CAT 250x JC Penney bike or???

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I grabbed this little roller off Facebook marketplace the other day. After much research I have determined that it is likely a Cat 250x but some things are throwing me off. It has a left side brake pedal and fenders front and rear. Were fenders optional on the baby Cat bikes (the rear looks factory imstalled and has welded brackets)? It is orange, has solid footpegs and the indent in the motor plate for a kickstand. I can't find any numbers stamped on it either. Research is pointing to somewhere around a 69-70 250x but the fenders and brake pedal are really throwing me off. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[sparkwizard]

No matter what is, it looks like a solid little bike. Nice score!

 

[Mark G]

Cat for sure. Some had disc, some scrub. here's one of each:

 

[mchadsey1]

I grabbed this little roller off Facebook marketplace the other day. After much research I have determined that it is likely a Cat 250x but some things are throwing me off. It has a left side brake pedal and fenders front and rear. Were fenders optional on the baby Cat bikes (the rear looks factory imstalled and has welded brackets)? It is orange, has solid footpegs and the indent in the motor plate for a kickstand. I can't find any numbers stamped on it either. View attachment 324078 View attachment 324079 View attachment 324080 View attachment 324081 Research is pointing to somewhere around a 69-70 250x but the fenders and brake pedal are really throwing me off. Any help is greatly appreciated.

There should be a Sn on the top of the engine plate. Left front while sitting on the bike. If it starts with a 9 its a 69 a 0 would be 70 a 1 would be a 71.

 

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There should be a Sn on the top of the engine plate. Left front while sitting on the bike. If it starts with a 9 its a 69 a 0 would be 70 a 1 would be a 71.

Unfortunately there are no numbers on the engine plate or anywhere else that I have been able to locate. Do you know if some were stamped in alternate locations? Thanks!

 

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So, this little cat has one piece wheels with the sprocket being of the not removable kind. Anyone think these wheels belong on an Arco instead of my cat? I am probably going to end up swapping them out as the tires are in need of replacement anyways.