Show us your KLUNKER 5, SPITFIRE 5 orCRUISER 5

[GTs58]

Considering the condition, that's a fair price, although if I had it I'd have to do something about that fork.

That fork is a perfect example of how well a front caliper brake works when panic stopping on a steep slope at a high rate of speed.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Considering the condition, that's a fair price, although if I had it I'd have to do something about that fork.

YEP, great condition except for the fork. But with the right tool, that can be fixed.

 

[birdzgarage]

Cruiser 5 sells for $350 on Ebay

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/204006887840?campid=5335809022

Local pick up only,one bid.

 

[Axlerod]

I just picked up this interesting 1981 Cruiser 5. It needs a good cleaning and a service

 

[GTs58]

I just picked up this interesting 1981 Cruiser 5. It needs a good cleaning and a service
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That seat makes it look like a 20" bike. 😜

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

what is this Positron.. is that like index shifting?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I posted a crusty pic here when I got it. now it is purdy. 🙂

these are great riding bikes.

 

[Oilit]

what is this Positron.. is that like index shifting?

You're correct, it was an early attempt at an indexed system, though not entirely successful.

 

[Xlobsterman]

I figured I would bump this post back to the top with this blast from the late 70's with the LAPD patrolling the beach in California on Schwinn Spitfire 5 bikes.

 

[SoBayRon]

Had the ‘81 Spicy Chestnut 5 out today.