This was time of my life that I treasure so much. Ohio had a 14 year old scooter law that gave me one these which i enjoyed and rode just about everywhere until I was 18. I regret that I sold my Cushman Road King step thru in the late 50's. I plan on having one again soon.
Thanks I really never thought in a million years I be doing any kind of a bike I build cars trucks this has been so fun I took out yesterday ppl checked me out lol see ppl turn there heads this really been a lot of fun very very soon new video for lights yippee I got them to work .......... and there is a Cushman meet in Ada Oklahoma 7/19/2014 may be see you there!
Enjoyed and found your build very helpful, spray can paint job was fantastic. I have a 1959 Eagle that is currently in the same state yours was prior to your painting. Mine had lots of safety problems which has been rectified, waiting for a couple of good days so I can paint. I learned that there is an order in which some parts are assembled, bet you did too. Had to un & re-assemble engine external pieces and the forks to re-assemble in the correct order. Keep us up to date on your adventures. Mike
Hi and thanks for all comments this has been soooooooo much fun I went on a small ride and the looks and people stop to look and all there comments me and my girl are making t-shirts " Every one can own a Harley But not every body can have a Cushman eagle " and as for assy wow talk about a learning curve and for updates yes hope in next day or so regarding lights have and be safe....
You have done an outstanding job on your Cushman restoration . I live in Oklahoma also. I bought a completely restored 1957 Cushman last November . Mine is a light blue color that was powder coated along with all painted parts. I would like too add a return spring on the throttle ,so it would snap closed. Look forward to any updates you have.
thank you yes this has been fun, I have a title coming so I can ride it and I think the next one I do I may also do powder coat . and you all have a great day....
yes thanks this been so fun I took out just other day yeeee ha was up to 50mph what a rush... soon next video will be on the lights there not working at this time but soon they will be ok later and thanks again for all comments....
I notice that one doesn't have the baffle in the exhaust pipe. I had a 58 Cushman Eagle back in high school, 61-62. We loved the sound with the baffle out but didn't dare ride around with it out, back then you couldn't have ridden it more than a day or two before you got a ticket for illegal exhaust, they used to really enforce that back then! The baffle fit right in the end of the pipe and was held in by a single screw, or it might have been a rivet originally. Once in a while that screw would fall out and you would go from normal exhaust to the hot rod sound, then you would have to stop and go back and find the baffle and put it back in when you got another screw. Lots of fun times!
Lol yes and no not putting one in the funny part is I do have the baffle but no. Not going to put it in it sounds way.... to good. And now days no one bugs ya with all the Harleys out there lol........ have a great day and thanks for all comments
thank you ... i have been hurt and not able to get any videos out but i am on the mend and we going to get new series on a 72 chevy truck see you all soon
nothing wrong with using aftermarket parts to make a strong reliable bike again.. so long as they aren't wonky ! The open exhaust with it's tendency to back fire a bit.. is a warning that you can be burning your valves, which requires a richer mixture.. so what's the gain ? This is one area where keeping it original ( muffler with baffles) also preserves the life of the engine.. and all the work that you have done. What is the point in having to make it run richer to save the valves.. if that makes it smell worse, and dilutes the oil more, reduces gas economy, and builds up more carbon.. all so you can have it louder with open pipes without burning your valves. It really pays to understand the implications of these choices.
The finished bike looks amazing. So cool to have seen this project from the start until the fully restored point, including the ride! You did a great job with the bike AND with these videos. Quick question.....from watching the video I couldn't tell where the throttle is. Is it a twist grip type on the handle bar? If so, I didn't see a wire.
thanks yes this has been fun went to our local car show put me into shock I took first place in the vintage class every thing been very cool to find , the build , and riding as for the throttle : yes on the inside of handle bar is a cable and the wire screws onto the throttle cam . I have put all back to original my next video will be pics of start to now
Awesome job on the restoration! I do have a question that you may be able to help with.. I just picked up a 1957 Eagle and although it's in nice shape, there are a few small parts I need to swap due to wear. I need to replace the fork boots on it but I'm not sure if that involves taking the front wheel and brake assembly off or does this call for a full takedown of the front end to replace these?
Hi sorry for getting back late tell you what a can do ill do a video to show what you will need to do... give me a few days but let you know its easy really....
I got a question I bought a 1961 super iron eagle changed the carburetor and I don't know which way the fuel grip is supposed to twist clockwise or counter clockwise setting on the seat
i am very sorry to get back to so late i been away and as i remember its just like a motorcycle it should twist to you dennis-carpenter.com/default.aspx?tab=cushman
Hi so sorry getting back so late as for the cushman yep just have to try few places facebook ebay try car shows because some guys have other builds as well
This was time of my life that I treasure so much. Ohio had a 14 year old scooter law that gave me one these which i enjoyed and rode just about everywhere until I was 18. I regret that I sold my Cushman Road King step thru in the late 50's. I plan on having one again soon.
Awesome Daddy
You did a beautiful restoration. It looks and sounds fabulous!
thank you it was a lot of fun and what a way to learn about the history of cushman nothing like lol hands on...
The exhaust sound is excellent! You really are a outstanding mechanic and painter.
Thanks I really never thought in a million years I be doing any kind of a bike I build cars trucks this has been so fun I took out yesterday ppl checked me out lol see ppl turn there heads this really been a lot of fun very very soon new video for lights yippee I got them to work .......... and there is a Cushman meet in Ada Oklahoma 7/19/2014 may be see you there!
Enjoyed and found your build very helpful, spray can paint job was fantastic. I have a 1959 Eagle that is currently in the same state yours was prior to your painting. Mine had lots of safety problems which has been rectified, waiting for a couple of good days so I can paint. I learned that there is an order in which some parts are assembled, bet you did too. Had to un & re-assemble engine external pieces and the forks to re-assemble in the correct order. Keep us up to date on your adventures.
Mike
Hi and thanks for all comments this has been soooooooo much fun I went on a small ride and the looks and people stop to look and all there comments
me and my girl are making t-shirts " Every one can own a Harley But not every body can have a Cushman eagle " and as for assy wow talk about a learning curve and for updates yes hope in next day or so regarding lights have and be safe....
Fine looking eagle, and nicely done ! Give that muffler some baffles, and have fun !
I* had one. Running just like it should.. Joy to see it so nicely done ! Bit too loud, but its your bike !
I was in Springfield for the National meet...and they're was not a lot of Eagle like yours...I mean yours in just wonderful
thank you I just rec: the title and will put on road soon so can really have fun
and again thanks for all comments more vides coming soon.....
You have done an outstanding job on your Cushman restoration . I live in Oklahoma also. I bought a completely restored 1957 Cushman last November . Mine is a light blue color that was powder coated along with all painted parts. I would like too add a return spring on the throttle ,so it would snap closed. Look forward to any updates you have.
thank you yes this has been fun, I have a title coming so I can ride it and I think the next one I do I may also do powder coat .
and you all have a great day....
I have watched all the videos,it not only looks good.it sounds good also,brings back fond memories thank you,you have given me the bug.
yes thanks this been so fun I took out just other day yeeee ha was up to 50mph what a rush... soon next video will be on the lights there not working at this time but soon they will be ok later and thanks again for all comments....
Congrats -great job keeping a bit of Americana up and running
thanks it was great fun to have and to work on..
Good Job...I've got a 1955 Eagle. Your vidéos are very helpful. Arnaud from France
thank you soooo much I had a great doing this... more to come !!!
I notice that one doesn't have the baffle in the exhaust pipe. I had a 58 Cushman Eagle back in high school, 61-62. We loved the sound with the baffle out but didn't dare ride around with it out, back then you couldn't have ridden it more than a day or two before you got a ticket for illegal exhaust, they used to really enforce that back then! The baffle fit right in the end of the pipe and was held in by a single screw, or it might have been a rivet originally. Once in a while that screw would fall out and you would go from normal exhaust to the hot rod sound, then you would have to stop and go back and find the baffle and put it back in when you got another screw. Lots of fun times!
Lol yes and no not putting one in the funny part is I do have the baffle but no. Not going to put it in it sounds way.... to good. And now days no one bugs ya with all the Harleys out there lol........ have a great day and thanks for all comments
Hi---I had a1957 Cushman. I wish I still had it. You can tell a 57 real fast because the chain and clutch belt are on different sides. Good luck
sounds great, but if needed, there was a long steel baffle that went into the single exhaust held in with a rivet.
thank you ... i have been hurt and not able to get any videos out but i am on the mend and we going to get new series on a 72 chevy truck see you all soon
Looking GOOD!
thank you...
nothing wrong with using aftermarket parts to make a strong reliable bike again.. so long as they aren't wonky ! The open exhaust with it's tendency to back fire a bit.. is a warning that you can be burning your valves, which requires a richer mixture.. so what's the gain ? This is one area where keeping it original ( muffler with baffles) also preserves the life of the engine.. and all the work that you have done. What is the point in having to make it run richer to save the valves.. if that makes it smell worse, and dilutes the oil more, reduces gas economy, and builds up more carbon.. all so you can have it louder with open pipes without burning your valves. It really pays to understand the implications of these choices.
aim your headlight ! What are the tires ? love the originality !
Nice job. Well done.
The finished bike looks amazing. So cool to have seen this project from the start until the fully restored point, including the ride! You did a great job with the bike AND with these videos. Quick question.....from watching the video I couldn't tell where the throttle is. Is it a twist grip type on the handle bar? If so, I didn't see a wire.
thanks
yes this has been fun went to our local car show put me into shock I took first place in the vintage class every thing been very cool to find , the build , and riding as for the throttle : yes on the inside of handle bar is a cable and the wire screws onto the throttle cam .
I have put all back to original my next video will be pics of start to now
Beautiful!
thank you been lota fun soon hope to have a update from the new owner i sold to 2 years ago
Awesome job on the restoration! I do have a question that you may be able to help with.. I just picked up a 1957 Eagle and although it's in nice shape, there are a few small parts I need to swap due to wear. I need to replace the fork boots on it but I'm not sure if that involves taking the front wheel and brake assembly off or does this call for a full takedown of the front end to replace these?
Hi sorry for getting back late tell you what a can do ill do a video to show what you will need to do... give me a few days
but let you know its easy really....
I got a question I bought a 1961 super iron eagle changed the carburetor and I don't know which way the fuel grip is supposed to twist clockwise or counter clockwise setting on the seat
i am very sorry to get back to so late i been away and as i remember its just like a motorcycle it should twist to you
dennis-carpenter.com/default.aspx?tab=cushman
love it
thank you.......
thank you......
i have a 55 and 57
Need parts !!!
this for me was the best place to get parts everything i needed they had ... www.dennis-carpenter.com/cushmanhome hope this helps
www.dennis-carpenter.com/cushmanhome this best place for me
Where can I get one?????
Hi so sorry getting back so late as for the cushman yep just have to try few places facebook ebay try car shows because some guys have other builds as well