A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:56 pm
by Old Grinner
Wow . . . wouldn't it be great to see these on the road again with a new 4-stroke engine and the latest and greatest in brakes and suspension.
Harley, what are you waiting for? Market them around the world too!!!
Nice flat seat to accommodate riders of all sizes . . ..
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:11 pm
by Old Grinner
Here's a red 1964 model.
How cool is this?
Back in the day you could start them like a lawnmower.
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:53 pm
by you you
I have to say that is fantastic
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:39 am
by Old Scoot
Brings back memories ... sigh
Cute the way you have to start it, like a lawnmower, my Heinkel was very modern compared to the Topper, it had an electric starter, a 175 cc 4 stroke forced air cooled engine, 4 speed hand operated and a spare tire on the back, but that didn't do much help if both the tires were flat
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:54 am
by Old Grinner
but that didn't do much help if both the tires were flat
Post Posted: Tue Jan 26,
I have to say that is fantastic
I think if Harley did reintroduce a "new and improved" version of the "Topper" that storage capacity should be addressed.
I could imagine one with a top case and paniers. Also some kind of leg shield storage compartment(s) would help with an accessory power socket to charge devices.
That way you could carry a proper tire repair kit as well as other important cargo like donuts and fast food!
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:00 pm
by you you
Old Grinner wrote:
but that didn't do much help if both the tires were flat
Post Posted: Tue Jan 26,
I have to say that is fantastic
I think if Harley did reintroduce a "new and improved" version of the "Topper" that storage capacity should be addressed.
I could imagine one with a top case and paniers. Also some kind of leg shield storage compartment(s) would help with an accessory power socket to charge devices.
That way you could carry a proper tire repair kit as well as other important cargo like donuts and fast food!
It does look very similar to a yamaha scooter. Gn2 will know it for sure.
About 2010ish and they did a Rossi and Lorenzo special editions.
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:24 am
by big bear
ive learned something new never knew harley made a scooter
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:53 am
by Old Grinner
It does look very similar to a yamaha scooter. Gn2 will know it for sure.
About 2010ish and they did a Rossi and Lorenzo special editions.
You may be referring to the Yamaha C3 (a.k.a. as the Giggle or XF50 abroad).
It had that "ice chest" on wheels look.
A unique 49cc scoot indeed.
Like anything else it had it's "pros and cons" but overall a cool ride with good fuel economy.
IMHO it captured that "Topper" styling but at the end of the day fell short by not incorporating at minimum a 125cc engine.
Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:22 pm
by you you
Old Grinner wrote:
It does look very similar to a yamaha scooter. Gn2 will know it for sure.
About 2010ish and they did a Rossi and Lorenzo special editions.
You may be referring to the Yamaha C3 (a.k.a. as the Giggle or XF50 abroad).
It had that "ice chest" on wheels look.
A unique 49cc scoot indeed.
Like anything else it had it's "pros and cons" but overall a cool ride with good fuel economy.
IMHO it captured that "Topper" styling but at the end of the day fell short by not incorporating at minimum a 125cc engine.
That is the one. I thought they looked unique, never knew they borrowed heavily off Harley.
