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Finally riding a big boys bike
Heres my sweet heart of a find. I bought this bike on ebay for the springer fork. Because it was local pick up only I had to have one of my friends local to the bike pick it up & deliver. Once he sent me some better pictures, I was pleasantly surprised to find this crusty guy was a 1 year build. It seems like its mostly all there, other than a few key components. First is the left tank side. I may put a flat side in as a place-taker if I can find one cheap enough. God knows the correct one will be difficult at best to find. Next is the butterfly stand, there are marks in the frame but it is now MIA.
When I first got the bike I oiled it thoroughly. However when I went to break it down, I found that the previous owner greased the seat post & stem, making dis assembly a breeze, even though I had to just about twist off the binder bolts. I have begun to go after the rust with PB Blaster, a scrub brush, & a soft brass brush, with great results thus far. I have already purchased a very nice front fender and train light, as the batteries leaked on the original & vaporized the fender. I also have coming another springer to rob the better parts off of.
I still have questions on a few things, such as double drop rims that are correct to this bike. IDK what that profile look like. I also do not know what tire goes on this bike. I see surrounding year Monarks with Carlisle Snake Bellies, and Wards Riverside Mate.
If anybody has input, or knows of some parts I may need, or has a comment good or bad, or ugly please reply. I am not at all familiar with Monarks, so ALL input will be appreciated!!
Thank you, Howie Drews
When I first got the bike I oiled it thoroughly. However when I went to break it down, I found that the previous owner greased the seat post & stem, making dis assembly a breeze, even though I had to just about twist off the binder bolts. I have begun to go after the rust with PB Blaster, a scrub brush, & a soft brass brush, with great results thus far. I have already purchased a very nice front fender and train light, as the batteries leaked on the original & vaporized the fender. I also have coming another springer to rob the better parts off of.
I still have questions on a few things, such as double drop rims that are correct to this bike. IDK what that profile look like. I also do not know what tire goes on this bike. I see surrounding year Monarks with Carlisle Snake Bellies, and Wards Riverside Mate.
If anybody has input, or knows of some parts I may need, or has a comment good or bad, or ugly please reply. I am not at all familiar with Monarks, so ALL input will be appreciated!!
Thank you, Howie Drews