ahowell
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Whizzer-ize Roadmaster repro - Should I, or shouldn't I...
Ok folks - I need some advice here.
I have new, reproduction "Roadmaster Luxery Liner" bicycle that I paid $400 for a couple of years ago. I recently obtained a complete Whizzer engine kit, and I have started the installation. I have a red gas tank that matches the red on the bicycle EXACTLY, so I know this is going to look pretty sweet if I proceed.
However, not sure I should continue because I'll have to make cut-outs in the rear fender for the belt, and I'll also have to cut out part of the chain guard because the engine is in the way. I may have to make other mods as I proceed also.
Should I leave the "reproduction" Roadmaster bicycle alone? Will it keep it's value, or rise if I leave it stock? Or since it is a reproduction, is it worthless as a collector bike?
I could install the Whizzer engine kit in a Wal-Mart Schwinn cruiser, but these are a dime-a-dozen and I think the engine kit in the Roadmaster would be rather unique, and 'look' more like an original Whizzer in mint condition.
See photos for what the current bicycle looks like, and a photo of what it would look like with the engine kit installed (except it would look new, of course).
Thanks for any and all feedback!
Allen
Ok folks - I need some advice here.
I have new, reproduction "Roadmaster Luxery Liner" bicycle that I paid $400 for a couple of years ago. I recently obtained a complete Whizzer engine kit, and I have started the installation. I have a red gas tank that matches the red on the bicycle EXACTLY, so I know this is going to look pretty sweet if I proceed.
However, not sure I should continue because I'll have to make cut-outs in the rear fender for the belt, and I'll also have to cut out part of the chain guard because the engine is in the way. I may have to make other mods as I proceed also.
Should I leave the "reproduction" Roadmaster bicycle alone? Will it keep it's value, or rise if I leave it stock? Or since it is a reproduction, is it worthless as a collector bike?
I could install the Whizzer engine kit in a Wal-Mart Schwinn cruiser, but these are a dime-a-dozen and I think the engine kit in the Roadmaster would be rather unique, and 'look' more like an original Whizzer in mint condition.
See photos for what the current bicycle looks like, and a photo of what it would look like with the engine kit installed (except it would look new, of course).
Thanks for any and all feedback!
Allen
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