Moulton Stowaway rear "fork" removal
06-07-23, 04:54 AM
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Moulton Stowaway rear "fork" removal
I am getting ready to attempt a restoration on a old Moulton stowaway bike, and wish to remove the rear fork. On this particular bike the rear fork doesn’t have a bolt and nut for the pivot shaft, it appears riveted on both sides. Is there a particular way this should be removed? Or should I just grind off one side and press it out?
06-07-23, 06:13 PM
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Good question. I stumbled across a Moulton, at the local landfill site (dump) many years ago...
I had little interest in the bike and I swapped it for a Brooks Pro saddle which was fitted to my first Marinoni...
As for the rear fork pivot, not sure. Vintage bike restoration should be considered with care. As often as not, destroying the original paint, art and patina can be a mistake, a costly one I might add. Be sure that painting is the best way to go. It might be a good idea to show a picture of your bike before proceeding. Just a thought.
As for the rear fork, in my picture it looks like a grind job might be the way to go, Again, close up pictures would prove helpful.
I had little interest in the bike and I swapped it for a Brooks Pro saddle which was fitted to my first Marinoni...
As for the rear fork pivot, not sure. Vintage bike restoration should be considered with care. As often as not, destroying the original paint, art and patina can be a mistake, a costly one I might add. Be sure that painting is the best way to go. It might be a good idea to show a picture of your bike before proceeding. Just a thought.
As for the rear fork, in my picture it looks like a grind job might be the way to go, Again, close up pictures would prove helpful.
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Pic?
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This 4 Speed fork was reinforced and remounted with a standard assembly of 2 washers, nuts and locknuts. I don't know if the pivot pin or shaft is original.
Stowaways may be different. duh
Stowaways may be different. duh
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Just found this fun promo piece for Moulton. New to me!
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My '65 US-market 4-speed is bolted back there, but it also doesn't have a riveted headbadge like some other Mk.1's, amongst other variations in the details. I dare say anything may be possible; let's see what it looks like.
If it is riveted, I wouldn't feel too bad about changing it to a bolt, seeing as many Mk.1's are built like that.
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If it is riveted, I wouldn't feel too bad about changing it to a bolt, seeing as many Mk.1's are built like that.
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