Is it really a '65?

[blackdiamond]

the original owner of my supposedlly 1965 western fyler galaxy flyer said it was a 65.it is murray-built.
here is the number: M02026 37105693
was he right or wrong?

 

[dogdart]

Pic's always help

 

[blackdiamond]

lost camera.
It is also a middleweight.

 

[Dorian]

Western Auto stores sold 24 and 26 inch Western Flyer Galaxy bikes in 1965, I think they came in red.

 

[Unchained]

I can't offer any insights on the year, but... the serial number seems interesting; M502 is the way that the serial no.'s of Murray built Sears bikes began (at least, I think so!). Perhaps the Murray built WF's all had serial no.'s starting with just M02.

 

[Wildcat]

Pics would narrow it down somewhat. Does it have a BMA decal on the seat tube?

 

[blackdiamond]

Yes it has the bma sticker.
its red too.

 

[Wildcat]

"The BMA sticker only means that the bike had all the necessary reflectors and safety equipment to meet the Bicycle Manufacturers Association standards. Almost every bike sold has the same sticker. BMA/6 was issued in the early 1970s."

Everything I've read says the BMA6 decal was introduced in 71 or 72.

Here's the one I had, a mid 70's galaxy Flyer: