This is a custom-built JCPenney Swinger 1 by Moped Luau. Moped Luau builds custom mopeds, scooters, and more. You can follow his builds at his blog mopedluau.blogspot.com.
The Swinger 1 is one of four moped models you could choose from the JCPenney catalog in the 1970s. It is the base model of the four, and now one of the rarer of the four. A Swinger1 has a hardtail and rigid forks. The other three models all came with a spring and fork suspension. That unique frame design paired with the same tank as a Pinto help to make it a collector’s item.
Moped Luau built his Swinger or Pinto into a clean moped with a cruiser or chopper feel. I’ve said it before, I love how one of a kind you can build a moped by using parts from other makes and models. This Pinto is a good example of that with the wheel and engine choices.
JCPENNEY SWINGER 1 APPEARANCE
Leleu-Rigida 6 stars 17″ wheels | Michelin Gazelle Tires | Powder-coated frame, tank, forks, flywheel cover, and fender | Schwinn tall bicycle handlebars | Lusito levers | Leather and chrome grips | Chrome bullet light with speedo | Bullet tail light | Vintage leather spring seat | Footpegs | Black and silver chain |
ENGINE
ZA50 port match with case decked down 1mm | Roller bearing rod pressed onto stock crank | Modded 1st and 2nd gear clutch flipped (Tomos red spring 1st gear, yellow 2nd gear) | Gila Kit | Metra Head | V-Force Reeds | Custom Intake | 24mm Mikuni Carb | 21t front 36t back | Velocity stack carburetor air filter | Tecno exhaust | Keyed kill switch |
MopedSwag
Awesome build. But no shocks Ouch! ZAs rule! I would kill for a 21 front sprocket back in the day.
Aloha from Waianae Hawaii
Would love to have a similar bike.Plenty of space in my Sprinter hi-roof van.
I have imagined that mopeds are great for van life, they are not difficult to transport.