help needed on new school quad idea

[jackel]

on the new frames the forks are threadless.can you get threads put into the forks and fit a 1.1/8 headset? has anyone done this? is it possible?

[lazychubs]

ya dont need threads
and if you cut threads into it
wouldnt it go back to 1"
i want a new quad as cant ride me oldie one

[MartyC]

Not sure the threaded headset parts are available to fit that size  . 

[jackel]

ya dont need threads
and if you cut threads into it
wouldnt it go back to 1"
i want a new quad as cant ride me oldie one

just an idea i was thinking of think the outer of the forks would still be 1.1/8 just need to know if someones tried it

[jackel]

Not sure the threaded headset parts are available to fit that size  . 

you can get 1.1/8 threaded headsets

[Dark Diggler]

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=15341&src=froogle   

[MartyC]

Not sure the threaded headset parts are available to fit that size  . 

you can get 1.1/8 threaded headsets

Wow, didn't know that - I've been out of the cycle shop malarky for too long 

[stidds]

Argos Cycles in Bristol will thread forks for you.  They charge £20 per inch of thread.  I would imagine you can get it done cheaper, but at least it is a base cost.

[jackel]

Argos Cycles in Bristol will thread forks for you.  They charge £20 per inch of thread.  I would imagine you can get it done cheaper, but at least it is a base cost.

if its possible think i,ll buy the threading kit to do them got to wait to get measurements etc hopefully it can be done.
cheers for price comparison though mate if i do take it somewere

[snav69]

As per pm Karl , I was sure i had seen them

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_48&products_id=1414

 

[stidds]

If you want a fork thread die, look a Billys website and they have them for sale on there.

Here is a link to the dies.

http://www.billys.co.uk/english/productresults.php?dept=5007&group=U

[jackel]

As per pm Karl , I was sure i had seen them

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_48&products_id=1414

 

cheers mate

[jackel]

If you want a fork thread die, look a Billys website and they have them for sale on there.

Here is a link to the dies.

http://www.billys.co.uk/english/productresults.php?dept=5007&group=U

top class sean wonder what thread i,m gonna be cutting inch or 1.1/8

[Dingobmxer]

MTB's used to run 1 &1/8th threaded headsets just before threadless came into play but I dont think you will get a bmx quill stem to fit an 1 & 1/18 fork?

You can use reducers and run a 1" threaded Landing Gear set up as shown on this late 90's alloy Quad:-

 

or standing gear as on this:-



but I dont see the point? there are loads of nice clamp on stems and some retro ones to boot, why not run one of those?

This is scooterboys on here (and bloody beautiful imho) with a proper 1 & 1/8th set up:-



  DINGO

[meticulous]

if you did cut a thread  into it, would you then be able to race in a o/s race?

[lazychubs]

dunno if the brakes would be classed as old skool

[meticulous]

if its one of the limited edition baby blue quad it comes with a hole in the front forks and a rear brake bridge for early type brakes, so maybe you could then!

[darkersomeday]

why would you want to??!!

threaded headsets were utter SHITE

[MartyC]

why would you want to??!!

threaded headsets were utter SHITE

Joe, you'd be great on Catchphrase... "just say what you see" 

[meticulous]

why would you want to??!!

threaded headsets were utter SHITE

i know that, but dont they need a threaded headset to compete in the class(o/s that is)?

[Dingobmxer]

It wouldnt be OS legal as its classed as a "ringer" and then every fooker would do it 

  DINGO

[jackel]

its got a 1.1/8 head set even if its converted to 1" its not the normal spec on the bike so wouldnt even be considered for old school racing

[MartyC]

its got a 1.1/8 head set even if its converted to 1" its not the normal spec on the bike so wouldnt even be considered for old school racing

So that's not the plan then?  I'm intrgued  .  Are you just after doing something different and very retro looking?

[jackel]

its got a 1.1/8 head set even if its converted to 1" its not the normal spec on the bike so wouldnt even be considered for old school racing

So that's not the plan then?  I'm intrgued  .  Are you just after doing something different and very retro looking?

will see when its done. i am wanting threaded headset for that retro look though.hopefully frame and forks will be with me by friday and off to the master powdercoaters next week think its going to be trial and error
knowing my luck more error