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Whizzer Pacemaker II: My Latest Time Killer, Part I

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As some of you might know, I bought a Midnight Blue Whizzer Pacemaker II "moped" for the rock bottom price of $300. It's a lovely little bike, 148cc single cylinder 4 stroke that'll get me to 50 MPH, so only town cruising for this baby. At several people's request, I'll post a series of slideshows documenting the refurbishment. Apparently it languished in a garage for several years, fuel lines, carb, etc... are all gunked up, turn signals are broken/missing, there are some paint scratches, rust on the chrome, and I gotta get it titled down at the DMV (may Patty and Selma be kind!).

So 'nyways hope you enjoy, and since I am fairly lacking in knowledge about mopeds/motorcycles/scooters and the like, feel free to burden me with your wisdom on the subject :)

RocketScientist2015

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May 23, 2009. 7:36 PMsczahra says:

i bought a black 99 whizzer when i was 14 for 700 plus parts to restore it and i rode to and from school (i parked down the street so nobody would steal it) and age was no issue. i was pulled over once and i told him (truthfully) its a bicycle with a motor. and since it says nowhere that its 125cc you can forget to mention that part.

May 24, 2009. 6:02 PM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Sweet, the black ones look tight.

Jan 25, 2009. 3:47 PM

fortneja says:

So is this technically classified as a motorcycle since it has more than 49cc? In my state, at least, you need a motorcycle endorsement to drive anything over that limit, otherwise, a regular license is fine. Nice looking bike though.

Jan 25, 2009. 4:03 PM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Here in the Lone Star, 250cc is a motorcycle. It's classified as a moped (at148cc), which just needs motorcycle safety course completion.

Jan 27, 2009. 7:05 PMmg0930mg says:

Which you need to be 16 to ride, right?

Jan 28, 2009. 4:26 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Nah you can be 15, though that isn't a problem.

Jan 28, 2009. 4:56 PMmg0930mg says:

Oh I couldn't remember if it was 15 or 16.

Jan 18, 2009. 11:47 AMstrangebike says:

lovely little bike fella looks the bits. I must admit to being quiet jealous.

Jan 18, 2009. 11:50 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Thanks!

Jan 6, 2009. 12:19 PMk3y3l3e3 says:

beautiful i just wish my bike looked so good when i pulled it out of the junk yard

Jan 6, 2009. 6:34 PM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Thanks! Good luck with yours!

Jan 5, 2009. 11:46 PMomnibot says:

Lovely bike.

Jan 6, 2009. 5:39 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Thanks!

Dec 31, 2008. 1:50 PMscafool says:

What year is this one? It looks very good.

Dec 31, 2008. 3:31 PM

KentsOkay (author) says:

2002

Jan 1, 2009. 2:44 AMscafool says:

It is much newer than I expected, but it still looks very much like the 1950s version of it did. Great little project.

Jan 1, 2009. 7:20 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Thanks!

Dec 30, 2008. 6:34 AM

skunkbait says:

That bike looks a lot more sturdy than I expected. I was afraid the late ones were little more than $100 pocketbikes on a bicycle frame. It looks like if you maintain it properly it'll really last.

Dec 30, 2008. 7:03 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Aye, I'm very please with it so far. Could have a tad bit more acceleration...

Dec 30, 2008. 7:12 AM

skunkbait says:

That's the nature of those. When you've only got one gear, you have to choose between top end and acceleration. There's some stuff you could do... but it looks like it's in good shape. Don't mess with stuff till you start having problems.

Dec 30, 2008. 9:05 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Shall do sir! On the paint - Should I take the tank to a body shop, or spray it meself?

Dec 30, 2008. 11:40 AM

skunkbait says:

I'd leave it the way it is. But if you have to do something, take it to a shop. I've got the proper equip, and some expensive paint, but mailing it's hardly worth it.

Dec 30, 2008. 6:06 AM

skunkbait says:

Hey, did you find a turn signal lense? Let me know, It's my day off. I'll go turn the shop upside down.

Dec 30, 2008. 6:08 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Actually, I went by the bike shop and got some replacements. I found the proper ones online, but I'm happy with what i found for half the price. I'll post another slideshow soon!

Dec 30, 2008. 6:28 AM

skunkbait says:

Good deal. I've got lot's of parts, but never can find the right ones when I need them.

Dec 30, 2008. 7:03 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Hehe, that paradox is as old as the universe itself...

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Dec 22, 2008. 9:28 AM

killerjackalope says:

Hey RS, try steel wool or a pot scourer on the chrome, should bring it up nicely, with the pot scourer you only need to go gently, then a quick polish... Also have a look at nemomatic's scooter project, you might like some fo the ideas, say for the turn signals, if it's 12 or 6V it'll be dead easy to find replacement electricals, though digging up the covers may need to be a DIY job, look at the side of the road near junctions for large chunks of the cover plastic and dremel to fit...

Dec 22, 2008. 9:35 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Spiffing, I've got some steel wool in the shed. I'm not to worried about the lights either, but the paint is going to be a problem...

Dec 23, 2008. 6:48 AMLabot2001 says:

Try NEVRDULL for polishing metal. Stuff works like a charm About $6 at Home Depot, and it'll last you a LONG time.

Dec 23, 2008. 9:48 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Sweet! Lemme buzz over on me moped and get some... oh damn that's right it isn't working...

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Dec 22, 2008. 9:42 AM

killerjackalope says:

Shouldn't be too much trouble, make absolutely sure you've eliminated the rust then paint... There's not a huge amount of surface area on the bike so hit a store and get your preferred colour and get clearcoat, for that sexy sheen and a bit of extra protection... You can practice on whatever's kicking about think light coats...

Jan 27, 2009. 7:08 PMmg0930mg says:

hahahaha....extra protection... Am I thee only one that thouht of that? o_0

Dec 22, 2008. 9:57 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

The problem is finding a matching colour, this bike was only made for a year...

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Dec 22, 2008. 10:38 AM

killerjackalope says:

Hmm, you might have to find a very close match and do a full respray...

However we did have a Mitsubishi challenger that looked exactly the same colour, there's metallic and non metallic in that shade, may be a lead but it mightn't be good enough a match up close... I think it was called midnight blue...

Dec 22, 2008. 10:40 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

ZOMG!! That's the style of this bike!! There may be hope yet, get Midnight blue paint...

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Dec 22, 2008. 10:48 AM

killerjackalope says:

Go to a Mitsubishi dealership and try matching up... If it's a good match then a can of touch up shouldn't be too costly...

Dec 22, 2008. 11:10 AM

KentsOkay (author) says:

Thanks, now to add amphibious capabilities to drive it to The Isle of Pretty Maidens and a Killer Jackalope...