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Archived: Musclebikes (Sting-Rays, Krates, Choppers, etc.)





AGE / VALUE:   INFO ON WESTERN FLYER RAMROD posted by: Tim on 11/8/2002 at 7:37:10 AM
Any info like years they were made, were they all coaster brake- can I trace the serial # to a year, etc.


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   INFO ON WESTERN FLYER RAMROD posted by Ryan on 11/8/2002 at 9:40:44 AM
If its any help i have a pic of one on my site
geocities.com/thereturnofthesixfootmidget/




WANTED:   Looking for 1977 Sunset Orange Sting-ray 5 spd. posted by: Chris Russell on 11/8/2002 at 3:19:13 AM
I am looking for a 1977 Sunset Orange Sting-ray 5 speed. I am trying to replace a bicycle that was a gift from my parents when I was a child and stolen shortly thereafter. Condition should be 7 or better on a scale of 1 to 10. Please e-mail me at crussell951@aol.com if you have a bike like this or know someone that does.

Thanks,
Chris





WANTED:   stick-shift for 19-- stingray, and wheres the serial #?!?!?! posted by: Kyle on 11/8/2002 at 2:32:01 AM
Does anyone know where I can get a stickshift for a stingray and I need to know where I can find the serial #.
please send to kmarshall32@hotmail.com


   RE:WANTED:   stick-shift for 19-- stingray, and wheres the serial #?!?!?! posted by Drew on 11/8/2002 at 2:26:18 PM
Stingray serial numbers are on the left dropout on the frame(near brake lever) on 1963 through 1969 models. The number was moved to the headtube (next to the headbadge) in 1970. 1966 through 68 had the straight ribbed shifter, early 1969s had a curved ribbed shifted, and finaly the last type was late 69 to 73, curved w/3 holes & barrel knob. IN Liz Fried's Stingray book you can see the different Shifters.

   RE:WANTED:   stick-shift for 19-- stingray, and wheres the serial #?!?!?! posted by a friend on 11/8/2002 at 7:47:09 PM
Kile, this guy has them in stock. His place of buisness is called HYPER-FORMANCE 'RAYS. 6305 WEST DEL RIO STREET CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85226. Your sourse for genuine authenic Sting-Ray parts. e-mail:HYPER RAYS@aol.com Or call (602) 961-0643 OR (602)397-4869 hours: PACIFIC TIME M-F 8am-6pm.

   RE:RE:WANTED:   stick-shift for 19-- stingray, and wheres the serial #?!?!?! posted by skip on 11/8/2002 at 9:17:07 PM
They have stik shift shifters for sale on this site.
Click on "parts for sale" at the top of the mage and look under "musclebikes". They also have non-stingray shifters on the misc. NOS page.




WANTED:   tall sissy bar posted by: larry on 11/7/2002 at 5:41:25 AM
any one know of have one of them reallly tall sissy bars i see in photos


   RE:WANTED:   tall sissy bar posted by skip on 11/8/2002 at 9:18:24 PM
click on the picture of a sissy bar a few inched up on this page. they sell them here and they're 3 feet long.

   RE:RE:WANTED:   tall sissy bar posted by a friend on 11/8/2002 at 11:44:30 PM
Three feet is too small, he's talking about the 5 footers, you know the long tall row bars that could acomidate a head rest?

   RE:RE:RE:WANTED:   tall sissy bar posted by Richard on 11/16/2002 at 8:00:58 PM
There is a guy on Ebay that has the 4' and 5' sissybars. He's a good guy to deal with. I have bought from him before.




AGE / VALUE:   serial number posted by: phil on 11/7/2002 at 4:37:14 AM
I have a schwinn frame with serial number MF63515 if anyone can give me info.about the number such as what it is,year etc.or where I can find info.would be appreciated thanks.


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   serial number posted by Drew on 11/8/2002 at 12:26:12 AM
Your frame is a Dec. 1970, M=Dec., F=1970......the two leter dating system started in 1965 with AA being Jan. 1965, AB would be Jan. 1966 etc. Schwinn skipped using the letters 'O' and 'I' so not to be confused with the numbers '0' or '1'.




AGE / VALUE:   serial number posted by: phil on 11/7/2002 at 4:37:14 AM
I have a schwinn frame with serial number MF63515 if anyone can give me info.about the number such as what it is,year etc.or where I can find info.would be appreciated thanks.





AGE / VALUE:   16" rims posted by: Freddie on 11/5/2002 at 9:07:20 PM
I need a 16" rim with 36 holes. Can anybody help? Thanks


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   16 posted by tom on 11/6/2002 at 1:02:45 AM
i have a 16 inch tire and rim if u wanna bnuy it givre me an email name in blue click on the name tom and email will come up




AGE / VALUE:    posted by: L. LUJAN on 11/5/2002 at 4:48:55 PM
I have a BUZZ BIKE 20" for sale. Western Flyer manufactured. Blue in color. Rial type frame. One big ugly, but nice too some; chrome Chaingaurd. With no dought orignal tires. Rear nobby, nice and dryyyyy! The front tire is checkerd flag side wall very BALD! Sorry, rims are not rusted. Handlebars are questionable, why? because they look like they came off your little brothers bike. Sissy bar is straight with a black seat with parcial top inlay pattern. It also say's Super MX on the side of the seat. I also have a picture too e-mail you, just drop me a line on your time. OH! I might add the decal on the chaingaurd say's "Buzz Bike Eliminator". Sale price $125.00 shipped.





AGE / VALUE:   Avenger Muscle bike chainguard! posted by: Humberchristopher28@hotmail.com on 11/5/2002 at 1:41:38 AM
This chainguard says Avenger 5 on it.
What it is to I have no idea.
Musclebike dudes, I need your help!
I saved the thing from scrap, wrestled at the gates of Hades! Now only to find somebody who needs this.
E-mail me
humberchristopher28@hotmail.com


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Avenger Muscle bike chainguard! posted by Al on 11/5/2002 at 7:22:19 PM
Can't help you on that but do you have any of the CCM 73 catalogues . E mail me and I will send you my address.
Thanks
Al

   RE:RE:AGE / VALUE:   Avenger Muscle bike chainguard! posted by D Smith on 11/6/2002 at 2:41:52 AM
I've been in contact with him twice after he offered to send me copies of his catalogue. Been a couple month since he offered tham and still nothing.
So don't hold your breath.


   RE:RE:RE:AGE / VALUE:   Avenger Muscle bike chainguard! posted by humberchristopher28@hotmail.com on 11/6/2002 at 4:32:21 PM
Slow yes, but I am following through in getting these out. The response for catalog sheets has been overwhelming.
These are in color with the price list too.
My apolgies, I need an assistant I see.




MISC:   Shows posted by: jimmy on 11/4/2002 at 11:13:41 PM
Hello, I want to know if anyone knows of any vintage bicycle swap meets, shows, trades in or around Iowa. If you do please reply. Thanks

Jimmy


   RE:MISC:   Shows posted by larry on 11/7/2002 at 5:40:31 AM
yeah there is one in desmoines in september, were are you at n iowa i'm in spencer




FOR SALE:   DORCY box bars posted by: mike on 11/4/2002 at 8:16:13 AM
NOS condition in red or yellow. i can get lots of these. $8 each +shipping. discounts on quantities. lmk and thanks.

--mike.


   RE:FOR SALE:   DORCY box bars posted by mike on 11/4/2002 at 8:22:18 AM
i can also trade a set or two of these, or 3 or 4......
i am looking for the following:
mx chopper seat with support, need not be NOS, should be clean though
handlebar shim,prefer chrome
set of 20" chrome fenders, prefer flared, shorter rear type

thanks, and please lmk.

--mike.




MISC:   Scarce '65 Huffy Dragster II posted by: Tim on 11/3/2002 at 10:20:56 PM
You don't see these in this condition very often (ebay #728825397). Price is low for the condition & rarity.





WANTED:   columbia playbike posted by: larry on 11/2/2002 at 7:15:47 AM
bought a columbia playbike and i need a chainguard and fenders for it
Can Anyone tell me the measurement dffrence between a regular 20" and a junior size bike??


   RE:WANTED:   columbia playbike posted by Leo on 11/28/2002 at 11:47:08 PM
A Junior size bike generally had 16" wheels where the Playbike had 20". The arc of the fender will be different between the two sizes. I have a Playbike 88 in original condition with the 3 speed stick shifter and triple braced chrome front fork. There is some light rust on the chrome fenders and fork. Most of the wear on this bike is from sitting in the cellar. White wall tires. Green paint. Chain guard is in real good condition.




AGE / VALUE:   Seattle area shows posted by: dave on 11/2/2002 at 3:39:59 AM
does any one know of any shows or swap meets in the Seattle area?





AGE / VALUE:   1976 schwinn stingray posted by: jeff andrews on 11/1/2002 at 1:16:35 AM
email to give or inquire about 1976 schwinn stingray is TNCATMAN@hotmail.com wanting value est, and bids on this red ,white and blue with flag decals in exelent shape