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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Tested my bike today with the 6v 1.8w GH-6...

Tested my bike today with the 6v 1.8w GH-6 Dynohub. While the lights initially wouldn't kick on at walking speed (as they do with a modern 6v 3.0w dynamo hub), at riding speed the tail light was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

I haven't taken a test ride with the lights yet...

I haven't taken a test ride with the lights yet due to a spate of garbage weather and on the one nice day, doing final adjustments prior to a planned test ride, I managed to drop a spanner on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-16, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Long end is on the drive side to pick up the...

Long end is on the drive side to pick up the extra thickness from the chain wheel.

Upgraded 'Winston' with more modern and ergonomic components now that he is my primary commuter bike. Gold lined...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-12, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Lightly sanding the inside edge of the chaincase...

Lightly sanding the inside edge of the chaincase should allow the cover to pop in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

You can usually find those clips sold as "lawn...

You can usually find those clips sold as "lawn mower throttle clips" in various hardware stores.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Phil Wood oil seems to self clean better by...

Phil Wood oil seems to self clean better by allowing grit to flow out while still maintaining lubrication and maintains its consistency over time. When I tried using 30W motor oil, it had a tendency...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Sheldon Brown recommend Phil Wood Tenacious Oil...

Sheldon Brown recommend Phil Wood Tenacious Oil and after using it for a year in the oil ports of various Raleigh's I swear by the stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-12, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Just acquired the wheel-set from that ladies 54...

Just acquired the wheel-set from that ladies 54 for another 54 Sports frame. =)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

The oil running out would also lightly coat the...

The oil running out would also lightly coat the hub shell and spokes protecting them from rust. The only issue being cleanliness and keeping the oil from migrating down to the braking surface.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

That is a 26" chain-case from Yellow Jersey btw....

That is a 26" chain-case from Yellow Jersey btw. Fashioned the brackets from copper pipe straps and drilled an extra mounting hole through the case to align with the fender screw at the rear dropout....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-12, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

1971 Raleigh Sprite 27 built up from components...

1971 Raleigh Sprite 27 built up from components circa 1946-present. Will likely be replacing the pedals with better ones from the 1950s. Since taking the photos the shift cable housing has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Just brought a lovely dark red/maroon ~1955...

Just brought a lovely dark red/maroon ~1955 Raleigh Sports for $5 & some traded R nuts. I have no space left here now....I blame you! Pictures of course to follow eventually.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

I've added scans from a 1940s-50s service manual...

I've added scans from a 1940s-50s service manual (I'm going to scan the entire manual at some point and make sure it gets sent to the Headbadge and a few other places to make it available as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raleigh-headlight-mount-br...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raleigh-headlight-mount-bracket-NEW-replacement-fits-Raleigh-Sturmey-Archer-/110807433858?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cca34282
"NEW custom fabricated metal replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Anyone ever fix a dry accumulator/filter switch...

Anyone ever fix a dry accumulator/filter switch unit (with 3 small terminals and one large central terminal? I've tried the original wiring configuration and another posted online and I believe the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/new-led-t...

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/new-led-taillight-solutions/
http://www.compasscycle.com/Lighting.html

Drop in LED replacement bulbs with built in stand-lights for vintage tail lights...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

The best cotters one can buy are from here: ...

The best cotters one can buy are from here:
http://bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/cotters.html

$1.25-$4.00 each depending on the grade & trust me you should spring for grade A + $5 shipping
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Unfortunately McMasterCarr charges the same table...

Unfortunately McMasterCarr charges the same table rates for shipping as Harris does. Those SA rubber caps are typically ordered from QBP so any shop should be able to get them for you.

I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Check out this blog for photos how one forum...

Check out this blog for photos how one forum member attached theirs to a bike without brazed on mounts.
http://graywolfphoto.com/journal/2009/08/22/chaincase-getting-there/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-11, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Don't hold your breath. We are still hoping that...

Don't hold your breath. We are still hoping that someone will offer new 26 TPI headsets.:cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Edit: The original plain 42T chainset has now...

Edit: The original plain 42T chainset has now been changed to a standard 48T Heron and the cotton tail paint has been touched up. Managed to get my hands on a pristine Sturmey Archer head and tail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

Keeps the crazy stalkers or thieves from breaking...

Keeps the crazy stalkers or thieves from breaking into our homes to steal our sweet bikes:eek:; which we've posted pictures and inordinate amounts of information on here.:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By Fenway

So I managed to get a (1958? can't read the hub...

So I managed to get a (1958? can't read the hub because it's so filthy, but there is an oil port cap) Raleigh Colt in nearly pristine, albeit filthy beyond belief, condition (well the hand grips have...
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