'54 Jag -- Out of the build off...

[slow rider]

I tried to find one on Ebay but they're more expensive then I would be willing to pay. So I'm going to see what's in my garage.
Right now this is my best option but I don't know how to put a front brake on it.
I really wish I had a welder! And some Schwinn truss rods.

um if thats the fork you want to ues just dill a hole in the center between the legs and run a frunt caleper brake. but a repo 26" schwinn springer would look more right. they cost only $25.00 brand new at most bike shops

[slow rider]

The fork from the parts bike is too short and I don't have a welder. I am thinking of drilling a hole in my cruiser fork for the brake.
Do you think it would work or make it too weak?

It looks good but is way too short!

Here's the fork I might drill.

thats how the factory dose it. they first build the forks. then deside if it needs a frunt brake. if yes then they drill it out. if no they leave it as is then of to paint it gose. so you should be fine!

[slow rider]

as for the chain gard and fender light off the enternet schwinn you found. all thoughs parts and more can be orderd strate from SCHWINN of there webe page or have your local bike shop ortder them! my local bike store orderd me a repo SCHWINN blackfantom tank,light and rear rack from SCHWINN. it fit on my 73 5 speed SCHWINN perfict. no mods needed bolted right on!

[KickBackCycles]

as for the chain gard and fender light off the enternet schwinn you found. all thoughs parts and more can be orderd strate from SCHWINN of there webe page or have your local bike shop ortder them! my local bike store orderd me a repo SCHWINN blackfantom tank,light and rear rack from SCHWINN. it fit on my 73 5 speed SCHWINN perfict. no mods needed bolted right on!

I looked on the Schwinn site (http://www.schwinnbikes.com/)and can't find any of those parts. Where are they?

And about that pink/red fork, I can't use it because the fork legs are too long and don't fit the truss rods. I think I'll have to suck it up and order one from Ebay.

[KickBackCycles]

I've got everything covered on the bike accept the Schwinn Ballooner chainguard. Does anyone have one?

If you do send me a picture in your pm.

[KickBackCycles]

I've figured out which seat to use. But I have to recover it.
Its a 50's Messenger and I think that's what the Jags used.

Also found some more inspiration.
Not sure whether to go with..
RED

BLACK

or GREEN

[slow rider]

looks like they stoped carying the replace ment part this years all the web site has is grips. but try hear
http://www.retrocruiserbicycles.com/Scripts/default.asp
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-SCHWINN-HORNET ... 25647fa6ea

or not shure what shipping would cost you but I know wear a 70's schwinn 26" fork is at local to me. its like $30.00 though for the fork.

[KickBackCycles]

Instead of changing out the 6 external speed hub and putting in a 2 speed I think I'll just keep it. I think it will give it a more modern look like if Schwinn put out a new Jaguar cruiser. Oh wait they do.

Ok, If Schwinn put out a new good quality, good looking Jaguar cruiser. That's the look I'm going for.
Which means I need a new name because the "omatic" doesn't apply anymore.

[KickBackCycles]

Finally got to my seat today. I've been looking around on RRB and found some good posts explaining how to recover in leather. But for now I'm just taking it apart. Thought this was something I should document even though its not that important. Here are some pics.

Whats the sticky stuff? Is it old glue, it looks like tar.

[KickBackCycles]

Since I'm going to be making my own truss rods, I'll be using the red fork without a hole for a brake. I have to add on the wheel to see where to drill. And I'm really liking the look. I should almost keep it bare metal.

The only problem was the 6 speed cluster on the back wheel. It was too big for the Schwinn, but I was determined. So I got someone to help me and we pulled it until it made a snug fit over the hub. That was a relief. If it didn't fit I wouldn't know what to do.
I just hope the tight fit won't hurt the frame.

Also the bearings in the fork don't seem to screw down that far is this normal?

[KickBackCycles]

Here's the new guard I ordered from Ebay. It was a little pricey but it came with a free decal!

So far I spent $55 on the whole project most of that ($45) was the chain guard.

[KickBackCycles]

Hows this for a color possibility?
Excuse me for the bad coloring.

[beatcad]

Also the bearings in the fork don't seem to screw down that far is this normal?

on a schwinn from that era, yes.
i'm aslo pretty sure the balls in the caged bearings face the race not the crown(cup)

[KickBackCycles]

Its strange, I was trying to look at some Schwinn racers (the only Schwinns I have assembled fully (now)) and they had a completely different fork setup. So I wasn't sure. Thanks for the reply.

[KickBackCycles]

Here's a sketch of what the JAG should look like (no color).

I'm thinking I'll make it green, but I'm not sure.
And the light on the front is a modified bullet headlight. I'm too cheap for a Delta.