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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I'm in full support of your entire policy....

I'm in full support of your entire policy. Hinault could have used his knees more, he'll need a bit of practice before I could give him the job. Since it's primarily a military function, he'll need...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By jj1091

Then, if you know about Peugeot's and can read,...

Then, if you know about Peugeot's and can read, why are you attempting to correct me, when what I said is not incorrect? If you weren't attempting to be negative in a better-than-thou way, you would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By jj1091

What part are you saying "Ah,no." to? Nowhere in...

What part are you saying "Ah,no." to? Nowhere in my reply did I say anything about what material the frame was made of, just that the PX-8L has an Inoxydable frame, which it does. It's a treatment,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

If you're the moderator, then you get to judge...

If you're the moderator, then you get to judge that. If you're not, sorry, you're outside your authority. The mods will step in on you if you continue this vein.


I posted this here because...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By jj1091

Smile Well yes and no. Yes, it has a vertical-mount...

Well yes and no. Yes, it has a vertical-mount brake bridge. Yes, it has all those braze-ons. Yes, the frame geometry is exactly the same as the UE-8/UO-8's. But, it is a French-market bike only,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 06:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Sure. (Note, I'm practicing being succinct.)

Sure.

(Note, I'm practicing being succinct.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Wow. "It would be better if a millstone was hung...

Wow. "It would be better if a millstone was hung about his neck, and he was cast into the sea...", That millstone?

Voting for me is just one means of support. You can recognize that as the new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I promised the moderators that this would NOT get...

I promised the moderators that this would NOT get political by me, so no reply here from me. You can Friend me on Facebook and I'll share my views, or you can just look at my bio and timeline there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 06:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I don't sit much, I'm too busy for that, except...

I don't sit much, I'm too busy for that, except for when I'm on my Suzuki, or my Schwinn, or when I'm on-line, or on a bench with my homeless friends, or at the beach looking at the waves. Don't you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 12:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Just a thought for anyone who wants to make a...

Just a thought for anyone who wants to make a good investment. I have 2 bikes for sale on C&V Sales. Any guess what President Michael Jackson's PX-8L will fetch, post-election? Or, his Bicyclette...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 12:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I'm not sure they do that. I'm not sure that...

I'm not sure they do that. I'm not sure that whatever they do should be considered wrong. I've asked a bunch of them, they all said "No, we aren't involved in any of that." It's unanimous, so, I tend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Thanks, Siu. I'm planning to not use the Oval...

Thanks, Siu. I'm planning to not use the Oval Office for my office. It will be The Oval Bedroom, with, of course, an oval bed, where I can drink Ovaltine. You knew that was coming, right? Puns. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I don't have an owner. I did have one, but the...

I don't have an owner. I did have one, but the divorce took care of that. I don't like to be "hampered", either, I'm much too independent to put up with it. Hiding? Nah, I posted a FB thing on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 11:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I usually give my "hey, good buddy" sign with a...

I usually give my "hey, good buddy" sign with a raised fist if I see someone cool, or old like me. Any Veteran gets a raised peace-sign, ala Richard Nixon, who by the way was my Commander-in-Chief,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 11:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

It depends. I knew some Outlaws, so I don't...

It depends. I knew some Outlaws, so I don't believe in Outlawing anything. My Harley days are long gone. I'd say that I 86-ed them, but they're 81's, so it doesn't work out evenly. That's why I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I look at it like a book. I'm posting my whole...

I look at it like a book. I'm posting my whole life on it, in short using Facebook to write my autobiography. A real Book, just in digital form. When I'm done with all the singular posts on Facebook,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 10:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

I'm a Campy guy, due to my love of Italy. Went...

I'm a Campy guy, due to my love of Italy. Went there on deployment 1974/75, to Sigonella Sicily. Here's my crew, I'm back row, third from the left. I was the new guy, before I got my own crew a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Well, I will be riding. Here's my current ride,...

Well, I will be riding. Here's my current ride, and me on it. It's a 2001 Suzuki Katana 750, with factory-matched Vetter sidecar. 92 hp, 150 mph top speed, 11.8 secs 1/4 mile (without sidecar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,264
Posted By jj1091

Well, I'm Classic & Vintage, and I'm running for President

I wanted to let all my friends here know, that I'm currently in the running for the office of President of the United States. Really. No, it's past April 1. Here's the FB link to my Notice of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By jj1091

Correct. The shop I use does an excellent job,...

Correct. The shop I use does an excellent job, never had any damage or complaint. They use Fedex ground, and it is professionally packed. If the cost to ship is less, I'll refund the difference. If...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By jj1091

Bottecchia Special F & F plus extras For Sale

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By jj1091

1974 Peugeot PX-8L for sale

The Bike was sold yesterday afternoon, a local sale on Craigslist. Got a whopping $151 for it, $51 for the Pawn payoff, and a cool $100 in my hand. I'm happy. Thread is now closeable. Thanks for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,353
Posted By jj1091

mid-70's Bottecchia Special, value?

I picked this one up last week, and wondering what the value is for F & F, headset, seatpost, and cable hangers. No rifling in steerer, uses claw-mount RD, but fairly lightweight, about 6.5 lbs F&F...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,353
Posted By jj1091

Mid-70's Bottecchia Special, value?

I picked this one up last week, and wondering what the value is for F & F, headset, seatpost, and cable hangers. No rifling in steerer, uses claw-mount RD, but fairly lightweight, about 6.5 lbs F&F...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-19, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,667
Posted By jj1091

I'd love to see Orange PX-10. What Year is it?

I'd love to see Orange PX-10. What Year is it?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-06-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,950
Posted By jj1091

No obligation on your part. The PO wanted it...

No obligation on your part. The PO wanted it there, it's on them, not you. It's part of the bike's history, identifies the original owner, who knows, they may be a who's-who in society. Please leave...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-06-19, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,950
Posted By jj1091

I think you'd be under-water if you go through...

I think you'd be under-water if you go through the refurbishment, it would be far better to just remove the rear rack and fenders, and leave the vintage bottle-holder and pump-holders. I'd give an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-06-19, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By jj1091

I sold one a couple years ago, and after 3 weeks...

I sold one a couple years ago, and after 3 weeks with no offers, finally took $85 for it, and it had new tires and cables, and was completely refurbished. I only took the low offer, because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-19, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By jj1091

I doubly agree with this, using dry 0000-grade...

I doubly agree with this, using dry 0000-grade steel wool will do a bit of cleaning, and leave a more dull finish, but when done with WD-40 on the wool, it both removes scratches and polishes nicely,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By jj1091

Hard to tell from the photo, but a full pic of...

Hard to tell from the photo, but a full pic of the bike would be helpful, since it looks like either the chain is off the smallest cog, or it's very-small 6th gear. Could be that the chain is off the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,722
Posted By jj1091

Hey, you should get it posted on Velobase, and...

Hey, you should get it posted on Velobase, and add a note about the special-issue, one-year-only Record 32-hole hub with a score-line, just to mess with everybody for the next 40 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-18, 04:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By jj1091

It was built in 1998, so no, to vintage, but it's...

It was built in 1998, so no, to vintage, but it's certainly classic. "If you want to live in the 1950s again, then Robert Egger's bike is the one for you. This custom Caddy, built out of fiberglass...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-27-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,154
Posted By jj1091

I think it means the frame was built in December...

I think it means the frame was built in December 1969. If it has a headbdge with a 4-digit code, that would tell you the date the whole bike was assembled, not the date the frame was welded together....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-27-18, 04:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,154
Posted By jj1091

Here's the format for the serial# decoding for...

Here's the format for the serial# decoding for that year range.

The Chicago serial numbers consist of a letter representing the month of manufacture, a number indicating the last digit of the year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-18, 05:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,263
Posted By jj1091

Okay, it would look a lot cleaner with a single...

Okay, it would look a lot cleaner with a single cog in the back, and only one chainring up front. I'd do what I suggested, first, to find what rear cog size you want to go with the large front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-18, 05:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
Posted By jj1091

You should start here, look at the posts by...

You should start here, look at the posts by verktyg. There's numerous models of the Super LJ, and it all depends on which one you're using. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-18, 04:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,263
Posted By jj1091

Sure, you can convert it. The easiest way is to...

Sure, you can convert it. The easiest way is to just use the existing rear cluster, and pick which gear you want to stay in, then just shorten the chain to fit that gear. There's no reason to change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-18, 03:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,725
Posted By jj1091

You might try poking around a bit in the Regional...

You might try poking around a bit in the Regional Discussions thread, here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/northeast/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-18, 04:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,907
Posted By jj1091

They're free, here's a few spares if you need...

They're free, here's a few spares if you need some: **************************************************************************************************************????
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-22-18, 04:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,072
Posted By jj1091

You might could avoid the expense of replacing...

You might could avoid the expense of replacing the stem, by changing the setup. I almost never ride in the drops. My cure is to move the levers higher on the bars, and rotate the bars a bit so that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-18, 04:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

Those are nice, but no, I'm good.

Those are nice, but no, I'm good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

And of course, 2 hours after I took the photos,...

And of course, 2 hours after I took the photos, the Wald fenders showed up. Here's the new look....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

Luckily, I didn't have any problems with that on...

Luckily, I didn't have any problems with that on my test ride, but when I put on the brakes the first time, I found out why it's a good idea to really, really, tighten the handlebar stem clamp. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

Not challenging, but I suppose it depends on your...

Not challenging, but I suppose it depends on your particular setup. For mine, I needed to get the shifter lever's wing-nut tightened down very tight, otherwise because of the tightness of the SA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 07:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

I wrapped paper towels around them, soaked with...

I wrapped paper towels around them, soaked with Evapo-Rust, then covered them with plastic-wrap, and let sit for 24 hours. Removed the wrapping and wiped it down with denatured alcohol. Rust was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 03:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

I was surprised after cleaning the hub up, that...

I was surprised after cleaning the hub up, that it worked smooth as silk. I didn't even attempt to disassemble and clean, just put some oil in it and let it spin. It's a '53, and I was born in '54,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-18, 03:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

Yeah, it was one of those, "well, it's only 10...

Yeah, it was one of those, "well, it's only 10 bucks..." decisions, "...so it won't cost much to fix up". It needed a bit - tires, tubes, cables, brake levers, brake caliper, brake pads, a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

And finally, the whole bike, restored. Closer...

And finally, the whole bike, restored. Closer shot of the overall graphics restoration.
https://i.imgur.com/bn17iEI.jpg

The chainguard was almost a complete repaint. I masked off the "Traveler"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

The fix for the shifter. The clamp-on band was...

The fix for the shifter. The clamp-on band was too large, so I added a thick piece of leather under it to make it fit, and to stop it from slipping since the frame doesn't have a brazed-on stop for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By jj1091

The frame graphics after. ...

The frame graphics after.
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/owI5yYo.jpg
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/MShp9Dc.jpg
Getting started.
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/2aMP8m5.jpg
When done....
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