Pacemaker Re-structuring

I recently picked up what I believe is a 1999-2000 Whizzer "Pacemaker" . It runs good and is in fairly good condition , although I recently blew a rear tire and now replaced the tube. With that said my goal is to re-do this bike to look like an "old school" 1950's Whizzer by:

1. Removing all the turn signals
2. Painting it "Old School" colors...seemed like Red / Cream was big in the 50's
3. Replacing the rear taillight with an "Old School" looking one.

Other than that she would or could be confused (no experts) as a 1950's model.

Now, the one question I have and what I would like to do is somehow remove the pedals, put on pegs and put a "Kick start" on the existing motor; sort of make her look like the 1950's "Ambassador" or "Sportsman". So the question is:

Can - is there a "Kick Start" kit or if I track down the "Kick Start" mechanism, is it installable on the newer Whizzer enging?

Opinions, response, consideration appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[motonut]

Wow....hey finally capable of responding to threads, I was having a problem with adding text but now since accessing the site via Google Chrome apparently I can......allow me to continue; I don't know most of the members, don't really know Quenton....all I was doing was attempting to get some information - guidance on my Whizzer and my possible re-structuring it to reflect an "old school", 1950s Whizzer. I know that the engine and drive components are different, maybe a little "cheaper" but making it look like an older model I thought would be pretty cool. Now that I see my Whizzer is possibly a 2000 Sportsman and not many were made, maybe I would be better off simply keeping it the way it is and just tracking down some decals which they came with and apparently are missing on mine. Look forward to future conversations.

 

[mason_man]

Wow....hey finally capable of responding to threads, I was having a problem with adding text but now since accessing the site via Google Chrome apparently I can......allow me to continue; I don't know most of the members, don't really know Quenton....all I was doing was attempting to get some information - guidance on my Whizzer and my possible re-structuring it to reflect an "old school", 1950s Whizzer. I know that the engine and drive components are different, maybe a little "cheaper" but making it look like an older model I thought would be pretty cool. Now that I see my Whizzer is possibly a 2000 Sportsman and not many were made, maybe I would be better off simply keeping it the way it is and just tracking down some decals which they came with and apparently are missing on mine. Look forward to future conversations.

Hi motonut, that's a nice looking WC-1 Whizzer Sportsman you have there, i'll see if i can help with those Decals.
The New Edition can be made to look vintage, even the WC-1's motor.

Check the head tube for the vin an all if 2000, then date should look like 0300, and model SP24 or something like that.
Once again Welcome.

Ray

 

[mason_man]

Tank Decals................http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whizzer-Lef...ories&hash=item35c1fc8f02&vxp=mtr#ht_25wt_992
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whizzer-Rig...ories&hash=item35c6e9b890&vxp=mtr#ht_61wt_992
Hurry Buddy.

Ray

 

[motonut]

The picture you posted...is that an older Whizzer or a newer model .....and just wondering., I see you have the pedals on it but no chain....is it unfinished or what is the reason for no pedals - chain.

Also...I noticed on my Whizzer the chain rubs, just slightly but rubs on the rear wheel. Not sure how to adjust this (chain) out away from the wheel, any suggestions. Thanks.

 

[motonut]

Not to re-hash my intentions, but here is what I am thinking of doing to the 2000 Sportsman to make it look a little vintage, let me know you opinion or other suggestions:

Remove all the turn signals and reflectors - DONE
Remove the mirrors - DONE
Put on some "old school" decals
Replace rear light with an older - vintage looking bike light
Paint the Whizzer either black or the old look which I like - Deep Red with a Beige trim. If I paint it black I can keep the current seat, if Red/Beige I liked to put a brown seat on it.

After that is done I think she would fool some unknown familiar Whizzer lookers and would look pretty cool.

My other considerations, but I am not sure it can be done is to:

Remove the pedals and chain and install a kick start on the engine and
Possibly track down a springer front end and install it.

Just some stuff I'm kicking around.

 

[Quenton Guenther]

Hi Motonut,


You might want to consider making it look like the vintage Pacemaker. The original colors were maroon and trimmed with ivory. You can purchase the Whizzer springer front forks from Wildfire in Ohio and they will bolt on with little effort. The original maroon is the same as 1984 ford midnight red. The bike that Ray has is a 2001 Whizzer Pacemaker II [I have 2 of them, one is my wife's]and the only problem is, I don't like the bright yellow trim.

Another issue to consider is your bike may not be one of the original 2000 Sportsman models. The 2000 Sportsman had a tan seat, deluxe controls, and no rear rack. It also had decals on the tank and chain guard. Having the long rear cylinder studs makes it pre 2001 as the studs were replaced with short 7 MM allen bolts on all models starting with the 2001 version.

There were some "backdoor" Whizzers sold under other brand names by the vendor in Taiwan about the same time period. It is possible you don't have a "real" Whizzer, and could explain the mysterious parts. One of the names he used was Cruzzer, and he is currently planning on doing it again [although they won't be EPA, DOT, or Carb approved as Whizzer USA holds all the certs on the motor.].

I guess you didn't receive any paperwork on your bike, making it hard to determine if it is a real 2000 Whizzer Sportsman. Try calling Debbie at Whizzer USA with the numbers from the VIN plate and she can tell you what you have.

PS. The Pacemaker is my 1950 with the "300" motor and 1950 automatic clutch. The 2000 Whizzer Sportsman in the picture has had pin stripping added to the fenders.

Have fun,

 

[mason_man]

Don't forget the 1949 Sportsman. hang in there motonut, anyway things turn out, what you have will be worth what you put in to it. Like you said, your gonna have a pretty cool whizzer!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whizzer-Mot...aultDomain_0&hash=item35ca5bfcf8#ht_208wt_992 Whizzer U.S.A. 1-877-944-9937

Ray

 

[motonut]

As time goes by and I keep playing with this bike along with the replies, I keep learning more and more about the Whizzer....more so just from the posted pics on the replies. It's appears that these "newer" reproduction models have different frames which to me look not as "sturdy" as the older style frames. Now considering that in the beginning the "Whizzer" was simply a "kit", earlier models I'm assuming can be found on a number of different frames. Without going into my "saved" Whizzer information, I believe it wasn't until the 50's, maybe the late 40's at which time Whizzer began producing the "complete bike". Anyway, playing with this bike is fun. I took her for a ride yesterday down to the local Speedway to buy some lottery tickets (hoping to win so I can buy an original Whizzer Sportsman - done - show quality). It was a blast riding, got the looks, questions...just cool. Oh, I still don't have the "Original Sportsman" (didn't hit the lottery). I'm jumping back and forth from repainting her the deep red and cream or solid black with trim....leaning towards the black just so she matches some of my other toys....I'll try to post my other collectibles and see how many approve to the "painting her black"....again, thanks for all the post, replies.....allot of fun and a good learning experience. Later (going to a good MC ride with a few buds).

 

[motonut]

Oooops. Pictures didn't come out....were placed correctly. Any, two other toys are a 1075 (all black) Ford Maverick "Police Interceptor" and a 1995 (all black) Harley Davidson Road King...now you see why I am leaning towards painting the Whizzer "All Black":

 

[Racie35]

Black motorcycles are too common....but Whizzers aren't! I think it'll look good