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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By xetaprime

On Silca website they have 741 - 30mm inside...

On Silca website they have 741 - 30mm inside diameter, and 721 - 28mm. I guess those are floor pumps. My caliper is showing 20mm at the threads... why is it never simple?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By xetaprime

Now you tell me ;) I thought I got the right...

Now you tell me ;) I thought I got the right ones. May try again with new ones at some point and double check size. Thanks all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By xetaprime

I tried that, not pushing it too far on. I tried...

I tried that, not pushing it too far on. I tried it without, just finger over hole... I'll put the original back on and see. The one I used was NOS from ebay.
UPDATE: Old leather piston works fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks. The leather is oriented correctly, but it...

Thanks. The leather is oriented correctly, but it is a tight fit. Sigh, I googled the lube and made my own :0 So, air is supposed to squeeze through on the return stroke... maybe I relaxed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By xetaprime

Silca Impero Pump Problem

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x541/p1050193_c6aa886d2003dc4d41fc4dd8c22176b3da840a8a.jpg

I have a Silca Impero dilemma. It should be easy with the simplicity of this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

It was a 6KU Troy Road Bike. The frame is...

It was a 6KU Troy Road Bike. The frame is 'supposed' to be 4130 double butted chromoly, but I'm not certain. They had a big sale a year ago? $299 with Claris components. Bought a couple and retro-...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

This is my fourth Rustoleum bike. I forget how...

This is my fourth Rustoleum bike. I forget how stressful it is after it's done. Poor lighting, lack of space as I have no studio or garage. But yeah, it is amazing how smooth it turns out. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks Scott :) Happy New Year!

Thanks Scott :) Happy New Year!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

You would be surprised how little paint is...

You would be surprised how little paint is actually on the bike. The paint is thinned to a milk-like state. Sanding the first three coats can go to bare metal in spots. It's actually quite thin once...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

"Soon be locked or better yet, deleted." ...

"Soon be locked or better yet, deleted."

Just make it go away. So much for free speech. And, If it is locked or deleted, now that, would be a very bad sign of things to come.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

Ebay has some general lee RC decal sheets. The...

Ebay has some general lee RC decal sheets. The 01s, flags and the small general lees are from that- shipped from the UK. The downtube I had made at https://www.bandegraphix.com/ Love how the large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

I agree about the saddle color, sigh. I have a...

I agree about the saddle color, sigh. I have a vintage black Brooks professional but it's on another bike. The brown B17 has been lying around for about a year. I gave myself some slack because the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

Ha! Thinking of getting this... ...

Ha! Thinking of getting this...
https://cootersplace.com/products/musical-keychain-w-dixie-horn-orange-01...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks! :)

Thanks! :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,752
Posted By xetaprime

Dukes of Hazard General Lee Bicycle

Yes, I went there :) Who doesn't love The General lee? Maybe don't answer that ;) I saw there were DK Dukes of Hazzard BMX bikes but no road General Lees. Did I mention Rustoleum Paint Job? Brush...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 02:56 AM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

Some kind of sonic oscillator? Reactor power...

Some kind of sonic oscillator? Reactor power input?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By xetaprime

Closest I've found so far is a Raleigh Royal....

Closest I've found so far is a Raleigh Royal. Doesn't have the rear chrome though. Also some models have different stay caps depending on the year... ???
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

Right? To those youngins out there. This is the...

Right? To those youngins out there. This is the last album The Monkees wrote and produced as a group. Some really great songs. I really like 'You and I'.

https://youtu.be/DsnkGuirTt8

And though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

https://youtu.be/fQaavQNGsMY You're welcome...

https://youtu.be/fQaavQNGsMY

You're welcome :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Well Yeaaahhh, at the end of the movie :( Way...

Well Yeaaahhh, at the end of the movie :(
Way to ruin a great Thursday Dude! Jeez!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

To be clear, this time, not my fault :) What?

To be clear, this time, not my fault :) What?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks! Early in the thread, someone mentioned...

Thanks!
Early in the thread, someone mentioned that the whole movie (don't quote) was about fakeness. Yes, there was a fake Masi bike, and then there was the fake Italian, Dave Stohler! The whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-19, 06:33 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

That is a lot! of work for something you can't...

That is a lot! of work for something you can't ride, or perhaps, shouldn't I tell ya!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

Another option is pouring some Isopropyl Alcohol...

Another option is pouring some Isopropyl Alcohol on these. Works great for installing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-19, 06:10 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 16,132
Posted By xetaprime

Sometimes you love a restaurant not so much for...

Sometimes you love a restaurant not so much for it's food, but for the time spent with your Father. Even at 89, my Father loved going to Olive Garden for their Soup and Salad lunch. He always ordered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,490
Posted By xetaprime

My first road bike was a 75-76 Batavus with low...

My first road bike was a 75-76 Batavus with low end Simplex derailleur. And TMI I loved that bike. Even wrote Batavus saying how much I loved it. They wrote back saying they would send a Batavus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,398
Posted By xetaprime

While building my fake Breaking Away, ehem Masi,...

While building my fake Breaking Away, ehem Masi, I had to go searching for a Unicanitor. Man, talk about pricey for such old saddles! One chap who'd built a replica said the original was a #2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,104
Posted By xetaprime

I hate where I live. Everything is $ x Infinity....

I hate where I live. Everything is $ x Infinity. My only find was a $10 Nishiki International at The Humane Society over 12 years ago which was great but still Grrrrrr....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Thank you for sharing the link. That is some...

Thank you for sharing the link. That is some beautiful craftsmanship and bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,486
Posted By xetaprime

This video popped in my youtube list. Though it...

This video popped in my youtube list. Though it is about cleaning a cork fishing rod (again) seemed like an interesting idea.

https://youtu.be/n32T_MIW_IM

6:38 minutes in. He uses Baby wipes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,537
Posted By xetaprime

So very sorry to hear that! My home was robbed...

So very sorry to hear that! My home was robbed years ago. I still have nightmares about people breaking in. Wishing you all the best.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,486
Posted By xetaprime

lol!

lol!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,486
Posted By xetaprime

Would this work? Magic Eraser. ...

Would this work? Magic Eraser.

https://youtu.be/LvI8D2Zm35g
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks all for the kind words! I'm pretty jazzed...

Thanks all for the kind words! I'm pretty jazzed about it honestly.



Making the 'crash' ;) bike really took some of the pressure off making an exact replica. Drafting a truck at 62 D'Ohhh!!!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

I'm going to ride it. Can't wait! Maybe not till...

I'm going to ride it. Can't wait! Maybe not till weekend though :) I looked at a lot of tires. Chose clincher rims. Thought I had some leeway as this is the 'crash' version and 2 things- Ran out of $...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Good Morning! Just as a final? note thought I'd...

Good Morning! Just as a final? note thought I'd link to some high resolution pictures of said final bike :) All the Best!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/161969660@N02/with/46024136425/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Holy smokes! ...

Holy smokes!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Shelby-Cobra-Replica-/303042581158

I didn't know they did that. Is there a Batmobile kit? Let's google...

Only $259,999!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Thanks :) I was going to prop it up with a wire...

Thanks :) I was going to prop it up with a wire stand I made for the rear wheel then photo shop it out but it was too windy to risk. I leaned it gently believe me. And you just made me paranoid so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Good Afternoon! A big thank you once again to...

Good Afternoon! A big thank you once again to Bike Forums as this build would likely not have happened without the Breaking Away DVD talk- and me seeing the movie again. I present my finished FAKE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,364
Posted By xetaprime

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x581/mountain_bike_rider_crashes_full_body_into_mud_bath_7079bd4b_5cd570f9e90d953d7623cbf33e60f8040f263175.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,547
Posted By xetaprime

Lol

Lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Yeah, and the brakes are Dia Compe D'Ohhh! Never...

Yeah, and the brakes are Dia Compe D'Ohhh! Never found an affordable set of Campy. And the skewers came with the hubs :thumb: And they're Minty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 43,178
Posted By xetaprime

Some tease shots of finished bike's components....

Some tease shots of finished bike's components. Hoping to take outdoor pics sometime today. Sharing :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,479
Posted By xetaprime

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x726/p1030684_245cb809ed2e2aedb0a73d37e189ba55590e46f2.jpg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,986
Posted By xetaprime

Don't see cleats. But what shoes are those? ...

Don't see cleats. But what shoes are those?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x559/davea_5b2ae0c0e0191e099798d0d4cfde7d8ea1262435.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,986
Posted By xetaprime

The bike on top of the car, in Dave's room and...

The bike on top of the car, in Dave's room and the book-pickup scene was the Blue Brev. stays version with I believe sloping fork crown. The yellow Brev. had the flat crown which is the one we've all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,986
Posted By xetaprime

I remember this story. Read it while studying up...

I remember this story. Read it while studying up on the bikes. Awesome. I give Dennis credit for making it look easy. That scene and others, because not everyone can ride a bike without falling on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,986
Posted By xetaprime

Cool pictures (saved) :) One of the bikes from...

Cool pictures (saved) :) One of the bikes from the Cinzano truck scene (close-ups), had the blue decals. Have never seen that one on display.
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