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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-17, 07:52 PM
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Posted By Scipunk

Hey all just wanted to chime in and let ya know...

Hey all just wanted to chime in and let ya know I'm still around. Been busy with a new job bit now I got 4 days off and I'll get cracking (plus the rain here has been crazy) hope everyone is well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-17, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

Yes... yes i do! PM me the info please :D

Yes... yes i do! PM me the info please :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 05:38 PM
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Posted By Scipunk

Got a nice little package from clubman : ...

Got a nice little package from clubman :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/37711136002_dcb3249d1d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZspqU3)Inspection axle but 64 Raleigh Sports (https://flic.kr/p/ZspqU3)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 02:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

Oh I will no worries :) the planning has begun! ...

Oh I will no worries :) the planning has begun!
Toughest part is keeping it functional and safe. Should be a fun adventure!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

I have heard of him but i have not read any of...

I have heard of him but i have not read any of his work. I am more into steampunk (the name is derived from my steampunk themed scion xa I used to have) :) I do appreciate cyberpunk as well though!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-17, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

I do like those a lot. Let me ask, are the D...

I do like those a lot. Let me ask, are the D versions that different? They are so much less expensive...lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-17, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

Thats a fine looking bike and i do like me some...

Thats a fine looking bike and i do like me some metal pedals :) Ill look into those!



How do you service them, i can't see how to open it without flattening the W shaped tab , one of the pedals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

What do you guys recommend for pedals? One of my ...

What do you guys recommend for pedals? One of my
Wald ones is ruined and I can get another set but I wanna see other options

Also I have come to the conclusion that the 64 was rear ended by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

+1 looking forward to seeing this done!

+1 looking forward to seeing this done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

I hear ya there and its too tall for me :( ...

I hear ya there and its too tall for me :(

That posting is deleted :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

I’m about 30-40 mins away , I wish I had money lol

I’m about 30-40 mins away , I wish I had money lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Apparently that person or heathens :/ I almost...

Apparently that person or heathens :/ I almost wanna go rescue them even though I’m only 5’6”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

Damn you can see the quality in that one! ...

Damn you can see the quality in that one!
nlerner that’s a fine Raleigh if I had the extra cash :)

I wonder are there any 3 speed guys in western mass?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

If this popped up like 3 weeks ago or in about 2...

If this popped up like 3 weeks ago or in about 2 weeks I would jump
On it :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-17, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Thanks for this as well BC. RJ the bike guy...

Thanks for this as well BC. RJ the bike guy showed this method for removing the cotter if it was intact, the adaption works for this if it's bent.

Funny story i had planned on making the 2x4 piece...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Thanks for this man, i was feeling defeated to be...

Thanks for this man, i was feeling defeated to be honest. I know they can be a pain, but i will try the drive side tomorrow and see if i can get that to work. I re-soaked them in PB blaster but i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

UGH! So i managed to get a wrench for the lock...

UGH! So i managed to get a wrench for the lock ring.

Now onto the BS of the evening: I have a drill press vice, which failed to remove the pin from the crank of the 64,i used a 3/8's socket as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

Thanks for the tips guys. Now how does one grease...

Thanks for the tips guys. Now how does one grease the fixed side bearings?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-17, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

So i got a couple pics for ya First is it looks...

So i got a couple pics for ya
First is it looks like someone tried to use a hammer and chisel to undo the lock ring in the past...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/37605934361_e7207f15e9_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Pulled the front wheels today and got the hub...

Pulled the front wheels today and got the hub apart, not a whole lot there is there...lol

20 bearing all accounted for, and nearly dry as a bone... so i tossed them into my mag parts holder and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Not a bad plan, ill look into it. Once I'm back...

Not a bad plan, ill look into it. Once I'm back working ill probably get one from bikesmith



Thanks, ill pick some up :)



Also good to know, i should be able to as i would with miniatures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

gotta love it...lol i may just go that route if i...

gotta love it...lol i may just go that route if i cant get it with the industrial c clamp i have!



Gorgeous bike there sir!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Side note as i don't have a bearing ruler, are...

Side note as i don't have a bearing ruler, are all Raleigh sports BB bearings the same size? If not does anyone know the size on a 64?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

yeah i had noted that, and to me i am willing to...

yeah i had noted that, and to me i am willing to spend the extra for correct cotters if i cannot reuse the ones in the 64. Sadly my 73 has the R nuts so i gotta be extra careful with those
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

What about the cotter pins from Bicycle Crank...

What about the cotter pins from
Bicycle Crank Cotters (http://www.bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/cotters.html)
Would the Raleigh cut ones still need filing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

AHAHAHA you know that make way more sense now!

AHAHAHA you know that make way more sense now!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

First off i love those grips! Are they shellacked...

First off i love those grips! Are they shellacked cork?

Second, how do you shift? Do you use your pinkie?

Oh and :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4453/23703263918_92718e3b81_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

I can respect that BC. I guess I am the new guy...

I can respect that BC. I guess I am the new guy and I get excited over things you all have experienced multiple times. I just want to fit in man *kicks a stone* lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 10:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

3speedslow love the bike! Since I am returning...

3speedslow love the bike!
Since I am returning to the addicti... I mean hobby the ones I have bought have been while uneducated, important purchases to me for learning and such.
I know I don’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Missed out on a 51 ladies and a 52 mens due to...

Missed out on a 51 ladies and a 52 mens due to lack of funds :/ both rather cheap for my area ($100). Would probably be easier to get one from a member and have it shipped...lol

In other news...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Lol so true I’m learning a lot about them and the...

Lol so true I’m learning a lot about them and the quirks are abundant!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Yeah i have to agree, the copper, it's a bit odd....

Yeah i have to agree, the copper, it's a bit odd. The silver washers are on the front wheel which does not have the lock nut so there's that. I am sure more mysteries will be added as i get the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

BigChief i pulled my wheel on the 64 and it does...

BigChief i pulled my wheel on the 64 and it does in fact have the anti rotation washers and copper shavings on the inside of one Oo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Scipunk

I am gonna post my 64 updates in it's own thread...

I am gonna post my 64 updates in it's own thread i have as to not clutter this thread up when there are so many others who need help and info :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

So i loosened the pump bracket and this is the...

So i loosened the pump bracket and this is the color underneath that orange part is from the sun which i think is awesome
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/23661670398_579d3550a1_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Great info Mike, did you do that repair yourself?

Great info Mike, did you do that repair yourself?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

thanks for that tip, man its been years since i...

thanks for that tip, man its been years since i pulled a bike apart and these Raleigh's are finicky...lol I believe i am missing the retainers but ill get a closer look tomorrow :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

JaccoW Nice selection there, that second one...

JaccoW
Nice selection there, that second one has had a life!
clubman
I noticed another peculiar thing today, my presstube rack has 0 markings...lol like no serial number nada. Also i think you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Hmm that seems more likely , thanks for this :)

Hmm that seems more likely , thanks for this :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Yeah I am in agreement with you guys I just don’t...

Yeah I am in agreement with you guys I just don’t know enough so I question everything. I will listen to you all since you know way more than me :)

So questions:
Did the front forks use locking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Ok that's good to know, that's 16.129mm i could...

Ok that's good to know, that's 16.129mm i could probably whip a couple up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

So here is the funny thing, my 64 doesn't have...

So here is the funny thing, my 64 doesn't have the Whitworth style wheels, but they are genuine Raleigh,and its got a pretty good size space between the crank arm and the pedal. With the serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

OK good to know! Do i need the 15mm? I don't mind...

OK good to know! Do i need the 15mm? I don't mind buying a pair. I'll grab the other stuff as well :)

Thanks :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 05:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

It really is! At first i thought some of it had...

It really is! At first i thought some of it had faded to a orange but there are hints to it in places the paint wouldn't have faded as much.

On the other hand i believe this was originally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

thanks for the info on the routing, interesting...

thanks for the info on the routing, interesting to see the changes over the years!

So I noticed today that the front wheel nuts were not the cone style on the 64 but rather just regular nuts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

OUCH! I haven't taken one of these apart...

OUCH!

I haven't taken one of these apart yet, what does the sun pinion do?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

It would seem so, and I now see the tipped axle...

It would seem so, and I now see the tipped axle flat, so it will be remedied :)

I decided to clean it a bit and oil the frame to see where the paint stands and while rough man it was/is a gorgeous...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

John, thank you for the offer, i do have a set...

John, thank you for the offer, i do have a set coming from another member but as i seem to collect these bikes now I am sure we will make a deal at some point :)

As to the angle, on my '64 the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

I am indeed, and a kind soul is helping me remedy...

I am indeed, and a kind soul is helping me remedy this :)

BTW SirMike1983 My 64 was made in January or at least it's hub was (the bike is a bit of a mystery /Canadian heritage...lol)

As it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,410
Posted By Scipunk

Excellent info guys, i am learning so much on...

Excellent info guys, i am learning so much on here! BTW those wingnuts are amazing i would love a bike with those!

SirMike1983 that would be me that had the slice and braze on the '64 (i can get...
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