Vintage 1978 KLUNKER 5

[Xlobsterman]

Wow, mine came from the next town over, definitely leave all OG, I have a original faded California Cruiser I'm going to post in the for sale section and cringe when I hear about wanting to strip and redo it!View attachment 1027103
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Nice bike. I remember Circle Cycle...

 

[vincev]

Yours is all original except for the shift cable, brake cables, and is missing the F&R reflectors. OE was grey housings.

Thanks for the info.It was from out west and the paint is really faded away but a resto would ruin it for me.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Thanks for the info.It was from out west and the paint is really faded away but a resto would ruin it for me.

I would keep it as is if it was my bike. I am keep the bike I just got in the codition as found. Just cleaning, polishing, and lube. New tires and cables will be installed though, just because the others are toast.

 

[Xlobsterman]

It is slowly getting back together......!

Just waiting on the new tires, and Shimanno cable clamps. But I am still trying to source the correct front wheel for the right price.

 

[GTs58]

Looking good.

Posting the specific details on the front wheel on these Klunkers might help in your search. Did these come with the non stamped S-2's?

 

[Xlobsterman]

Looking good.

Posting the specific details on the front wheel on these Klunkers might help in your search. Did these come with the non stamped S-2's?

The original front wheel is the same as was used on all the Schwinn Spitfires from 77 to early 79.

Stamped S-2 rims, 105ga spokes, and the small flange Union hubs like in this catalog pic.

 

[Xlobsterman]

Looking good.

Posting the specific details on the front wheel on these Klunkers might help in your search. Did these come with the non stamped S-2's?

BTW, you can see the correct front wheel in the pics the other guys posted of their bikes.

 

[mrg]

Some also had Chair front hub, my California Cruiser and some of my Spitfire’s have had Chairs

 

[Xlobsterman]

Some also had Chair front hub, my California Cruiser and some of my Spitfire’s have had ChairsView attachment 1029804
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Yes, from what I can remember, they used both Union, and Chair hubs. You wouldn't happen to have an extra wheel would you?

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

Nice looking bike. Never heard of Chair hubs. You learn something new every day on here!