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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Costa Mesa area. Garage broken into during the...

Costa Mesa area. Garage broken into during the day and cable lock cut. Got 3 bikes. They most likely followed me home and knew exactly what I had and came prepared. Privacy circle was set on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

It was stolen several months ago but about once a...

It was stolen several months ago but about once a month I will go on there and surrounding areas and search. OfferUp and FB marketplace too. No luck. I just figured since so many seem to be browsing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Posting this at the off chance my stolen LeMans...

Posting this at the off chance my stolen LeMans RS ever shows up. Pretty rare considering the size and was in the family since new and traveled to Australia. Located in SoCal and probably in a pile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-19, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

What happened?!?!? This poor bike. ...

What happened?!?!? This poor bike.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2555665184450298...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Have you tried freeing up the seized seat post?...

Have you tried freeing up the seized seat post? Mind sharing how much you picked it up for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

From Sheldon Brown regarding Master vs Expert...

From Sheldon Brown regarding Master vs Expert frames.
"The frames of both models were identical, featuring the same Tange #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

https://preview.ibb.co/iZoxbe/00q0q_f_CZEp_Pqe_NGI...

https://preview.ibb.co/iZoxbe/00q0q_f_CZEp_Pqe_NGI_1200x900.jpg (https://ibb.co/c80ohK)

I'm looking at this 86' Ironman listed for sale for $250. Owner says its a 63cm but brochure says the two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Bike is back up. They are asking $200. ...

Bike is back up. They are asking $200.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/bik/6699371495.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-18, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Miami Vice for sale in Camarillo, CA for $108....

Miami Vice for sale in Camarillo, CA for $108. Not my size but someone go get it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/295045531260312
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

So close for a big guy like me. Too bad no...

So close for a big guy like me. Too bad no shipping. Is this an 86' IM? Just need tires, seat, myabe swap bar tape and brake hoods to white. Paint is cleaner than my stolen 86' LeMans.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

I would really appreciate people keeping an eye...

I would really appreciate people keeping an eye out for both my stolen bike and also a replacement! Thanks in advance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

I'm located in Orange County, CA. I have...

I'm located in Orange County, CA. I have Craigslist email alerts on and I was actually able to recover my stolen Stumpjumper from an unsuspecting buyer on OfferUp as they were loading it in the back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

It is with sad news to tell you all my 86' LeMans...

It is with sad news to tell you all my 86' LeMans RS was stolen out of my garage two weeks ago in SoCal. Serial Number is N6E822. Probably a 64cm frame.

Bike has Shimano 600 brakes, 600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Will do! Just picked up 6400 group front and rear...

Will do! Just picked up 6400 group front and rear derailleur and 7 speed shifters for $30! They are an 8/10 quality wise which I am fine with. Excited to ride the bike with its new 7 speed drivetrain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

The crankset would be last if at all. Only if I...

The crankset would be last if at all. Only if I felt the 42/52t gearing was inadequate.

Now that I just picked up some 6400 shifters, the bike is functionally fine. Just upgrading to upgrade and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Not a problem. I should have clarified. I would...

Not a problem. I should have clarified. I would like to swap the full 6400 "tri-color" groupset on the bike. Seems like this group came out around 87-88' so its of the same period.

Was trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-17, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Would it help or hurt the resale value of an 86'...

Would it help or hurt the resale value of an 86' LemansRS to swap the entire drivetrain to Shimano 600? The bike is currently nearly OEM with Shimano light action components and Sugino crankset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Threw on the 7 speed freewheel tonight after...

Threw on the 7 speed freewheel tonight after Jenson USA shipped in an incredible time. I think I might have gotten lucky without any axle spacers but I have not ridden it around.

It is very close...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-17, 11:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Thanks for the help Dave. BTW I got your PM but I...

Thanks for the help Dave. BTW I got your PM but I can not respond to it since I am a newbie. Thanks for the offer.

Cone wrenches and a truing stand are a few of the tools I don't have so I'll take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Come to find out from the Centurion Ironman...

Come to find out from the Centurion Ironman thread it is a 1986 model and not an 87'!

So I took the Centurion for a quick half hour ride today with only two gear choices, 52T or 42T with the 13T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Thanks for that! Pretty neat catalog. It would...

Thanks for that! Pretty neat catalog. It would make sense after looking at the Centurion serial number database that the second number on my bike is a 6 indicating 1986.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

The Shimano 7 speed freewheel is $9 on JensonUSA....

The Shimano 7 speed freewheel is $9 on JensonUSA. I need a few other things so shipping was free. Would you still suggest the Sunrace? Where can I purchase a spacer?



A 13t in the rear is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Alright... I'm going to do the 7 speed swap. 7...

Alright... I'm going to do the 7 speed swap. 7 speed 105 shifters seem about $10 more than 6 speed and a 7 speed freewheel is roughly $20 too. Cheap upgrade and replacement for undoubtedly worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Thanks. Yeah I think I may just pick up some...

Thanks. Yeah I think I may just pick up some Shimano 105 shifters just to get back on the road and then be on the look out for some 7 speed 105 1055's and change the freewheel to a hyperglide....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Haha. I have put the seat post down some since...

Haha. I have put the seat post down some since this picture. I'm 6'5" 210lbs but it's the only road bike I have felt somewhat normal on. I will check out that thread. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-17, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,549
Posted By butterfingarz

Here is my what I believe to be an 87' LeMans RS....

Here is my what I believe to be an 87' LeMans RS. I got this from a family member who purchased it new and had it sitting in the garage for years.

I have since replaced all shifter and brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

Thank you all for the great advice and welcoming...

Thank you all for the great advice and welcoming a new Centurion owner.

Right now I am not fond with the idea of re-dishing a wheel as I don't have a truing stand or the patience. I may just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,087
Posted By butterfingarz

87' Centurion LeMans RS Shifter Upgrade

I have an *edit*86' Centurion LeMans RS in white/red in undoubtedly the largest frame size available. Pretty original other than wear and tear items.

It is equipped with Shimano S424 "Light...
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