Author Topic: Aero Reflex NoOb Build Phase 2 (Pic Heavy) (Read 5896 times)

Clean · « **on:** March 26, 2011, 12:45 PM »

Final deliveries are here:

Del-cals applied, and not too bad for my virgin build (wet stylee all the way):

A cracking little decal left on by the previous caretaker of this beautiful F&F, Madferret:

A little Sure Anti Perspirant and a Phillips Screw Driver later:

And a bearing press courtesy of Adenough (cheers, fella):

Now off out to by a bigger spanner to turn Adenough's nuts!

oldtired · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:53 PM »

that press looks well over size

looking good, lovin' the decals

rick1970 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:58 PM »

Looking like your enjoying yourself at moment

i reckon we might see a pic of you sat on that by 10pm tnite

Jaymz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2011, 04:42 PM »

looking great, those decals are far better than the stock ones, nice and simple is always a winner

Clean · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2011, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: rick1970 on March 26, 2011, 03:58 PM

Looking like your enjoying yourself at moment i reckon we might see a pic of you sat on that by 10pm tnite

I am having a whale of a time; almost don't want to finish it!

No hope of seeing her finished tonight, however; a friend from work is cutting down the stupidly long axle bolts and filing a couple of professional flats into the front one so I can fit it without the use of a knocking stick / big fooking hammer!

Please shout loudly now if I am about to do something seriously wrong with my new series Skyways!

Quote from: Jaymz on March 26, 2011, 04:42 PM

looking great, those decals are far better than the stock ones, nice and simple is always a winner

Cheers for the feedback; it is a real confidence booster!

Now, does anyone know how on earth to fit one of these Headset Locking thingamajigs?:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280635534960&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

No idea what to do with all of the little pieces, as there are only two holes at 90 degrees to each other...... and what on earth do I do with the circlip / springy thing that is seated in the thread inside the unit?.... Oh, and does it replace anything in the standard Tioga Headset other than the final locking nut? Help, please?

Cheers in advance,

Clean.

rick1970 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:12 PM »

hi clean regarding skys i can see they are similar to dp forks with that closed bit on drop out i ended up loosening cones winding axel out completely then putting wheel between forks hold cones then wind axel back in and out till its on ,much patience required

as for shortening axel just do one side then wind axel in ,i took 1.5cm off mine with grinder and thin metal cutting disc just enough to get pegs on fully.but would probably be as well to flatten tho if thats ur plan

cant help you with set lock sorry..

Clean · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:39 PM »

Quote from: rick1970 on March 26, 2011, 06:12 PM

hi clean regarding skys i can see they are similar to dp forks with that closed bit on drop out i ended up loosening cones winding axel out completely then putting wheel between forks hold cones then wind axel back in and out till its on ,much patience required as for shortening axel just do one side then wind axel in ,i took 1.5cm off mine with grinder and thin metal cutting disc just enough to get pegs on fully.but would probably be as well to flatten tho if thats ur plan cant help you with set lock sorry..

Nice idea, Rick; I hate the thought of grinding flats into the Axles, to be honest.

Any views (from anyone) on how much thread I should leave "spare" sticking out from the nuts? I won't be fitting pegs, as these only really appeared after I stopped riding, and I want a notalgic ride rather than a fully tricked out beeeyatch!

For the record, the continued support from the RAD Community is proving invaluable; thank you so much,

Clean.

stfc · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:45 PM »

The Landar locking ring should only replace the top section of your standard headset , the grub screws "in theory"should pinch it tight ... The Landar ones arent the best though, would just stick to your headset as is ...

rick1970 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:56 PM »

Quote from: stfc on March 26, 2011, 06:45 PM

The Landar locking ring should only replace the top section of your standard headset , the grub screws "in theory"should pinch it tight ... The Landar ones arent the best though, would just stick to your headset as is ...

yeh i think i'd just stick with headset too ,had a suntour lock nut bitd and that was bugger for coming loose waste of time in my eyes and that bloody tiny allen key

lost it everyday

Clean · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:59 PM »

Just worked out how it works, as the posts telling me not to use it flood in!

rick1970 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:03 PM »

Quote from: Clean on March 26, 2011, 06:59 PM

Just worked out how it works, as the posts telling me not to use it flood in!

get it on mr clean it'l be reet,remember bitd we where never off them dam bikes except for food

everything fell apart and broke then

Clean · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:14 PM »

Fitted; looks sweet................

....... and so we continue...........

The free Landar Sticker included is going on my toolbox, however!

adenough · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:53 PM »

hi mate, i found me other nut

did the bearing press work ok?

Clean · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: adenough on March 26, 2011, 07:53 PM

hi mate, i found me other nut did the bearing press work ok?

Mate,

Got a length of 20mm bar and a couple of nuts from stores at work, greased up my cups, bought a big fat Stanley mover and.....

Hey, presto! Cups in place quicker and easier than you can say "Where's Adenough's other nut"!

Sweet, mate.....

Huge thanks for the (completely free) help and hardware!

You rock!

adenough · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:59 PM »

Clean · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:38 PM »

Headset stripped, cleaned and regreased with swanky, teflon-containing, for-some-reason-bright-fooking-red, bearing grease.

Locking Headset Nut in Black fitted.

Skyway Axle bolts being cut down tomorrow at work.

Final Phase, 3, will ensue tomorrow night. Hoping to hop her on Tuesday!

NORTY40 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:53 PM »

Looks great

Decals are a big improvement over the factory ones imo

Looking forward to the final installment

Clean · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2011, 10:10 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on March 27, 2011, 09:53 PM

Looks great

Thanks!

Quote from: NORTY40 on March 27, 2011, 09:53 PM

Decals are a big improvement over the factory ones imo

Agreed; my taste; Del-Cal's extraordinary talent.

Quote from: NORTY40 on March 27, 2011, 09:53 PM

Looking forward to the final installment

Me, too, fella..... And our lass; she is fed up of the BMX Workshop in the Kitchen!

Can't wait to roll those wheels down the village hill!

Clean.

oldsnow · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2011, 10:21 PM »

Looking good clean ! You'll be planning your next build now I bet

?
Ps what brakes & grips you going for on her ?

Clean · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2011, 10:26 PM »

Quote from: OLDSNOW on March 27, 2011, 10:21 PM

Looking good clean ! You'll be planning your next build now I bet ?

Diamond Back Streak, Pro Mid or Senior, Pro-Star or Leary Turbo in the offing.....

Quote from: OLDSNOW on March 27, 2011, 10:21 PM

Ps what brakes & grips you going for on her ?

Got me some sweet NOS DC 901s in da box with Tech 3s and cables for brakes ('nuff respec da snav dem). Got me some A'me Tri Cam NOSSERS for hanging on to. Try this...