piercer_99
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
To get it on the road originally, I put a set of Cheng Shin moto tires on it until I could get more appropriate tires.
The problem with the Cheng Shin, was 1. they were not period correct, and 2, they were just a bit fat and rubbed the front fender braces.
So, I got a set of U.S. Royal Chain cream walls from @John, which as has been written about, are freaking awesome tires. Soft and supple, the ride is beyond belief. The original Allstate Safety Tread tires, were a 5 ribbed whitewall, the U.S. Royal Chain are a 3 rib and look really nice on it.
Another issue when we picked it up, was one of the drop stand bolts was missing. I had put a temporary bolt and nut on it, but the bike leaned to the right, due to the smaller diameter bolt, without a collar on it. I got a set of bolts that @Oldude13 made, and they work perfectly.
The U.S. Royal Chain tires come with a set of tubes and rim strips, which I did not use as the original rim strips and Carlisle tubes are in like new condition, so why not keep them where they have been for almost 78 years now?
I highly recommend the tires and bolts, if you have had any reservations. Both guys were great to deal with and shipped the items quickly and well packed.
Ridden, not hidden.
The problem with the Cheng Shin, was 1. they were not period correct, and 2, they were just a bit fat and rubbed the front fender braces.
So, I got a set of U.S. Royal Chain cream walls from @John, which as has been written about, are freaking awesome tires. Soft and supple, the ride is beyond belief. The original Allstate Safety Tread tires, were a 5 ribbed whitewall, the U.S. Royal Chain are a 3 rib and look really nice on it.
Another issue when we picked it up, was one of the drop stand bolts was missing. I had put a temporary bolt and nut on it, but the bike leaned to the right, due to the smaller diameter bolt, without a collar on it. I got a set of bolts that @Oldude13 made, and they work perfectly.
The U.S. Royal Chain tires come with a set of tubes and rim strips, which I did not use as the original rim strips and Carlisle tubes are in like new condition, so why not keep them where they have been for almost 78 years now?
I highly recommend the tires and bolts, if you have had any reservations. Both guys were great to deal with and shipped the items quickly and well packed.
Ridden, not hidden.