Atkins Safari and something called a King Sting?
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MAN I miss my roof rack!
That king sting looks IMMACULATE!
That king sting looks IMMACULATE!
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
TheFlyingDingo said:
Yeah, I absolutely LOVE my roof rack, I wish Overstock hadn't sold out of them, both bike mounts for under $60 shipped, and they are keyed the same.
The Sting is clean, wasn't ridden hard at all from the looks of it, and the guy I got it from didn't clean it at all. :shock:
tin machine said:
This is the first one I've seen, and I've heard they are worth a lot of money too. I ended up giving $200 for it ($35 for the Atkins bike), I'm not keeping it, but I'm only making enough money off of it to cover my trip (about 200 miles round) and time.
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
There is an "82" in the serial number on the head tube, so I would believe that makes this a 1982.
What are the tiny numbers about that are stamped into the head badge? I need to look at my other Schwinn Chicago bikes to see if they are stamped too.
I took the bike to Walmart to try to return it, but I didn't have a receipt, oh well. I took it to the harvested cotton field to explain how good things that start in the USA are eventually sent to China then brought back to us with slightly decreased quality... :wink:
What are the tiny numbers about that are stamped into the head badge? I need to look at my other Schwinn Chicago bikes to see if they are stamped too.
I took the bike to Walmart to try to return it, but I didn't have a receipt, oh well. I took it to the harvested cotton field to explain how good things that start in the USA are eventually sent to China then brought back to us with slightly decreased quality... :wink:
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
pkh1974 said:
Thanks for the advice, just to help everyone rest easier, this bike will not be parted out, it will be kept together and probably will find new replacement parts for the seat and other non original parts. It will be in the possession of a Schwinn BMX enthusiast.
SCORE! :mrgreen:
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
I got on the Atkins Safari to see how the generator light works, was having issues so looked back at the generator at full stride looked back up and saw a curb and bailed, bailing saved the bike, but not my pride. haha
I crashed a "vintage" bike.
I crashed a "vintage" bike.
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
MBblue6 said:
Do you know this from the serial number on the headtube or the stamping on the headbadge? The King Sting was made from 1980 to 1982.
Whitfield said:Sweet8)
Haven't discovered yet, not much out there in a search for an Atkins Safari, we are just guessing it's Murray made.
occupying the Living Room... Wifey is laying down demands that the bike leave by 4pm or else. I'm thinking that or Else means I get a garge.
Head set and Bottom bracket were crunchy with grease that resembled concrete. While most of the bke is in very good condition there were lots of things to cllean and polish.
Head set and Bottom bracket were crunchy with grease that resembled concrete. While most of the bke is in very good condition there were lots of things to cllean and polish.
Rat Rod
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Yeah...I guess if you want to go exact then the Ourys are the way to go.
I just found that the ones I installed on that Yamaha I had were kind of short and moved around some.
I think the AME's are a better grip, but if he doesn't plan to ride it much then the Oury grips should do.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/76 Yamaha Moto-Bike/DSC_0008-4.jpg
I just found that the ones I installed on that Yamaha I had were kind of short and moved around some.
I think the AME's are a better grip, but if he doesn't plan to ride it much then the Oury grips should do.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/ratrodbikes/76 Yamaha Moto-Bike/DSC_0008-4.jpg
Q?
Are these chicago schwinns painted with laquor? I've used a mild polish and wax but the finish still lacks luster. Temped to try more but don't want to damage the soft paint. man this finish is soft....
I know the later 20" ones have a much better paint. I also believe I read that the 20" waranty (replacment) frames were the only 20" offered in black.
The Oury's made my wish list for Sant... But i like Pork Chops checker board yellow thumb knuckle black rings. I need some of his bar end plugs for the MTB ~ still ay too much crashing for a set of grips to survive.
Are these chicago schwinns painted with laquor? I've used a mild polish and wax but the finish still lacks luster. Temped to try more but don't want to damage the soft paint. man this finish is soft....
I know the later 20" ones have a much better paint. I also believe I read that the 20" waranty (replacment) frames were the only 20" offered in black.
The Oury's made my wish list for Sant... But i like Pork Chops checker board yellow thumb knuckle black rings. I need some of his bar end plugs for the MTB ~ still ay too much crashing for a set of grips to survive.
