bonanza what model?

[only1more]

Not sure what model this is? heard these were one year only forks and shock mounts?

 

[ScooterBoy]

That is an early one. Here is an article showing that front end with a rigid rear. It doesn't state a model number in the article, but that configuration is what we now know as the BC1100. If that's true, yours would be a BC1200 or 1300.

Does yours still have a badge on the front ?

 

[bayareaburrito]

Looks like this might be a transition bike..Old style front forks and the newer swing arm frame setup.. or correct forks wrong frame?

 

[roccosbike]

That's the old pulley type Bonanza... you don't want that one, better sell it to me:anon.sml:

 

[only1more]

Tag is still on the front. has a low serial# 4636 I have not seen another one with the low rear shock mounts.

 

[Mac]

What's with those shorty shocks? ha ha

 

[bayareaburrito]

Tag is still on the front. has a low serial# 4636 I have not seen another one with the low rear shock mounts.

I believe the correct tag would have been the Bonanza Lightning Bolt Logo
But I question the frame..

 

[george3]

some one added the shocks and swingarm, also removed or cut the spring to make it fit there. best answer? lol Look at the front wheel mount, flat not L shaped.

 

[ScooterBoy]

Look at the front wheel mount, flat not L shaped.

The front wheel mount is the early style from what I can see.

 

[george3]

I know, but the swingarm isnt. its a add on. shocks too.

 

[ScooterBoy]

I know, but the swingarm isnt. its a add on. shocks too.

What does the early swing arm look like? Does someone have pictures?

 

[george3]

the adjuster is back asswards from the late model. ed had one. looked wierd. there might of been other differences but I didnt compair side by side.

 

[george3]

Early Bonanza.

 

[edwin]

Early Bonanza.

that was Evils, now its one of my keepers !!! best all around vintage i own, on alky!!

 

[george3]

These bikes change hands so much. I cant keep up with it.

 

[ScooterBoy]

Looks like someone also put a later front end on yours..... The early front end had springs outside at the bottom.
What style badge does yours have??

 

[bigevilone2]

Edwin's bike has a faded lightening bolt badge.:thumbsup:

 

[ScooterBoy]

Hey Ed......
Have you ever seen a swing arm bike with that early outside spring front end on it? There is a guy up here that I think has one but he's kind of hard to get a hold of. I'll try and look him up.

 

[bigevilone2]

Hey Ed......
Have you ever seen a swing arm bike with that early outside spring front end on it? There is a guy up here that I think has one but he's kind of hard to get a hold of. I'll try and look him up.

The only early bikes I've seen with the springs on the bottom have all been rigid frame bikes.:shrug: I would like to see an early swing arm bike with that early front end.

 

[ScooterBoy]

I just found the guys number.....gonna give him a call...