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06-09-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,113
Posted By Mad Honk

I can't think of any bike I have ever owned that...

I can't think of any bike I have ever owned that remained "original" in the way it rolled off the production line. I have always changed parts around to have a better fit for my size and riding...
06-09-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,061
Posted By Mad Honk

Dave, Those cages won't break under normal...

Dave,
Those cages won't break under normal conditions. But I have issues with the bonfire thing. I see it as a Huffy Dumpster Fire! And yes cash is needed to keep fueling it. However, the...
06-09-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 22,867
Posted By Mad Honk

Well Dave, Tomorrow morning these will leave...

Well Dave,
Tomorrow morning these will leave the premises. There are a couple that could be keepers, but there is little interest in them locally so off to the scrapyard they go. They came in here...
06-08-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8,853
Views: 1,164,178
Posted By Mad Honk

I am probably going to get the Raleigh crowd...

I am probably going to get the Raleigh crowd riled up but today a got a pair of three speeds, on road bike and one city bike from my co-op. They are all destined for the scrap yard unless someone...
06-08-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 164
Posted By Mad Honk

I have a 13-34 that came in today on a wheel that...

I have a 13-34 that came in today on a wheel that is bent. You can have it for cost of shipping. E-mail me since you cannot PM yet davehohnke@bluemarble.net Smiles, MH
06-06-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8,853
Views: 1,164,178
Posted By Mad Honk

Today brought in a spur of the moment buy from...

Today brought in a spur of the moment buy from Shop Dog Bikes. Not that I need another set of these but you can't have too many shop tools. Smiles, MH...
06-06-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 825,524
Posted By Mad Honk

Bull's Eyes did a few in light purple and a...

Bull's Eyes did a few in light purple and a darker purple, as well as the red. I currently get blue anodized pulleys from Chaser Tech in a 10t size. They come with spacers for both 5mm and 6mm bolts,...
06-05-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 410
Posted By Mad Honk

Good to see ya call it like it is! And it looks...

Good to see ya call it like it is! And it looks fast just standing still, or was that some special photography? I trust it rides well for you. Smiles, MH
06-02-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 356,352
Posted By Mad Honk

After reworking a set of brake levers yesterday I...

After reworking a set of brake levers yesterday I had a few items left over that I don't need to keep. Free just pay shipping, probably $5. Smiles, MH...
06-01-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

Some cleaning and digging through the stash...

Some cleaning and digging through the stash netted a pair of levers for the build. I needed to replace the bands with a fresh pair, and found two matching blades to get a matched pair. The result:...
06-01-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

A bit of a break from the day job, and I am ready...

A bit of a break from the day job, and I am ready to start the handlebar set up. I am down to one pair of SR brake levers in the stash and I did purchase three orphans for parts. So my dreams of a $4...
05-31-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 825,524
Posted By Mad Honk

The Thin Man , I'm probably the guy you want to...

The Thin Man ,
I'm probably the guy you want to contact. The example picture shows a pretty rough surface for the bearing race area, I hope it is not yours but if it is, there are a couple of...
05-29-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By Mad Honk

It looks like a custom build for someone. It...

It looks like a custom build for someone. It will be fun following the discovery. Smiles, MH
05-29-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,523
Posted By Mad Honk

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH
05-29-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By Mad Honk

Well it might be the mighty wind that is creating...

Well it might be the mighty wind that is creating the tick, and I won't be snide and talk about lubricating the ankles. But have you tried tucking the shoe laces inside the other laces in the...
05-29-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 578
Posted By Mad Honk

I bought some aluminum inserts from a fellow...

I bought some aluminum inserts from a fellow named Vince Underwood in Fair Oaks, CA at least a year ago, but the inserts make some of the more unusual headset install a bit easier, and less prone to...
05-29-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 53,916
Posted By Mad Honk

daverup , In accordance with the Flower...

daverup ,
In accordance with the Flower Moon it has been ordained that you have now been added to the recipient list of the Box O' Crap. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
05-27-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By Mad Honk

I'll be happy to send along a Box O' Crap frame...

I'll be happy to send along a Box O' Crap frame sticker for that bad boy! I'm sure Andy will use a BOC part on it somewhere. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
05-27-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By Mad Honk

Hey now! Huffy made a BMX model as well. ...

Hey now! Huffy made a BMX model as well. Smiles, MH
05-27-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 825,524
Posted By Mad Honk

s128, Check the thread size on the binder...

s128,
Check the thread size on the binder bolt. If it is a 5X.8 mm any female side binder will work, or even a recessed brake binder. HTH, Smiles, MH
05-26-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

Some days I think my habit of buying used parts...

Some days I think my habit of buying used parts is going to get me. But tonight was another case of correcting the parts I have purchased. I needed to use this VAR tool to get the front caliper to...
05-26-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 53,916
Posted By Mad Honk

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as...

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as CrapMaster. I had originally asked for pictures of your bikes with BOC parts on them to be posted here. That part of the game seems to have been...
05-26-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

A stormy morning here in Bloomington on Memorial...

A stormy morning here in Bloomington on Memorial Day, so some time to work on the restore of the Trek. I see where the same goes at the Trash Panda Werks this morning. So far no racing at Indy now at...
05-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 356,352
Posted By Mad Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
05-24-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

I got a chance to put the FW back together today....

I got a chance to put the FW back together today. With some good luck it will be out of the garage by the end of Memorial day. Smiles, MH...
05-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,416
Posted By Mad Honk

Why not? You now have your clunker challenge...

Why not? You now have your clunker challenge frame. Smiles, MH
05-23-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,825
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was a good one for the build. I took the...

Today was a good one for the build. I took the freewheel apart and started to restore the cogs. It should be ready to install after a few hours of paint drying. Smiles,...
05-23-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,470
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up having to shave a bit off the seat...

I wound up having to shave a bit off the seat post for my Ochsner frame. Should have been 26.8 but 26.6 was too small like yours. I had a slightly damaged 26.8 and used a 3M wheel to shave about...
05-22-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By Mad Honk

When the larger cogs are replaced the taper on...

When the larger cogs are replaced the taper on the cogs is essential for proper shifting. If they are installed upside down the shifting does not work properly. It happened a few times during my...
05-20-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By Mad Honk

So now there is speculation that this is actually...

So now there is speculation that this is actually a track bottom bracket. Perhaps I should have started a thread about what it is? In any case it is still up for sale. Smiles, MH
05-19-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 356,352
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks I am done with the fussing around on a...

Well folks I am done with the fussing around on a Mavic wheel. So I have all of the parts from the wheel with out the rim which was damaged beyond repair. Free for cost of shipping (probably less...
05-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,291
Posted By Mad Honk

Robvolz , I might be interested in the...

Robvolz ,
I might be interested in the Gios, if Alexthe is not. It is my size, and even though I don't need it, it might be one I would be able to save using Campy parts and restoring it to...
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By Mad Honk

Alexthe Take Ben's advice. If you have an...

Alexthe Take Ben's advice. If you have an inseam of 29-30 inches it will be fine for you to ride. The price is right and I am sure Rob will help with shipping. I am 5'6" with a 29 inch inseam...
05-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,553
Posted By Mad Honk

Hey now! Calling it my problem is a bit over...

Hey now! Calling it my problem is a bit over the top. Just cause I have a huge Campy stash doesn't mean I have a problem. Smiles, MH
05-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8,028
Views: 995,785
Posted By Mad Honk

Last night I spent about an hour tearing a Mavic...

Last night I spent about an hour tearing a Mavic Ksyrium wheel apart since there seems to be story about the Mavic spokes being hard to source. I figured used parts are better than no parts so I...
05-18-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,061
Posted By Mad Honk

I suspect you can get that half pound by...

I suspect you can get that half pound by switching to the sandals for your riding gear. Those shoes you are wearing are probably a half pound heavier than the sandals. Smiles, MH
05-17-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 443
Posted By Mad Honk

First, Congratulations on your loss of weight! ...

First, Congratulations on your loss of weight! I think you will be Ok with your current ride until you hit the next milestone. When that happens I suspect all of the enablers here and in the C&V...
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8,028
Views: 995,785
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I...

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I now know why folks have failures with them; They used an epoxy to hold the spokes and nipple in place! Every spoke nipple needs to be heated to over...
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8,853
Views: 1,164,178
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed...

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed as for parts from Shop Dog Bikes and I also got a bit of VAR goodness from Wayne at Mel Pinto. Wayne sez the problem with selling the VAR tools is that...
05-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By Mad Honk

Campy Victory BB FS

I have noticed that another member is selling a set of victory crank arms so anyone wanting to complete the set I have a Victory BB in English threading, 109 in length. It came in as part of a...
05-15-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 53,916
Posted By Mad Honk

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New...

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New players need to sign up. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
05-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 667
Posted By Mad Honk

Dave, You need to thank jdawginsc on this...

Dave,
You need to thank jdawginsc on this one, he sent it to me a while back. Smiles, MH
05-15-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 667
Posted By Mad Honk

Is this the elusive part? ...

Is this the elusive part?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03283_f659f05e8de5c686a36389d6fea25c70800a2504.jpg
A few scuffs or battle scars but functional....
05-14-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, The derogatory term was actually "Stonies"...

Rob,
The derogatory term was actually "Stonies" the folks related to the stone cutting history of the area. The town in 1971 was deeply divided and the college students dared not go west of the main...
05-14-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By Mad Honk

Sherman, I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have...

Sherman,
I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have a couple of days?
I rode in the twentieth race in 1971 and the race that year used AMF bikes with 26" wheels and balloon tires. The first races used...
05-13-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8,853
Views: 1,164,178
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of...

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of the BOC from hazetguy . It had a few wonderful gifts inside, including a lot of skewers complete with volute springs which are hard to find. And a...
05-12-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8,028
Views: 995,785
Posted By Mad Honk

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the...

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the accountant at my co-op give me a piece that looked like a display item of some sort. So I think it might work for repair stand to use away from the shop....
05-11-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,795
Posted By Mad Honk

Put me in the possible category. It will be a...

Put me in the possible category. It will be a day trip if I can make it work, and not a weekend with a ride included. Smiles, MH
05-08-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8,853
Views: 1,164,178
Posted By Mad Honk

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's...

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's mailbox. Some rather cool Campy goodness from the PNW, and a box of small parts. Smiles, MH...
05-06-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,291
Posted By Mad Honk

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking...

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking for step down ferrules for Mr. Spadoni, and a couple of brake caliper nuts. I wound up working for two hours for a young fella who seems to be a...
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