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1949 Shelby Flyer- Lady's Tank Bike

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Risk Man

Finally riding a big boys bike
I have had some time to look the bike over the past two days since picking it 125 miles away on Wednesday. For an original bike, with some great features, the draw back for me is the fact that both wheels need rebuilding with 3-4 broken spokes on the front and the rear. So, I think I need to determine if there is interest in the bike as is, or should I part it out? I have no idea what the value is as it sits. I Have some idea from searching what some of the components are worth.

Suggestions?

Note that both the front light and the horn have the original Ever Ready "9 Lives" D cell batteries on board and the ones from the horn still have .9 volts of power left in them while dated as "1952".

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She is original and beautiful! I would not sweat a few missing spokes. Its not like your going to be jumping her. Clean, grease and ride!
 
Throw it up on DOND and see what kind of offers it brings.
I am going to remove the front wheel today and take a look at the rims.....but I think that is what I will do. With two Whizzer projects mid-stream, I don't think I will have time in the next 6 months to do any work on this bike and hate to let it sit for another year. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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