New Powell Challenger

[Laharview]

Hi All,

Just got this today and it looks very original with the exception of the paint color. After a short trip around the farm it was decided to do a complete tear down and restoration. The engine has been repainted except for a decal that says "Sold by Frankson's Scooter Mart, Glendale California".

I am looking for details on the engine speed adjuster. Mine is a piece of heavy rubber mat, is this proper?

The engine tag is Model 130202, Type 0216-01, Code 6807247. Could this be the original engine? If not what year is it.

Thanks,
Mike
Laharview Farm

 

[Neck]

1968 Briggs 5 Horse, could very well be original!

 

[Laharview]

1968 Briggs 5 Horse, could very well be original!

Thanks for the info.

It has good compression however I am replacing all the wear items (points, gaskets, condenser, etc).

Best Regards,
Mike

 

[Neck]

That's a nice bike, and the tires look like they could be original with what I can see as very little wear, so hours on the engine are probably low as well! Glad to see it in good hands:thumbsup:

 

[Laharview]

The tires do look original, have very little checking and are very serviceable.

This will be a replacement for a mini I built last year and was stolen at the July 2011 Elma WA tractor show.

Mike

 

[Clayon]

Nice bike, it looks clean. :thumbsup:

 

[bayareaburrito]

Nice Challenger..
The piece of rubber that engages the shifter is mounted incorrectly..
It should be on TOP of the mini bikes backbone
Also the rear sprocket has been modified..

 

[Mac]

....Now if I could stumble on a twist throttle setup
for it at one of the numerous Swapmeets I attend.


....Whoopie ! 3000 posts for me.

 

[sgv]

whats a good runing powell go for

 

[DZLBIKE]

whats a good runing powell go for

It will easily go 40 mph....

 

[james c]

whats a good runing powell go for

about a week before it breaks

 

[sgv]

is any one looking for a powell i have one mite want to sell:shrug:

 

[george3]

Hi All,

Just got this today and it looks very original with the exception of the paint color. After a short trip around the farm it was decided to do a complete tear down and restoration. The engine has been repainted except for a decal that says "Sold by Frankson's Scooter Mart, Glendale California".

I am looking for details on the engine speed adjuster. Mine is a piece of heavy rubber mat, is this proper?

The engine tag is Model 130202, Type 0216-01, Code 6807247. Could this be the original engine? If not what year is it.

Thanks,
Mike
Laharview Farm

the engine is dated to the bike 1968.

 

[george3]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sgv
whats a good runing powell go for

about a week before it breaks

:laugh::laugh::laugh:, Depends who worked on it last. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Scottessey]

Nice Powell! :thumbsup:

 

[ScooterBoy]

is any one looking for a powell i have one mite want to sell:shrug:

You might want to put it in the classifieds with a picture and a price..... :shrug: