My New Harley

[mrbones]

Yep, here it is, I just couldn't hold back. This bike was calling to me.  

I found this Harley bicycle at a garage sale for $6. It's a kids bike that I have installed Schwinn apes on and adult size pedals. I can ride it and it's a lot of fun. With those handlebars, my knees don't hit the bars. I went cruising with my 4 year old son and now we're on the same level. It's just too funny to be seen on this thing. My neighbor asked if the circus was in town, I said "Hell yeah!"

I just need some new wheels. Got to find a donor bike!

[mrbones]

Ok, I had to see what my son looked like while sitting on this thing. If I lowered the seat to his level, you could really see the apes in full effect.

I'd like to get a longer fork and put a 10" wheel on the front instead of a 16.

[bagobones]

For $6 I would have bought it too, but I can't believe you're riding it around.  That frame is gonna break and you're ruin your nuts.  I will then laugh at your misfortune. 

[mrbones]

I've done wheelies, foot plants and bunny hops. I don't think the frame will brake. The cranks might bend with the jumping though. NO GUTS, NO GLORY!

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Ok, I had to see what my son looked like while sitting on this thing.

Looks like you may have lost your $6.00 Harley.  [/size]

[mrbones]

Yeah, it will be his someday. He already has a groovy Tonka bike that's made up to look like a dirt bike. It's a little smaller and fits him better now anyway.

[maureen]

That thing is saaweet! I really think the munchkin should sport it instead of you though!

[bagobones]

Please please take a pic of the lil' dude riding it with the seat all the way down and him reaching waaaaay up for those apes!

[mrbones]

I will soon.

I just found a recall on this model. The fork cracks even with little kids riding them. As it turns out, my bike's serial number isn't listed. It's a later model.


  CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys “R” Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles

Units: About 25,000

Distributor: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.

Hazard: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six riders suffering injuries including injuries to the face, hands and mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.

Description: The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words “Harley-Davidson” on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled:
02F0026155 through 02F0032454
03A0007772 through 03A0013271
03A0018849 through 03A0027348
03B0004011 through 03B0007460
03C0019597 through 03C0023496
03D0006431 through 03D0008030
03E0022835 through 03E0023134
03F0027500 through 03F0031059
03F0037194 through 03F0040493
03F0026276 through 03F0033275
03F0040194 through 03F0045493

The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.

Sold at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys “R” Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.

Consumer Contact: Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us Web site at www.toysrus.com. These bicycles were sold through a licensing arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.

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Fixed it....

CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys “R” Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles

Units: About 25,000

Distributor: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.

Hazard: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six riders suffering injuries including injuries to the face, hands and mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.

Description: The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words “Harley-Davidson” on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled:
02F0026155 through 02F0032454
03A0007772 through 03A0013271
03A0018849 through 03A0027348
03B0004011 through 03B0007460
03C0019597 through 03C0023496
03D0006431 through 03D0008030
03E0022835 through 03E0023134
03F0027500 through 03F0031059
03F0037194 through 03F0040493
03F0026276 through 03F0033275
03F0040194 through 03F0045493

The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.

Sold at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and sell it in a garage sale for $6 as soon as humanly possible.

Consumer Contact: Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us Web site at www.toysrus.com. These bicycles were sold through a licensing arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.

[mrbones]

lol!