PRE WAR BIKE JAPAN BICYCLE ... I think ?

[tanksalot]

What is this thing ?? Where can I get tires for it???

Tire size I believe

 

[dragnusa]

Not sure what it is but it looks pretty cool

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

PM Cameron, 'udallcustoms', I believe he had a similar vintage Japanese bike like that.

I think he called it the 'Orient Express', try doing a forum search on it.

BTW, cool bike, nice looking springer.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[dragnusa]

By the schwalbe page the tire size would be 26 x 1 1/2
http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/technik_ ... _subPoint=

 

[RustySprockets]

Had the same idea and checked with Schwalbe. Looks like most sizes in the 650B family will fit. See below:


Bicycle tires designated as 650B have a bead seat of 584 millimeters. They are used on some touring and tandem bicycles as well as Schwinn MTB’s and some rare Raleigh bikes. Schwinn called this size an S-4. Sizes include: 26x1-5/8, 26x1-1/2, 26x1-3/8

 

[tanksalot]

Thank you for the tire size guys its a huge help.. The rear had a 26 1 3/8 I believe that looks wrong to me .
I was told a Schwinn 26 1 3/4 would fit but would pop off once inflated over 20 lbs ..
Now to see if i have those tires :roll: ..

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Holy wow, love this bike!!!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Here's what I found, 584 is equivalent to 650B which is 26 x 1 1/2 or Schwinn S4.

Some vintage looking but pricey tires here
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/584.html

Cheaper here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenda-26x1-1-2- ... 51aafb68d1

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool bike!
Would love to see it done up and riding!!!

Luke.

 

[tanksalot]

Very cool bike!
Would love to see it done up and riding!!!

Luke.

I would like that also.. :lol:
Thanks to the great peoples help here it will now be possible...
The wealth of information on this site is great ...

 

[tanksalot]

Heres a up dated pic with NOS tires ... Im still not done yet .. :roll:

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Very nice but it needs an old brass air pump hanging along the top tube. :wink:

 

[deorman]

http://www.everybicycletire.com/Shoppin ... lters=true