1955 Schwinn Lowrider update...

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I've done a few things to the 55 straight bar Lowrider...
I added a front disc brake, I removed the chain tensioner & I added a leather tool bag.
These things really spruced up it's look!! The front disc brake works sooo good!

 

[toolow]

That looks really good nice and clean

 

[eisle89]

Is the disc caliper anchored to the fork with a strap or did you weld a tab ??
I'd also like to know how those bent forks handle ... TIA

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

The caliper is mounted with a flat plate off the axle... It works very good, but I can't roll the bike backwards with the brake on or it will spin backward... I'm making a new one that will anchor to the fork better.

Also, the lowrider fork looks really cool, but handles like s**t! It's very stable while going straight, but it doesn't turn very well.
This bike gets tons of attention & it's nice to cruise around on, but I wouldn't race anyone around corners on it!

 

[eisle89]

Thanks, that is a sweet ride BTW

 

[azbill]

nice job !
that frame screams for an in-frame tank
I love the look of those straight bar frames

 

[danosixtysix]

thats one sic motobike ,way to represent.

 

[wheelbender6]

Try not to break this one either,VB.

 

[bizcotch]

This is an awesome bike. fast too!

 

[poultry19]

That is tight, i have a 20" lowrider i'm gonna do in 2 weeks, i can't wait.