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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

Hi. Yes I'm aware of how inefficient dynamos are....

Hi. Yes I'm aware of how inefficient dynamos are. I just decided to leave things as they are.

No this unit is not electric assist. It has a throttle and can run on electric only.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

I screwed up!! I had my meter on DCV when I...

I screwed up!! I had my meter on DCV when I tested them.

So yes the original dynamo is good. I Just need some 18 gauge wire and I can wire everything up.

This is what I am working on. It is a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

I determined that the dynamo on this bike is not...

I determined that the dynamo on this bike is not working. I had a dynamo from another bike, and that one doesn't work either.

So I decided to go with battery power for lighting. I just ordered one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

I figured it out (I think)! This light...

I figured it out (I think)!

This light appears to be a BUMM339.

There is a main bulb, which lights and turns off when power is removed. There is another light below that (an LED possibly?)...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

It's possible. After opening up the light,...

It's possible.

After opening up the light, it looks like the mounting stud does make the connection to the fender. And the "hot" connection looks to me made thru a small hole in the end.

It...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

Hi. Thanks for the reply. I'm familiar with how...

Hi. Thanks for the reply. I'm familiar with how to run the wires etc.

What I'm referring to are the two metal connectors on the side of the light. The light is wired to those on the inside (the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-22, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By scoostraw

How to wire dynamo taillight?

I am currently working on a project which includes a vintage 6v dynamo and associated lighting.

The tail-light has me confused. What is the proper way to connect to this kind of a light?

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

Thanks Bigbus. It stops just fine, so I will...

Thanks Bigbus. It stops just fine, so I will leave things as is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

>> Why not simply bend the lower half of the...

>> Why not simply bend the lower half of the slot?

I did this, and it worked great!! I may bevel the pads now to make fuller contact with the rim, but even as it is the front brake feels fine.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

I looked at doing this, but the studs on the...

I looked at doing this, but the studs on the brake pads are too short unfortunately.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

It crossed my mind to bend it, but was afraid it...

It crossed my mind to bend it, but was afraid it might break. But now that I think about it, it should be strong enough to take it. I could gently heat it.

Maybe I will try bending. If it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

I might have stumbled onto a possible remedy. I...

I might have stumbled onto a possible remedy. I went to remove the pads with the idea of possibly elongating the slot in the caliper so I could move the pads further. When I loosened the nut, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

Thanks for the replies everyone. You confirmed my...

Thanks for the replies everyone. You confirmed my suspicions. My plan is to scrounge up a different brake for the front and hopefully get it to work.

Yeah there is no pressure here. We have 5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By scoostraw

Roadmaster Elite Front Brake Issue

Hello all.

I picked up a bike today at a garage sale for 5 bucks for my neighbor. I was going thru it and found that the front brake pads were at the end of their adjustment, but still were not...
Forum: Introductions
07-10-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By scoostraw

I used to live in the Hudson Valley. Enjoyed...

I used to live in the Hudson Valley. Enjoyed seeing your photos!
Forum: Introductions
07-10-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By scoostraw

Hello from Wisconsin!

Hello from Wisconsin!
Forum: Introductions
07-10-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 704
Posted By scoostraw

Hello from Wisconsin.

Hello from Wisconsin.
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By scoostraw

Did you get to ten?

Did you get to ten?
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By scoostraw

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By scoostraw

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 685
Posted By scoostraw

Wow nice.

Wow nice.
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By scoostraw

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,866
Posted By scoostraw

You're correct. It is called a pawl, not a cam. ...

You're correct. It is called a pawl, not a cam. My error.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,866
Posted By scoostraw

I happened upon this old thread and thought I'd...

I happened upon this old thread and thought I'd add to it.

I just got a Trek 800 with Shimano 100GS shifters and the front one was doing the same thing. Yes flushing with WD40 will almsot...
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