Can someone identify this Fuji?
08-22-12, 10:08 AM
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Can someone identify this Fuji?
Hello all,
Found this Fuji online from a garage sale near me. Owner has no information on the bike. Can somone identify this bike, and advise if this may be worth the $10-20 I would offer to fix up?
Thanks!
Found this Fuji online from a garage sale near me. Owner has no information on the bike. Can somone identify this bike, and advise if this may be worth the $10-20 I would offer to fix up?
Thanks!
08-22-12, 10:27 AM
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Looks like an early S-5, '75. Wacky looking saddle, who makes it?
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08-22-12, 10:31 AM
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My guess is an all-steel '74-75 Special Tourer or just plain Tourer. I had bought two of them (the first being stolen), both men's 23"-framed in orange, and serial numbered just 17 apart... The cottered crank is the ID key for me. Brand new it was $129.95 list price. Heavy tank at almost 38-40 pounds. Check out classicfuji.com for catalogs by year.
Ooops, Scottyrider beat me to it. '74 S-5 catalog linky here...
Ooops, Scottyrider beat me to it. '74 S-5 catalog linky here...
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08-22-12, 10:51 AM
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Fixing it depends on whether you have the time/tools/aptitude/pile of parts to do it. Otherwise, even a free bike can be a lousy deal. Of course, you could buy it and resell it as found and make a little $$.
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08-22-12, 10:58 AM
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That's true. From what I can see, it's mainly rust on the outside which doesn't seem to bad to take are of. I've never fixed up a bike before so it could be a project. They also have a Murray Monterey that is in better shape. Old beach cruiser
