New member from Texas

[clexton1]

I'm a new member and soaking up as much information as I can. I have a '54 ladies Schwinn Panther that I bought for parts and was about to get rid of it when I came across this forum. After seeing all the great work, I decided to turn it into a boardtrack style bike and install a motor. I'm almost done with the bike but still need to decide on what motor to use. Here is a before and after; stretched, lowered, and built a tank and toolbox. I've got a Monark springer and Brooks saddle on the way to finish it off.

Paul

 

[wheelbender6]

Wow. Quite an improvement.

 

[Chris Crew]

nice

 

[Stan4d]

Very very nice. I would hate to see a simple two-stroke on that. A member here that would give better direction than I could is @Quenton Guenther .....it would be cool to see a whizzer motor from the same year as the frame on it. There are many others, he was just first to pop into my mind.

 

[clexton1]

Thanks guys.
Stan4d, I agree, my first choice would be a Whizzer motor, it would fit the best with the style and fill that big hole in the middle. But the cost may force me to go with a simple 2 stroke unless I can find a real deal.
Paul

 

[Stan4d]

Lifan may also be an option.....but if you exceed the 50cc here it is considered a motorcycle, so a 2 stroke may be the way to go....for now.

 

[Quenton Guenther]

Hi clexton1,

Welcome to MBc

Great looking bike!

You might consider a 49 CC 4-stroke motor.

Many 49 CC 4-strokes maintain the vintage look [Service cycle, Cushman, etc]

PM me if you want information on using a Whizzer motor [vintage or new edition]


Have fun,
Quenton