Alexander Reynolds EZ-Rider I restoration

[mbones]

thanks what I thought..

my bike has a clutch brake also.

 

[mbones]

this brake cleaner removes the paint and leaves the original behind.

 

[KustomKartKid]

That's awesome you have both brake setups. The clutch brake is actually a lot better at stopping..the discs, sometimes not so much but they look cool.

Man if you could get the spray paint off and polish up the original paint ..even if it's got some scratches here and there that would be awesome.

 

[mbones]

I'll try and strip some more off but I don't remember how much I sanded it. if I'm lucky I didn't sand it that much.

 

[KustomKartKid]

I was gonna ask if you remember sanding it.

Most kids couldn't be bothered sanding before paint or didn't even think about it...maybe you will luck out.

 

[CW1999]

That looks awesome!! This has been one of my favorite bikes for a long time, still is :laugh:

 

[mbones]

thanks, how many of these do you think are out there?

 

[minibikin']

Not many like yours mbones. I have one and CW1999 is my son. He has one also but ours are restoration pieces.


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[KustomKartKid]

If you give us the serial number off the engine tag and we'll tell you when the bike was built....or post a pic of the tag (riveted to front of shroud)

 

[mbones]

here it is, thanks for your help

 

[mbones]

not so lucky, I guess I was better then most teenagers (sanded down to bare metal in most places). I'm going to have the frame powder coated the original color.

 

[KustomKartKid]

Oct 19th, 1970....so the bike was probably assembled late in 1970 or early 1971.

That will be an awesome bike when finished.

 

[mbones]

thanks again.

 

[tbird]

Hey Mbones, I have the same motor and it came off of the Arco easyrider that I just sold. If your interested in a parts motor (I did have it running but the fuel line was leaking) I'm willing to sell it. I also have a set of original grips/throttle assy just like the ones on your bike that I would sell.

 

[mbones]

EX-Rider I info needed: what type of exhaust system options are there?
What was the sticker on the pull start? super start or round ARCO?
should I replace the gas tank due to a crack at the bottom mounting screws (leaks)
did these engines use a pre-filter on the air cleaner?
what is the air pressure for the rear tire (4.10-3.5-6) ?
Where can I get new rear wheel bearings?
should I paint it the original color (not the best looking) or go with a metallic?

thanks for any help.

 

[minibikin']

Should have had the round AR decal on the recoil from what I've seen.
Replace the tank. Post a wanted ad in the classifieds.
No pre-filter
Wheel bearings - 5/8" x 1-3/8" Sealed Flanged Bearing
I'd keep that thing as original as possible...

 

[mbones]

Chad, I meant to say fix the tank or replace it? my wheel bearings aren't sealed and there is a grease fitting on the rim. my guess is that sealed bearings would be better. thanks.

 

[minibikin']

You can get the metal shielded correct looking bearings from us. They just aren't as quality of a bearing. I'm all for correctness, but when it comes to safety I'll take function any day.


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[minibikin']

Correct muffler



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[1stBxMopar]

Real nice bike you have there........I don't know if the colors are the same as on your bike or not, but in 1971 the popular Chrysler color that was known as plum crazy purple seems to be close. If it is a match the number for it in PPG is- Plum Poly DBU2210

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