1980's Shogun 400...just brought it home

[HARPO]

I actually had this exact same bike many, many years ago and sold it. Same size, color, etc. And like the one I had, this is all original, right down to the tires that still hold air.

Entry level bike, I know, but I remember it riding so nicely when I had it. This one is filthy and needs major love, but it's what I like to do.

The bike had been on Craigslist for a while at $200, and recently dropped to $100. I called the guy and I went to see it. We had a nice conversation about things he buys and sells, and I told him what I do with the bikes. So, after telling him it wasn't worth that much money to me, he said he got it from a house cleanup and it was in the Garage. He said to make him an offer, and I did, for $50. He smiled and said "It's Yours".

 

[HARPO]

...and more...

 

[juvela]

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HARPO Manor shall henceforth be known as The Shogunate


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[HARPO]

This Puppy sat for a looooong time waiting me to come and rescue it.

 

[1motime]

It's dirty but the alloy surfaces look good. Should polish up nicely. Good luck with the paint. That might take a bit of elbow grease! Have fun

 

[HARPO]

@1motime I wiped a section of the down tube with a wet paper towel. Dirt came right off to expose nice, shiny burgandy paint. I don't think this will be quite as bad as I had originally thought.

 

[Tim s]

Nice project Harpo, enjoy. Tim

 

[juvela]

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these twist spider chainsets are fun

IIRC the OFMEGA Mistral was the first

EDCO also did one there in CH

HARPO is going to have this beast concours ready in two shakes of a lamb's tail


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[GTs58]

I have a set of Araya's like that. They came on this so I had to correct the situation.

 

[HARPO]

I do remember that the seat was very uncomfortable and changed it out almost immediately. Also, the pedals seemed narrower if I remember correctly.

A little nervous about the spotty rust that seems to be permeating through the head tube. Haven't tried to examine it closer, but just really noticed it in the photo. Initially I thought it was dirt, but now it doesn't appear to be.