1962 American Kingsize

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Are there heavy duty springs for the mesinger 7000? I'm bottoming these out. I'm 225lbs. Surely I'm not the only heavy guy here. Can you get a fresh set of springs for these? Do i just need. Heavier duty seat?

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You can get new springs yes , do you have the seat too low on the seat post so the top of it hits the bottom of the seat pan and stops it from going further? I'm not 225 so I could be wrong. I would think a new set of springs would be a bit stiffer.

 

[Gimletbikes]

You can get new springs yes , do you have the seat too low on the seat post so the top of it hits the bottom of the seat pan and stops it from going further? I'm not 225 so I could be wrong. I would think a new set of springs would be a bit stiffer.

Welp. You solved my problem. I've got 5/8" of seatpost sticking up above the chassis. I'm gonna hack that off today. I'll bet that'll do the trick. I got some add'l springs, too, for good measure

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Welp. You solved my problem. I've got 5/8" of seatpost sticking up above the chassis. I'm gonna hack that off today. I'll bet that'll do the trick. I got some add'l springs, too, for good measure

You may be able to move the seat up on the post no need to cut it off. Usually the clamp will hold it with out hitting the shoulder of the post

 

[Gimletbikes]

I'm running white fenders from a similar vintage Spitfire. They had pink or faded red pinstripes but I steel wooled those off. Eventually, if I stick with fenders, i think I'll like them better black with white tips. For now, they at least feel cohesive.

The rear fender's a little wonky because i used the original fender hole at the seat stay. I'll eventually drill a new hole in the correct place and they should sit a little more natural. The fender tab at the kickstand is broken off, so will fix that first.

 

[RustyHornet]

Lookin good my friend! Glad you are enjoying it!

 

[Gimletbikes]

I am loving it - i ride it daily. It's sucha good riding bike. I'm restoring a set of old S-2s so, soon I'm gonna explore some fatter tires

 

[Gimletbikes]

It ain't beautifully welded, but this KSA has a functional fender tab again.