Need help finding accessories

[Markopollo1]

I bought a Stingray Schwinn Fatboy bicycle and I am fixing it up. I am having trouble finding items for the bike. I need a new seat and a kick stand for my bike. If someone could direct me to a website where I can purchase these items that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[wheelbender6]

Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure if you are talking about the new chopper stingray or the 1970's style. First place I would look for those parts is craigslist (phoenix.craigslist.com). Sometimes they advertise bicycle swap meets where you can find used parts for your ray.

 

[Markopollo1]

Thank you I found it at a garage sale and I'm not sure which bike I do have. How can you tell the difference between the new and the old style bike?

 

[wheelbender6]

The new style Stingray is in this post. Some of the bikes like this were just called OCC Choppers.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=65337

 

[Dan]

I was gonna suggest looking under the bottom bracket shell for the serial number and googling it. Then saw this and it says the S/N for older ones are on the steering tube.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7507283_tell-year-schwinn-stingray-bike.html

They are cool looking bikes.

 

[Markopollo1]

Ok so I found a number under the bike. It reads s/n GND05E10130 . Does this mean it was made in 05 in May? I am just not finding answers out. Thank you for all of your help. O and I can't find a number on the steering rod.

 

[Dan]

I got July '05 with the "G"

The serial number would only be in one place, so you have found it.

Would take it to a local bike shop. See what they have on hand.

http://www.schwinnbikes.com/where-to-buy

 

[Mr. OrangeConeRacing]

You can also use my favrit place o shop, EBAY