RE: [ryanownersclub] Re: Ryan and Longbikes Community
Probably true...
To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com From: Karplus@... Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:43:04 -0800 Subject: Re: [ryanownersclub] Re: Ryan and Longbikes Community
The Ryan Vanguard that was stolen from me in May 1999 had serial number R1002, and I purchased it used in April 1994 from Peter Mui. So it looks like R1002 predates 445, meaning that the serial numbers were not serial.
Hi all, Bill Meacham here. If you don't now me, I've been maintaining Greg
Peek's web site for a while and am officially the slowest web developer ever....
... Hi Mesa Bill- I'm afraid you are the second slowest--I just added content to the ryanownersclub site that was sent to me over three years go. It is fine by...
... the ... your ... Thanks Paul, I hope you'll post a picture of your bike. Also, thanks to both of you for keeping this mailing list going. I've enjoyed it...
This new users group is just great and help get out the word about the greatest touring bikes ever made, the Ryan and their "children", Longbikes. Â Bob...
Hi, I'm a Ryan Vanguard owner and LOVE the bent. Had it out today on the W&OD bike trail in Northern VA. The weather this weekend was unusually warm for...
Can you find the serial number? This can be very difficult on the Ryan due to paint and Dick Ryan didn't seem to settle on a particular area to stamp the #. If...
... Mine is close to yours, Michael, being I think number 426 and also being built in 1996. One difference in ours and Kathy's should be the method of seat...
Again, my 1994 or earlier Ryan had an idler wheel made from a skateboard wheel. It also had a kickstand mount on the down tube (which turned out to be a bad...
Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
Feb 9, 2009 5:51 pm
Mine is close to yours, Michael, being I think number 426 and also being built in 1996. One difference in ours and Kathy's should be the method of seat angle. ...
... Yes, there was an issue with RR. You are intriguing me with your idea that the row of holes came later. Everything I can remember tells me that the row of...
The Ryan Vanguard that was stolen from me in May 1999 had serial number R1002, and I purchased it used in April 1994 from Peter Mui. So it looks like R1002...
Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
Feb 9, 2009 5:43 pm
GREAT :-( _____ From: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Karplus Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:43...
Hi Michael, I haven't had a chance to look under my Ryan for a serial #, but I plan to do so in the next few days. The decal on the front of the bike is not...
I located the serial number on the rear dropout, as someone else mentioned to check that location. My SN is 2429. What's the next step in determining the...
The serial number may not mean much here as some others have pointed out. As for the "RR" someone else may have a better info. I do think it's earlier than...
... I would suggest looking at the owners database: http://ryanownersclub.com/ownersdb/displaybikes.php?method=reportRows&tbl=1 But as I look it over I don't...
Our Vanguards were purchased from Dick in April and May of 1996. Their serial #s. are 00395 and 00408 respectively. Both are standard "Ryan Red" with white...
I presume you say "...1994 or earlier..." has to do with it coming from Eugene, OR -- at least that is the sticker on mine and the presumption I make based on...
Yes, the kickstand in the photo is in a bad location. The problem is that tubes aren't strong enough to take the force on the kickstand (at least not if you...
Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
Feb 9, 2009 6:44 pm
... Well not too tough maybe. If I had to guess I'd say he started the eugene bikes at number 1000. Mine is an east coast bike and its serial number is under...
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