'84 Schwinn Cruiser Kickstand Question

[thrdrl]

Hi All,
Finally getting around to putting my '84 Schwinn Cruiser together. Even treating it to a lay back seat post, Bendix yellow band 2 speed and replacing the tubular fork with a chrome springer! This is the coaster brake model with the 26x2.125 tires. I believe this one was made in Taiwan. The only thing missing is a kickstand. Would anyone happen to know the correct part number for this model's kickstand? Thanks!!
-Mike

 

[Wildcat]

This all I could find today. It looks like the same kickstand as earlier bikes with frame mounted kickstand from the 1984 catalog picture. So it would probably be the same as the 26" middleweight (57-370) or heavy duty middle weight (57-378). The tandems kickstand might work also.

Here's a thread from Schwinn bike forums. It's an 85 model but the 57-378 works.
https://www.schwinnbikeforum.com/index.php?topic=36258.0

 

[Oak Tree]

Replacing a Schwinn tubular fork, you say?? Can you post a pic?

 

[thrdrl]

Perfect kickstand info!! #378 it is. Thank you so much !!
The tubular fork is long gone (it was bent back anyway).

 

[Starnger]

Modern Electra kickstand would fit as well

 

[Wildcat]

Is there a build thread on this bike?

 

[thrdrl]

Is there a build thread on this bike?

No but I'll be happy to post a picture.
That's interesting about the Elektra kickstand.

 

[twojs.bike]

@Ride 'em High just listed a couple kickstands to trade. Looks like they might work. In the “let’s trade” forum

 

[user 35233]

@Ride 'em High just listed a couple kickstands to trade. Looks like they might work. In the “let’s trade” forum

Oh, for sure. If these work for you I assume I could mail you one c.o.d. I've no use for kickstands. The duplicates are 77 Schwinns.

 

[thrdrl]

Ride 'em, would one of them happen to be a #378?

 

[musclebikemadman]

Oh, for sure. If these work for you I assume I could mail you one c.o.d. I've no use for kickstands. The duplicates are 77 Schwinns.View attachment 225823

It looks like to me the 2 schwinn stands are for lightweight bikes as the angle is to sharp for a middle weight. A '84 would be a Hungarian schwinn I believe. I do not own any that late but I think the stands are the same as the Chicago schwinns. There are a few different types so the easiest way is to use a stand you know is from a similar bike.

 

[musclebikemadman]

Ride 'em, would one of them happen to be a #378?

I think a #370 should work as well not %100 sure

 

[user 35233]

Ride 'em, would one of them happen to be a #378?

How would I know? Is there a stamp or measurements @thrdrl?

 

[musclebikemadman]

How would I know? Is there a stamp or measurements @thrdrl?

Some of the stands are stamped

 

[thrdrl]

Here's that shot of the bike. I think I'm going to go with the 27.5 X 9" rise handlebars.
Bike will be painted Metallic Cobalt Blue similar to the Mustang behind it.
The Speedster chainguard had to be shortened and shifted a bit to the left. A new rear chainguard mounting tab was welded on about 15 years ago to accommodate the one from the Speedster.
The fork steering tube had to be shortened about 3/8" and threaded a little further down.
The Bendix two-speed kickback isn't always 100% cooperative - maybe just needs a good cleaning and fresh grease.
There was a fella selling these solid metal layback seatposts I believe on this site a few years ago. I highly recommend them - sitting a little further back makes riding so much more comfortable.

 

[Starnger]

Here's that shot of the bike. I think I'm going to go with the 27.5 X 9" rise handlebars.
Bike will be painted Metallic Cobalt Blue similar to the Mustang behind it.
The Speedster chainguard had to be shortened and shifted a bit to the left. A new rear chainguard mounting tab was welded on about 15 years ago to accommodate the one from the Speedster.
The fork steering tube had to be shortened about 3/8" and threaded a little further down.
The Bendix two-speed kickback isn't always 100% cooperative - maybe just needs a good cleaning and fresh grease.
There was a fella selling these solid metal layback seatposts I believe on this site a few years ago. I highly recommend them - sitting a little further back makes riding so much more comfortable.

Nice bike!
It has same style decals as a '89 i am working on lately. Are you sure yours is '84? If so, then can you share with me, what are tell-tale parts for that year? I am still learning my ways with 80's Schwinns.

 

[thrdrl]

Correction: it's actually a 1985 (I think). The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the crank and it begins with E5...... E would be the the fifth month, May, and 5 for 1985. As far as tell tale parts, I originally started with a bare frame and a bent tubular fork.

 

[Wildcat]

I looked at the catalogs again, the cruiser was last shown in 1984. The catalogs go to 1988, but don't show any cruiser framed bikes after 1984. But I think they didn't show them in the catalogs when they were made out of country, just a guess.

From the 1984 page:

I dug deeper and found some info on the CABE from 2014:

"
Late 1976 - California Cruiser introduced with 26" S2 Balloon wheels and tires
1977 - California Cruiser renamed Spitfire*
Late 1978 - Klunker 5 introduced w/drum brake, Spitfire renamed Klunker
1979 - Klunker/Klunker 5 renamed Spitfire/Spitfire 5, 24" wheel Spitfire introduced
1980 - Spitfire/Spitfire 5 renamed Cruiser/Cruiser 5, Deluxe Cruiser (springer) and Ladies' Cruiser introduced
1981 - Deluxe Cruiser (springer) discontinued
1982 - 20" wheel Cruiser introduced, Cruiser 5 and 20"/24" wheel Cruisers discontinued
1983 - Cruiser changed to tubular BMX style fork, Ladies' model discontinued
1984 - Cruiser 5 re-introduced w/o drum brake, Cruiser/Cruiser 5 made by Murray in TN
1985 - Cruiser/Cruiser 5 Men's and Ladies' models re-introduced, made in Taiwan
1986+ - Don't care enough to persue further!"

 

[thrdrl]

Another correction: After a good sanding, serial plainly clear and it starts with ES80xxxx Now I haven't a clue what year it is (definitely not Chicago).

 

[Wildcat]

Does the headbadge have a 4 digit number?