Schwinn Deluxe Cruiser Anniversary Edition 90% Complete

[RFPavlik]

NOTE: I am posting this bike for sale on 04/16/2011 by editing my originial post.



A couple of years ago I bought a 1995 Schwinn Deluxe Cruiser (Anniversary Edition), and since I am not mechanically inclined, I paid someone to motorize it with a 4 cycle engine. I really like the bike and put 800 miles on it the first summer until the engine blew. Since it was still under warranty I was able to get a new engine which I somehow was able to install, but was not able to adjust the carb and the throttle. Luckily, I found a friend who knew his stuff, and got the bike up and running. I put another 500 miles on it the second summer, but to be honest, it required a lot of mechanical TLC which my friend provided. When the bike stopped running the last time I was out, he was no longer interested in helping me and I can't clean a carburetor myself. So I'm selling the bike. Pictures are attached, I will accept any offer over $500.00 and you take care of the shipping. I am located in Haymarket, Virginia, in the event you are in the DC area.

[mvandor]

Very nice. I've got a Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser about that same color (mines pop bottle green). When I become convinced it has good potential for a commuter bike (so far so good) I'm gonna want to invest in a 4 stroke like you got there. BTW my fenders lasted all of about 4 weeks of solid riding before various vibrations busted the linkages holding them onto the frame- if you haven't you might want to post a question on how to secure them, I'd hate to see you have trouble keeping them on- it looks so much better

[RFPavlik]

Thanks. The bike is now complete; I'll be posting an updated photo soon. Glad you like it. I get a lot of compliments on it and makes the day for anyone who experienced these bikes in the 50's.

I put 109 miles on it so far and there is so little vibration that everything is intact and tight. I'll talk to the guy who put this together to get his view on your comments.

Thanks again.

[Cabinfever1977]

when the thin peace of metal on my front fender broke i drilled out the ribbets and use a small metal "L" bracket with 2 holes and bolts.

[RFPavlik]

I checked my front fender. I've got two strong brackets that I'm pretty confident will hold up with the 4 stronke.

[Dan]

OH MAN, OH MAN!!!! That is my fantasy and "some day build"! Looks great RF. (The Deluxe and the Felt Heritage, but the felt, I am told doesn't have room for a 4 smoke) Purty work RF. Saving my penny's for that one! Local bike dealer only wants 600$ to get me a Deluxe. Good deal for that kind of quality.

some thing to consider is a brake/dyno hub forward Sturmey Archer Aluminium Front Hub X-FDD 20T

[Dan]

Dangit! Got me staring at their web page, lol Schwinn: 2009 Classic Seven Deluxe

[GoFastBicycles]

More pics. 100% done.

[Dan]

Suuwweeeet! Gotta love the classics....

[NEAT TIMES]

A Fine Ride It Is Guys. Wow. Hi There Dan. Ron