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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By leftthread

Guessing not many watched the video. I thought...

Guessing not many watched the video. I thought for sure someone would have said, "What?! No grease?" during the seat post insertion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By leftthread

Panasonic bicycle factory video

"The process of making a Japanese road bike. Craftsmen at the Panasonic bicycle factory."
https://youtu.be/STmZdGNVil0?feature=shared
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,856
Posted By leftthread

Never Harbor Freight. Someone here...

Never Harbor Freight.

Someone here recommended their parts washer so i picked one up. Shortly therafter I had a fraudulent charge on my Visa to the tune of $2800 from China. Turns out Harbor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,597
Posted By leftthread

Saw a minty Miyata mixte at the thrift for $49 a...

Saw a minty Miyata mixte at the thrift for $49 a few days ago. Gold SunTour freewheel. Someone got themselves a nice bike.
Japan-made 1976 Schwinn SLT12.2 frame before painting....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By leftthread

Sold a cool mtb frame and some tools so I've been...

Sold a cool mtb frame and some tools so I've been using the proceeds from those sales to upgrade to other tools.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 915
Posted By leftthread

I put a concentrated solution of Dawn in a...

I put a concentrated solution of Dawn in a Ziplock bag, the parts in that bag, then the bag in a dilute Dawn solution in the ultrasonic cleaner.
Easier to keep the cleaner clean that way.
Mineral...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,729
Posted By leftthread

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This.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,563
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,233
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,490
Posted By leftthread

Lexivon has a 1/4 drive low range "bike" torque...

Lexivon has a 1/4 drive low range "bike" torque wrench that I picked up recently for a car engine project:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By leftthread

Nope, a Giant-made frame; the date of manufacture...

Nope, a Giant-made frame; the date of manufacture is the same month and year I graduated from college.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8,035
Views: 999,915
Posted By leftthread

Overhauled the headset on a recent find. Early...

Overhauled the headset on a recent find.
Early 80's Schwinn mtb. Steerer tube is marked Ishiwata and it has Suntour forged dropouts so I'm wondering if it was made in Japan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 53,615
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,145
Posted By leftthread

Even if it’s on the curb next to the trash I...

Even if it’s on the curb next to the trash I still ask permission.

Someone on YT has a video where they steal their own bike in NYC to see if anyone would try to stop them. In one scene a cop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,145
Posted By leftthread

I had my car broken into twice in LA. The...

I had my car broken into twice in LA.

The thief probably thought they were doing me a favor liberating my favorite Kelty Mockingbird day pack with the leather bottom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22,397
Views: 4,772,099
Posted By leftthread

Yes. At one point, just before the pandemic...

Yes. At one point, just before the pandemic started if memory serves, he had about fifty listings on CL.
Maybe he switched to FB marketplace or just got out of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 22,397
Views: 4,772,099
Posted By leftthread

What ever happened to dryer vent guy?

What ever happened to dryer vent guy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,990
Posted By leftthread

A lot of times the most fun riding has been on...

A lot of times the most fun riding has been on low-end beaters I've overhauled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 21,916
Views: 3,229,447
Posted By leftthread

The major event on today's ride was helping a...

The major event on today's ride was helping a painted turtle cross a roadway.
The section of road has a lot of tractor-trailer traffic as it's next to a big box industrial park.
No way Mr. Turtle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,292
Posted By leftthread

Revivify this zombie thread.

Revivify this zombie thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21,916
Views: 3,229,447
Posted By leftthread

Same thing again yesterday, ending with 76. Air...

Same thing again yesterday, ending with 76.
Air quality will be unhealthy today so maybe it's a wrench on a project bike in the garage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 19,380
Posted By leftthread

Maybe add a cost exclusion for a new bar and stem...

Maybe add a cost exclusion for a new bar and stem from budget limits?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21,916
Views: 3,229,447
Posted By leftthread

74 miles yesterday on combo of regular north and...

74 miles yesterday on combo of regular north and south routes that included the lakefront.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,654
Posted By leftthread

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I purchased the Aerotech Designs Elite a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,654
Posted By leftthread

https://www.craftsports.us/pages/chamois

https://www.craftsports.us/pages/chamois
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,654
Posted By leftthread

Your favorite brand of cycling shorts?

What's your current favorite for cycling shorts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By leftthread

Looking up Barkeeper's Friend on their website it...

Looking up Barkeeper's Friend on their website it states it has mild oxalic acid in it. Also micro abrasive particles but they say it should not scratch glass "if used properly."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,011
Posted By leftthread

After over fifteen years of riding it a mid-level...

After over fifteen years of riding it a mid-level Centurion continues to be one of my favorites.
Liking that Takara mtb ad photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,369
Posted By leftthread

I would suggest tires. If you have a favorite...

I would suggest tires. If you have a favorite grab a couple extra sets because you never know when they'll "improve" them with concomitant increase in price; then the one you like goes poof.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,621
Posted By leftthread

Total score

Total score
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,235
Posted By leftthread

Add a rule for users to post a photo of said tool...

Add a rule for users to post a photo of said tool on location in their shop.
That way it will be like one of those garden gnomes on extended holiday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,862
Posted By leftthread

How much time do we each have left? Recently...

How much time do we each have left?

Recently outlived the average life expectancy for males in my immediate family.
Then I just had to look up actuarial tables and determine best case average...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,384
Posted By leftthread

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,384
Posted By leftthread

I have downloaded a number of pdf files from...

I have downloaded a number of pdf files from vintage-trek over the years and can make those available for someone who wants to recreate as much of the site as possible.
As I'm sure many here have,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,618
Posted By leftthread

Always amused when a forum member rolls on up and...

Always amused when a forum member rolls on up and takes a leak on your work, or gets free stuff from you and can't be bothered to acknowledge receipt, let alone say thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

I don’t know why the upload keeps rotating my...

I don’t know why the upload keeps rotating my photos.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

Came apart. 13/16 spark plug socket for the...

Came apart. 13/16 spark plug socket for the locknut, left-threaded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

I'll post some photos of it later. I had...

I'll post some photos of it later.

I had watched the RJ vid, which led me to think it's doable.
He says the locknut is left-threaded.

All the other cartridge bb that I have used install from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By leftthread

Anyone rebuild a cartridge bottom bracket?

Anyone rebuild a cartridge bottom bracket?

I haven't tried this before: looking at rebuilding a Shimano BB-CS10 sealed cartridge bottom bracket.
This one installs from the non-drive side and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,835
Posted By leftthread

John, thanks for the description of process at...

John, thanks for the description of process at Trek.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,835
Posted By leftthread

In the early 70's I bought a copy of Eugene...

In the early 70's I bought a copy of Eugene Sloane's Complete Book of Bicycling where he recommended Lubriplate 105, so I got a tin from an auto parts store back then.
For the longest time it's been...
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