Vintage small bike (50cc) Pron!

Well my friend needed some quick cash and I am a sucker for old things that you cant get parts for so... I bought this!

For all of those that dont know what it is, Its a 1962 Bridgestone 50 Step Thru It runs great but needs some tranny work and a title to drive (which is pretty easy here in WI)

I dont know much about this for there is not much out there, I know they have a cult following and it is a neat little MOTORCYCLE! Contrary to the looks it is not a moped, its just a baby motorcycle.

But if you guys have any info on this I sure could use it especially on how to get it into gear, the shifter works and feel the gears but no go...and since there is no clutch where do I start and any other information would be great!

Thanks and enjoy!

That looks like a cool find. Looks like it's missing something over the frame rails (tank/leg guards?) or are they supposed to look like this.

Nevertheless, certainly worth preserving IMHO[1].

[1] But that's how I end up with a garage that's constantly overflowing with E36 M3.

In reply to BoxheadTim:

Yeah there is supposed to be some sort of fairing but for now get it running and find a pith helmet and bomber goggles and cruise!

Great buy! I wasn't aware that Bridgestone made one, but I did have a Honda 50 that looked just like it in 1965. It was a gas to bomb around town on, and a conversation piece everywhere I parked.

Looks like a Super Cub copy. A friend of mine has a '62 (I think) Super Cub and there's not a lot of visual difference.

Bridgestone motorcycles were pretty technologically advanced in their day. Parts are pretty hard to find these days, though.

Didn't Peter Egan have one of these as his first motorcycle? I think that he recently found another.

mistanfo wrote: Didn't Peter Egan have one of these as his first motorcycle? I think that he recently found another.

I believe he had the 'sport' model - it looked like a regular motorcycle, without the step through frame.

Right on.

I have a BS7 Surfrider, along with two 90s, a Sport and Trail. I almost picked up a Homer last year.

Chris H.

I would guess that it has a centrifugal clutch, probably the standard drum/swinging weights deal. I'd start there.

OMG!? I just fished one of these out of the garbage today! I don't know the year, I'm sure somewhere between 63 and 67. It is in great shape, original paint, seat has just a little rip, the fairing which is supposed to be white by the way is in great shape also. The rear tire will have to be replaced and I'm sure the carb has to be rebuilt but I'm psyched! Live in Illinois so any info/parts leads you come up with with would be appreciated. I would of course reciprocate. Will send pictures if your interested. Just joined so I don't know how to contact you off board. Good Luck!

Bump for being for sale... check the $2009 board... not looking to get rich.... sorry if this breaks the rules in this area!

Bump for almost "free," make my christmas yours!

Did you ever get it working?

I have one verry similar if not exacatly the same, if you want some advice call 414-627-7065.

BTW, here is a pic of my BS-7/D all finished up:

That high pipe isn't a bun burner?