1959 Cushman Eagle

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the comradery of this awesome group of bikers!

What motivated you to start your project?

I suffered a stroke in November and needed a project and something to ride so got busy with the Cushman I found through a friend of mine who knew about the bike. The bike was in the Hilton Head, South Carolina area. I’m recovering from a stroke and my intention was to make it old school and rideable, I’ve been able to ride it on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I being a Navy Veteran designed the build around the Navy logo.

What are you most proud of?

The fact I was able to get some much needed parts for this 63 year old bike, and the wonderful Cushman enthusiast who where more than helpful in knowing the right people for this build.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Very kind and thoughtful remarks and of course wanting to know if I would sell it, she’s a beautiful bike!

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Submitted by: Sid Hogate

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Specifics

Classification: Classic/Restored

Make, Model & Year: Cushman Eagle 1959

Fondly known as: Grace

Time spent: Sixty hours part time

Motorcycle cost: $4000.00

Money spent: $1.00

Engine: She has a Vortex V twin 16 engine and she lopes when idling like the old Harleys

Intake: Custom pipes

Exhaust: Custom manufactured

Transmission: Custom manufactured

Frame: Factory Cushman frame

Suspension: Custom made front forks by Steven Lorenzo who is a well known in the Cushman family

Wheels, tires and brakes: She sports new disk brakes from Phill Hartman who designed and machined the system. Tired are Bopers by Michelin

Finish – Paint: I painted the bike and custom to my personal design

Accessories: Grips, engine guard, rider pegs came from Steven Lorenzo, the leather seat came from your inventory and was for a Indian Scout but fit the Cushman Eagle perfect