Safety Lever Bushings Replacement.
07-16-18, 01:28 PM
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Safety Lever Bushings Replacement.
Not sure if this is the right section, but I found that getting replacements for my bike was near impossible.
So I made some, without a lathe. So Lowes (or similar) and a local hobby store to get some brass tube.
I bought oiled bushing that was close to the lever size and brass tube to fit inside the bushing to get the fit right.
Using a drill, a shouldered bolt and washers, mounted the bushing and used a chisel and file to turn it down to size to fit in the lever.
Then used a hobby saw to cut bushing to right height.
Only difference is that the flange it .5mm thicker. But here it is, my replacement bushing.
Shawn
So I made some, without a lathe. So Lowes (or similar) and a local hobby store to get some brass tube.
I bought oiled bushing that was close to the lever size and brass tube to fit inside the bushing to get the fit right.
Using a drill, a shouldered bolt and washers, mounted the bushing and used a chisel and file to turn it down to size to fit in the lever.
Then used a hobby saw to cut bushing to right height.
Only difference is that the flange it .5mm thicker. But here it is, my replacement bushing.
Shawn
07-16-18, 01:47 PM
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Many of us take those “safety levers” (a misnomer) off and throw them away.
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07-16-18, 01:56 PM
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Looks like you did a nice job. I was able to find some spare parts on Ebay once, but I can't seem to recall the exact search term I used.
07-19-18, 01:53 PM
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing. Yeah I know 'serious' bike guys knock these levers. I have bikes with and without. I find them very functional on leisurely rides. It is always an OMG moment when I have been riding a bike with them and then switch to one without. Many a first ride on one without I go to grab the lever and OMG they aren't there!
Psst, I also put kickstands on every bike I have. They are convenient as well!
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Psst, I also put kickstands on every bike I have. They are convenient as well!
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07-19-18, 07:58 PM
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing. Yeah I know 'serious' bike guys knock these levers. I have bikes with and without. I find them very functional on leisurely rides. It is always an OMG moment when I have been riding a bike with them and then switch to one without. Many a first ride on one without I go to grab the lever and OMG they aren't there!
Psst, I also put kickstands on every bike I have. They are convenient as well!
Max Bryant
Psst, I also put kickstands on every bike I have. They are convenient as well!
Max Bryant
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07-20-18, 12:14 PM
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'Safety levers' and 'Death Fork' (Viscount) were both not entirely accurate.
Not sure how many miles I rode bikes with safety levers versus miles ridden after removing safety levers. No brake-related accidents either way, that I can recall many years later.
Not sure how many miles I rode bikes with safety levers versus miles ridden after removing safety levers. No brake-related accidents either way, that I can recall many years later.
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I like when people do really nice fabrication, as opposed to mounting bike lights with old tubes and such.
The bushings in the photo are really nice work. I think it is great and the OP should be proud.
-Tim-
The bushings in the photo are really nice work. I think it is great and the OP should be proud.
-Tim-
