Hello all.
This is my first build and first post.
So here's the info.
I was walking home after dropping off my bike at a local shop for cable work. the previous week i bought some ape hangers, replaced them, and knew i was hooked on modifying bikes. The frame was purchased at a yard sale for 5 bucks. it's a schwinn.
while sanding the frame down i ran across a serial number on the bottom of the crank. sn# EQ800488. the name plate on the front of the stem shaft reads 8060 or 6060, the first digit is worn out.
i looked up the SN# on the schwinn SN# site, and couldn't find any thing with in range. there was no info of SN's starting in 'EQ'.
Is it a pre-48?
the monarch springers were bought, after much debate as to quality, from Chain Gang Lowrider. From what i've read about CGL, i feel comfortable that they won't fail. it's not crossbow so...
i'd like to keep the chrome to a minimum. main colors being candy apple red and black. i've been having trouble finding black handlebars with slight rise, which will keep the bike riding in an upright position; possibly with a banana seat. no ape hangers. i want to keep it classic, and blend in some modern.
originally i was going to do triple tree chopper forks, but i'm glad i didn't.
any feedback/advice is appreciated and i look foward to sharing this project with you all.
i like the sound of 'Pterodactyl' and it's original
DirtMerchant
so i've tried multiple times to get the full photo in there. i need help. i've never photobucketed before.
thx dirtmerch
