Author Topic: Anyone Using Plastic / Nylon 10mm Washers on a rider (Cruiser) (Read 4548 times)

Funkyworm · « **on:** July 05, 2013, 04:09 PM »

Hey,

On my last few builds Ive used 10mm plastic washers when mounting my wheels in order to try to protect the powder / paint or chrome & i was wondering if these are safe to use if i just wanted to cruise around these bikes or would they split & come off leaving the wheel loose & me in a heap on the floor in the middle of the road

??

fischflo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2013, 04:25 PM »

good question

i was thinking a very slim plastic washer for the pretection underneath a proper steel one

rodriguez · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2013, 05:16 PM »

Wouldn't use them on a bike i was going ride.

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2013, 05:26 PM »

Quote from: rodriguez on July 05, 2013, 05:16 PM

Wouldn't use them on a bike i was going ride.

What he said

GavinDavis · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2013, 05:50 PM »

No I wouldnt ride with them...

If they gave up on you while riding, it stands a chance you'd do more damage to your drop outs than you would with normal washers

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2013, 06:51 PM »

It can't be done, believe me, I've had 2 incidents with them.

not johndub71 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2013, 07:18 PM »

What about a red fibre washer, or a diy gasket kit (can you get these?)

BMX1973 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2013, 07:49 PM »

+1
dont use them on a rider.

Betty · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2013, 08:25 PM »

Can't believe this question was asked $:-\$

Plastic washers

Funkyworm · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2013, 10:10 PM »

Quote from: Betty on July 05, 2013, 08:25 PM

Can't believe this question was asked $:-\$

Plastic washers

Really ? People ride around all day on plastic wheels with nylon content so what's so stupid ? This it tech & restore right ? A place to ask questions & gain knowledge ? No wonder the sites been so quiet recently if this is the kind of reply people asking perfectly valid questions receive ....

steve69 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2013, 11:07 PM »

I've seen them used before for a gentle ride out but you do need to use chain-tugs to keep the rear wheel from slipping

chubby · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2013, 11:28 PM »

got plastic sump plug washers on the futura callum,seem ok so far,do have chain tugs on though & ain't the prettiest things in the world

Jaan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2013, 11:55 PM »

I use them on all of my carpet queens but I think they'd slide slightly under the pressure from heavy peddling and your freewheel only needs to be slightly misaligned to stop your ride. The rubber washers used for plumbing might provide a better solution, failing that drop out savers like these are perfect.

http://www.helixbmx.net/dropouts.htm

Funkyworm · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2013, 08:23 AM »

Some really useful comments ( in the main ) thanks . I've never ridden any of my old school builds & was considering taking on or two of them out so ill try some of these ideas. Like I said i would only be just cruising around in the summer sun !

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2013, 10:26 AM »

Quote from: Funkyworm on July 06, 2013, 08:23 AM

like I said i would only be just cruising around in the summer sun !

That's all old school is good for........just pick one you will ride about on and dog up the nuts nice n tight, then ride the Fokker

Betty · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2013, 12:04 PM »

Quote from: Funkyworm on July 05, 2013, 10:10 PM

Quote from: Betty on July 05, 2013, 08:25 PM
Can't believe this question was asked $:-\$

Plastic washers

Really ? People ride around all day on plastic wheels with nylon content so what's so stupid ? This it tech & restore right ? A place to ask questions & gain knowledge ? No wonder the sites been so quiet recently if this is the kind of reply people asking perfectly valid questions receive ....

Asshole..... how rude!

God forbid anyone would want to actually ride a bmx

My reply was tongue in cheek.... ask a silly question and all that

Funkyworm · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2013, 12:43 PM »

Quote from: Betty on July 06, 2013, 12:04 PM

Quote from: Funkyworm on July 05, 2013, 10:10 PM
Quote from: Betty on July 05, 2013, 08:25 PM
Can't believe this question was asked $:-\$

Plastic washers

Really ? People ride around all day on plastic wheels with nylon content so what's so stupid ? This it tech & restore right ? A place to ask questions & gain knowledge ? No wonder the sites been so quiet recently if this is the kind of reply people asking perfectly valid questions receive ....

Asshole..... how rude!

God forbid anyone would want to actually ride a bmx

My reply was tongue in cheek.... ask a silly question and all that

Ok I'd had a couple of beers last night when I read this so ill apologise & Defer the

quote, however a few of us were debating in a thread started by terry as to why the site seems so quiet be it the time of year, post red crash meltdown etcetc & it was felt that for anyone new ( & I count myself as a newbie ) rad can be quite an intimidating place. Many people wouldn't have dared to have asked the question above for fear of a reply like yours. Regardless of how it was meant the written word can easily be Mis understood & with a lot of members there's a certain arrogance that comes across in their replies in some threads.

Rad should be a positive place with positive comments on builds & less of the ( ask a stupid question expect a stupid answer attitude) to go along with the backhanded build compliments so many like to give out on build threads. Personally I couldn't give a toss if I get one of these after all I build for me & no one else but like to show my work to the community. but from speaking to other members this kind of thing can really take the enjoyment out of what at the end of the day should be an enjoyable hobby.

fischflo · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2013, 12:56 PM »

Betty · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2013, 01:05 PM »

I am an asshole so don't worry bout the insult

My advice on the bike would be to build it proper with everything nice n tight if it's gonna be a rider.... even if it's just to the pub and back

Being spat over the bars because the chains come off isn't funny

Should have said that in the first place

oldschoolace · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2013, 01:20 PM »

Rubber washers will deform before you can get them anywhere near tight enough, A red fibre washer may work underneath a regular steel one but on its own it will just chew up

midschooljon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2013, 02:23 PM »

Bottom line here is that is anything is being ridden all points of contact on the bike need to be metal on metal. Yes mags are nylon, but the axles, cones, nuts, etc are all steel where they meet the frame and forks. Stay well away from any nylon or plastic washers in other words.

Devilock · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2013, 02:37 PM »

Quote from: Funkyworm on July 06, 2013, 12:43 PM

Quote from: Betty on July 06, 2013, 12:04 PM
Quote from: Funkyworm on July 05, 2013, 10:10 PM
Quote from: Betty on July 05, 2013, 08:25 PM
Can't believe this question was asked $:-\$

Plastic washers

Really ? People ride around all day on plastic wheels with nylon content so what's so stupid ? This it tech & restore right ? A place to ask questions & gain knowledge ? No wonder the sites been so quiet recently if this is the kind of reply people asking perfectly valid questions receive ....

Asshole..... how rude!

God forbid anyone would want to actually ride a bmx

My reply was tongue in cheek.... ask a silly question and all that

Ok I'd had a couple of beers last night when I read this so ill apologise & Defer the quote, however a few of us were debating in a thread started by terry as to why the site seems so quiet be it the time of year, post red crash meltdown etcetc & it was felt that for anyone new ( & I count myself as a newbie ) rad can be quite an intimidating place. Many people wouldn't have dared to have asked the question above for fear of a reply like yours. Regardless of how it was meant the written word can easily be Mis understood & with a lot of members there's a certain arrogance that comes across in their replies in some threads.

Rad should be a positive place with positive comments on builds & less of the ( ask a stupid question expect a stupid answer attitude) to go along with the backhanded build compliments so many like to give out on build threads. Personally I couldn't give a toss if I get one of these after all I build for me & no one else but like to show my work to the community. but from speaking to other members this kind of thing can really take the enjoyment out of what at the end of the day should be an enjoyable hobby.

Funkyworm · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2013, 04:00 PM »

Nice as ever Rich !

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2013, 11:01 AM »

Cal, I built my Haro FST with nylon washers on, then showed my bikes at my local Carnival. At the end of the day, I was transferring the bikes to the car which was parked on the other side of the hedge where is displayed them. My Handbrake was with me keeping an eye on the bikes while I shipped them to the car. I only had three bikes then, so rode the first 2 to speed the process up, so I then jumped on the Haro and boom, first pedal and I dragged the back wheel forward and nearly got chucked over the bars.

Not cool to do in front of your Mrs and her tidy mates.

Funkyworm · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:31 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 07, 2013, 11:01 AM

Cal, I built my Haro FST with nylon washers on, then showed my bikes at my local Carnival. At the end of the day, I was transferring the bikes to the car which was parked on the other side of the hedge where is displayed them. My Handbrake was with me keeping an eye on the bikes while I shipped them to the car. I only had three bikes then, so rode the first 2 to speed the process up, so I then jumped on the Haro and boom, first pedal and I dragged the back wheel forward and nearly got chucked over the bars.

Not cool to do in front of your Mrs and her tidy mates.

Tidy Mates