Raleigh Superbe
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Raleigh Superbe
Picked up a Superbe last week. Going through the bearings and 3 speed for a clean and re-lube. It has a working Dynohub. I've taken the bearings out and the inside needs a good cleaning and some rust removal. Fortunately I read up on it and have come across the dangers of removing the armature without a "keeper ring" for the magnet. Any parts sources for these other than eBay? One of the shell screws was stripped. Not much on keeper rings either. I wonder if it's one of those legendary special service tools.
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I picked up a reproduction keeper ring at the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour several years ago. I've successfully used it to overhaul several Dynohubs. The link to their "Gentleman Cyclist" accessories page is broken now, but I did find this page offering to make more reproduction rings:
bicycle lighting: Sturmey Archer GH6 Dynohub magnetic keeper ring
bicycle lighting: Sturmey Archer GH6 Dynohub magnetic keeper ring
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Old postings for sure. It gave me an idea to have one made. I'll find out what the machinist charges.
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Maybe ask here for the SA hub you need. There's been a slew of excellent serviced hubs in the Sales thread, great value, and there's many more good dyno hubs out there. Post a WTB. Or get the tool. I could use one too.
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@SirMike1983 could probably get you headed in the right direction.
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What parts are you looking for in particular? Is it one of the thin screws that holds the dynamo portion, or am I misunderstanding? I have several really nice old dynohubs for sale if you are looking for a whole, already re-built hub, and I have a bunch of parts kicking around as well, but the parts vary somewhat by model and year.
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SirMike I have a 1974 stamped Dynohub, I believe it to be a GH6. Yes one of the thin screws for the shell with the offset indexing head was stripped. I could probably use 2 and have one for a spare.