Cushman Road King 1962 
Model 878961
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Model 878961
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This page was last updated: February 2, 2012
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before restoration
(NFS)
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Cushman 1962 Road King
Model - 878961

Picked up this Scooter at a car show this spring and I just unloaded it at the shop. I hope to do a total restoration job by next summer But for now I am only replacing most of the electrical system. You my even see me riding it at my shows.

Specifications are -
  • Bore 3"
  • Stroke 2.75"
  • Piston Displacement 19.4 CI or 318 CC
  • Compression Ratio 6.39:1
  • Std. Brake HP 7.9
  • Max. Gross Torque 13.1 Ft. LB
  • Spark Plug Champion #F14Y Gap .023-.028"
  • Breaker Point Gap .020"
  • Ignition Timing 17Deg. BTC
  • Valve Clearance .014-.016"


Before any work started
This is as far as I go this year
Rebuilt the engine and did some painting, rewired
The frame, steering, wheels, running board all need to be redone.