Schwinn Stingray Choppers

[@iamjadeenn]

Had 5 of these throughout my childhood. Only one of them remains and it has a 80cc motor than my grandpa put on it for my birthday years back when he was still around. Amazing collection! Brought me back

[@JBoston50]

Amazing collection. I'll never forget how excited I was when my parents bought me one of these for me as a kid.

[@andresm6250]

Bought myself one as an adult a few months ago and now I'm onto my second bike

[@tortellinitentacles69years99]

My dad still has one in the garage with all the labels on it

[@perfectosalazar4415]

@@tortellinitentacles69years99 te la compro yo quiero una así dime como le hago

[@doncobe284]

i would like to have one

[@TheInfectiousCadaver]

i wont ever forget the christmas i had in el paso visiting my parents friends house. this was the first thing i saw in the morning next to 2 yu gi oh tin boxes full of cards. best christmas ever, i wont ever forget it.

[@andyperez2742]

Hails from California!! Thank you so very much for making this video. Thank you so very much for posting this video. Thank you so very much for taking the time and effort to show your Collection of Stingray 2 OC Choppers!! So very considerate of you to mention the details/history regarding each individual Stingray 2 Chopper. I love that you Lined them all up, side by side and set them up on Blue Tarp. You are so kool!! I often re-watch your Video, and have yet to get bored of it. If i may say, out of your collection, my Favorite is a Tie between the Red, White and Blue (Evil Knievel?) Stingray 2 Chopper and the Stingray 2 Chopper Still in the Factory Box!! I am a proud owner of a Stingray 2 OC Chopper Green Single Speed. Also, i admire how none in your Collection are Converted with an Engine Kit!! Classic!! My eternal respects to you and your Collection!! - SLAYER

[@timothybradek3560]

H O L Y C O W... ain't that, so very very much, a kick in the head? Now that's communicating!

[@NerdyRed23]

Awesome collection of the OCC Stingray Choppers. I have the red tribal with the red dice on the tires

[@davem7492]

Very Nice collection. Just bought my second one trying to get my Grandson set up with an old school cool bike . Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@joeedwards5258]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!!

[@joezambrano696]

I tell you what buddy they are all beautiful I had no idea there were so many different styles and colors I love the blue and pink one . beautiful collection..I collect guitars . now I'm going to start a bike collection

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you.

[@thomasmoje5926]

The Schwinn Sting Ray OC Choppers are cool..my grandson had one unfortunately it was stolen. Took a ride on it it was neat but I'm a traditionalist..I prefer the traditional Sting Rays. Great collection. A very unique bicycle for sure that style deserves a place in the Schwinn history.

[@carlosakadjbdr1344]

Man, that's a collection! I've had a red with black and chrome since 2006! I'm here from the state of São Paulo Brazil, city of Mauá! It's guys! Good video!

[@claudioeternod7064]

Nice colection. I love chopers and one of mines is precisely this Stingray.

[@electricchoppers]

Probably the best and most beautiful collection in existence. 😎 thanx for sharing!

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you!!

[@southtexasspecials175]

Amazing collection man. I have three but motorized n all beat down . Super nice n inspiring to see these

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you.

[@monkey_with_a_skateboard6823]

These are wicked cool! Currently doing a complete custom restoration on a single speed XL here in the UK... it's also an electric conversion. Can't wait to get my ass back on the saddle!

[@SabreCycles]

Awesome collection! I have 6 Pacific Coast Choppers. One of them is the Thunderbird. They are the exact same as the Schwinn, just different names.

[@jehleauto]

Dude, your collection is awesome. I just started collecting these bikes!

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you. I just went to South Carolina and bought another 3 speed. I already have one of the same kind but anytime. 3 speed comes up for sale I am going to try and buy it. What part of the country are you from if zi may ask?

[@jehleauto]

@@joeedwards5258 I am in Alabama Please subscribe to my channel too and maybe you can educate me on my latest video

[@johnlupo4371]

Hey Joe you have extra 3 speeds?

[@joeedwards5258]

No sir

[@CraigAnderson-zw7mc]

Got I found in the woods in va its for sale

[@magavsschwaga7834]

I love these and I'm 54. I am converting one to electric .

[@Adalbertomatos_]

Same bikes diferent colors and diferent handle bars all Nice pretty bike chopper 👍✌️

[@dannylay7965]

Very nice collection sir. They also made moped models with a electric motor set up. They use to sell them at Walmart around 2005.

[@gordondeitz7838]

So cool! Had one years ago. I'd like to build an ebike along this size frame.

[@kookiekrazie]

I just got me a black tribal one. Where can I get handlebars like the ones that are 3 speed, they look higher and more comfy

[@JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi]

Dear m ister, you have a great, & outstanding, models, maybe, hard to see, toghether, again, thanks for sharing, these, beauties., God, bless you & keep enjoying. Joe

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you very much!!

[@braydenimbrogno3930]

This is an an amazing collection, I have one in fuchsia and would be willing to sell it to you down the road(once I restore it)

[@braydenimbrogno3930]

Sorry, but I did not mention that the main color is black with fuchsia accents

[@jtn666]

Hey Joe! This is Ishkabibble! I noticed youre off Facebook. That sux brother. Youre a good guy and you'll be missed in the Chopper group. 😕

[@drakev.]

I still got my stingray occ that I had when I was a kid

[@josemiranda6394]

Same

[@joeedwards5258]

Hi everyone. I hope you like my video.

[@speedyone5924]

Hey Joe it's Will,I finally got a chance to view your collection,I'm glad I was able to contribute,you have a grand selection and a lot of chopper bikes I have never seen,it's great to see you saving a part of Schwinn history and the legacy of the OCC Chopper Stingray, I see one in particular you've added,the Blue Link,I was glad you ended up with the bike,I'm sure it's in good hands now,Great video Joe,Have a good one!

[@joeedwards5258]

@@speedyone5924 thanks. It is fun just chasing these around the country.

[@speedyone5924]

@@joeedwards5258 you certainly have a passion for these bikes and it shows,Happy Hunting!

[@joeedwards5258]

@@speedyone5924 more likes An addiction. Passing them down to my grandkids

[@pamelarose6637]

I have a blue link one in my basement

[@jeffcollins8674]

Awesome collection. I just picked up and LA Cycle big mo red. Was wondering if you new anything about them

[@joeedwards5258]

Not much. I think they were a OCC knockoff

[@gregserna963]

You have an immaculate collection kind Sir. The best I've seen yet, a lot of people want these bikes, so they can put a 212 Predator engine in it, I prefer to keep them stock and good working order. I thank you for your time kind Sir. ✌🙏

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you. Mine are for a collection for my grandchildren. Strictly stock is all I deal with. I do have a trike with a motor I bought from someone but I ride it a lot.

[@nbaisthelife2356]

Bro this collection is awesome I just pulled mine out from under my parents house that I had as a kid im fixing it up to ride it again love these bikes

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you. Post some pics.

[@PeterVandenBosch-zj1st]

Are you interested in a orange county chopper schwinn with the chrome finder? This one is about a 7 out of 10

[@Mash3OH3]

What’s the difference betweeen the Shwinn OCC stingray and the westcoast OCC that looks almost indentical to the shwinn stingray

[@heymargaretlook]

Hi how many 3 speeds were made compared to single speeds.

[@GVP545]

What a great collection !

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you!!

[@krazi77]

nice collection, but I remember these as being heavy, slow, and handled poorly. and no matter how much adjustment was made, the brakes on the rear didn't work that good. I don't remember ever seeing any ever made with front brakes. and I assembled every one that was sold at the local walmart.

[@JD_Mortal]

Getting a nice green one tomorrow. Looks like it is in excellent condition. Hopefully the pictures match the current condition of the bike. (Had a few people list old pictures from when they first got it, as the current condition. Man, it's funny how deceitful people can be.) The green one that has the yellow pinstripes on the tribal flames. Not the cooler one with the front mud-guard.

[@paulgreene6899]

😎Willing to bet'cha, they'll look really cool with side Sadle bags.

[@nickbailey1138]

Wow! I just came across your video of your awesome collection! Thanks for creating it and sharing! I have a lead on one locally and am wondering if the handle bars are original. The seller states they are. I will now attempt to add a photo. Cheers!

[@nickbailey1138]

I guess I can't add a pic...!!!

[@nickbailey1138]

The bike is a 3 speed OCC in blue. It has high-rise bars the owner says they're original. I see no bars like this in your entire collection. Did they ever come with big ol' ape hangers? Thanks

[@sethalbert4319]

Heck to complete the collection you need the Schwinn Spoiler chopper and the Adult sized ones with a 24” rear wheel and a 26” front. And last but not least the “Fatboy” ones that had the 4” wide tires front and rear

[@dakotayarrington4296]

He's right they made a black one with 2 fat tires one smaller in the front nd I believe they had a Springer front end with apes also there's stingray scooters too and then there was also the bigger XL stingray and then last but not least lol the $1800 black and red one awesome collection though good to see so many nice ones saved from the scrapyards definitely would like to see a updated video with some of the ones I've listed above sometime!

[@dakotayarrington4296]

Diamondback made a extremely rare red chopper like the stingrays I would love to find last one I seen was going for 900

[@hectorfabiandelabarra7235]

I love 2, the army one, and the black mate for a mexican client!!!

[@ICXDM]

About how much did you pay for these? My neighbor gave me one for free in a state of complete ruin, but me and my friend are trying to restore it. If I could possibly have some sort of idea what they are or when they were made I’d greatly appreciate it. Love the collection sir!!

[@joeedwards5258]

I’ve paid different prices. I myself started out trying to restore and found it costs more to restore than to try and find in good condition!!

[@TheFreshPeddler]

how does one restore complete ruin? thats replacing the expensive way. if it were just the finish ruined, then it might be worth fixing but not restoring.

[@MotoTrialGuarulhos]

Congratulations for collection!

[@leonbednarski6409]

Wow, I never knew fat there was so many variations…I have a Wally World (red and black) that I changed from it the bars and had to substitute a chain guard from an led collegiate because it didn’t have one, an XL (that I love riding) and I just got an electric one (that thing is heavy). But your collection is amazing and is also giving me ideas for mods…

[@leonbednarski6409]

Autocorrect gets on my nerves sometimes….

[@kcjoe3017]

Excuse me sorry to interrupt you but where can I buy these bikes assembled I'm trying to put motorcycle 1200 cc motors on them and I'm having a hard time could you please direct me to the right direction

[@riversidebanners]

I need to know if you could help me with something. I have a customer who has one he's restoring and I am in need of good images of the Front badge design and the Schwinn logo on the rear fender and the one on the chain protector. I also need to know where I can find the flames that are on some . Not tribal. Let me know if you can help. Thanks

[@southboundsuarez9832]

No Spoiler or stretch bikes?

[@keithrichard8550]

My first chopper growing up in 80s was a Raleigh chopper with 3 gears and one gear was a nut buster 🤣 anyway I'm getting my first custom stingray tmorro and I'm really looking forward to owning it

[@inserthandlehere648]

I have a question what is the name of the black circle part for the steering part I lost mineand want to find a new one

[@addisonjordan988]

Man I remember I had the black with the pink flames (the little sister he called it) in about 4th or 5th grade, that’s when I was going through my “Real guys wear pink” phase 😂 damn those bikes were terrible too, you had to live somewhere flat to enjoy those

[@charlesbattle9481]

Hey I like tricking out bike like west coast customs did cars. Do you think a twist fork off a lowrider bike would fit on one of these and have enough room to clear the ground while pedaling?

[@joeedwards5258]

Hi. Thanks for checking out my video I only do stock bikes so I wouldn’t have a clue. Sorry

[@allisonjackson2019]

I have a black/ orange bike like this. How should I value it and sell it. I live in Ky.

[@jakeperry4274]

Damn Joe I didn't know you was collecting these things. I was looking up how to make a motorized bicycle and your video was in the results.

[@zico3239]

did they developed any springer modification for them?

[@joeedwards5258]

I have no idea. The adult version “The Spoiler”.came stock with a springer fork set up.

[@nightbeauty3034]

Great collection I’m jealous I had a red and Crome one and I regret getting rid of it

[@ehernandez1917]

I live in Minnesota my friend and I have one of them its black with flames on what would be your offer if you want to add to your collection:)?

[@kingk.2547]

Beautiful collection

[@robbelk6465]

Dang!!!! That's a collection!!!!

[@revanreitinger1828]

where can i get those long fenders?

[@redneckwarriorgaming3714]

These things are cool id love to have a 3 speed but are these bikes rare

[@alonzodjalodeleon2584]

Awesome collection. 😎

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you!!

[@danielreeves2616]

I like that blue swichinn bike is so cool

[@tristanreed3923]

I have one from my childhood still in basement covered up I didn’t realize they made so many different models

[@DarkEvilFoxy]

man that is beautiful i got the red one with black flames i always wanted one of these bikes and now that i own one im happy im planing to put a engine on mine and ride it to work and back

[@andresm6250]

How’s it go

[@Emz_Jhaye]

Wow, awesome collection! 😍

[@Saddletramp1200]

Nice! I have 4 bikes, my fav has a 66cc 2 stroke motor kit that I put on it.

[@kr4t0sg.28]

Oh hey i used to have one of these. Mine was the west cost choppers

[@joehernandez9722]

I'm motorizing 8 bikes. Three are schwinn stingrays and 5 beach cruisers.

[@daniel.isaucedo7715]

I have the exact same one 10:41 it had rust like you said but I derusted it and im going to put a 212 predator hemi on it

[@MrCBRNE]

I just picked up one exactly like the very last regular sized one with orange paint and no "Orange County Chopper" logo. Any idea why they made them with no logo?

[@joeedwards5258]

I was told by Greg Blake ( designed them) that some were just “Stingray” because they had a production time and number to meet and they had to get some out before the OCC deal / stickers were available. It was a lot so both are about the same value.

[@jasonglover5989]

Do they make those in adult sizes? (Dumb question probably) or can you put 26” tires? I’m 6’4” and 340lbs and my daughter will start riding soon and I’ve been looking for something to ride with her. There’s a few of these for sale on FB market place

[@joeedwards5258]

They made 2 adult ones. An XL and a spoiler. They are not in my video. Next video will include them.

[@jasonglover5989]

@@joeedwards5258 thanks! I was curious as to how big they are

[@jimdean6222]

I just picked up a Schwinn Sting-Ray spoiler any idea what they're worth?

[@joeedwards5258]

What condition??

[@jimdean6222]

@@joeedwards5258 fair condition little light rust spotting on the front end

[@joeedwards5258]

I’d $800. Mint ones bring about $1000

[@ShantellRichardsonCS]

Could someone please tell me what size the squadron came in if it's kids size or if it's adult size or both

[@joeedwards5258]

@@ShantellRichardsonCS the Squadron is the 20” model. Meaning it has a 20” rear wheel and a 24” front wheel. It is Not one of the adult models. However, adding apr hangers or similar style handlebars makes it a little more than just a kids bike. Hope this helps.

[@ShantellRichardsonCS]

@@joeedwards5258 thank you it helps

[@garciaortiz831]

Hey bro do you still have any of these

[@gabinomartinez9110]

Where can I find parts to restore that are original

[@2brainded240]

hey i need some help, i have a really rusty red and chrome one, exactly like the one you got from the guy from indiana, but mines in really bad condition and it’s basically a rust ball. im restoring it since its so pretty but i cant seem to find a serial number reader that works for it. do you know what year its from? i want to know some details about the bike but mine doesnt say them. it has a sticker near the pedal area with a number i assume is the date since it says “date” and a ton of characters after. the characters are: “CP0615JD”. when i look them up in a serial number reader thing it says its from july of 1978 but i dont think thats right since the last two letters of my code is “JD” and thats supposed to mean it was manufactured on 2004. it also has a string of numbers and letters imprinted into the metal at the bottom, below the pedals. that string of characters is “SNGNP04G39200” but when i enter it into any serial number interpreter, none seem to recognize it. the only visual difference my bike has from yours is that mine doesnt have that front red wheel cover type thing but i think its because it was broken off at some point due to its conditions. if anyone knows any detals or has any ways to help me, please contact me here or in my instagram @Jeez_uhs

[@joeedwards5258]

It’s a 2004. The first two numbers of the serial number is the year There is not.a database for these bikes. Good luck with your restore.

[@2brainded240]

@@joeedwards5258 thank you so much!

[@kofelee2358]

I just bought a lime 💚 one now it's blue w a 80 cc verry fun

[@joeedwards5258]

I know how fun they are with an engine. I have a trike that was made out of two of them.

[@Sauron_Green]

I own the black one with orange flames. When I first bought it the guy just simply wanted $5 for it and I said yeah might as well. When I got it lubricated I had it on the road for around a year no problems what so ever. I let my siblings occasionally ride it but they kept laying it on its side where it could've been stolen like the bike I gave to my brother when I got the one I'm referring to. So I stopped them from riding it without me insight and stored it away until I was ready to get back on the road. I've only had this bike breakdown a handful of times most were simple and easy fixes. Finding rear wheels for this bike in particular is quite costly. But finding any other part was cheap. Now I almost have it completely motorized just need to mount the fuel tank and the new exhaust and I'll have not exactly the way I want it but close enough.

[@joeedwards5258]

Nice story!!

[@davidoftheseas]

Do they or did they ever make an adult sized Stingray... I'd love to conver one to an ebike but they're way too small for an adult.

[@ronbond6259]

Now all you need is one with the front shock absorbers. The Schwinn bike dealer had one I saw. He won't sell it or his Krates He has about 20 Krates

[@saifuddinsamosawala115]

Where to get this type of bicycles

[@543210mono]

I guess we can say you love these Bikes my Dad just picked one up on Marketplace for my Nephew he only paid 150$ for it Green and Black all I know about it missing the hand Grips.

[@smackylipz]

I have one a freind gave it to me dont know what kind but i love them i was trying to see how rare they are and i came across this its a good idea to give it to gran children ill try to figure out what mine is

[@josephmckenna1821]

No xl?

[@O_G]

Someone in my area has an Orange Tribal Stingray in very good condition and they're asking $150, is that a good deal?

[@joeedwards5258]

Yes!!

[@joeedwards5258]

Yes

[@O_G]

@@joeedwards5258 Okay thanks I'll try to get it!

[@derpydog1008]

I got a red and chrome one with an extra rear wheel. Traded a rear projector TV for it. Not too bad.

[@hugofilipe1993]

To send for Portugal how mutch?

[@Arkdude3]

I have one small question if you were going to sell one how much would you want for it

[@joeedwards5258]

It would depend on which one it was. I have 32 different ones in my collection.

[@Arkdude3]

The one that has a chain links design on it thr blue one

[@SolelyElectric]

Where can I get one of these kick ass bikes ? I have no luck

[@joeedwards5258]

eBay or from an individual. They only made them Early 2000’s.

[@SolelyElectric]

@@joeedwards5258 possible to add a sissy bar to these ?

[@joeedwards5258]

Oh yeah. People do all kind of mods to them. I don’t. I am strictly a stock collector.

[@SolelyElectric]

@@joeedwards5258 I see , but to your knowledge of bikes , if I were to add a sissy bar to this bike would I need to change the seat itself or would I need to raise it ? I want feed back from a man with expertise

[@joeedwards5258]

You have to change the seat to a banana seat.

[@Hyster1967]

Very nice collection.

[@joeedwards5258]

Thank you sir!

[@306Grows]

Nice bikes, I’ve got a black and red flame single speed.

[@fernandoacosta1341]

Where you get part for the bike’s

[@joeedwards5258]

I sell parts. What do you need?

[@danielpando5899]

Sell me one? Haha I will never forget the one I got for Christmas

[@hectorfabiandelabarra7235]

Do you have a web site ??

[@joeedwards5258]

No sir. I just did a personal video. I do sell parts on Facebook in the stingray chopper group.

[@spacedoutm1320]

Is there a link were i can purchase tires and parts for this specific bike? I have the auto parts bike all chrome but its rusted im trying to restore it and sell it.

[@joeedwards5258]

Where do you live? I have some parts and tires for sale.

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

I'd love to have a 3 speed one...didn't even know that some had a 3 speed

[@robertoxs147]

Tengo una bici chopper necesito revestirla y necesita las llantas trasera y delantera y calcomanias

[@jaxonm7866]

Do you ever get to ride these i know it might decrease the value but it seems like a waste just to have them sitting around

[@joeedwards5258]

No. I have them put up for my grandchildren. I get them out every so often to air the tires and make sure they are not rusting.

[@JD_Mortal]

The point of collecting is preservation. Every home I have been in, has many unused items just sitting around, unused. Think of it like a 3D picture. You never use a picture, but you buy them to decorate with, just for the looks. I do wish they started making these again, but with a seat over the whole rear mud guard, shorter petal arms and the petals being more forward. Possibly with a "Z" handlebar extension too, for comfort. Oh, and a mono-shock for the rear wheel. Uncomfortable to ride, as an adult or teen. Perhaps why so many are in good, unridden shape. They do make better artworks than bikes. (Apparently that was the same issue with the motorcycles they made too.)

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

theres a spider man one on ebay for 275 is that a good deal it has a lil rust

[@300zxdriver]

What did those occ bikes cost new?

[@joeedwards5258]

Different prices. 3 speeds cost $400 and Walmart had the street series around $125. Then there were different limited models at different prices.

[@brendajohnson5975]

#JoeEdwards I live on California's Central Coast and have the black with pink flame bike, and the blue with yellow flame bike with 20" front wheel and 26" rear wheel that need good homes. You are welcomed to them, but they do have some rust spot that need steel whool cleaning. My Dad purchased both and had actually thicked the base of the black & pink and put a gas motor on it for my 10yo daughter with no working brakes and her male friend kept excellerating right into the dead end culdesac. Needless to say, I was mad and made him remove the motor. I Miss my Dad as much today and it is just as painful as the eve he took his lasts breaths going on 4yrs on February 27th. Best Dad anyone could ever ask for. 😢❤❤❤

[@skinnypickle1863]

Don't know why anyone would sell one of these to buy a bmx, but its a very nice collection you have..

[@chrisare187Racing]

You forgot about getting the infamous dark metallic blue XL!!!!