1951 Whizzer Ambassador
Built/Owned By:
Ralph Newcomb
Year:
1951
Engine:
O.H.V. motor by Fred Koehneke 14 H.P.
Transmission:
Highly modified Bi-matic 2 speed
Clutch Cover:
Original Chrome
Drive:
Belt Drive
Carburetor:
Mikuni Carburetor #22
Battery Pack:
Dave Brown
Exhaust:
Brakes:
Dual Exhaust designed and fabricated by Ralph Newcomb
Whizzer 5" brake on front and rear
Frame:
1951 Whizzer Ambassador frame
Handlebars:
Stock Ambassador
Front Fork:
Chromed original 24" Whizzer fork
Fenders:
Chromed original Ambassador fenders
Gas Tank:
Chromed original embossed gas tank
Seat:
Chromed plated seat pan
Tires:
Odyssey high speed tires 24" x 2.25"
Rims:
Lobdell 24" x 2.25"
Paint/Finish:
Powder coated black by Buza, at Finishing Specialties Plating
Details:
This bike won 1st place in People's Choice at Portland VMBC 2010. Featured on front cover of VMBC, fall issue of 2010. This is Ralph's daily rider, at the yearly Portland meet.