From: | Matt O | e-mail: | klb59642004-A-gmail.com |
Subject: | Frankenstein? | Date: | Wed Sep 5 10:54:16 2012 |
So I came across a guy selling a '1951 Harley Hummer 125cc'. According to his sign anyways. I ended up purchasing it. This will be my first restore. Well, first bike period. I get it home and look up the serial number. 62BTH44**. According to the chart, 1962 Scat 175cc. Judging by the size of the engine and comparing it to images of 125's and 175's it is definitely the 175. I take the carburetor off and clean it up a bit. It was pretty gunky. It's a Tillotson with MT-71A stamped on it. According to http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/tillotson_mt.html , it was originally for a Cushman Scooter 765 Eagle (1958-59). I don't think the 71A was ever meant for a Harley. The frame most resembles #8 ( http://harleyhummerclub.org/restore/chapter04/frame-8.html ). Only numbers I see stamped on are 47454-53 and 45692-53 (it might be 45682-53). It looks to be in pretty good condition. Probably not the correct handlebars. Gas tank does look like it might be original. Things I know it's missing: wiring, throttle and linkage, footrests, exhaust, coil, headlight, horn. Maybe I should have started with what IS there. What I would like to know is: 1. What year and model is this? 2. How should I restore it for it to have the most value? Thanks |