Author Topic: Tange 125 lp headset dont fit my skyway(yes it does see pics) (Read 3235 times)

BMXBEN · « **on:** July 29, 2007, 11:57 AM »

I bought this headset at great cost but when i just tried to fit the top stationary cup it seems too big it will only go in lop sided. I have not tried the bottom as i dont want to damage the finish. Im not sure if these are hard to fit maybe i need to try harder. The sizes on the box says cup o.d 32.7 & crown cone i.d.26.4 can anyone shed any light please.

RATTY · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:00 PM »

Is the frame powdered? If so, then dremel the inside of the tube. Also put the cups in the freezer for an hour, then try inserting them, works every time for me

BMXBEN · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:06 PM »

The frame is original chrome but i dont want to bash the cups in if there the wrong size can anyone confirm that this SHOULD fit then i can get to work freezing them & bashing them in $:-\$

RATTY · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:16 PM »

Have you measured it against a normal cup? If these is a significant difference then dont try, but I know that the cups and frame tubes are not constant and hammer fit does seem to be used a lot of the time. use a tiny bit of grease in the frame when you fit it

BMXBEN · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:20 PM »

I did compere them to the ones i took out & there was maybe a minimal size difference hard to tell because of the shamfer on the tange cup but it certantly wasnt a significant difference

RATTY · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:25 PM »

Then I would try the freezer, when I have done it in the past, they slide in sweetly with minimal hammering......
If you can borrow a vernier gauge then you can accurately check the diameters first if you need re assurance

BMXBEN · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:38 PM »

Nice one ratty im off to the freezer

RATTY · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2007, 12:39 PM »

Let us know how it goes

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:20 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on July 29, 2007, 12:39 PM

Let us know how it goes

Yeah, definitely let us know how you get on.

HRD

BMXBEN · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:54 PM »

yippeee i got the top one in just freezing the bottom part

RATTY · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2007, 02:27 PM »

Nice one

BMXBEN · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2007, 02:49 PM »

Both in. nice one ratty for the advice looks the biz mate

RATTY · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2007, 03:03 PM »

Pics

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:09 PM »

Quote from: SKYWAY IS MY WAY on July 29, 2007, 02:49 PM

Both in. nice one ratty for the advice looks the biz mate

Good stuff mate

HRD

BMXBEN · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:30 PM »

BMXBEN · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:34 PM »

I know i know the seat dont match the forks are wrong (im picking some forks up at mk) & my 1/2 inch skyway pedals dont fit nor do i have a spindle & bb for my flight 400,s not to mention that the chain ring is not nos but im afraid im fast running out of time

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:40 PM »

Quote from: SKYWAY IS MY WAY on July 29, 2007, 04:34 PM

I know i know the seat dont match the forks are wrong (im picking some forks up at mk) & my 1/2 inch skyway pedals dont fit nor do i have a spindle & bb for my flight 400,s not to mention that the chain ring is not nos but im afraid im fast running out of time

It's a T/A, these things are forgiven.

What's with the Limited Edition thing going on there though?

HRD

BMXBEN · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:50 PM »

Ive notice a few bikes appearing with non stock decals & designs & wanted to build a skyway using just black & silver/chrome parts. but then the blue & red decals ruined the color scheme so i got Del off here to do me some custom decals & the result is what you see. I like it do you ? im bringing it to MK just to have a ride around im not gonna race it or show it as its not finished. Firebird also said he can make me a matching padset but time & money are not on my side at the mo bit gutted but hey i will finish it maybe not in time for mk but i will

BMXBEN · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:53 PM »

Another pic

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:54 PM »

Yeah, I do like that, mate.

Hmmn, seeing as Del can make non-standard decals and Firebird can make non-standard padsets, I have an idea for a T?A build forming...

HRD

BMXBEN · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:58 PM »

Some people wont like it cus they think old school should be built as era correct but i like these custom designs like the yellow skyway that was for sale on here recently.

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2007, 05:05 PM »

Quote from: SKYWAY IS MY WAY on July 29, 2007, 04:58 PM

Some people wont like it cus they think old school should be built as era correct but i like these custom designs like the yellow skyway that was for sale on here recently.

yeah true.

The way I look at it though is that i'm building the bikes for me, if no-one else likes it, then fook em.

HRD

theRuler · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2007, 05:09 PM »

that skyway looks great ben!

and top tip from the ratty

highrisedrifter · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2007, 05:11 PM »

Could you take some more pictures of the decals for me please? Perhaps wider angle but not too far away?

I'm intrigued.

Thanks

HRD

Zippy · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2007, 05:17 PM »

Where's your chrome shim on the headset. You haven't put that on and it needs to be there.

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