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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 118
Posted By Mad Honk

robertj298 , It is too clean with not...

robertj298 ,
It is too clean with not enough wear for a 1972 model. But it could be, if it was in storage or some such thing. If it had been in use I would suspect some chain marks on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 118
Posted By Mad Honk

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD...

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD that has the palls that break and can't be replaced. Or it could have a sensor magnet stuck to the attaching bolt, but that would be too obvious. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
Posted By Mad Honk

Some days my work seems to just come to a...

Some days my work seems to just come to a grinding halt, and for a week I have been waylaid by the lack of some bar plugs. But this morning it hit me like one of Zeus's lightning bolts. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,450
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got some real Goodness from squirtdad in...

Today I got some real Goodness from squirtdad in the form of a pair of crank arms for potential use on the Basso. And after some introspection this week I have decided to follow his advice. Life IS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,799
Posted By Mad Honk

Andy, You do know that in the Huffiente...

Andy,
You do know that in the Huffiente spirit, I had my tongue planted firmly in cheek. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 395
Posted By Mad Honk

Well Tom, I still see a handful of posts from...

Well Tom,
I still see a handful of posts from members to a person who came on asked a question and then ghosted here in BF. That is what I find impressive! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,799
Posted By Mad Honk

Well Andy, I think I can help you out a bit. I...

Well Andy,
I think I can help you out a bit. I think you need better wheels. If I remember right I already sent the front hub to this matching rear. And this one is a pre-built wheel; complete with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 600
Posted By Mad Honk

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride....

Good on yer wife for finding this wonderful ride. I love mine and every other guy I know that has one does too. Give it some love and it will return it. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 323
Posted By Mad Honk

Yes. Smiles, MH

Yes. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 249
Posted By Mad Honk

G777, What spindle size are you looking...

G777,
What spindle size are you looking for, 68 or 70? It would help in looking through the stash for you. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By Mad Honk

I have chrome shop that can likely re-chrome that...

I have chrome shop that can likely re-chrome that fork of you are interested. It is a bit pricey but the real deal. Great find! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 829,510
Posted By Mad Honk

Jon, I found one! But the barrel adjuster is...

Jon,
I found one! But the barrel adjuster is not quite what your picture shows. I have an adjuster that will work nicely but will need a shim to hold it in place. A small work around but it should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By Mad Honk

I have not done the flame method but always use a...

I have not done the flame method but always use a wine cork to do the finished work on the bar ends. I would try it on a small section before giving a final OK. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,103
Posted By Mad Honk

I am hoping John will have a you tube of the...

I am hoping John will have a you tube of the event, which will likely have tons of pictures. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,450
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got two items in the mail. Step down...

Today I got two items in the mail. Step down ferrules for a build, and a rear mech from a BF member. Pics:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 829,510
Posted By Mad Honk

G, There is something not quite right about...

G,
There is something not quite right about this wheel build idea. You have an Italian threaded hub for the read, Do you have an Italian threaded freewheel for the build? I have at least two sets of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,471
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,801
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 24,070
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,450
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 395
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8,862
Views: 1,168,450
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 829,510
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,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 445
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 357,137
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 829,510
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,620
Posted By Mad Honk

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 653
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...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 615
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 755
Views: 54,388
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,799
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,799
Posted By Mad Honk

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

Hey now! Huffy made a BMX model as well. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 829,510
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 755
Views: 54,388
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 357,137
Posted By Mad Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,474
Posted By Mad Honk

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

Why not? You now have your clunker challenge frame. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
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,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,783
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 723
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 357,137
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 89,290
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,431
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,640
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
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