Shimano 600EX FC-6207 Left Crankarm 172.5mm Vintage L'Eroica Ready! (PARTS/REPAIR)
01-14-24, 03:09 PM
#1
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
Shimano 600EX FC-6207 Left Crankarm 172.5mm Vintage L'Eroica Ready! (PARTS/REPAIR)
If you are reading this fine bit of English prose, that means you've been sucke- lucked into finding this vintage Shimano 600 crankarm in really nice shape - at least, partially.
You see, there were some issues with a stuck dustcap, so it was carefully removed by a U.B.I. trained* mechanic from the crankarm, using only dedicated bicycle-specific Park Tools (the BFH-1 hammer, PUN-1 chisel punch, and AG-1 angle grinder). This extraction did result in a few cosmetic issues, but if you squint hard enough, or don't look at the left side of your bike, it'll be fine! And the pedal threads are good too! Please note that you may have to use an alternate crank puller for removal due to some extractor thread damage.
This crankarm is beautifully finished, with polished aluminum clear anodized - it is luxuriant to the touch. Campagnolodoes did clear anodizing too, so that makes this arm basically as good as Campagnolo, right? Just fill in that "Shimano 600" with JB Weld and nobody will know the difference, including the L'Eroica judges. Just make sure to aim that bucket of water at their face just right, and smear Vaseline on Wes's glasses when he's not looking. Speaking of which, this has a JH (1985, October) date code, so it's also L'Eroica compliant. You didn't think we'd put it in the description just to keyword spam, did you? Pshaw, we would NEVER do a thing like that!
Almost never.
So what are you waiting for? This fine piece of bicycle bric-a-brac has a starting bid of only $9.98, which is a whole cent less than those other ripoff artists on eBay - even though it's against the forum rules to hold an auction here in the first place. Hey, someone has to be a rebel. $9 bucks shipping via Louie DeJoy's Flush Your Package Down The Toilet Service.
Note that this crankarm may require modification to mount on a Huffy Le Grande.
Garbage cans not included.
(*Universal Bicycle Idiot)
You see, there were some issues with a stuck dustcap, so it was carefully removed by a U.B.I. trained* mechanic from the crankarm, using only dedicated bicycle-specific Park Tools (the BFH-1 hammer, PUN-1 chisel punch, and AG-1 angle grinder). This extraction did result in a few cosmetic issues, but if you squint hard enough, or don't look at the left side of your bike, it'll be fine! And the pedal threads are good too! Please note that you may have to use an alternate crank puller for removal due to some extractor thread damage.
This crankarm is beautifully finished, with polished aluminum clear anodized - it is luxuriant to the touch. Campagnolo
Almost never.
So what are you waiting for? This fine piece of bicycle bric-a-brac has a starting bid of only $9.98, which is a whole cent less than those other ripoff artists on eBay - even though it's against the forum rules to hold an auction here in the first place. Hey, someone has to be a rebel. $9 bucks shipping via Louie DeJoy's Flush Your Package Down The Toilet Service.
Note that this crankarm may require modification to mount on a Huffy Le Grande.
Garbage cans not included.
(*Universal Bicycle Idiot)
__________________
Likes For cudak888:
01-14-24, 03:18 PM
#2
WGB
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Niagara Region
Posts: 2,917
Bikes: Panasonic PT-4500
Mentioned: 46 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1800 Post(s)
Liked 2,334 Times
in
1,378 Posts
I lost a left crank arm for an RSX triple so I see "left crankarm" and I bite.
Yours seems to be a bit, just a bit, rough though.
Perhaps you should post this on the wacky craigslist thread??
Yours seems to be a bit, just a bit, rough though.
Perhaps you should post this on the wacky craigslist thread??
Likes For WGB:
01-14-24, 04:01 PM
#3
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
-Kurt
__________________
Likes For bboy314:
01-14-24, 04:42 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 2,122
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Liked 172 Times
in
110 Posts
I have a dust cover also stuck on the left arm on a Lotus Odyssey frame.
I can ship the frame to you, and you'll remove the arm for me, as I see you was successful.
I can ship the frame to you, and you'll remove the arm for me, as I see you was successful.
__________________
1992 Torelli Nitro Express; 1972 Claud Butler.
1992 Torelli Nitro Express; 1972 Claud Butler.
Likes For marius.suiram:
01-14-24, 05:32 PM
#6
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
This one had a steel dustcap that had filled up with water. It bonded to the aluminum and wasn't coming out for anything.
-Kurt
__________________
01-14-24, 06:04 PM
#7
Edumacator
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Posts: 6,810
Bikes: '87 Crestdale, '87 Basso Gap, '92 Rossin Performance EL-OS, 1990 VanTuyl, 1980s Losa, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 1987 PX10, etc...
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2440 Post(s)
Liked 3,130 Times
in
1,969 Posts
Might make a cool toilet flushing handle. Is it 170 or 167.5. That makes all the difference in the world.
Or a cool toilet paper roll dispenser...
Or a cool toilet paper roll dispenser...
__________________
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
Likes For jdawginsc:
01-15-24, 07:17 AM
#8
Freewheel Medic
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: An Island on the Coast of GA!
Posts: 12,885
Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
Mentioned: 140 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1453 Post(s)
Liked 2,196 Times
in
963 Posts
A little early for April 1st, don't you think? 
__________________
Bob
Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
Thanks for visiting my website: www.freewheelspa.com
Bob
Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
Thanks for visiting my website: www.freewheelspa.com
Likes For pastorbobnlnh:
01-15-24, 08:29 AM
#9
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
01-15-24, 08:45 AM
#10
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
P.S.: The victim during surgery, pictures in reverse order:
__________________
01-15-24, 11:19 AM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 7,244
Bikes: '72 Cilo Pacer, '72 Gitane Gran Tourisme, '72 Peugeot PX10, '73 Speedwell Ti, '74 Peugeot UE-8, '75 Peugeot PR-10L, '80 Colnago Super, '85 De Rosa Pro, '86 Look Equipe 753, '86 Look KG86, '89 Parkpre Team, '90 Parkpre Team MTB, '90 Merlin
Mentioned: 87 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 834 Post(s)
Liked 2,127 Times
in
555 Posts
Please confirm threading. 
Likes For gaucho777:
01-15-24, 01:21 PM
#12
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
01-15-24, 03:13 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,301
Bikes: Cuevas Custom, Cimmaron, 1988 "Pinalized Rockma", 1984 Trek 510, Moulton custom touring, Raleigh Competition GS, Bridgestone Mb-2 & 3, 1980's Peugeot - US, City, & Canyon Express (6)
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1099 Post(s)
Liked 3,750 Times
in
1,841 Posts
Another U.B.I. trained bike mechanic here, also with high-end bike specific tools (see below) Thought I was going to go down the same route you did, but got slightly luckier. Until reading this, I did not realize I had been "gentle" with mine, don't think it was stuck as badly as yours.
Tried various bits in the stripped hole, no luck, used drill to make a "slot" (everyone says make 2 holes for spanner, not sure why my brain went this way)
seemed like enough?
Had been soaking in penetrating oil, but not even close to budging with the screwdriver
I think I actually switched from this drill (on highest torque setting), to the Impact, before I got the cap to break free
Cranks are intact but I did a number on the bolts with the drill (couldn't tell how shallow center of the cap was)
Too bad I threw the Bolt away, it would have made a nice companion piece to this crank
Tried various bits in the stripped hole, no luck, used drill to make a "slot" (everyone says make 2 holes for spanner, not sure why my brain went this way)
seemed like enough?
Had been soaking in penetrating oil, but not even close to budging with the screwdriver
I think I actually switched from this drill (on highest torque setting), to the Impact, before I got the cap to break free
Cranks are intact but I did a number on the bolts with the drill (couldn't tell how shallow center of the cap was)
Too bad I threw the Bolt away, it would have made a nice companion piece to this crank
Likes For SoCaled:
01-16-24, 08:22 PM
#14
The Huffmeister
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: The Le Grande HQ
Posts: 2,739
Bikes: '79 Trek 938, '86 Jim Merz Allez SE, '90 Miyata 1000, '68 PX-10, '80 PXN-10, '73 Super Course, '87 Guerciotti, '83 Trek 600, '80 Huffy Le Grande
Mentioned: 45 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1226 Post(s)
Liked 3,554 Times
in
1,410 Posts
Another U.B.I. trained bike mechanic here, also with high-end bike specific tools (see below) Thought I was going to go down the same route you did, but got slightly luckier. Until reading this, I did not realize I had been "gentle" with mine, don't think it was stuck as badly as yours.
Tried various bits in the stripped hole, no luck, used drill to make a "slot" (everyone says make 2 holes for spanner, not sure why my brain went this way)
seemed like enough?
Had been soaking in penetrating oil, but not even close to budging with the screwdriver
I think I actually switched from this drill (on highest torque setting), to the Impact, before I got the cap to break free
Cranks are intact but I did a number on the bolts with the drill (couldn't tell how shallow center of the cap was)
Too bad I threw the Bolt away, it would have made
a nice companion piece to this crank
Tried various bits in the stripped hole, no luck, used drill to make a "slot" (everyone says make 2 holes for spanner, not sure why my brain went this way)
seemed like enough?
Had been soaking in penetrating oil, but not even close to budging with the screwdriver
I think I actually switched from this drill (on highest torque setting), to the Impact, before I got the cap to break free
Cranks are intact but I did a number on the bolts with the drill (couldn't tell how shallow center of the cap was)
Too bad I threw the Bolt away, it would have made
a nice companion piece to this crank
Im getting a crazy sense of deja vu, seeing a Jim Merz Allez SE with a stuck crank dust cap…hmm…
__________________
There were 135 Confentes, but only one...Huffente!
There were 135 Confentes, but only one...Huffente!
01-16-24, 10:02 PM
#15
www.theheadbadge.com
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,513
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2422 Post(s)
Liked 4,396 Times
in
2,093 Posts
Another U.B.I. trained bike mechanic here, also with high-end bike specific tools (see below) Thought I was going to go down the same route you did, but got slightly luckier. Until reading this, I did not realize I had been "gentle" with mine, don't think it was stuck as badly as yours.
Next time see any dustcaps on this era of 600 or Dura-Ace, I'll approach with caution.
-Kurt
__________________
01-18-24, 05:01 AM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Madison, WI USA
Posts: 6,157
Mentioned: 50 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2363 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
1,191 Posts
Gasp..... 15 posts and no appearance of the phrase "wind chime"?......
Likes For madpogue:
