1969 schwinn stingray questions

MFC7548 · #1 05-19-2009, 03:19 AM

hey everybody im thinking of buying a 1969 schwinn stingray and was wondering if i could mount a motor on it and what i should do about the shifter

**Bikeguy Joe** · #2 05-19-2009, 10:05 AM

Move the shifter back, or remove it and replace it with a handlebar type.
Think twice before you butcher up that vintage bike....

**2door** · #3 05-19-2009, 10:26 PM

If you remove the shifter do not, repeat, do not get rid of it. In fact if you do remove it send it to me. I'll give it a very good home. I have to agree with Joe. That is a classic piece of iron that you might want to think twice about doing any alterations to; especially if it means cutting or welding. I'd store that thing and let it build in value and choose another bike for motorizing. But that's just me. There are a lot of guys doing the later version of the stingray, the occ choppers are very popular but if it was up to me I'd take very good care of that 69 and be glad you have it.
Tom

**Bikeguy Joe** · #4 05-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Don't forget, these engines vibrate a lot as well, and can do harm to a bike frame.

MFC7548 · #5 05-23-2009, 02:34 AM

ya i dont think im going to do any thing to that bike but just keep it to ride around on

OzzyU812 · #6 05-30-2009, 05:31 PM

I saw a very good looking new classic stingray at Wally. Call it a sacrificial lamb to the MB god's.

Couldn't find link to it saw the MantiRay but that's not it.

deacon · #7 05-30-2009, 07:12 PM

Terrible for a china bike but great for a epusher motor. No real attachments to the bike to speak of and only a few wire ties to run the switch.

OzzyU812 · #8 05-31-2009, 12:40 AM

Here's 2 examples:

Venice Motor Bikes · #9 06-03-2009, 09:57 PM

I think that bike is a very good choice!! It's called a "fast back" Sting Ray... It will give you a little more room for the engine. Use a 32t rear sprocket on it, & DONT DRILL ANY HOLES IN THE FRAME!!!
Keep the shifter!!! (IT IS WORTH $$$)

matt167 · #10 06-04-2009, 02:01 PM

a local bike shop does vintage bike restorations and sells them... has a Stingray just like that going for $650 restored.. if the engine was put on it, it would de-value it immensly as well as ruin the bike over time... probably would be a neat bike to do a kit on, but the worst choice ever