Author Topic: Removing bb cups? (Read 1894 times)

lk_97 · « **on:** January 05, 2012, 04:46 PM »

I have some stuck in my sport, and I don't know how to get them out? Can somebody help please?

Thanks

oldschoolace · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2012, 04:51 PM »

Without a specific tool i just use a hammer and a piece of broomhandle or something similar from the other side. Rotate the taps around the cup to keep it square

HARODAVE · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:04 PM »

Have you got a socket set ?

if so put the extension piece through the BB shell against the inside of the cup and tap it out with a mallet .

or , like oldschoolace says , bit of dowel or something blunt will do just as well

smear them with a bit of grease when you`re ready to put them back

lk_97 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:11 PM »

Thanks guys, hardly coming out though, been doing it for like 15 mins and it' barely done anything

mattbloke · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:43 PM »

i suggest a dose of 'man the hell up'

southern andy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:22 PM »

^^^^^^

Just hit them hard, don't fanny about with them.

lk_97 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:03 PM »

I think they've been in there for 20+ years. I'll try properly tomorrow

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:11 PM »

Don't fanny about.
They need 'shocking' out so use a reasonably heavy metal hammer and blunt metal rod (socket set extension is a good idea), this will get them out.
Rubber mallet and wood won't touch it.

Jaymz · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:11 PM »

I've got a big flat head screwdriver with a knackered end, but a nice hard plastic handle, i use the handle against the cups so not to damage them and hit the flathead end, never failed for me yet

oldschoolace · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:12 PM »

Get it hit man!

Gish · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:14 PM »

just fookin hit it and stop pussy footin about

curtispro · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:23 PM »

14lb lump hammer and a nice drift, job done

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:52 PM »

Watch out though as they will ping out and smash things

mattbloke · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:11 PM »

'hit the hammer with a screw driver' 'just whack it with a socket extension' you animals are never getting near my snap-on stuff!

Nigelb · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:30 PM »

Use some 20mm Conduit and a big fook off hammer and give it some welly lad.

In2 bmx · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:45 PM »

I twat an old spindle with this ....

Badbaldie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:59 PM »

15 mins and they havent moved ?

you need to change your hammer from this

to one of these

lk_97 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:01 PM »

I tried a rubber mallet and a seatpost, I didn't wanna damage the frame or anything, I'll try something a bit stronger next time

oldschoolace · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:08 PM »

Used this once for a particularly tough BB

oldschoolace · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:13 PM »

Or if you are feeling really weak

monkeybat · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:14 AM »

Try sticking the frame indoors to warm it up then go to town. If its cold the bottom bracket may be a tight fit.

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:11 AM »

Fook me.....is that a transformer!

deeman · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:58 AM »

yea,what the hell is that??!!

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2012, 10:43 AM »

58 delray · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2012, 10:51 AM »

Quote from: deeman on January 06, 2012, 09:58 AM

yea,what the hell is that??!!

a "pecker" for busting up concrete

Author Topic: Removing bb cups? (Read 1894 times)

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