Rollfast w/Springer

[KZ1000]

I had known this guy had a bike in his cellar for several months, he is the type that if sometning is worth $200. he wants $400., I was encouraged to come look at it at least, I asked over the phone what he wanted for it, and his reply was "I paid $20.00 for it a few years ago, it has to be worth $50.00 now", so I went to check it out, and needless to say my eyes Bugged out of my head when I seen it, and to think I almost passed on it without even looking. I should know by now that every lead HAS to be followed, even knowing this guys reputation, I should have looked at it months ago. I am lucky it was not snatched up by somebody else. Anybody know the vintage of these Rollfasts, ANYBODY have a tank for this, Rick

 

[MonsterMetal]

I dunno whats up with the photos but I got nuttin...

And I am excited to see your latest $50 find!

 

[OUTLAW]

i got your pi's, great find. worth the money

Outlaw 8)

 

[yeshoney]

I don't know about the Vintage though i would think 30's or 40's but i can tell you the chain ring and the pedals are not original. They look like they came from an English bike. The crank could be original, but hard to tell unless you pull it. I will tell you that the pedals are probably worth $100 or more. Clean them up and do a little research. I bet they are late 1800's up to early teens. I can't figure out the word on the chainring but that might give you a starting ppoint for your research.

Joe

 

[KZ1000]

Armstrong is on the chainring

 

[Rat Rod]

Looks like it says Armstrong to me...very cool find!

 

[yeshoney]

OK, did a little more research and found a few things out. Headbadge is 50's, goose neck is most likely 30's, chainguard is 50's, rear rack and light indicate a deluxe model 40's - 50's, kickstand is 30's 40's, so I think what you got here is a certified Rollfast custom. If I was you, and I am not, but if I was i could clean it up a tiny bit, oil and grease all the right parts, true the wheels and ride the pee pee out of it because it looks cool just the way it is.

my.02 Joe

 

[sensor]

great score(although youll probably pay more for the rest of the springer than you paid for the bike :shock: )! does the siren work?

 

[ej599]

You should have offered him $40! Heh heh! That thing is awesome, you stole it!

 

[KZ1000]

great score(although youll probably pay more for the rest of the springer than you paid for the bike :shock: )! does the siren work?

I keep looking around at others and cannot fiqure out what I am missing on the springer, Are you talking about just the truss rods?

 

[nateyboy]

I have the same springer on my Hawthorne Deluxe. It seems to me the only thing you're missing is the truss rods and headlight:
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9558&p=99105&hilit=hawthorne#p99105

 

[KZ1000]

Thank you Nateboy, that helps, those are cool looking truss rods, Are there any specifics to worry about when making your own truss rods ??, does it make a difference if they are a little longer/shorter than original to work correctly, Rick

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Wow what a score, a premade build off bike, lube,tires,ride!

 

[nateyboy]

I've never made any truss rods. The ones on my Hawthorne are original. REALLY dig your bike by the way. I drooled over it the first time I saw the posting. As the saying goes, if you ever want to sell it...I'd even double your investment! :wink: