62 Schwinn Tiger

[rollfaster]

Got this one from a friend yesterday, been wanting it for a while. Will go through this one completely in the fall.

 

[GTs58]

Last year for the Radiant Red.

 

[DonChristie]

Nice one, Rob! I dig middleweights! Its just those seats! Ouch!

 

[rollfaster]

Nice one, Rob! I dig middleweights! Its just those seats! Ouch!

You’re right about that Don, they don’t provide much comfort( especially for older bottoms like ours).

 

[rollfaster]

Last year for the Radiant Red.

That’s right! I have several reds, but this is the only radiant red. The others are opalescent. 55 and 58 Corvettes, and a 56 Tiger.

 

[Adamtinkerer]

I have a red '63 Tiger, is it a different color? ('67 fenders)

 

[GTs58]

I have a red '63 Tiger, is it a different color? ('67 fenders)
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Schwinn went from the Radiant Red to the Flamboyant Red in 1963, a lighter red.

 

[rollfaster]

Looking better after a good cleanup, with of course all bearings serviced with fresh grease( including hubs). Just doing finishing details on it now. Kickstand has a mean lean, so tried a couple of different cams, pins and even correct angle stands. Still has a decent lean but a little better than before.

 

[GTs58]

Something is for sure going on with that stand, it's hangin pretty dang low.

 

[rollfaster]

Yeah, weird deal here. Gonna try a couple more options this weekend.