Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires

[DonR82]

Geez, that is really nice! It sure would be nice to find these where I live. What's the serial and head badge numbers? These have been popping up with bow pedals, what's up with that?

KS531304 3061 This bike was bought from the bike shop. And never rode again. What you see is exactly how the gentleman purchased it 1981 He wanted fenders installed from Scrarelett’s Pontiac Mi

 

[koolbikes]

SCARLETT'S Schwinn Cycle was an awesome shop right off the Woodward Ave. M1 Loop in Pontiac, Mi., they had classic Schwinn bicycles on display right up to the end of the Schwinn Dealership closing, bought many bicycles and parts from there at the end.

 

[koolbikes]

Geez, that is really nice! It sure would be nice to find these where I live. What's the serial and head badge numbers? These have been popping up with bow pedals, what's up with that?

That is strange about the bow pedals being on these bicycles, all close to the 1982 model year and mine is from Jerry's Schwinn, Detroit, Mi, not that far away

 

[DonR82]

That is strange about the bow pedals being on these bicycles, all close to the 1982 model year and mine is from Jerry's Schwinn, Detroit, Mi, not that far away

Close to the end. Using up what parts were available!? Maybe,, lord only knows!

 

[GTs58]

Close to the end. Using up what parts were available!? Maybe,, lord only knows!

It must’ve been pure hell getting ready for the 1981 model year production after the strike. The strike hit right at the time of the model year change over. All the preparation of ordering stock and getting ready for the new model year was probably delayed due to that strike. The aftereffects probably lasted through the entire year. Then after the 1982 model year production Schwinn handed over the 1983 production to Murray in Oct 1982.

 

[Rigs]

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Fresh Friday Score. Brand New 1981 Cruiser. This bike is wild, like the blue cruiser these fenders gotta go. This bike is mint everywhere

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I believe those fenders should stay. That bike is a timepiece. Has anyone rode it?

 

[DonR82]

I believe those fenders should stay. That bike is a timepiece. Has anyone rode it?

No. Never been rode.

 

[mrg]

Fresh Friday Score. Brand New 1981 Cruiser. This bike is wild, like the blue cruiser these fenders gotta go. This bike is mint everywhere

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Those aftermarket fenders got to go!, such a nice bike should be just how it came from the factory.

 

[DonR82]

Those aftermarket fenders got to go!, such a nice bike should be just how it came from the factory.

They’re coming off today

 

[linedog]

A photo because we all like photos, now a question. Did the Cruiser ever come with a 2 speed kickback? I’m thinking of adding one.