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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks again for all the help! It’s been great...

Thanks again for all the help! It’s been great Loving it. 116 miles so far, 10 straight up a mountain. Running well.

I still haven't shortened front brake housing or put on bar wrap put on bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

You guys are very thorough. Shorted rear...

You guys are very thorough.

Shorted rear brake housing and line as much as possible. Left it behind the bar, but did cross it over. Haven't touched front brake one yet.
Leveled brake levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

The other ones I’ve seen have been wrapped in the...

The other ones I’ve seen have been wrapped in the handlebar tape. I took the original design and made it swoopier as I said. I meant “high swoops” as our the top of the lever mounts. Most modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

I was following the catalog photo which had high...

I was following the catalog photo which had high swoops behind the bars. No cross over, and a big swoop under the seat. Granted, mine are even swoopier haha.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

I see what you’re saying now. Sorry. They were...

I see what you’re saying now. Sorry. They were contacting just the rim but was a little twisted (I think the camera angle made it worse). I lowered it a little and got it straighter. Thanks!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks all. Great tips. I’ll trim the lines down...

Thanks all. Great tips. I’ll trim the lines down and route them in front of the handlebars and take a look at the brake levers.

My pads are parallel to the rims, I’m not sure how you would get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks, is there anything dysfunctional about the...

Thanks, is there anything dysfunctional about the method I went? I went swooping with all the cables from front to back (even rear derailleur) for an 80s big hair thing because I didn’t think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Done! (Except handlebar tape. Just been wearing...

Done! (Except handlebar tape. Just been wearing gloves haha, I’ll get it on there). Took 8 months. Thanks for all the help everyone. It feels great to be on the road again! It’s all adjusted, tuned,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

Now that I know how it should go together, seems...

Now that I know how it should go together, seems okay without the stop when the chain is installed. I guess if the chain breaks I’d have derailleur on freewheel issues is the only concern. Will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

So do I need it? If I attach the cage as I have...

So do I need it? If I attach the cage as I have and I loop it over before I attach the wheel it’ll stay on the correct side I think Because the freewheel would be in the way of it going back under...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

I assume that stops my cage and cogs from hitting...

I assume that stops my cage and cogs from hitting the free wheel when in one of the extreme gears? Seems necessary :(

thanks for the help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

many thanks! I believe I’m off to eBay. It didn’t...

many thanks! I believe I’m off to eBay. It didn’t seem right but I couldn’t figure out right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

Here is the only obvious way to attach it ...

Here is the only obvious way to attach it

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

I might need a new one. After reading your advice...

I might need a new one. After reading your advice and the link I think there supposed to be something here that’s broken off. Although I’m not sure what.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

The handle bar stem was. Had to beat on the goose...

The handle bar stem was. Had to beat on the goose neck for about an hour with a rubber hammer even after heating and soaking in a pool of penetrator. Got it off finally. An air hammer on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By Kapurnicus

Shimano derailleur assembly light action RD-l525

How in the world do I get this back together?!

I didn’t purposefully disassemble it. Flew apart while trying to hammer loose a stuck handlebar stem.

the obvious way I would put it together...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Aligning, cable tightening, tuning, bar wrap. I...

Aligning, cable tightening, tuning, bar wrap. I think that’s what’s left of the list!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Powder coating done, frame saver applied, bottom...

Powder coating done, frame saver applied, bottom bracket and pedals rebuilt and reassembled. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Should I somehow clean the inside of the frame...

Should I somehow clean the inside of the frame before taking to the powder coat guy? And if so how?
Edit: Decided to rinse throughly with a hose several times while spinning the frame. Then dry with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Pounding from the top breaks the wedge free. That...

Pounding from the top breaks the wedge free. That was already loose. I finally got it. Turned it upside down after a good douse of penetrator and just went to all hell on the gooseneck with a rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Did decide to powder coat anyway. Stripped most...

Did decide to powder coat anyway. Stripped most of it, except can't get the gooseneck stem out of the head tube. Bolt came out easy enough. Is it clipped in some other way or just frozen from being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

I Garaged this after our SIP order (hard lockdown...

I Garaged this after our SIP order (hard lockdown in my area). I’m just now reassembling the rear hub. Slowly but surely. I bought the tools to disassemble the bottom bracket. I guess that’s next to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks. Why are the gears not evenly spaced like...

Thanks. Why are the gears not evenly spaced like my old one? What possible benefit could they have? And some of the cogs are more shaped like shark fins than the square heads of my old one....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Still slowly working on this. did I order...

Still slowly working on this.

did I order the wrong freewheel? Didn’t know how that worked. Just got a Shimano 6 speed With the same tooth count as mine, but this one has different spacing between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Front wheel ...

Front wheel

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/43290a3f_e6f6_4234_a57e_88a0b5efa607_009d266c26bff42fbe14ffd0d980400089fd2536.jpeg
Feels gravely also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

It is a freewheel, I drunkenly got the video...

It is a freewheel, I drunkenly got the video wrong. So FR-1 is really the only option. I’m working on the bearings of the front wheel now, got a set of cone wrenches. I’ll post some pictures when I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

thanks for the advice. it ended up being a...

thanks for the advice. it ended up being a cassette (based on the park tools site, I didn’t know the difference). So I think it uses the FR-5.2 from Park tools based on their images.

I didn’t see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Definitely decided on the powder coating. So much...

Definitely decided on the powder coating. So much more durable than paint.

Got the pedals done. The gravely one actually spins now! Used waterproof marine bearing grease, says its good for trailer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Get your own thread! :P Having no bike experience...

Get your own thread! :P Having no bike experience other than this, The strong frame has been good with a lot of weight (had pannier bags at one point) and still felt fast. I've never been on a race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 12:08 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

One round of wire brush (manual, not dremel) and...

One round of wire brush (manual, not dremel) and some dish detergent gave me hope. Races are smooth enough. A lot of the corrosion was surface level. I’d like to get them cleaner, but I think they’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

“Gravely” was an understatement. Hasn’t been...

“Gravely” was an understatement. Hasn’t been grease in here in a while. 13 balls per side. A dust cap that didn’t want to come off. Quite a bit of wire brushing ahead. Not sure the outside (cone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Wow. That is a beautiful bike. That’s nearly what...

Wow. That is a beautiful bike. That’s nearly what this one looked like long ago (head tube was blue too, instead of silver).

I’m not sure what size is the right size. I’ve ridden this one pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1f3e3973_6b8d_4a7a_b951_f170a507d6fa_b1c5cd410abdffc542fd5e97a43cbe1ea2671a40.jpeg
Little bit of rust. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Oh, that’s 10! I think cleaning would go a long...

Oh, that’s 10! I think cleaning would go a long way.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

You seem very concerned about money.

You seem very concerned about money.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks, that’s exactly the type of help I’m...

Thanks, that’s exactly the type of help I’m looking for right now. I took a bunch of pictures, that I’ll post when I get to the limit. Most of the problems just seem like it needs a really good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like the only...

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like the only shift housing needed is the few inches from the chainstay to the derailer. Brake housing is a little more extensive. I guess this is where I get to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

I get your point. I may just make it pretty...

I get your point.

I may just make it pretty and hang it on the wall (although, currently, I do intend to ride it). Sometimes I just like to do things. The value I get out of learning something new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Very fair. I have the money to go to the local...

Very fair. I have the money to go to the local bike store and buy something new and nice and just chuck this and not worry about it. I actually found a 1986 that was almost identical in good shape on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

I like this. While it's apart, I might as well do...

I like this. While it's apart, I might as well do whatever I can to get back to new.

I'll take your advice on the BB bearings, it seems likely that due to the age and condition, a sealed bearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

This is excellent advice. Something I did not do...

This is excellent advice. Something I did not do the first time, but have gotten much better at in later projects. Documentation is boring, but seems to be the key to taking pretty much anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Thanks! There was a cool "heavy needle and long...

Thanks! There was a cool "heavy needle and long thread" idea that I liked. Turn the frame sideways and let gravity guide it. I guess its not as impossible as it looks through that little hole.

Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

Alright! Step 1 accomplished. That is finding a...

Alright! Step 1 accomplished. That is finding a place full of helpful people (an actual active forum). It seems from the responses that I've found just that. Thank you all. That was goal 1 for my 1am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 03:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,936
Posted By Kapurnicus

(Completed!) 1987 Trek 400D Elance paint and cleanup advice

My grandfather got this bike from goodwill in 2000 as a gift for me when I was 12. It’s been loved as long as I can remember. It’s been my only bike for 20 years and I’ve put well over 1,000 miles on...
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