I got me a keeper!!

[bikeriderx]

I was going to wait for better weather to take nicer pics...But since I had the day off, I decided to go ahead and shoot some...I saw this bike on CL before Christmas but the guy pulled the posting like the next day So I figured it was a goner...The family went away for Christmas/New Year and when we got back...Hey presto! There is was on CL again! So I contacted the guy and we were able to make the deal. I still can't believe I own it!

Yup! It's a keeper! I've got some work to do. The fork is bent. But I think I'm gonna buy a vintage springer for it. It's missing one of the tank decals, and I think the other one isn't correct. I also think that it was supposed to have the star-burst headbadge. :? I'm planning to re-paint it, get new decals maybe even have the tank re-chromed...I'm not sure yet. Man! I can't wait to ride it to work!! :mrgreen:

 

[Markm]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[bikeriderx]

Thanks! Took it for a ride today. NIce...

 

[rusty513]

Nice find.

 

[KZ1000]

Looks nice as is, Don't paint it, It took 50 years to look like that, It will only be original once, Just my opinion

 

[thesuicideride]

she's purdy

 

[dogdart]

"Looks nice as is, Don't paint it, It took 50 years to look like that, It will only be original once, Just my opinion" I agree . A springer would be sweet

 

[user 135]

Looks nice as is, Don't paint it, It took 50 years to look like that, It will only be original once, Just my opinion

Ditto. I remember the same discussion on you Collegiate. Find a rusty bike to paint and restore.

Yours to do with as you wish though. Very cool with the tank and 3spd.

 

[ratina]

Nice score!

I wouldn't paint it, it looks pretty nice plus its worth more that way. I would take it apart and buff it real good. It would look good with a period schwinn springer on it.

 

[bikeriderx]

Thanks everbody! The reason I'm likely to paint is that someone already did... :| There's a big paint sag on the fork, and the pinstripe darts are already gone...Someone put some kind of funky stickers on the seatpost tube...So that's my rationale...

 

[maddogrider]

Verry cool man. Wanna race?

 

[bikeriderx]

Verry cool man. Wanna race?

Bring it, Dude!! :mrgreen:
I was seeing how it might look with a set of apes' this afternoon... :wink:

 

[Wildcat]

Is that a repop tank? The horn unit would be a dead giveaway. Unless there's a roll of cash in there. Then it doesn't matter.

 

[bikeriderx]

I'm pretty sure it's the original 1962 tank. The chrome is rusty and it does have a horn. But I haven't tried it yet. The guy I bought it from said it worked.

 

[maddogrider]

I think the tank works well on that bike man . So how did the apes look on it?

 

[B607]

I have the correct 4 reflector crutch tip rack with the long seat clamp bolt if you're interested. I also have the correct seat tube decal in white with the criss-crossed lines. I just sold my black Jaguar a few months ago. I think it was a '61 and it didn't come with the starburst badge. PM me and maybe we can do some trading. Gary

 

[roadmaster]

that bike looks almost perfect as is, minus the stuff you mentioned. love the color scheme, too. i also got a schwinn this week, but it s a 08 schwinn point beach in new condition, rode only once for $20 (from a coworker). with my 12 -28 7speed rearend, i'll race ya both. :lol:

 

[Boris]

Yup! It's a keeper!

How mint is that! It looks fantastic!
Noted it was built the same year as me....'62..that would explain the sags you where talkin about !!

 

[Metal Militia]

sweet looking bike, keep the original finish! here's my 62:

 

[bikeriderx]

Nice!