Ol' Red has finally passed. Hartford Pot-holes and way to many miles, she cracked just behind the seat tube. Services to be announced. (First pic)
Decided on the Schwinn RiverSide as a successor. Almost identical in dimensions and steel. Really chintzy components but was every thing I wanted to upgrade. Did some experiments. The front fender has a steel strap added and 2 U-bolts over the forks. Works awesome and am quite comfortable with the fender not "stop. drop and watch the rider roll" The engine mount is nothing more the bent flatstock steel. Needs work but enjoy the invisible mount. It works great except at low RPM. Then, the whole engine does the hokey-pokey. (Not really what it's all about)
The exhaust will be just copper tubbing and a lawn mower muffler. Might keep it copper colored. Love the way it looks polished.
Decided on the Schwinn RiverSide as a successor. Almost identical in dimensions and steel. Really chintzy components but was every thing I wanted to upgrade. Did some experiments. The front fender has a steel strap added and 2 U-bolts over the forks. Works awesome and am quite comfortable with the fender not "stop. drop and watch the rider roll" The engine mount is nothing more the bent flatstock steel. Needs work but enjoy the invisible mount. It works great except at low RPM. Then, the whole engine does the hokey-pokey. (Not really what it's all about)
The exhaust will be just copper tubbing and a lawn mower muffler. Might keep it copper colored. Love the way it looks polished.
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