fox campus fx

[lil indian chopper]

just got it last nite from ohio. 100% original down to the valve caps.. barn shed find. sat for over 40 yrs.. has rust from sitting.. tires hold air.. has rear rack. 4 hp tec. now do I just leave it alone or restore? carb is frozen up. motor not locked up. rear brakes move but does not stop. maybe pads are worn out. older couple bought new in 70 used for camp site so I heard.. nice vintage fox campus.. I like it as is.. maybe just leave alone. part of American history.. old guy has the paper work but cant find it. he is 83 now.. any ideas?

 

[RobertC]

If it is original, and in good shape, then leave it as is.

A little rust from sitting would be expected....and lends credence to the patina. (imo)

Congratulations by the way!

 

[buckeye]

OK, and this beauty looks like....

 

[6doggie3]

just got it last nite from ohio. 100% original down to the valve caps.. barn shed find. sat for over 40 yrs.. has rust from sitting.. tires hold air.. has rear rack. 4 hp tec. now do I just leave it alone or restore? carb is frozen up. motor not locked up. rear brakes move but does not stop. maybe pads are worn out. older couple bought new in 70 used for camp site so I heard.. nice vintage fox campus.. I like it as is.. maybe just leave alone. part of American history.. old guy has the paper work but cant find it. he is 83 now.. any ideas?

We need pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Havasu Dave]

Leave it alone, and it continues on it's merry journey towards returning to it's natural state- (some people call rust patina) Of course someone may have already offered you money for it, since there is a fox fan base.

I'd repair all that was broken using original parts. The degree of restoration I'd perform has a lot to do with how bad it's rusted...er...patina'd.

 

[lil indian chopper]

not sure how to post pics. I can send you guys pics by cell? then post on this tread.. or I can get kk to do it..

 

[lil indian chopper]

needs new shock boot covers. anywhere I can get them? they just fell apart..

 

[KustomKartKid]

 

[lil indian chopper]

thanks very much kk. you the man..

 

[buckeye]

Pretty sure that isn't a Campus.

 

[Havasu Dave]

Looks like the photos of the Campus FX. Very cool bike! I'd repair (not restore) it to the point it was running and otherwise mechanically sound.

Scroll down on the link.

FOX SPOKED WHEEL MINIBIKE

 

[manchester1]

That's in great shape. Get some wax and scrub. Leave it be. Perfect:thumbsup:

 

[lil indian chopper]

1970 campus fx.. original..

 

[lil indian chopper]

thanks guys. I love finding these rare andhard to find fox mini bikes..

 

[buckeye]

Once again it is proven, I don't know Jack.

Nice score!

 

[lil indian chopper]

thanks buck

 

[Havasu Dave]

Once again it is proven, I don't know Jack.

Nice score!

Tom, it's all good. It was that FX part that changes things.

 

[buckeye]

Yep, Iron Honky shared a brochure elsewhere and I realized they made such a animal.
I'm sure I knew at some time or other.:laugh:

Guess another one I need when my lotto numbers match up.:devil2:

 

[lil indian chopper]

i have a nos fox brochure. lots of cool pics in it..

 

[lil indian chopper]

yes campus fx not campus. I can see what you were talking about...