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Snow Cruiser Man

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Hi guys I am new to this site. I acquired a Montgomery Wards Mini-Bike frame at a Snowmobile swap meet naturally it is missing some parts most of the mechanical stuff I can figure out where I am puzzled is it seems to have a swing arm but this is where I am missing some parts I think I have a well equipped shop so I can make them but can't seem to find any pictures that match up to the frame I have. Thanks for now SCM
 
capguncowboy

capguncowboy

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Is your Ward bike the Gilson version? There are lots of photos out there if it is. The one in my avatar photo is my Gilson two-speed (would be the same as a wards xe525).

I don't have any spare parts at the moment aside from a taillight, but I can provide lots of photos and info. I have an exploded view diagram as well. Just let me know what you need pictures of
 
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Snow Cruiser Man

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capguncowboy said:
Is your Ward bike the Gilson version? There are lots of photos out there if it is. The one in my avatar photo is my Gilson two-speed (would be the same as a wards xe525).

I don't have any spare parts at the moment aside from a taillight, but I can provide lots of photos and info. I have an exploded view diagram as well. Just let me know what you need pictures of
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I am not sure if it is a Gilson? I looked all over the frame for some model # or make all I have to go by is the sticker on the front fender says Montgomery Ward. The swing arm part is tubular not a flat bar type. I am thinking there was a Jackshaft at one time because the gear is on the right hand side of the rear wheel. I will see if I can post some kind of picture. SCM
 
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Snow Cruiser Man

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I hope this helps can you tell me by the picture what I have it says Montgomery Ward
If you can give me some idea what I am missing, I know the motor haha, but at the back end. Thanks for now SCM
 
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Stangrcr1

Stangrcr1

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Trail blazer with a Montgomery Wards sticker on it.

Jackshaft runs where you have the bar. It runs on two sets of bearings and allows the swingarm to move as the jackshaft spins inside.



 
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Stangrcr1

Stangrcr1

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Bonanza BC1300 said:
Nice.. what an ingenious design and such a pretty example of the bike Stangrcr1 has.
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It is an ingenious design. Having the jackshaft and the swingarm move in exactly the same plane keeps the chain tension equal throughout the suspension travel, unlike bonanzas and such.... :laugh:

And thanks! I do like that bike!.
 
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