Schwinn 65 Kingsize Heavy Duti faded Flam

[schwinnbikebobb]

Bought this from a buddy a few weeks back. The story was it sat outside for a while. He said he had to clean all the leaves and stuff off of it. As is not uncommon in that situation the Flamboyant Red is faded on the top bar and fenders. I usually might pass on a bike with this condition paint but hey it's a Kingsize so I wanted it. I did all I could to get it back standing tall (see what I did there!!! lol) One of the very few bikes I regret selling was my matching black one. Whoever had it must have had marine grease stock! I have never seen this much grease on bearings. It looks to be an early one L4 36966 Oct 29 1964 I'm happy with it.

 

[sworley]

Very nice unit! I dig the rack with the clean chrome and whitewalls!

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Beautiful bike.

 

[TWDay]

Mighty fine bike! Were there two different size Heavy-Duti frames?

 

[irideiam]

Mighty fine bike! Were there two different size Heavy-Duti frames?

Yep.

Schwinn King Size Registry & Research Project | All Things Schwinn

Welcome! Thank you to @irideiam for initiating this thread! I am simply the new caretaker. If you possess a rare taller Schwinn King Size (20" seat tube) middleweight cantilever complete or frame and would like to be added to the registry let us know. Only made from 1962-1965 in short production...

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[TWDay]

Did that apply to the Cycle Trucks as well?

 

[Roger Henning]

Yes Cycle Trucks could be bought in 2 frame sizes. Roger

 

[SoBayRon]

Really nice save from the elements. Another one back on the road!