1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo 
#1 2012-11-16 3:21pm
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1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
Rare old Schwinn BMX
I found this bike on CL, took it home and went to work on it. I broke it down and gave the frame, forks, and bars a 24 hour bath. Also cleaned and repacked the bearings.
Items added: Super Maxy 3 piece cranks, pedals, chain wheel, chain, red anodized Nitto stem, Shimano free wheel, new Tuff Wheels, Diacompe brakes w/ stainless steel cables, 4130 layback seat post, post clamp, SE Racing saddle, Kenda tires, and grips.
Looking for period decals to replace whats on it...not much luck so far.
Bike is solid and rolls beautifully!
Thanks for looking!
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#2 2012-11-16 5:15pm
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
That looks fantastic. 
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What I should have said, was nothing.
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#3 2012-11-16 6:53pm
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
Thank you Mr. Capp!
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#4 2012-11-17 3:19pm
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
Very nice 
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#5 2012-11-18 5:36am
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
Thank you Devo!....one of my favorite bands btw.
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#6 2013-01-10 8:56am
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
This is by far the nicest Predator I have seen. Excellent job! Did you do an OA on it? If so what was your ratio?
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#7 2013-01-10 9:39am
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
I did, but I cant remember what the ratio was....1 TBLS/gallon I think?
Thank you for the bike compliment too!
Cheers.
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#8 2013-05-16 7:21am
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Re: 1981 Schwinn Predator Cromo
Love it! I've never seen an '81 Predator like this one but it is definitely a beefed up version of the bike I grew up riding. I plan to build up something like this with one of the remaining '81 Predator frames I have laying around. Thanks for the inspiration! This bike is very nice.
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