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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

Usually not within five miles though.

Usually not within five miles though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

One last post for the judges. Before: ...

One last post for the judges.

Before:
https://live.staticflickr.com/7412/27892548972_33f88689c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JuLB3L)

After:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

With six days left in the challenge, the forecast...

With six days left in the challenge, the forecast for Beaverton looks like "rain, showers, AM rain, light rain, light rain, showers." I guess today is as good a day as any to get in my last 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

When does the challenge end? After having...

When does the challenge end?

After having neglected my Nishiki Clunker for a while, I got it back out on the road today. I had planned to know out the rest of the mileage today, but I was just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

That's a good looking bike, and I like the tire...

That's a good looking bike, and I like the tire choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 11:59 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I took my Clunker for a ride today. ...

I took my Clunker for a ride today.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50388542562_02e3b22c08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLEscd)

Then I rode the bike. ;-) This was my second ride. I rode the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 11:32 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

That's a good looking bike! What's it doing in...

That's a good looking bike! What's it doing in this competition? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

Probably both, but definitely the former. ...

Probably both, but definitely the former.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50316729228_4395f77335_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jEjoAh)



I've only got one bike with a fork that isn't bent.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 12:32 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

You're definitely right about the kickstand. I've...

You're definitely right about the kickstand. I've still got the one that came with this bike and have been meaning to put it back on.

The egg beaters are there because they came from the Box O'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

After two weeks of not even being able to step...

After two weeks of not even being able to step onto the porch without my eyes burning from the smoke, we got a good rain yesterday and like a miracle the air is fresh enough to enjoy being outside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

When you're in yellow you get extra respect. ;)

When you're in yellow you get extra respect. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

One more I forgot to upload... ...

One more I forgot to upload...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50317566056_28d965efd4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jEoFmm)

Look at the dropouts on this entry-level boom bike! I had to put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

Details... ...

Details...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50316731708_820072bb74_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jEjpk3)

I swear this stem had a mirror finish Saturday night. The shifters are actually kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

The Nishiki is finished. Here's my final budget. ...

The Nishiki is finished. Here's my final budget.

Original purchase, 1973 Nishiki Olympic rust bucket -- $25
Two cans of Dupli-Color Yellow Chrome paint that's been in my garage for 10 years --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 12:42 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

Like Unca_Sam I spent yesterday polishing some...

Like Unca_Sam I spent yesterday polishing some parts you might have thought no one would ever polish. Years ago when I created the Flickr album for this bike, I gave it the description, "An exercise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

You need to go back and plant some small trees in...

You need to go back and plant some small trees in front of the house.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 12:50 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I've been letting the paint cure on the Nishiki...

I've been letting the paint cure on the Nishiki all week. With temperatures in the 90's today, I put it in the back of the car for a bit of extra baking. Alas, it didn't quite get to 100 inside the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I've got a 26.8 Ultracycle seat post I could send...

I've got a 26.8 Ultracycle seat post I could send your way, but if you got a 27.0 in there, that's probably the correct size for the frame. I have a pair of 700x28 Panaracer RiBMo tires with about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

At long last, the Nishiki has paint! As...

At long last, the Nishiki has paint!

As originally purchased in June 2016 (minus the parts).

https://live.staticflickr.com/1896/44696191262_6911f0a17f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2b6DEth)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 01:31 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I used primarily three techniques: (1) sanding by...

I used primarily three techniques: (1) sanding by hand with a sanding belt pulled back and forth across the tubes, (2) a wire brush attachment on a power drill, and (3) CitriStrip.

i had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I had to make sure my tetanus shots were up to...

I had to make sure my tetanus shots were up to date before I even worked on it. :D

As found this bike weighed 40 pounds -- seriously, 40 pounds! I think I can get it down below 30 if I leave off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,305
Posted By Andy_K

I think I'm going to toss my hat in the ring....

I think I'm going to toss my hat in the ring. I've got a project that's been languishing in my garage for about four years, and this might be just the thing to get it moving. In the spirit of social...
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