Interested in knowing what this is…

[DaddyJohn]

Cool wheels on this one…. Anyone know what it might be?

 

[bigevilone2]

Looks like Azusa tri-stars.

 

[creia]

Ed is correct on the brand of wheels (no surprise). These wheels are known wobblers from the factory and can cause real challenges in getting drum brakes to work properly (if they work at all) and getting the chain/rear sprocket tension correct. Are you considering purchasing the bike?
Michael

 

[DaddyJohn]

The wheels did look like Azusa, which I like the look of, but was more wondering what the frame might be?

 

[markus]

The bike is a western flyer ss300 Made by MTD for them.

MTD western Flyer ss 300

• markus
• Oct 8, 2012

 

[bikesisbikes]

Not a bad looking example. And pretty much a survivor with no, "irreversible" mods.

 

[DaddyJohn]

Are you considering purchasing the bike?
Michael

Should be grabbing it this evening.

 

[Bogie83]

I’m in the process of rebuilding a MTD ss300 myself. While searching for parts I stumbled across this for sale down the street from me. He has it listed as a lil indian, but it’s definitely a ss300. And it’s got the stock wheels and hubs, which I had troubles finding. I don’t need them, but he said he’d trade me wheels and tires if I wanted them

 

[DaddyJohn]

Looks like that one has had a bit more modern-day modding done to it, but has lots of potential!

I’ve made some progress on mine since getting it, mostly in adding a Tecumseh HS50 snowblower engine and cosmetics.

The Azusa Tristar wheels are indeed wobblers… At least 1/8” of runout; I’m hoping the chain will stay on. The universal drum brake (riding in a dished sprocket) engages in a high spot and will pulse when applied. Not ideal…

 

[Bogie83]

Yeah, I just knew it was hard finding my hubs. So I figured I’d throw it out to you. Here’s mine right now. The predator 212 is temporary. I’m in the process of rebuilding a Tecumseh H-50 5hp for it. Playing around with different gas tank ideas too

 

[Lizardking]

Looks like that one has had a bit more modern-day modding done to it, but has lots of potential!

I’ve made some progress on mine since getting it, mostly in adding a Tecumseh HS50 snowblower engine and cosmetics.

The Azusa Tristar wheels are indeed wobblers… At least 1/8” of runout; I’m hoping the chain will stay on. The universal drum brake (riding in a dished sprocket) engages in a high spot and will pulse when applied. Not ideal…

Clean little rider! Can you grind the high spots to minimize the pulsing on the brake? I remember reading of someone putting the sprocket on a lathe to solve the problem.

 

[Lizardking]

Yeah, I just knew it was hard finding my hubs. So I figured I’d throw it out to you. Here’s mine right now. The predator 212 is temporary. I’m in the process of rebuilding a Tecumseh H-50 5hp for it. Playing around with different gas tank ideas too

Here's another spot for the tank that looks awesome Imo. Behind the seat is another good spot for the round tanks.