other dog Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, I went and done it- much like my hero Rob did before, I went and bought a bike today. Been thinking about it for a while, but i'm 55 years old now and not getting any younger, so I decided to just do it. Unlike Rob though I decided to get a new one.I started to get one last year but didn't and I kind of wished I had ever since.Only rode it a little bit, it's been a long time since I rode so i'll kinda get back into it slowly and get used to the bike some before I do much long distance riding. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Tell us please that it is a Harley Davidson! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Lets hope its not this one!........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, I went and done it- much like my hero Rob did before, I went and bought a bike today. Been thinking about it for a while, but i'm 55 years old now and not getting any younger, so I decided to just do it. Unlike Rob though I decided to get a new one.I started to get one last year but didn't and I kind of wished I had ever since.Only rode it a little bit, it's been a long time since I rode so i'll kinda get back into it slowly and get used to the bike some before I do much long distance riding.Been a long time since I had a really nasty bicycle wreck. you better hunt up some knee pads and elbow pads, and don't forget to roll up your pant's leg. Did you get one of them little butterfly spoke wrenches to go with it? If so send me the wheel when you get through with it, I have a truing stand in the basement. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 No, it's not that pink thing. Mine's is blue with kind of cream colored fenders and a brown seat. And it does start with "H" but that's where the similarity with Harley Davidson ends.Pretty neat looking, eh? Got it at the Wal-Mart store.What?..rocket scientists and radar technicians make more than truck drivers you know! 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Bike-"We're gonna need a bigger seat" Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Been a long time since I had a really nasty bicycle wreck. you better hunt up some knee pads and elbow pads, and don't forget to roll up your pant's leg. Did you get one of them little butterfly spoke wrenches to go with it? If so send me the wheel when you get through with it, I have a truing stand in the basement.James, you must have ESPN. Weren't fooled for an instant,huh? You don't miss a trick! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 If it is too hard to lift your leg over the center brace in front of the seat, I am told they also sell ones that don't have that brace. That way your skirt can lay down nicely while you are riding. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I have seen that very same bike down to the walmart,thought about buying one myself,kinda need the exercize,lil too much beer lately! i like the "nostalgic"? looks of it too........wish i still had my old bike frome when i was a kid i beleive it was a "Stingray"? had a bananner seat,big sissy bar,and a four speed shifter like a car,was black and silver,with redline tires,dont know much about bikes,but prolly wortha a small fortune now! i'll look around,see if i can find a picture..............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I still have both of the kid's bicycles so don't need to purchase one. Get yourself a "gell" seat as you will appreciate it. Also, don't wear silk underpants."Momma" and me haven't really done any riding since the kids got driver's licenses many years ago now. We still kept the bicycles knowing their kids would someday need them. I still have my boy's bike in the basement from 1983.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Gray ghost? i found one a lot like the one i had,sure wish i still had it...........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I have seen that very same bike down to the walmart,thought about buying one myself,kinda need the exercize,lil too much beer lately! i like the "nostalgic"? looks of it too........wish i still had my old bike frome when i was a kid i beleive it was a "Stingray"? had a bananner seat,big sissy bar,and a four speed shifter like a car,was black and silver,with redline tires,dont know much about bikes,but prolly wortha a small fortune now! i'll look around,see if i can find a picture..............MarkSchwinn "Stingray" was a very popular bike in the early 70's. Had a couple myself. They were still made in Chicago then.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I got the Wal-Mart guy to get a Schwinn down for me to look at too. It was similar to the Huffy, big tires to support my big ass, single speed transmission, but it was around $125 I think and the Huffy was $87 so I went with the Huffy. It says "Cranbrook" on it too, so I thought maybe it was made in Cranbrook,B.C. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I got the Wal-Mart guy to get a Schwinn down for me to look at too. It was similar to the Huffy, big tires to support my big ass, single speed transmission, but it was around $125 I think and the Huffy was $87 so I went with the Huffy. It says "Cranbrook" on it too, so I thought maybe it was made in Cranbrook,B.C.Beijing, China Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 test Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Beijing, Chinayou're probably right, ain't looked at the paperwork yet. The checkout girl at the Wal-Mart store axed me "do you want the one year replacement policy?"I said "how much is that?""6 dollars""so, if I get hit by a bus the bike will be replaced?"She said "well, I don't know"So I told her I didn't want it, if I got run over by a bus i'd just bring it back to Wal-Mart and tell 'em it broke. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I wuz expecting tassels on the handlebars and mudflaps with paper and cloths pins holding the paper in the spokes making the motor sounds. That is unless you got a Va-Room motor installed. Where is the bell and horn with basket?mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I got 2 swing bikes here at the house I ride all the time... They sure do get attention with the younger kids...LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I wuz expecting tassels on the handlebars and mudflaps with paper and cloths pins holding the paper in the spokes making the motor sounds. That is unless you got a Va-Room motor installed. Where is the bell and horn with basket?mike Like this one?.....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Like this one?.....................MarkIs that the bell or a funny lookin tassel? And I mean funny not ha ha funny.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22041-got-a-new-unit-today/#findComment-93664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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