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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-12, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

I was out on a ride on the Hercules, and felt...

I was out on a ride on the Hercules, and felt inspired to take a couple photos for this thread ...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-11, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

+1 this is great info. I was neutrailizing with...

+1 this is great info. I was neutrailizing with baking soda, rinsing with cool water, and air drying. Flash rust.

The key new info is hot water and towel dry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

My experience with OA is that it zaps brown rust...

My experience with OA is that it zaps brown rust nicely but you better dry off the parts well right after the OA soak. I made the mistake of letting them air dry, and a layer of superficial "flash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

I finally took my restored Hercules out for...

I finally took my restored Hercules out for spring!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u259/sekaijin/1969%20Hercules/IMG_9411.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Pedal drag / pedals walking ... mine do that....

Pedal drag / pedals walking ... mine do that. Mental note, I will need to look into that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Amesja, thanks for that suggestion. I will show...

Amesja, thanks for that suggestion. I will show her the faux wicker baskets. I like the look of them and I've been thinking from the outset that folding makes sense.

But I also see the Walds as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Sorry to interrupt this party of counting speeds...

Sorry to interrupt this party of counting speeds on our English (non) 3-speeds!

But I'm looking for advice on baskets for my wife's Raleigh Sports.

As some may recall, my wife is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 04:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Very nice! Beautiful bike, fun conversion and the...

Very nice! Beautiful bike, fun conversion and the twine on the cable housing is a nice touch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 04:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

+1, beautiful! From the brakes I would have...

+1, beautiful!

From the brakes I would have guessed older than '71.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

^ beautiful red Ranger! Impressive bike rescue...

^ beautiful red Ranger! Impressive bike rescue job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Like hearing that - I just did exactly that, and...

Like hearing that - I just did exactly that, and wondered if I'd regret pulling such a velo cheapo move. Your comment helps my peace of mind!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Welcome to the forums. Great find!

Welcome to the forums.
Great find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-11, 06:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

I only tried OA on painted steel once (a fender)...

I only tried OA on painted steel once (a fender) and the results were mixed. It removed the rust but also the box striping. It left a whitish haze which improved a little after I slathered it with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Figures Park makes a tire seating tool ... I...

Figures Park makes a tire seating tool ... I don't have that or a bench vise, but I'm glad the WD-40 + overinflating trick worked!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-11, 06:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Well, that would really be something. Your...

Well, that would really be something. Your daughter is a prodigy. She laces wheels.

At this point mine is more like "it's shiny and it spins! I want to bang on it with a tool!"

Give her one,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-11, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

:roflmao: This worked! Thanks guys. Last...

:roflmao:

This worked! Thanks guys. Last night I applied WD-40 to the tire bead and inside of the rim at the badly seated section of tire, and inflated it to 80 psi (tire says inflate to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

^^ Thanks for the suggestions. These Kendas were...

^^ Thanks for the suggestions. These Kendas were cheap ($10 each I think) and I'll need to confirm tonight that they are 590. But I ordered them specifically for the English 3-speed from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

^ great thanks! the brake pads are installed and...

^ great thanks! the brake pads are installed and my Herc resto is pretty much done.

Just one annoying problem. One of the tires won't seat correctly in the rim. A section of tire is tucked too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Just wanted to follow up on my question about...

Just wanted to follow up on my question about brake pads, since several kind experts here advised me to go with Kool Stop Continentals.

I asked for them at my preferred LBS, but it can't supply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Perfect, thanks! Go Badgers - smelling the...

Perfect, thanks!

Go Badgers - smelling the roses ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Next question: giving the bike a new shifter cable

Well my brake pads question was such a layup I figure I'll try another question ...

I'm about ready to cable up the 3-speed shifter to the SA hub. The original cable has that distinctive crimped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

OK, it's settled - with four experts in...

OK, it's settled - with four experts in agreement, Kool Stop Continentals it is! Thank you Sixty Fiver, Aaron, Tom and gna! (and gna thank you for clarifying they don't require brake shoes)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-10, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Yes, I saw those and wondered if they would fit. ...

Yes, I saw those and wondered if they would fit.

So, IIRC my options are:

1. stick with original brake pads and shoes

2. get new pads and shoes - i.e. Kool Stop Continentals and find brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-10, 06:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

OK, but they don't look like a match for the...

OK, but they don't look like a match for the original brake shoes. Any idea what replacement pads might fit these?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Question about brake pads

Love this thread. Been lurking for a while, while I'm doing my first English 3-speed resto.

Now that I'm rebuilding the brakes, I am wondering about brake pads.

1. Keep 'em or replace 'em?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour - that is charming. Maybe...

Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour - that is charming. Maybe one of these years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By sekaijin

+1 Beautiful bike and story. Good...

+1 Beautiful bike and story.

Good inspiration for me and my still unfinished English 3-speed resto project (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?582630-Gift-from-a-friend-before-pics).
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