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03-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 291
Posted By cudak888

About 2/3 up the right side chainstay, as Tullio...

About 2/3 up the right side chainstay, as Tullio intended.

:P

-Kurt
03-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 491
Posted By cudak888

It's such a lovely tool to use. I realize the...

It's such a lovely tool to use. I realize the punch method does do the job, but the Stein knurling tool just guarantees success the first time, every time.

There's no question if one has peened...
03-22-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Copper tinned aluminum wire, by chance? -Kurt

Copper tinned aluminum wire, by chance?

-Kurt
03-21-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 491
Posted By cudak888

This is way overbudget for a single build, but...

This is way overbudget for a single build, but the J.A. Stein tool is my favorite way to get a slightly undersized crown race to behave. Always works too, within reason.
...
03-21-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Is it the ends, the wire, or the insulation that...

Is it the ends, the wire, or the insulation that fails?

-Kurt
03-20-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Oh, I know some men of adventure have tried it. ...

Oh, I know some men of adventure have tried it.

-Kurt
03-20-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

It is a play on words twice over. The name is a...

It is a play on words twice over. The name is a subtle reference to Mike Finnegan's Blasphemi dragster - also flat black and about as big a money pit as Blasptwenty. The name doesn't always roll off...
03-20-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

I might try it, just to find out when it was...

I might try it, just to find out when it was first issued; I wouldn't feel right asking for any information about the prior owner (and I doubt the City would outright share it).

I'm not sure what...
03-19-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By cudak888

Dropping rotating weight on my '80 Sports...

Dropping rotating weight on my '80 Sports resulted in a night and day change in perceived performance.

Tires (and tire pressure) also contribute, as do bearing adjustments at the axle. Too tight...
03-18-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might...

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might know if the City keeps old records, do they?



Same. Not sure I want to waste a B72 on it though :lol:



Wonder if there's any sanity in...
03-17-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over...

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over there and see if it's still available. It'll probably cost more than a bike to ship it - it is as massive as the XJS's bonnet.



I'm genuinely...
03-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years...

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years now. There are bikes I would gladly spend an entire day riding. Thanks to the saddle, this isn’t one of them.”
...
03-17-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no...

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no way it’s replacing the 1980 Raleigh Sports. Or any Sports, for that matter.

-Kurt
03-17-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to...

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to clean it up.

Long story short, it looks great and the saddle is a close cousin of the Worst Saddle in The World that pastorbobnlnh currently has on...
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By cudak888

A Jaguar that isn’t a Schwinn and a Schwinn that’s not a racer.

Last weekend, I went to see this - despite every known reason to mankind to run the hell away from it:
...
03-13-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also...

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also has them cut in. The '54 DL-5 has pressed ends.

The Humber fork is an odd duck to pin down as it's not Raleigh pattern, but it is pretty much the...
03-08-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has...

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has duplex forks. The only ones that vary from this are the racing/club models and the Standard and Low Gravity Carriers.

Most notably, the Cob Safety...
03-04-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

I haven't any explanation for this, other than...

I haven't any explanation for this, other than the possibility that it was fitted with a more standard single-blade fork either in error as yet another production snafu on this bike. I have no reason...
03-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance...

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance to explain how this went from the fender repair to a display:

Long story short, the collection and the Bike Share Museum was invited to be part of...
03-01-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,971
Posted By cudak888

But, but, but...it's a Huffy. :P -Kurt

But, but, but...it's a Huffy.

:P

-Kurt
02-29-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,971
Posted By cudak888

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit...

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit in Pembroke Pines.

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02-29-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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02-28-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By cudak888

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's...

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's Crapamount. Put the trailer connector on the left dropout, and it holds the frame together. Put it on the right dropout, and the frame disassembles...
02-27-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Nope, it's some prior research I did with In...

Nope, it's some prior research I did with In Search of Mustangs on the Diamonds are Forever '71 Mach 1.

Not that many British cars pop up in the Bond franchise from the Dalton era back,...
02-26-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Done. ...

Done.

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02-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,971
Posted By cudak888

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this...

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this week, and so went ahead and finally cleaned and re-shot the Moulton racks.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking:
...
02-25-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

I grabbed the first can of Universal White...

I grabbed the first can of Universal White Dupli-Color I happened to have in my spray can bin, it's usually pretty good for ever so slightly aged white.

I am not confident in saying that the...
02-25-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your...

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your kind offer later in the evening (the answer is yes!)

In the meantime:
...
02-24-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Time for an explanation for what transpired in...

Time for an explanation for what transpired in the photos above. ^

I must have been doing five things at once in between these pictures, including chatting with a few neighbors and fielding a call...
02-24-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By cudak888

I was about to comment about how tasteful,...

I was about to comment about how tasteful, restrained, and lovely this build is with the Prugnat 62's up front, and then Jim dropped that mind-blowing fact that the crown is a stamped Nervex piece....
02-24-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

More progress: ...

More progress:

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02-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

Pictures now, explanations later! ...

Pictures now, explanations later!

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02-24-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,322
Posted By cudak888

Appreciate it, but don't have any need for 27's...

Appreciate it, but don't have any need for 27's at the moment.

Also, I don't want to call upon your generosity until I've completed the DL-1 that you already donated parts to. This would be for...
02-23-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

One more picture. Look at the witness marks vs....

One more picture. Look at the witness marks vs. the fender's corrected position. It was off about 3/16 of an inch.
...
02-23-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,562
Posted By cudak888

There is some progress on the aptly-named...

There is some progress on the aptly-named "Sheesh: The Nightmare!" happening this week, mainly as it is booked it for a show next week ("procrastinator!") and want it (finally) done.
...
02-22-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,322
Posted By cudak888

I'm pretty sure I don't have any polished MA2's,...

I'm pretty sure I don't have any polished MA2's, but will keep a look out.

Since we're on the subject: If anyone has a black (not brown/hard anodized) newer box-section 36 hole rim, let me know. I...
02-21-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,322
Posted By cudak888

Greatly appreciate it. Do you need...

Greatly appreciate it.



Do you need matching sets? I think I have something that meets that description, but only 32h. Maybe we can pair it up with a 40h match. Let me know; can check the shed...
02-20-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,322
Posted By cudak888

Looking for any cracked and ready-for-the-trash...

Looking for any cracked and ready-for-the-trash 1950's Raleigh soldered-end brake cable sets that might happen to have this pesky, oversized step-down ferrule on it. It might be on '52 and earlier...
02-18-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,887
Posted By cudak888

That's why I inquired about the dropout SN, just...

That's why I inquired about the dropout SN, just to be sure it was a Superior ;)

-Kurt
02-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,196
Posted By cudak888

Death crown? Do tell...[/QUOTE] Most of the...

Death crown? Do tell...[/QUOTE]

Most of the death crown discussion centers around pre-built, Ishiwata-tubed Trek forks of the early 1980's which were recalled and featured these particular fork...
02-16-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,887
Posted By cudak888

110% a Superior. Interesting that someone sliced...

110% a Superior. Interesting that someone sliced the bottom of the 1010 dropout to allow for easier installation. The rear triangle on these are fairly tight; I have trouble with 23C's and fenders...
02-16-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,887
Posted By cudak888

Somebody also milled out the bottom bracket shell...

Somebody also milled out the bottom bracket shell while they were at it.

I've never seen a PDG with that type of fork crown; I'd say the fork is from a completely different source. That seems to...
02-16-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,196
Posted By cudak888

It's been years since I've dug into this so the...

It's been years since I've dug into this so the information is not committed to memory, but as I recall, there are more than a few "old pattern" Superiors wearing the '83 decal and paint scheme...
02-16-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,887
Posted By cudak888

Added braze-ons, perhaps? That always seems to be...

Added braze-ons, perhaps? That always seems to be a theme with the modified Superiors.

-Kurt
02-14-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 17,771
Posted By cudak888

He's been working on an plan to mount Bluemels...

He's been working on an plan to mount Bluemels TDF shorty fenders to it.

;)

-Kurt
02-11-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By cudak888

Please don't let it be a 58. I've got enough...

Please don't let it be a 58.

I've got enough projects around here as it is.

-Kurt
02-11-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By cudak888

That brings up an interesting question...what...

That brings up an interesting question...what size is it? 56cm?

-Kurt
02-11-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By cudak888

Who here is close enough to abide on behalf of...

Who here is close enough to abide on behalf of the Dude and pick this thing up?

-Kurt
02-09-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By cudak888

Cheap or not? If too good to pass up, grab...

Cheap or not?

If too good to pass up, grab it and then put it up in the FS forum with a finder's fee for yourself. I'm sure someone here is drooling over the idea of having it, and it looks...
02-08-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,721
Posted By cudak888

Finished wiring it up. Took two hours to...

Finished wiring it up.

Took two hours to come up with a wiring scheme that worked with the factory length and didn’t look terrible.
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