Vintage Schwinn Japan bike 1970
03-01-15, 07:56 PM
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Vintage Schwinn Japan bike 1970
there are no decals on this bike not sure what to pay for it???
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03-01-15, 08:09 PM
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It is a 1980-1981 Voyageur
Schwinn 1981 Bicycles And Accessories -- Voyageur
If it is ready to ride, with no dents, rust, dings, up to $400. Black painted versions are worth low $300's.
Schwinn 1981 Bicycles And Accessories -- Voyageur
If it is ready to ride, with no dents, rust, dings, up to $400. Black painted versions are worth low $300's.
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03-01-15, 08:33 PM
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The headbadge on the steering tube has a 4 digit number on it. The last digit is the year, the first three signify the day of the year.
I don't think Schwinn had subcontracted production offshore in 1970.
I don't think Schwinn had subcontracted production offshore in 1970.
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03-01-15, 08:35 PM
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I think odd job has it right - that’s a chrome 80s Schwinn Voyageur.
03-01-15, 08:48 PM
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Looks like he may have lost a decade somewhere. 
The frame serial reads 0Fxxxxx which I believe dates the frame to June '80. I think the badge reads xxx0 which would date is as a 1980 Voyageur 11.8 in chrome: Schwinn 1980 Bicycles And Accessories -- Voyageur
If you post a close-up pic of the 4-digit badge number (dddY) we can tell what ordinal day and year the bike was manufactured, it is probably '80 but it could be '81.
The frame serial reads 0Fxxxxx which I believe dates the frame to June '80. I think the badge reads xxx0 which would date is as a 1980 Voyageur 11.8 in chrome: Schwinn 1980 Bicycles And Accessories -- VoyageurIf you post a close-up pic of the 4-digit badge number (dddY) we can tell what ordinal day and year the bike was manufactured, it is probably '80 but it could be '81.
03-01-15, 10:23 PM
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As Metacortex says, based on the serial number and the lug design that is a chrome plated 1980 Voyageur 11.8.
The seller is mistaken.
The seller is mistaken.
03-01-15, 10:28 PM
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If the price is right, I wold not argue with the owner. Just nod, buy and enjoy.
03-01-15, 10:38 PM
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...I can't remember much of the 70's either.
...I can't remember much of the 70's either.
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