My first 2 mini bikes WOOOOOO...projects, and good times coming :)

[nectarsis]

Was told this was a Cat. I haven't been able to find a comparable picture yet. Body used to be at some point a purple color (can see in pics poking thru scrapes in the blue). Briggs motor Model 91202 Type 0016 01 Code 960827FA. Handlebars are a bit tweaked, scrub brake, having some issues with the throttle, prob needs some carb work, chain keeps popping off. How original does this look?

Was told this was a Sears. NO clue what is up with the jackshaft (the clutch is on there), some shoddy weld work on the front fork (on metal plate), rear band brake, rear gas tank is intact, non running so far. It has a 5hp engine #'s on top HS50 57244P SBR517CB. Obviously needs entire throtle setup, engine isn't even fully mounted..this may take me a bit to even start messing with.

 

[Bonanza Bryan]

The first one is a cat hustler the second one is a montgomery wards. Both nice bikes I am envious of you. The hand grips are stock on the cat. The engine is obviously not stock because it was made in 1996.

 

[71dodge]

yea thats a cat in the first pics it was sold by JC pennys thats why it dosent look like your average cat

 

[leathernun666]

That orange one Monkey wards /Gilson is sweet. Nice find :smile: I had one of those once. Nice bikes

 

[ErikR]

It's actually a JC penny's Duster made by CAT, I have one just like it and it's my favorite one by far, nice find!!:thumbsup:


Here's a picture a picture I got from 1stlengendtx, a member here....

 

[Mac]

Blue one is a Cat Duster (Hustler has front springs).


Orange one is a Montgomery Wards "Gilson".

 

[nectarsis]

Thanks for the info so far guys. Any idea on the hp on the Cat bike?

 

[ErikR]

Thanks for the info so far guys. Any idea on the hp on the Cat bike?

Here's a link, go to the bottom of the page and there's some info. Mine came with an original 3.5 tecumseh

PENNEYS MINIBIKES

 

[nectarsis]

Here's a link, go to the bottom of the page and there's some info. Mine came with an original 3.5 tecumseh

PENNEYS MINIBIKES

Thanks for the link. I meant the hp rating on the current motor.

 

[jimh]

The Briggs on the Cat is a 3.5hp.

 

[delray]

orange bike may have been a Allis Chalmers/gilson? to bad you are missing the cover. that would help. i believe the Montgomery Wards models have a tin ID tag mount on the lower control arm. the allis chalmers have a sticker ID on them and gilson's ? they do make nice rides for adults.:smile:

GILSON MINIBIKE
Montgomery Wards Project Minibike

 

[nectarsis]

Looking for ideas on adding a rear disc brake to the Cat Duster. It looks like there is a mounting bracket on the rear (and from pics looks like it originally had one?). Any suggestions what would be a good disc brake that could just bolt up?