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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-07-14, 04:57 PM

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80's Lotus, Uniqe

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Posted By Dave Cutter

The period/era correct-ish saddle arrived today....

The period/era correct-ish saddle arrived today. I looks much better on the bicycle than the old clunky one. So now it looks pretty while the parts search goes on. It may take a while but hopefully I...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-07-14, 07:58 AM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

I would have sworn there was nothing there [on...

I would have sworn there was nothing there [on the inside of the cap] other than marks/scratches from the handle bars. But I got out the big magnifying glass and could just make out a: JAPAN. I think...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-07-14, 06:33 AM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

Well I am glad my "parts list" isn't growing. ...

Well I am glad my "parts list" isn't growing.

I had planned on waiting till the cold winter months before cleaning and polishing the Lotus much more. But that's harder to do than it sounds. For...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-06-14, 07:26 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

My first wife was an antique collector... so I...

My first wife was an antique collector... so I have an understanding of “keeping an item correct”. And... I know I can at least... keep from screwing it up.

I believe I can get the seller to...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-06-14, 07:01 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

I pulled one of the end plugs out... and still no...

I pulled one of the end plugs out... and still no markings. A hard plastic end-plate "button" recessed for the screw. A separate soft squishy rubber inside piece with a thin metal bolt-like part on...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-04-14, 11:33 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

I went ahead and purchased a '84 vintage Kashimax...

I went ahead and purchased a '84 vintage Kashimax saddle. It is not branded (in the back with LOTUS). But it does appear to be the same or very similar to many of the old pictures I reviewed. In any...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-04-14, 01:38 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

I thought the foam was factory.... merely because...

I thought the foam was factory.... merely because I never met anyone who would have install the foam (I never liked it much). The only marking I could see on the bottle cage is a raised word in the...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-04-14, 11:18 AM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

I like that idea!

I like that idea!

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-04-14, 08:44 AM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

Yes... as I understand it... it was used...

Yes... as I understand it... it was used regularly for the first three seasons (maybe) then carefully stored away. The bicycle is very much original and in excellent condition. The tires are the...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-03-14, 06:03 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

Thanks for the replies (and any other comments...

Thanks for the replies (and any other comments that might also follow).

Then I did good... or at least OK.. on price. I am not a flipper or even a collector. I do like to have a bicycle or two to...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

06-03-14, 02:07 PM

Replies: 22

80's Lotus, Uniqe

Views: 2,482

Posted By Dave Cutter

80's Lotus, Uniqe

I just picked this up on CL. A 56cm and in very nice all original condition. From sometime in the 80's "the guy said" was selling for his sister who was afraid of dealing with people through CL.
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