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03-22-13, 03:28 PM
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Im Ron. I ride about 5 miles each morning. Most of it is on an antique Royce Union 3 speed. Got it in trade for a Burger King Whopper in 1973. Just the frame and fenders are original. I am 68 and in good shape because of the bike.
I am a retired research chemist. Found this site because I was reading the history of Royce Union. Just looked at my bike and the brass name plate has made in Japan on it so it is Japanese. Has a quality construction using tubing connections not the cheaper welded joints.
Location is Apopka, Fl. I have a riding partner but who knows she might get run over by a car one day due to the way she crosses streets.
I am a retired research chemist. Found this site because I was reading the history of Royce Union. Just looked at my bike and the brass name plate has made in Japan on it so it is Japanese. Has a quality construction using tubing connections not the cheaper welded joints.
Location is Apopka, Fl. I have a riding partner but who knows she might get run over by a car one day due to the way she crosses streets.
03-22-13, 03:53 PM
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I think you got the better end of that whopper of a deal!
Welcome aboard, enjoy the ride.
Welcome aboard, enjoy the ride.
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Hi Ron,
Welcome to Bike Forums from a 70 y/o Texas road rider.
Welcome to Bike Forums from a 70 y/o Texas road rider.
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03-24-13, 03:40 PM
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Hello Ron S, from another Florida over 50 rider, engineer. I'm a Roadie in Pensacola, 56 and a dedicated 50+ forum member here. Check in with us there when you get the chance. Also the Classic and Vintage Forum would love to hear about your R-U.
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03-25-13, 07:24 AM
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Does anyone know if the female spoke connectors on the wheel rim are replacable? I just replaced 3 spokes but 2 have striped threads on the rim connector.
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Ron,
The "Castle" in the avatar is USACE but that is the insignia for the Society of American Military Engineers, a national organization for those that work with and for all the military engineering corps, be it USACE, Navy CEC, Air Force AFRCE/Red Horse, Coast Guard, USPHS and others. Great organization to be part of. I am Marine, 75-77, enlisted avionics technician.
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The "Castle" in the avatar is USACE but that is the insignia for the Society of American Military Engineers, a national organization for those that work with and for all the military engineering corps, be it USACE, Navy CEC, Air Force AFRCE/Red Horse, Coast Guard, USPHS and others. Great organization to be part of. I am Marine, 75-77, enlisted avionics technician.
Bill
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