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michael eiskamp 07-24-2012 16:31:17 98.253.59.83 Report to Moderator	Just got my dads old jd bike out of the shed and realized I don't know anything about them. The bike needs a good cleaning & its all original, but it looks like its condition is slipping fast. What's the best thing to do? Should I clean it & leave it the way it is, or try to fix it. Also do these bikes have any value. [Reply]   [No Email]
leon 07-26-2012 04:08:34 173.20.124.207 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to michael eiskamp, 07-24-2012 16:31:17   Not to burst bubbles, just sayin', but these JD bikes were made for JD in Taiwan before the folks there learned about quality. The fasteners are notoriously soft. [Reply]  [No Email]
ET 07-25-2012 05:28:56 134.179.104.130 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to michael eiskamp, 07-24-2012 16:31:17   use fine steel wool to remove the rust on chrome. Then clear coat it. [Reply]  [No Email]
DJB 07-24-2012 19:44:07 173.17.203.170 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to michael eiskamp, 07-24-2012 16:31:17   They do have a little value.. anywhere from $50 to $150 is what I have seen them go for. [Reply]  [No Email]
Old weldor 07-24-2012 17:36:56 67.142.183.25 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to michael eiskamp, 07-24-2012 16:31:17   I would use some chrome polish and extra fine steel wool to clean up the wheels it will remove the rust. I would wash the bike and use a cleaner polish on the paint. [Reply]  [No Email]
pbb 07-24-2012 17:07:17 216.163.2.251 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to michael eiskamp, 07-24-2012 16:31:17   The bike looks good.I wouldnt repaint it because its original.The wheels looks in good shape with light rust.The good thing its been in a shed out of the sun and rain.I have a bike put up in the attic i have had since the early 80s.If i was you i would wipe the whole thing with wd 40 to clean it and spray it down again if you were going to store it again.Other than that i would maybe put some new tires and tubes on it. I dont know the value but because it was your dads it worth alot more to you than you could sell it. I would keep it because like thay say its not eating nothin. [Reply]  [No Email]
Walt In Jaxn Tn. 07-27-2012 18:36:49 24.176.106.174 Report to Moderator	Re: john deere bike in reply to pbb, 07-24-2012 17:07:17   I see a steel three piece crank set, socket light weight alloy frame and an old tech three speed hub, a wide butt saddle. Probably 26 inch clincher tires. A thick rubber pedal. This is old school, probably early to mid 70's [Reply]  [No Email]