike to me. It is my first western flyer x-53 and I am very very excited but I have a few questions.

First of all I did some research and it appears to be a 1957?

I need a few things obviously but I have a question on rims. I assume that since it is a CW product a lot of bikes will have the correct chrome rims? Or did they do a special rim for this bike? Can you guys give me an idea of what bikes will work for that bike?

 

[Floyd]

CW product? Arent these Murray products??

 

[Freqman1]

Yes Murray Ohio. The one I had actually had M.O. stamped on the rims. At least you got the tank but rack, guard, light, and pedals are all $$$. Personally I'd either be looking at rat or custom. To restore will be very expensive. V/r Shawn

 

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Yes Murray Ohio. The one I had actually had M.O. stamped on the rims. At least you got the tank but rack, guard, light, and pedals are all $$$. Personally I'd either be looking at rat or custom. To restore will be very expensive. V/r Shawn

It sure will be expensive but I am not in a huge hurry either I have about 100 projects and I keep finding stuff so it can wait for the right time.

 

[oldfart36]

Yes Murray Ohio. The one I had actually had M.O. stamped on the rims. At least you got the tank but rack, guard, light, and pedals are all $$$. Personally I'd either be looking at rat or custom. To restore will be very expensive. V/r Shawn

Totally agree. Not the bike to restore if pricey parts and hard to find parts scare a fella.

 

[Brian]

Nice find! Did you confirm it was a 57?
I got lucky and found a '58 a bit more complete a while back but mine is a bit more weathered than yours. I think they are very cool and unique bikes but as the others said,...pricey for parts and restoration. I like to revive them and keep original but mine is too far gone for that. It's now completely apart and I'm hoping to get it restored one day.
Good luck with yours!

 

[56 Vette]

These are really good looking bikes, had one on radar for about 2 years and finally picked one up in the spring at Memory Lane. Parts are out there, but like the others have said, they tend to be a little on the expensive side! Good luck and happy hunting, that's half the fun, right! Joe

 

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Nice find! Did you confirm it was a 57?
I got lucky and found a '58 a bit more complete a while back but mine is a bit more weathered than yours. I think they are very cool and unique bikes but as the others said,...pricey for parts and restoration. I like to revive them and keep original but mine is too far gone for that. It's now completely apart and I'm hoping to get it restored one day.
Good luck with yours!

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I have not verified that yet. I need to do that! Thanks I am excited and you should be too!!! Great bike there!

 

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

These are really good looking bikes, had one on radar for about 2 years and finally picked one up in the spring at Memory Lane. Parts are out there, but like the others have said, they tend to be a little on the expensive side! Good luck and happy hunting, that's half the fun, right! JoeView attachment 660802

Hey Joe -- sounds like Jimmy Hendrix -- what year is your bike?

 

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Question-- this is a black and gold bike, obviously. The sprocket is a skiptooth and they were not available during the 57-58 time period. So the skip tooth was swapped out later? I assume that is most likely?