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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

So many great looking touring bikes here. I've...

So many great looking touring bikes here. I've been enjoying this thread for years. Here's a current photo of my old lump. No where as nice looking as most of the bikes here but she's a worker, and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

You may like this bike very much. I sure do like...

You may like this bike very much. I sure do like mine. I did a complete tear down then treated and preserved the patina. Built it back up, mostly stock, but added rando bars, recovered Vetta saddle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

If you do want to make a stiffener I can suggest...

If you do want to make a stiffener I can suggest two materials that have worked for me.

a plastic pot from the nursery that was used for a live tree, around 12" tall. They seem like ABS plastic. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

Road worthy again

This is the bike I've used for the GAP, the Pine Creek and several other lovely rides. Twice packed like a mule and several times running free. Last summer on the Pine Creek trail it rained over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

AFAIK, wax is fine but should be reapplied more...

AFAIK, wax is fine but should be reapplied more often than I did on my V. On the last overnight it sat out in the rain. The finish was quite milky by morning, a bit better when it dried. I decided...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^^ a couple of years ago I chose the first...

^^^^^^^ a couple of years ago I chose the first option for my '87 Schwinn Voyageur - serviced it and rode it. Just waxed the frame. I've done many miles and two tours on it and there's no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 04:01 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^ your note implies that the hop onset was...

^^^^^^ your note implies that the hop onset was "all sudden like". Wierd, so I'd first suspect the fat tire. Is it still centered on the rim? Inspect the mold line all around. I'd even drop the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

To quote the great philosopher The Outlaw Josey...

To quote the great philosopher The Outlaw Josey Wales: "I rode with em and I ain't got no complaints". But I've not ridden it loaded, probably never will. Light touring only. And I'm a pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

Thanks and, yes, I know. I think it is a great...

Thanks and, yes, I know. I think it is a great value. "Lowly" was a bit tongue in cheek.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Prowler

Recently put this on the road after a complete...

Recently put this on the road after a complete rehabilitation over this past winter. Though only a lowly TS III, I'm really enjoying the ride. A lot of fine touring bike for what it all cost me. ...
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