Krates in decent, original condition such as this one are fairly rare. The diagram (below) indicates five of the most common serial number. If there is no serial number near the cranks, you should check other common places including the front headset or rear stays. Turn your bike upside down and record the number.
#AMF BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER CHART SERIAL NUMBERS#
1979 XLS-1000 : rat said 20:16 : I wanted to add my input on this particualar bike. The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Schwinn also offered a variety of dealer accessories including a windshield, a checkerboard mirror, and even a bat holder. Amf Bicycle Serial Number Chart Oftentimes, when a bike is reported stolen, the serial number is not readily available. There are a variety of configurations for the Krates including coaster brake options (starting 1970) and the rear disc brake option available in 1972-3. The last Krates (Orange, Apple, Lemon Peeler, & Pea
One year only 1971 Grey Ghost is considered the rarest Krate because it, too,ĭid not sell well. Beginning with the A serial numbers the font is uniform and distinctive. The very early bikes starting with XX or Z appear rather crude (Fig 1). The early bikes (1935-36) could have used a serial starting with XX, Z, or A. The Krate series continued in 1969 with theĪs a Diamond Jubilee model in 1970 the Cotton Picker never sold well and wasĭiscontinued after the 1971 model year making this the second rarest Krate. The serial number location of CWC bicycles from 1935-1956 is located underneath the bottom bracket.
Later in the year the Lemon Peeler and Apple Stingray evolution with a springer front fork, 5 speed, shock absorber seat, racing Schwinn Orange Krate was introduced in 1968 and represented the zenith of
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