1953 Cushman Eagle 765 

thanks for a putting it on you-tube.. any cushman is a good cushman...!! jeff

thanks Jeff. I have to carry on for my dad who had a Cushman many many years ago. sadly dad isn't around now to try mine, but I'm sure he's watching me.

Hi Jim, thanks for watching and commenting. I'd love to have an original stock Iron Eagle, but the 18 hp V-twin is a blast and I'm spoiled by the electric starter. The motor is basically stock. ...and it's plenty fast for me!

That is so cool I think my eyeballs just froze.

Woa! thats a grat v-twin setup!! Lucky guy!!

That brings back memories from more than half a century ago.

Woah, now that's what I call vintage!

I like where they painted the bottom of the air cleaner element black. That shows real attention to detail.

Very beautiful bike, the V2 and the torque converter seem to fit like a glove, very nice sound, looks like it has great torque too!

hi Jeff, just saw the two comments now ...1 year later. thanks RU-vid! I had a 62 Highlander with an 8 hp Husky. I love the sound of the old flathead but I get tired of "kicking vigorously" to start it. LOL decided I had to have an electric starter and no oil dripping on the floor. that being stated, I love the old original Eagles.

Picked up my Eagle tonight. We thought it was a 54 but when he dug out the title it was a 52. It does have the 8 horse motor on it. She's rough!

Love this thing, it sounds great !!!!

Gah Daymn that looks and sounds BAD ASS!!!

@JMBtimes2 LOL ...trust me, once you ride a Cushman you will have to get a Cushman! I never understood why people get into these old machines, now I know. Thanks for the reminder on the tape, I've done that too.

haaaa so nice , now and I want one :D it sounds so nice ,like a something with big and badass engine :)

@sixaxle Portland IN? I hope so, you'll love it! There's lots to see and miles of country roads to ride on. I had my Highlander out there in 2011 for the first time. Can't wait to take the Eagle out there this year. ... The carriers did a nice job all the way through, I'd use them again.

Hello This is my first response to a video on here. I clicked on your video because it was a spring eagle. My dad has a 1958 iron eagle we are restoring & I just sealed the deal on a 1954 spring eagle. I truly like a stock bike but your bike runs & SOUNDS awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that a stock cam in that vangaurd?????? Anyhow your video brought a smile to my face!! I hope you enjoy it!!!! JIM

@coffeefish thank you for always watching my new videos right away, and being the first comment! this short clip doesn't begin to show how much fun that machine is to ride, and it's plenty fast too. I normally don't speed down the street with anything but I couldn't resist the temptation for the video.

Very nice conversion. I've haven't seen many springer Vangaurds and this is really a nice one. I'll bet she's really fast too. You should think about joining our club. We have many out of state members.

@MrRuppMan thank you my friend. you and Linda would enjoy these machines too. (there's always nice one's showing up on ebay and craig's list)

Very Very Nice, Linda wants to trade in her 69 Roadster now, She's really jealous about the electric start! lol Great sounding bike, 18hp now I'm jealous!!

That thing is cool.

@sixaxle Hi Lee, thanks very much. Appreciate the invite, I'll check you guys out. Do you make it to Portland IN in July? Keith

@edzgarage Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and posting a comment. Yes, my neighbor was being funny. He's a good friend and likes to walk over to see what I'm working on.

I have an original 1957 Eagle that has been restored twice. I still have the cast Iron engine but am considering the Vanguard conversion if it finally gives out. Many in the Cushman owners group have done so. Enjoy.

thank you! ...and yes, he's a friend and likes my toys.

sounds great, in spite of the roughness. you going to make a video of it?

NICE BIKE...... I'M KIND OF A HUSKY GUY.. I HAVE A 61 CAST IRON WITH A MICUNI ON IT.. IT'S LOADED WINDSHIELD YOU NAME IT.. I JUST LIKE KEEPING IT REAL.. BUT YOUR VANDY SOUNDS NICE... JEFF

SWEET!

@timetravel21217 you got it! ...but you have to share the seat with Mac.

got a M9 w/ a Mikuni on my 62 Highlander, it runs just fine. the upgraded Eagle has spoiled me with how easy it starts but I still love the original Husky motors. ...more videos coming! thanks for watching.

I KNOW THE FEELING.. I WOULD STAY WITH MY GRAN DAD AND GRAND MAW ,, LOT'S WHEN I WAS A GROWING UP IN IL. AND ON MARSHALL AVE. ON EACH SIDE OF MY GRANDPARENT'S.. WAS A BIKE DEALER ....ON ONE SIDE WAS ( MR. OAKLEY THE TOWN CUSHMAN DEALER.) ( AND ON THE OTHER SIDE WAS ) ( HARLOW GRIFFITH.. THE TOWN ,,B.S.A. NORTON,, MOTO GUZZIE,, TRIUMPH,, AND HE HAD OLD HARLEYS.. A SETTING AROUND EVERYWHERE .... I HAD THEM ALL ONE TIME OR ANOTHER.. SEPT FOR THE CUSHMAN... IT ONLY TOOK 50 YEARS.. JEFF..

Hey that bike sounds like the real thing

I have one of these in my garage, and it needs work.

awesome.

good eye!

Sure is nice! Did the neighbor call you "hot rod" in fun?

Great video, thanks for posting this. Those old Cushman's are trick! BTW, What happened to the engine shroud? It was red in the beginning of the video.

Nice! Enjoy

Beautiful bike! Is that your neighbor shouting "Hot-Rod!" at you @ 2:31? Lol

@timetravel21217 naa, he's too busy with the kittens to worry about scooters.

@Sharkie626 ...with some improvements!

are these registered as scooters or motorcycles? how much do you think a basic cushman with some restoration work would cost me? bad ass bikes. I WANT ONE! :)

Does that Vanguard have heavier valve springs so it will go 6000 rpm?

lucky dog

how much did you pay?

are these street legal

@timbuctwo1 Thank you and yes quite fast. I am interested, send a private msg with the club info.

And what do they cost

Where can I get one