72 Raleigh 3 Speed to Cruiser

[nelvolks]

A few weeks ago I ran into an add on craigslist where a guy was selling bikes from his backyard. I called him and set up a meeting to go look at the bikes he had. Upon arrival as I stepped into the back yard I spotted this bike and immediately decided to take it along with me. I brought it home and did some research and found out it was a 1972 raleigh sports 3-speed. I immediately had a vision of how I wanted it to look. Check it out and let me know what you think I am very pleased with the turn out.

Took this as soon as I brought it home.

Here is the bike after I was done with the changes.

Very cool Brooks saddle I purchased for 10 bucks.

I kept everything original except the wheels.

 

[vwnthusiast]

:beer: needs more low

 

[nelvolks]

Remember I bought this bike for cheap so that I can put a motor kit on it.

 

[yoothgeye]

Looks greast Nelson, should've told you to bring the original Brooks with you, I wanna see it.

 

[nelvolks]

Man that seat was so dry rotted that when I was taking it out of the bike the leather broke off into pieces. So I just took the leather off and kept the frame of the seat. I would be interested to see if I can find some leather like that and try and put a new piece together with ribets....

 

[yoothgeye]

Man that seat was so dry rotted that when I was taking it out of the bike the leather broke off into pieces. So I just took the leather off and kept the frame of the seat. I would be interested to see if I can find some leather like that and try and put a new piece together with ribets....

Ribets? how can you put a seat back together with frog language?

I can fix... leave it to me. :wink:

 

[nelvolks]

Oh btw I am working on the generator light. Once I get it cleaned up and make sure it works I am going to install it as well as the bag in the back of the seat.

 

[nelvolks]

Oops I meant rivets.....

 

[yoothgeye]

Oops I meant rivets.....

No, you meant ribets... frogs can fix anything.

 

[Wildcat]

That paint job on the Raleigh needs a few coats of wax to bring out the black like new.