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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

I may very well want to get a second bike in the...

I may very well want to get a second bike in the near future. For now I'm really enjoying old blue. It's like I reconnected with an old friend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Speaking of weight I did happen to weigh my bike...

Speaking of weight I did happen to weigh my bike the other day, 27 lbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thanks everyone for your responses !

Thanks everyone for your responses !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Here is where I ended up, I think it will be ok...

Here is where I ended up, I think it will be ok for me.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By 1964Supersport

Updated picture with Supacaz tape.

As some of you have read my posts regarding handlebar position I finally got settled and installed my new Supacaz tape this morning. This was my first time wrapping the bars. I just watched the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By 1964Supersport

I was at the local bikeshop this morning, the...

I was at the local bikeshop this morning, the owner said it would be a good idea to repack the bearings and the headset. He wasn't to concerned, said everything seemed to be in pretty good working...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thanks, I think I will try it.

Thanks, I think I will try it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

I agree with what your saying, going on 68 I...

I agree with what your saying, going on 68 I don't care much for the dropped position.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

I agree with what your saying, going on 68 I...

I agree with what your saying, going on 68 I don't care much for the dropped position.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By 1964Supersport

Front axle bearing question ?

I was planning on getting my bearings repacked this winter. Dispite how old my bike is the wheels seemed to spin freely. In the last couple days I have noticed a weird sensation I believe coming from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Those are the original Weinmann, yes they have a...

Those are the original Weinmann, yes they have a release. Without realizing what I was doing was wrong I was pressing the release leaving them open giving my new Koolstop pads more clearance....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Your pictures look just like mine, thank you for...

Your pictures look just like mine, thank you for posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thank you for your explanation, I'm sure...

Thank you for your explanation, I'm sure learning a lot from this forum. You are correct I have the original Weinmann calipers and levers. One thing I have been doing is probably totally wrong. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

I'm a little confused when you say I have a stem...

I'm a little confused when you say I have a stem that is to long. Everything is original, I am the original owner and no one else has had this bike. I was a very young boy when I got the bike. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,757
Posted By 1964Supersport

Handlebar position questions ?

Someone posted some very informative information in regards to drop bars. I read a great deal of it last night and tried some adjustments today on my bars and brake levers. I'm posting a picture of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

D Do you feel like there is enough thickness in...

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Do you feel like there is enough thickness in this tape that it adds a little extra cushion ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Your SS looks really nice, I noticed the position...

Your SS looks really nice, I noticed the position of your bars and brake levers. I'm experimenting with mine before I wrap them with new bar tape.I'm trying to find the position where I can ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

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Removed my bar tape adjusted bars and brake levers, out for a test ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

We have a 2 1/2 story house I get plenty of step...

We have a 2 1/2 story house I get plenty of step exercise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

The reason I began riding my bicycle after not...

The reason I began riding my bicycle after not riding it for so many years was because of my back. I was diagnosed with Spinal stenosis and all the expensive treatments did basically nothing for me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Very informative, thank you so much for sharing...

Very informative, thank you so much for sharing that information. I decided to rewrap my bars, went to the local bike shop this afternoon and made a purchase. I will probably wrap my bars at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Seems like if the seat was back farther I would...

Seems like if the seat was back farther I would be leaning down more on the bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I clicked on this stuff to look at the tape but...

I clicked on this stuff to look at the tape but couldn't find a way to translate the language.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I have been noticing the black pads on the brake...

I have been noticing the black pads on the brake levers. Where do you purchase those and how do they attach ? Thanks !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I am not familiar with how to release the jam...

I am not familiar with how to release the jam nut. Im assuming the jam nut is the nut on top of the handlebar stem. Im wondering if the large nut at the base must be held in order to break the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I have been wearing my 1/2 finger motorcycle...

I have been wearing my 1/2 finger motorcycle gloves. They have a little padding but not much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I try not to think of myself as older but the...

I try not to think of myself as older but the truth is I'm retired and 67 1/2 . Just got back into riding about 3 months ago, I try and ride daily. My main reason to start riding again was therapy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

I was wondering about raising the bars, not sure...

I was wondering about raising the bars, not sure how much more they can go up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Yes. thats it Sky Blue

Yes. thats it Sky Blue
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,006
Posted By 1964Supersport

Need some type of padding for drop down bars

I have been experiencing pain in my palms. I'm not sure but I may have the original handlebar tape on my 64 Supersport. I can't remember changing the tape but if I did it was in 1983. My blue tape...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,317
Posted By 1964Supersport

Bicycle helmets ?

Never worn a bicycle helmet in my life. Thoughts and recommendations. ? Thanks !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By 1964Supersport

Chrome vinyl strips on lower bars ?

I've not had any luck finding touch up paint to match so the local bike shop suggested using chrome vinyl strips on my lower bars on each side of the back tire. I kind of like that idea since my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By 1964Supersport

Vintage touch up paint, not even close.

I tried the new koolest kolers sky blue touch up paint, wasn't even close. Luckily the ebay seller refunded the $26.50 I paid for it. Back to square one, looking for cars about the same color. If I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By 1964Supersport

I would like to add as the original owner of a...

I would like to add as the original owner of a 1964 Supersport they are very lightweight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By 1964Supersport

Harley Davidson seat bag on 64 Supersport.

Not sure how well this will work but thought I would try it before I bought another bag. This is a nice little leather bag that I haven"t been using. I had to fabricate a bracket in order to attach...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thanks, can you tell me why ? I normally keep the...

Thanks, can you tell me why ? I normally keep the front set on the smaller chainwheel, the shop had put it on the larger one after installing the tires. I hadn't ridden far when I stopped to take the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By 1964Supersport

Wireless odometers?

I've seen these wireless odometer's that tell you your distance, average speed and one or two other things. I have seen prices vary from $10.00 to $60.00. Those of you using these can you please...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1964Supersport

Updated picture of 64 Supersport.

Picked up my bike today, new Pasela Pro tite's and Brooks B17 installed. Im wondering if anyone can recommend a nice leather seat bag. When I was a young boy I had one , came in handy to carry a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,271
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thanks for that link, as it turned out my local...

Thanks for that link, as it turned out my local bikeshop is selling me Protite's for the same price.Hope to have them by the end of the week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By 1964Supersport

Yes I did order tan wall Pasela and the B17...

Yes I did order tan wall Pasela and the B17 Brooks. As I mentioned I will be getting the Pasela Protite tires. Looking forward to replacing my 49 yr old tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,752
Posted By 1964Supersport

I enjoyed your story and your pictures. Looks...

I enjoyed your story and your pictures. Looks like a nice old bike that should give you a lot of enjoyment. I recently returned to riding my old 64 Schwinn Supersport. I am the original owner, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By 1964Supersport

Brooks seat arrived , Pro tite tires on the way !

The new Brooks seat just arrived, took it down to the bike shop. The owner had told me if I would leave it with him he would Proofide it for me. He had ordered Pesla tires for me and found out they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,534
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thanks for sharing all the great information and...

Thanks for sharing all the great information and pictures ! I really enjoyed seeing another old Supersport.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By 1964Supersport

I went to the local bike shop to check on tires...

I went to the local bike shop to check on tires so I had the derailleur looked at. Turned out it was just stuck and needed to be freed up. Didn't surprise me because it has been sitting a long time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By 1964Supersport

I went to the local bike shop to check on tires...

I went to the local bike shop to check on tires so I had the derailleur looked at. Turned out it was just stuck and needed to be freed up. Didn't surprise me because it has been sitting a long time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By 1964Supersport

Schwinn touch up paint still available !

I'm amazed I found Sky Blue touch up paint available for my 64 Supersport. Did a search and found it online at Koolestuff.com. $26.50 total price. I have a few little places thay need touched up. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,271
Posted By 1964Supersport

Ordered Paselas this afternoon.It turned out the...

Ordered Paselas this afternoon.It turned out the local bike shop was just $8.00 higher for the pair than online. I got to talking to the owner of the shop and decided to let him have the business. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,024
Posted By 1964Supersport

They are coming up for $68.30 instead of $51.00

They are coming up for $68.30 instead of $51.00
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By 1964Supersport

Yes they were good to me. I treated my Supersport...

Yes they were good to me. I treated my Supersport as a Sunday bike, my everyday bike was a Schwinn Stingray. I still have the Stingray but it's in bad shape. My father put it in an old leaky shed at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By 1964Supersport

Thank you for your comments, I'm not sure I...

Thank you for your comments, I'm not sure I follow you abour the derailleur. Maybe I got something out of wack when I took the rear wheel off to install a tube. I will say I couldn't shift into the...
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