Risky's 2008 Ambassador II Whizzer Rebuild

[Wrench]

In Florida, any Whizzer is a Motorcycle. And most other states since it is over 50cc. The pedals allow it to be overlooked or when registering it, DMV sees the pedals and assumes it fits the Moped class...... We will talk more about this frame later on.....

Yeah, I understand different states have different laws

 

[Risk Man]

Yeah, I understand different states have different laws

You are in the "lucky" state.... at least as far as Mopeds / Whizzers go! Not sure about anything else other than the weather and scenery.

 

[Wrench]

You are in the "lucky" state.... at least as far as Mopeds / Whizzers go! Not sure about anything else other than the weather and scenery.

Someday we'll turn Ca. red again

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Someday we'll turn Ca. red again

They already are, blood is red isn't it???...lol...There is alot more of that being spilt in California these days.

I know I can still find my way to Watts or Torrance to show you...lol.

 

[Wrench]

They already are, blood is red isn't it???...lol...There is alot more of that being spilt in California these days.

I know I can still find my way to Watts or Torrance to show you...lol.

My part of SoCal is 80% Republican and it's a totally different atmosphere

 

[Risk Man]

Not much left after today.

 

[Risk Man]

And finally the frame is naked Now the real work begins…..rust and then more rust..

Have not decided on color yet. Don’t think I will keep it black. Maybe maroon or green? Plenty of time to decide.

 

[Chainlube]

Ha ha, no one can accuse you of being a photographer.

 

[Risk Man]

Ha ha, no one can accuse you of being a photographer.

Ya..... hard to find the frame with all the garage stuff!!!!

 

[Risk Man]

The work continues....I can see this will be a 3 month project I believe. Just sent the cylinder and new head kit off to Mr. Quenton Lee Guenther the Whizz for decking, valve re-cut, cylinder hone, head shave, and open up the intake port from 17 to 22MM for a larger carp.

More updates next week as I finish up several component clean-ups including refurbishing the plastic belt cover. Wheels are de-rusted but not excited about the remaining chrome finish. Rust really took it's toll on several spots but they look 100% better than befor.

Trying to decide on the frame color. It seems all vintage and repop Ambassadors were black. Thinking maybe Pacemaker burgundy. or maybe dark green? Maybe keep it stock......Any thoughts? Going to keep it simple and may do some striping on the fenders or other larger frame components. Tank will only have Whizzer decals on it after painting.