No More Kits

[gone_fishin]

rumors and subterfuge screw things like this up...and we sure are collecting a bit of both when it comes to the issue. the whizzer "industry" seems to be trying it's own version of the happy-time shell-game.

i won't allow the MBc Community to be manipulated for individual gain...i will be contacting Whizzer in MBc's name after the holidays, you may all take that to the bank.

 

[RdKryton]

Pick me. Pick me. lol
I'll take one.

Jim

P.S. I should have read augidog's post before I posted. That being said, I still want one as I said in my first post in this thread. I hope I did not break any forum rules. Maybe I don't quite understand augidog's post.

 

[Quenton Guenther]

Rumors?
As an authorized Whizzer dealer I was notified on December 12, 2007, and a few days later I received the written notice. In the Whizzer USA letter to dealers dated December 12, 2007 under the title of "Discontinued Items" was the following comment

"NE Engine Kits (WMKNE and WMKNE-AUTO)- Due to the required parts stock needed for the production of our bikes, we are discontinuing the sale of "engine kits." This change will not effect most of our dealers but for those of you it does effect, we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience."

I am not sure why, but a lot of people have contacted me about Whizzer's decision to drop the motor kits from their product line, and I have passed on the concerns to Whizzer USA. At the moment I don't see any change in policy, but who knows. I was told there are still a few kits in dealers inventories, but I don't know which dealears have them. I purchased several motors & motor kits as soon as I heard the news, sadly all sold right away. I still have one kit and one motor on hold, but if either become available I will let everyone know. As far as I know the motors & associated parts are available, just not in kit form.
Quenton

 

[gone_fishin]

oops...quenton: i know your info isn't a rumor, but i am privy to a few that have yet to be proven or disproven, and i let my emotions get the better of me...my cryptic posts are best understood by those they were directed at, both members and lurkers. my apologies to anyone (else) who misinterpreted.

 

[luke]

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**** i was going to see if i could get a kit and have it posted to the uk.wanted to put one in a 1920s french motobecane rolling chassis.

 

[Stan4d]

Just found this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/138cc-WC1-NE5-Motorbike-Engine-Kit-/220566165115
Any thoughts? Or info on the kit?

 

[RdKryton]

These kits are being cobbled together by the original manufacture of the late model Whizzer Motor Bike in Taiwan. (1999 to 2008) They have many substandard components including but not limited to the cylinders and heads. This is why they are not available from Whizzer USA. It would not surprise me if some of the components are actually repaired defective factory returns but I do not know this to be a fact. The good Whizzer engines are no more. The newest models like the Ambassador and the NE-R have engines that are just junk. I'm not saying you cant get one that will work well but.... Remember even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while so anythings is possible. That being said I would run away from this kit.
Just my opinion.

Jim

PS Don't get me wrong, I have a Whizzer and I love it but the parts that make them good are getting very hard to find.

 

[Stan4d]

PS Don't get me wrong, I have a Whizzer and I love it but the parts that make them good are getting very hard to find.

Alas......It seems that all great things are dying away.
I wonder.....with the right equipment, a new breed of bike could come on the market. Better and more reliable than any Whizzer ever built (no disrespect intended towards the Whizzer). But at what cost?

 

[Snake Bite]

Awh Crapp

Ya Want a Whizz Banger.. No problem There where a 1/4 million made In the 60's. and Tripod Whizzer has them all complete Serviced and ready to Go.. $850.00.. Done deal
Helmutt Says So it is true

 

[Zomby Builder]

Here is where the kits have been hiding......

This is the response I got from an inquirey to WC1 on ebay.....

Dear Sirs,

For your information, I have made a prototype of a new manual clutch. This clutch will be very light and easy to handle by L/H lever. This clutch will isolate the transmission from engine to rear wheel complete without any friction of the belts between engine to clutch and clutch to rear sheave, when the clutch is gauged out by L/H lever. It transmits full engine RPM and power to rear wheel without any loss and slip from the belts between engine to clutch and clutch to rear sheave. It is much reliable than the original manual clutch and centrifugal auto clutch. I think this will be the best transmission solution of the Whizzer motorbikes. I have put the prototype on the old Whizzer for testing. If you are interested in this part, we will post you the further information continuously.

Best regards,
Joe Lin
The Whizzer Industry Co., Ltd.
Tel: +886-933 164 117
www.wc1manufacturer.wordpress.com
www.stores.ebay.com/wc1

Sounds like Joe may have been paying attention to my complaints about the Whizzer clutch. I can't wait to see what solution he has discovered.