My Ratty Whizzer project Finished! Pics

[izamoto]

Hello everybody....Just finished my NE5 whizzer kit project. I was going to paint it all up nice but after finishing it I kinda like the Ratty look...Here's some information on the build:

I started with a new NE5 kit I got from a guy who got it from his deceased neighbor's wife (the old guy passed away before ever getting to use it). After reading here about Quenton's upgrades I sent him the cylinder and head for his treatment and installed his mushroom lifters.

The bike was assembled using an early Roadmaster frame, Shelby shockease fork and a new set of Worksman heavy duty wheels. I used an old Delta battery box to hold the coil, ignition and wiring. I chose not to use a battery, just wired to the voltage regulator under the tank and back to the lights. The lights work fine this way.

I used an old Harley 30w highway light for the headlight and a repro Vincent 10w stop/tail light. I ran the kill switch and front brake switch wiring inside the handlebars for a cleaner look. I used the kit throttle but cut the brake lever off and buffed the black paint off for a vintage look. I also cut the motorcross looking lips off the grips to look more vintage. I made and adapter to mount the original style belt cover. I adapted the original Roadmaster front fender to fit on the rear wheel. I chose to use the flex exhaust (love the look).

I have a few plans for some minor changes like a rattier seat and such. I've ridden the bike a few miles and it runs great. The little engine sounds sweet especially at low rpms up a grade. It seems to have plenty of power but I haven't opened it up yet due to break in. Many Thanks to Quenton for answering all my questions no matter when I called him...He's a prince of a guy for sure. Hope ya'll enjoy the pictures...Do you think I should paint it or leave it Ratty??

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[give me vtec]

VERY NICE!!! Where did you get that "stop" taillight... very cool, i like it.

leave it ratty...

 

[izamoto]

VERY NICE!!! Where did you get that "stop" taillight... very cool, i like it.

Thanks...Got the tail light on ebay. Do a search for "bobber tail light" I think I got it for $40 so don't pay too much, Some dealers are asking twice that.

 

[go-rebels]

What fuel line did you use? It appears bigger than what would fit to the tank and carb fittings.

 

[izamoto]

What fuel line did you use? It appears bigger than what would fit to the tank and carb fittings.

I believe the fuel line is 1/8" ID.....approx. 5/16 OD.... Could it be you are looking at the much larger breather hose coming from the tappet cover?

 

[go-rebels]

I'll need to try some of that. The only hose I've used so far... and it's a little too small... is the clear line most often used in 2-cycle outdoor power equipment.

 

[Exador]

it's a led sled - very nice, well done....

 

[Quenton Guenther]

Lookin' Good!


I really like the way you attached the vintage belt guard.


Have fun,

 

[PatrickW]

Whizzer..

Very, Very Nice...I can hear it running, and just looking at it brings a tear to my old eyes. I remember it fondly...

 

[WhizBangAndy]

Leave it the way it is! LOVE IT!