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Forum: Introductions
03-07-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 455
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

:thumb: Welcome from another Texan! DFW area....

:thumb: Welcome from another Texan! DFW area. There's some good eatin' in Houston!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Already fixed, but thanks for the input! ...

Already fixed, but thanks for the input!



That one says it's for index shifters. I'd rather take my bike to the local bike shop to make sure I get the right parts.



Brakes work great!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Yup, sure did! Yeah, I knew it was...

Yup, sure did!



Yeah, I knew it was likely the cables, but I decided to throw it out there just in case I was blundering, and the RD springs have a little rust on them, so I was wondering. As...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

I checked the RDER cage with a straightedge, and...

I checked the RDER cage with a straightedge, and it's straight as can be. I determined that the last turn of cable housing had excessive friction. So after a LOT of lubing, it works great again! It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Thanks for the replies everyone! As far as...

Thanks for the replies everyone!

As far as the back story, I got it from a scrapper friend who saved it from the dump. It was $5, so can't complain too much. From the looks of it, this bike was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Can't Upshift To Highest 2 Gears

So, My 10 speed Kent with friction shifting is riding nice finally, but I've got a problem.

The lowest(biggest) 3 rear cogs work great, along with the rest of the transmission, but when I try to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Good Riddance!

I FINALLY got rid of my old cheapo Schwinn BMX! :crash:

I made an upgrade to a Kent Rollin' Thunder 10 speed bike I got from my scrapper neighbor that I made work(more in the Classic & Vintage...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-01-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Forum Skin Issues

Just a little warning. I was poking around with my CP options, and out of curiosity, I changed the forum skin to ClassicNextGen default, and it screwed up the forum on my browser.
Basically, I only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Yeah, I'm digging all the zip ties and the cables...

Yeah, I'm digging all the zip ties and the cables hanging 10ft out.........:foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,224
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

^^True, true. Riders make a big difference.

^^True, true. Riders make a big difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,224
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Well, after riding around town some on my "new"...

Well, after riding around town some on my "new" old 10 speed, I can say that I only really stay on the smaller front gear. I use just about the lowest 5 gears, those are great. The overdrive gear is...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Dallas/Fort Worth. Unfortunately the drivers here...

Dallas/Fort Worth. Unfortunately the drivers here are NUTS! :troll:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Woohoo! :) I tweaked the brakes today, so...

Woohoo! :)

I tweaked the brakes today, so now both front and back work! It needs some new pads and probably cables for good measure, but after that, plus lubing up both derailleurs, and now it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Haha! I know the feeling! This bike makes 4...

Haha! I know the feeling! This bike makes 4 projects that I have that ALL need time and money thrown at them! :innocent:
White Heat, huh? White Heat vs. Rollin' Thunder sure sounds cool! ;):speedy:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Eh, that's fine. It was just an idea, and like I...

Eh, that's fine. It was just an idea, and like I said, I don't have nearly the budget for that! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Haha, that's just to ride it! I'd say it's still...

Haha, that's just to ride it! I'd say it's still far from nice!
It's hard to see in the picture, but there's light corrosion on the cranks and the front reflector mount, and the paint needs some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

:thumb:You guys are THE BEST! I took the pedals...

:thumb:You guys are THE BEST! I took the pedals and seat/post off my Schwinn BMX, and lo and behold, they fit the Kent! So after some lubing, plus adjusting the derailleur cables, and I got to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,318
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Simple solution: DUCT TAPE TIRES!!!! No...

Simple solution:

DUCT TAPE TIRES!!!! No flats, ever! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Seems to be a sizeable corporation, at least...

Seems to be a sizeable corporation, at least now:https://kent.bike/
I'm just glad it's not my brother's Huffy!!:crash:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,088
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Well, kind of late to this thread, but here's my...

Well, kind of late to this thread, but here's my bit.
I know one is technically not supposed to ride on sidewalks, but there's also a point where one has no real safe alternative. In my town here in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,929
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Well, I guess this fits here. I've posted...

Well, I guess this fits here.
I've posted about it already elsewhere, but a few days ago I picked up a mostly complete, solid late 80s/early 90s Kent Rollin' Thunder.
Not very exotic or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,782
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

I say it doesn't hurt to try to contact the...

I say it doesn't hurt to try to contact the owner. When I see something that I think would be useful or cool for one of my hobbies, whether it be a classic car, go kart, or a neat bike, I contact the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Thanks for the input all! I need to get off my...

Thanks for the input all! I need to get off my tired butt and get working on it! I'm going to try to recondition the parts as best as I can, as I'm on quite a budget. So first off will be a general...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,296
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

I will always want a kickstand. I don't find them...

I will always want a kickstand. I don't find them uncool at all, and it's definitely cooler than my bike laying on the sidewalk!
Plus, like davidad said^^, It can damage bikes with rear derailleurs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,224
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

It also depends on what the town is like. Here in...

It also depends on what the town is like. Here in my town in North Texas, sidewalks are a luxury, and what little there is, is riddled with curbs and driveways. And riding on the road isn't an option...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Great, thanks! I'll fix that soon.

Great, thanks! I'll fix that soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Ok good to know. Part of me is disappointed it's...

Ok good to know. Part of me is disappointed it's not very remarkable, but at any rate, I'm just going to be using it to get around town comfortably, it's not going in a museum, and it's still better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

10 Speed/Overdrive Troubleshooting

So I just picked up a slightly rough Kent 10 speed with overdrive. Even though I can't ride it at the moment, I need some help troubleshooting the tranny(also I need to get 10 posts to post pics in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 292,414
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Can anyone help with my Kent number? The only...

Can anyone help with my Kent number? The only number I can find on the bike is "7102", under the crank. It's a Kent Rollin' Thunder, made in Indonesia.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

Vintage Kent Rollin' Thunder

Hi, I'm new here.

I have a neighbor who collects junk off people's curbs, and one day when I was walking my dogs past, I noticed this beauty. My research indicates it's a late 80s-early 90s Kent...
Forum: Introductions
02-18-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By JTSpeedDemon

New From Texas

Hey y'all! I'm JT from Texas! I'm new, obviously, but not to this forum format, as I'm also a member on the DIY Go Karts forum and the RC10Talk forum, also as JTSpeedDemon. I just picked up a vintage...
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