predfan2001 said:I got a wild hair this morning and thought (maybe) I'd throw the chrome tubular forks and BMX cruiser bars off on my Schwinn Sidewinder and this bike....then maybe some knobbies. And of course...nothing fit. NOTHING! Well the tires would have.
hey snarehead123, i had a few electra replacement parts lying arount and that is what i used. the springer fork is for an electra frame that has a head tube that is 8 1/2". you should be able to find them online, just shop around. i saw one on amazon from bikeworldusa, but i think it's a little pricey. you can also try the chopper forks on this frame, although you'll have to change the goose neck. just like the green or black electra bike, i believe it is the rat fink and eightball bike, i'm really not sure what model. the seat i got from sport chalet, they were getting rid of their electra stock. I got it for 20 bucks. I usually try to buy close out items from sporting goods or bike stores. Sometimes you can find good deals. I noticed someone posted their op bike pic with the painted "aluminum" word still on the frame, it comes off pretty easy. I just used my fingernails and it didn't scratch the frame. good luck! we are still getting a lot of compliments, and no one suspects it came from walmart. they all think its an electra.snarehead123 said:glad to her from you again sandy i put new bars on my op also new grips, the chain was real tight but once i put some slack in it all my rear hub troubles went away. i want to change my seat what brand do you have on yours? also alot of people are saying it is tough to put a springer on these bikes but yours looks great how did you do it was it a chore? let me know! thanks happy riding!
sandyv said:hey snarehead123, i had a few electra replacement parts lying arount and that is what i used. the springer fork is for an electra frame that has a head tube that is 8 1/2". you should be able to find them online, just shop around. i saw one on amazon from bikeworldusa, but i think it's a little pricey. you can also try the chopper forks on this frame, although you'll have to change the goose neck. just like the green or black electra bike, i believe it is the rat fink and eightball bike, i'm really not sure what model. the seat i got from sport chalet, they were getting rid of their electra stock. I got it for 20 bucks. I usually try to buy close out items from sporting goods or bike stores. Sometimes you can find good deals. I noticed someone posted their op bike pic with the painted "aluminum" word still on the frame, it comes off pretty easy. I just used my fingernails and it didn't scratch the frame. good luck! we are still getting a lot of compliments, and no one suspects it came from walmart. they all think its an electra.snarehead123 said:glad to her from you again sandy i put new bars on my op also new grips, the chain was real tight but once i put some slack in it all my rear hub troubles went away. i want to change my seat what brand do you have on yours? also alot of people are saying it is tough to put a springer on these bikes but yours looks great how did you do it was it a chore? let me know! thanks happy riding!
FOUND OBJECTS said:predfan2001 said:I got a wild hair this morning and thought (maybe) I'd throw the chrome tubular forks and BMX cruiser bars....quote]
Sounds about like what I did to mine...Fun Ride...
