now mine, Shelby Flyer + Elgin lady, pics pg 2

[JoeyMac]

This showed up on my hometown CL last week, I have already been in contact and have arranged a time to meet when I go home to visit this weekend.
Seems like a good price to me, anyone else agree?

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/bik/1133286887.html

And my girlfriend liked this one from the same seller, I might be picking it up for her at the same time.

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/bik/1133356709.html

 

[ish]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

They look like decent prices to me. They will both draw a lot of attention as riders, that's for sure.

 

[user 135]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Darn good prices. Those red and blue Shelby's are so cool. Venturing out from Spaceliners? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[jesusfreak86]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

that red and blue shelby is great deal if i were you when you get i would not change a thing on its the bomb

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

that Shelby Flyer is the coolest Joey. get it.

 

[Unchained]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Both of those are at a decent price... that Shelby really is neat. Awesome finds! The Shelby looks like it would be REALLY nice after a gentle cleaning. The color combination is sweet.

 

[BrigmasterA]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Dood! I dig 'em both man! DO IT!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

looking at the pictures again, it looks like the Shelby might have BFD.

 

[JoeyMac]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

looking at the pictures again, it looks like the Shelby might have BFD.

Bacon Fried Donuts? Banana Filled Disco? Blind Flying Dog?

 

[bikesntrikes]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

BFD?? Bent front d?????

 

[user 135]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

looking at the pictures again, it looks like the Shelby might have BFD.

Bacon Fried Donuts? Banana Filled Disco? Blind Flying Dog?

Blind FlyingDingo :mrgreen: I think he means Bent Fork Disease. I kinda see it too. Hopefully just a odd camera angle.

 

[JoeyMac]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Actually, I know what you guys are talking about, and if I am not mistaken, that is the Shelby internal springer fork... I think it bends out when you sit on the bike. Can anyone confirm this for me? Either way, I will see the bike first hand when I go to pick it up, I can examine it up close.

 

[Unchained]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Actually, I know what you guys are talking about, and if I am not mistaken, that is the Shelby internal springer fork... I think it bends out when you sit on the bike. Can anyone confirm this for me? Either way, I will see the bike first hand when I go to pick it up, I can examine it up close.

That sounds right... with these bikes, if I'm not mistaken, the springer is odd in that it is partially inside the steer tube...? I don't know for sure though.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

Sweet machine for only $120!!!

 

[JoeyMac]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

I found a similar bike on the CABE, and actually this is one of the other bikes the guy has for sale, but for more money... and I didn't like the style color combo as much.

http://www.thecabe.com/museum/44.html

 

[roadmaster]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

sweet bikes for sure, man! really like that shelby and the 2nd bike below it looks like either a hawthorne or roadmaster, not an elgin like the ad said (especially since elgins are pre war). thats just my opinion, but i swear thats a cwc chainring and frame. id get em both.

 

[deorman]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

looking at the pictures again, it looks like the Shelby might have BFD.

Springer, my eye. that sucker tail ended a parked car! Still completely saveable.

 

[BrigmasterA]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

So is BFD bent fork disease? I have no clue... But it sounds right to me...

 

[deorman]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

That smells a little spammish.

 

[JoeyMac]

Re: Not mine yet... but soon, Shelby Flyer

indeed. Good lookin out. I will be posting pics of the Shelby Flyer later, if work ever slows down here.