HELP in identifying our basket case

[deliveryboy]

We were told that it is a Sears Roper and from my research it appears to be close, but not really the same. Everything is chrome (even the 6" rear wheel that we got with it), but the rear suspension is on the seat rather than a swing arm. The front fork has springs and is badly rusted and twisted up so we would like to replace it, but need to know what to look for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Thank you....

 

[markus]

look up JC penney "el Tigre" :thumbsup:

 

[SimpleTom]

Where in Wisconsin are you located? Welcome to OldMiniBikes!

 

[deliveryboy]

I am in Appleton.

Where in Wisconsin are you located? Welcome to OldMiniBikes!

 

[deliveryboy]

Thank you for your answer to my question. I did a search of El Tigre and found that you built one a couple of years ago. You wouldn't by chance have a front wheel, front fender and a complete fork assembly that you would sell, would you? Thanks again.....

look up JC penney "el Tigre" :thumbsup:

 

[markus]

Thank you for your answer to my question. I did a search of El Tigre and found that you built one a couple of years ago. You wouldn't by chance have a front wheel, front fender and a complete fork assembly that you would sell, would you? Thanks again.....

No problem, I don't have any parts for those right now. I do have some steel front wheels in 5" size that might work if you cant find a 6" or if you like the big and little look. The ones I have are 4 3/4" spacing across the hub and 3 3/4" outside edges of the wheel itself. They are old manufacturer stock and are $20 shipped each.

good luck with it.

 

[chipper]

You can rebuild those forks with a little work , I built nearly new ones for mine from the parts off the wasted forks I had , look thru my pics it may help you . Good luck with your project !

 

[creia]

Definitely NOT a Sears Roper. Who "told" you that- the seller? LOL
Michael

 

[halkip13]

So am I.

 

[deliveryboy]

I have been trying to get it apart to rebuild it. How in the world do they come apart without wrecking the springs? Mine is rusted tight so I've been soaking the heck out of it with penetrating oil.

You can rebuild those forks with a little work , I built nearly new ones for mine from the parts off the wasted forks I had , look thru my pics it may help you . Good luck with your project !

 

[deliveryboy]

CREIA...The person I bought it from was told by 2 others that it MIGHT be a Sears Roper. I found out otherwise from Markus.

 

[chipper]

I have been trying to get it apart to rebuild it. How in the world do they come apart without wrecking the springs? Mine is rusted tight so I've been soaking the heck out of it with penetrating oil. View attachment 97994 View attachment 97995

The metal piece ( fender mount ) that runs between the fork lowers has to be cut off carefully so you can unthread the springs , the fork spring cups have the metal tabs to retain the springs , those can also be bent up carefully to slide the lowers off of the uppers but if they are frozen that wont work , do you have them soaking in PB Blaster ?