http://www.piratecycles1.com/cbwhw12gasps.html

I did not order the worksman as they had another brand for the lower price. The worksman set was about $100+ more. I got the steel wheels because I am going to paint them anyway.

Give them a call. You might have to call many times as there are only 2 order takers (small  company) but were extreemly helpful and well worth the effort of reaching them.

I am planning to run Contintental tires.

Good luck.

Well I am supprised in my inability to get in contact with either Worksman or Pirate!

With Pirate all I get is a fax machine and no response to emails.

All I need to find out is if I can put a 35P chain sprocket on their wheels.

Has anyone got any suggestions if  the pair Pirate sells with the part number CB-W110 will work ok? They have drum brakes and offer a sprocket adapter and a 40 tooth 41P sprocket. My Comet converter is a 35P.

Any help finding out how to get an answer would be appreciated.

By the way, the Predator is NOT an exact copy of the GX200. It is  very close but some of the bosses on the block and the tins are slightly different. Nothing major and I probably would not have known if I hadn't choosen to install an electric starter.

When removing the governor everything looked the same inside.

Seems to be a well bilt engine otherwise.

I would like to pass-by my plans for upgrading my 1945 Servi-Cycle for your comments and help.

Engine:   Predator 212cc   $139.99       Harbor Freight
CVT:   Comet TAV 30   $189.00      Gokartusa
50A coil   NR-Racing   $109.00      NR Racing
Flywheel   w/starter ring   $129.00      NR Racing
Starter   After Market   $149.99      NR-Racing

I will have a belt pulley made for the final drive to retain the original look and to keep cost down. Any suggestions as to the diameter of the pulley to be made? I am 6’5” and 225 pounds and want to be able to do a solid 60 MPH up our Missouri hills. I hope that this combination will do that. The stock setup just won’t cut it.

If any of the above are wrong or if you know of a better source, PLEASE comment.

I want to run lights so I won’t have to worry about after dark riding. I plan to hang the brake light from the bottom of the seat so I won’t have to modify the fender. I want to be able to return it to stock later.

The next thing I want to do is have a front brake. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the great link!

I have decided that the Honda Gx200 migtht be the best way to go.

Now comes the hard part..... Finding a CVT. Is the TAV2 a good one? (will it fit)?

Searching for the proper one is heck. There are hundreds but knowing the exact one that will work is a bid headache with very slow dial-up.

Any help from anyone would be appreciated.

Thanks

Tom

Just bought what the title says is a 1945. Does anyone have knowlege of where to find a kickstart conversion? I have new knees and a bad back and pushing it is not a great idea.

If not a kick start, does anyone have any suggestions for the installation of another type of engine? I've thought of maybe some kind of Honda, Yamaha or other with a transmission. A Kohler, Briggs or what other is a good swap and what horse power?

Boy this bike is a lot smaller than I remember! The one I had when I was a kid was really something! Dad gave up on the original engine and installed a direct drive lawn mower engine. No brakes - just a push/pull knob for gas. Talk about scarry!

Every kid I knew had their first ride on that bike and when they find out I found another one at our next breakfast meeting, I hate to think of their reactions.

Looking forward to riding this bike. Was looking for a Cushman that I couldn't afford when I was a kid.

Good luck everybody and look forward to owning this one until I can't ride anymore.

Tom in DeSoto Missouri