Author Topic: MY BIGGEST MISTAKE WAS...... (Read 1620 times)

munners · « **on:** May 05, 2009, 04:17 PM »

when i built WITH NO NYLON WASHERS a NOS chrome TA.

This is the one that i was selling. Someone may be buying it now though.

Pure perfection but why didnt i use nylon washers

I cringe when i see the rear drops. How could i.

dannywhiteley · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:41 PM »

Thats a shame, bet you wont make the same mistake twice.

I did the same thing with my freshly powdered Rebel Freestyler. Its only powder (i.e. not original finish) so not half as bad, but still a bit gutting, especially as I now have loads of nylon washers.

Another one for me was fitting a too tight Tuf Neck clamp to my Quadangle. It was only on the bike for 2 days before I reverted back to an MX hinged, but it was enough through fitting and removal to scrape a good chunk of powder off. Again non-original finish so not as bad, and its covered by the new clamp, but still gutting as I know its there and it will no doubt harm the value slightly should I ever sell. Silly mistake...

JT71 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:52 PM »

I don't think that detracts from how good that frame is Munners, so it's had some wheels on, that's what it's for.

still an awesome frame in awesome condition.

jimmyp · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:01 PM »

You need to turn that plug socket off, have you not heard of global warming man

munners · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:03 PM »

Quote from: jimmyp on May 05, 2009, 05:01 PM

You need to turn that plug socket off, have you not heard of global warming man

crazycraig · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:18 PM »

Yeah that was a bad move not using nylon washers !!!!!! Will you take £200 for it

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:22 PM »

mencap

aditup 2234 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:54 PM »

I can't believe it's not butter!
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meticulous · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:57 PM »

99.9% of peaple that would buy that would build it up, so them marks wont make any differance... or they SHOULDNT make any differance....

donkeybambam · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:06 PM »

dry your eyes mate......

don't worry mate it still looks the nuts.

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:08 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on May 05, 2009, 05:22 PM

mencap

Tefore · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:14 PM »

ffs nick you remembered to use cloths to protect the pool table from the carpet but not on this.lol

looks stunning. also is your worktops granite or resin. sorry im just curious

keep it lit! · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on May 05, 2009, 05:22 PM

mencap

a classic pete you mong

CD17 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:14 PM »

I think you biggest mistake was tightening them up to much

Still a very very sweet frame

dbone · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:27 PM »

WOW!

WHERE ALL SKYWAY DROPOUTS.....ermmmmmmm welded so badly? they have burnt holes or missed out bits, im sure it should be like that however very very shody and doest look right to me.

double chevron · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:29 PM »

It's only a problem if the potential buyer wants to keep it unbuilt as a display piece

You'd deserve a good big slap for overtightening those nuts, Nick especially on a bike that was only wheelied on a carpet I bet

Well, you live and learn...

dbone · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:34 PM »

Dont worry about the drop outs.......worry about the holes burnt in the dropouts when weldin took place, must have had the amps a bit high

...OR is this how skyway shipped them out?

munners · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:43 PM »

Quote from: dbone on May 05, 2009, 08:34 PM

Dont worry about the drop outs.......worry about the holes burnt in the dropouts when weldin took place, must have had the amps a bit high ...OR is this how skyway shipped them out?

wind up merchant. obviously dont know alot about TA's

dannywhiteley · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:41 PM »

I'll give you £50 for it Nick... Those burn holes in the drop outs really affect its value. Shody Skyway workmanship.

munners · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:43 PM »

monkian · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:08 PM »

Might be a stupid question but can you ride with nylon washers without it being an issue?
I know most wouldn't ride a show bike like this but for those who'd like to look after their daily rides would it be a problem?

My biggest mistake was swapping my comp III's when I was 11 with a so called mate for some 'freestyle white walls'
...turned out to be off a raleigh shopper

There I said it out loud. Therapy over

munners · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:14 PM »

You cant ride on nylon washers. As soon as you tighten up they just break.

monkian · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:21 PM »

Quote from: munners on May 05, 2009, 10:14 PM

You cant ride on nylon washers. As soon as you tighten up they just break.

Cheers. You just helped me avoid another big mistake

phantom photon · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:41 PM »

Quote from: munners on May 05, 2009, 10:14 PM

You cant ride on nylon washers. As soon as you tighten up they just break.

You can, you just have to get the right ones

Don't get the crap ones from B&Q, Homebase, etc, they are too thin. Track down some quality thicker ones which you can then tighten as much as steel washers and can ride on.