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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,047
Posted By rayr0683

bridgestone 450 bike racing series from 1987

rayr0683@gmail.comhello all,
anyone familiar with bridgestone 450 racing bike via 1987 and it's quality? How would it compare to a 1987 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe in overall quality and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-10, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,926
Posted By rayr0683

Hello Guys, Thanks for the...

Hello Guys,
Thanks for the answers so far, and also that you remember what im talking about. I know that the wheel on the sidewall was not the most common end on the speedometer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,926
Posted By rayr0683

hello, thanks for an answer....I...

hello,
thanks for an answer....I was thinking the same. But I really cant remember the reason that the owner stated that I had to have this kind of an end on my Cable. It was on 2 of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,926
Posted By rayr0683

Retro/Vintage SCHWINN SPEEDOMETER HELP????

Hello All,
I have a Schwinn ****og Speedometer/Odometer on my bike. I bought the whole package in 1985. Its a Schwinn LeTour Luxe 25" Frame, 27 inch wheels, and when I bought it, I asked the Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Found the Problem....

Hello All,

Just in case anyone has the same Schwinn Approved model as I do...Its called a Voyager Generator System. It does get quite bright, its from mid 1980's. Anyway, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Front Light of my Generator

Hello All,

I went out last night, and after retightening my front bulb, that was flickering, I expected everything to be fine now. The rear light is excellent, but now the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

hi Aaron and Mark, I...

hi Aaron and Mark,
I will check out the site you mention with halogens. Id love to light up the street with my generator...LOL..seriously. But if its complicated, I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Mark, Thanks alot. I didnt...

Mark,
Thanks alot. I didnt check those center contacts today. But In will, especially if the Light is still Flickering in the Front Tonight when I test out my cleaning/retightening...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Thanks for the wealth of Electronic Knowledge,...

Thanks for the wealth of Electronic Knowledge, seriously, I appreciate it alot. Its helping me out very much. I opened up both Front and rear Light Compartments today. I told you I did install a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Hello, All od this at least has...

Hello,
All od this at least has a common link, which is grounding the Circuit. I see a problem with the 2nd wire method though. If I run a 2nd wire, from the bracket of my Front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Wow.....that sounds like a great idea. Because...

Wow.....that sounds like a great idea. Because the screw that goes through bracket to press into the frame, as a ground, stripped on me. So I found a fatter thread screw, and screwed that in. But I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,578
Posted By rayr0683

hello, I was only 10 in 1976, but...

hello,
I was only 10 in 1976, but grew up in Philadelphia my whole life, now in NJ. Nig Mistake....NJ sucks. But I remember all the Hype of the Philadelphia Bicentennial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Hi Guys, I read a post,...

Hi Guys,
I read a post, maybe it was in the Schwinn Bike Forum, not sure.....But a well known poster there, Posted a Thread about his old Bike Generator Light Set. He said that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Hi Aaron and SB, ...

Hi Aaron and SB,

Thanks guys for all the suggestions, tips, and the tiime to look at my thread to help me. I need it, trust me. My Bulbs are both Screw in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Thanks Aaron, I do...

Thanks Aaron,
I do have a Multimeter, gotta find it. But otherwise, I can get a better peice of wire, the one with it is really thin stuff, one peice of wire. Also, do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it. ...

thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it. One question though......I moved the generator up a little bit, from where the bike shop had it. Its still hitting the gumwall/tire, just a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,173
Posted By rayr0683

Schwinn generator light help????

Hello All,
Im riding a 1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe......in 1985, when I bought this bike, I also bought a Schwinn Approved Generator Light Set. It was installed at the Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By rayr0683

Hello Bob, if you are...

Hello Bob,
if you are referring to me, about the LBS deal, there were actually 2 different opinions from 2 different shops. The 1 shop recommended that I have my handlebars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By rayr0683

"85 Le Tour Luxe Stem Size

Wow! Thanks for the reply. I tried looking on the stem, and surrounding bolts, but couldn't see anything. I appreciate your answer! That is great to hear.

How do you like your 1985...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By rayr0683

Hello All, Thanks for...

Hello All,
Thanks for the responses. I have to say, Roger....I know that the $80.00 sounds like a great price for the work/labor and parts included. He did originally say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By rayr0683

Hi Roger, Where would I go to buy...

Hi Roger,
Where would I go to buy one? Reason Im asking is, I find the neeed to ride my bike more upright. A LBS here in Philadelphia,PA has offred to remove my DropBars, and install...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-10, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By rayr0683

1985 Schwinn Le Tour/Le Tour Luxe Stem Size for Bars

Hello,
Does anyone know if Schwinn went with a more standarad size Stem/Quill Size on their 1985 and Later Touring Bikes, etc... Better Bikes, Like the Le Tour, Le Tour Luxe, etc.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 968
Posted By rayr0683

Bike Tires Question..Help??

Hello All,
I have a 1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe in very nice condition, I bought this new in 1985. The question I have is this...........The Tires on my Schwinn are 27" Tires, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,660
Posted By rayr0683

hello RHM, First, Thank...

hello RHM,
First, Thank You vbery much for answering me directly...to my concerns. Im really having a hard time. I thought the newest technology, with E-Gel would feel like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,660
Posted By rayr0683

Put it this way, he said, Id love to taqke your...

Put it this way, he said, Id love to taqke your $100.00 plus dollars....but Im certain you wont be happy, it will feel like a 2X4 .....you can try any Gel seat till your happy with it, bringing back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,660
Posted By rayr0683

Hello, I shouldnt laugh too hard,...

Hello,
I shouldnt laugh too hard, cause Ive been injured, back and knee, surgeries along with it. I have a 1985 Stock Schwinn Le Tour Luxe.....its about 26 pound bike. I am older now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,660
Posted By rayr0683

Meal

Hillarious!!!! Great comeback....hell of a meal!! I love it. Your right on though, that is a huge difference in price, maybe he is talking a Lobster Surf and Turf Dinner...Ray
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By rayr0683

Hi, and thanks for response. I wasn't judging...

Hi, and thanks for response. I wasn't judging the whole saddle by hand feel. The owner of the Shop, has Brooks, of all models...has Real Expensive Italian Racing style seats, for around $200 or so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-10, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By rayr0683

Thank you for a very good explanation of the...

Thank you for a very good explanation of the saddles. I had a hard time understanding the leather, but I see all positive reviews for it. Id love to try one. My Local Bike shop will let me try any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By rayr0683

Hi knobster, thanks for...

Hi knobster,
thanks for replying. I just talked to Avocet on the phone. The Sales Dept. Cust Service told me that they are coming out with a whole new line of saddles and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By rayr0683

Saddle/Tire Questions??Help?

Hello All,
I have been injured at work, and now am left with a bad back, also had knee surgery. I own a 1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe...its almost still like new. I never put much...
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