Show us your J.C. Higgins Bikes

[SlyRed]

My 1961 J.C. Higgins Flightliner. A local (Chicago area) Craigslist find.

 

[mastronaut]

WOW! That bike is beautiful, did you get it like that or did you have to do some work to make it that nice? 8)

 

[SlyRed]

WOW! That bike is beautiful, did you get it like that or did you have to do some work to make it that nice? 8)

The bike was a local Craigslist find. It was complete, as pictured. These pictures show it after quite a few hours of cleaning and polishing. I overhauled all the mechanical parts and stripped it down to the bare frame, cleaning it thoroughly as I reassembled. I believe the tires are the original Allstate wide whites, though I have no way to be sure.

 

[pick]

I've posted this bike before, but have made some changes to it. I like it better as it is now! Changed stem, seat & bars, added the original chainguard & made a new seatpost for it out of an old crank. Changed the headlight position. I love this bike!

 

[kensmurray]

1963 Flightliner

 

[islnder102]

Has anyone seen a JC Higgins Flightliner converted to a trike?

 

[XC204]

Gerry that would be sweet! Any luck with the Etrike?

 

[kensmurray]

56/57 Jetflow still gathering parts so hopefull one day I'll put it back stock. Until then ride on Ratrod Higgins.
Kenny

 

[islnder102]

Gerry that would be sweet! Any luck with the Etrike?

Building manager says she is "still looking at the cameras" so I don't know how long it'll take. Nothing from the authorities tho

I have a lead on an old trike rear end in Rockford but can't find time to drive out there. I was thinking of converting my Flightliner.

 

[wave1960]

Gave up on paint and chrome for awhile, Jet Flow almost back in one piece......

 

[1speedJam1982]

my junk yard higgins find... ladies

 

[Gonzo Adonis]

 

[1918 Ranger]

My Higgins Color Flow
I'm installing a correct bee hive springer at moment.

Finally, got the springer added.

1918 Ranger

 

[mastronaut]

New pics!

 

[Sulley]

I picked up this 1953 24" Higgins, it needed a seat and i put a set of Duro reds. Sulley

 

[mastronaut]

Awesome bike!! That baby will clean up and be a screamer... 8)

 

[Sulley]

It is cleaned up Sulley :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[mastronaut]

It is cleaned up Sulley :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I meant it cleaned up nicely and IS a screamer hehe....

 

[Sulley]

8) 8) 8) 8) Sulley :mrgreen:

 

[Leobeerguy]

Here are a couple of mine I just finished last week. My 1962 Flightliner and my wifes 1960 Flightliner, rode them yesterday at the Tour De Fat in Fort Collins, Colorado. Really fun time. Leo