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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 03:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,678
Posted By willbur

Ok-but where in the Bible does anyone speak about...

Ok-but where in the Bible does anyone speak about experienced idiots? Or even plain idiots?LOL

There maybe many quotes available about idiots but that specific quote is identical to Twain's (at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,678
Posted By willbur

FB- You attribute the quote about idiots to...

FB-
You attribute the quote about idiots to George Carlin, I believe the actual quote is by Mark Twain.
Just saying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,343
Posted By willbur

Not trying to do a Gotcha but the pressure...

Not trying to do a Gotcha but the pressure increases 48 psi (Guy-Lussac Gas Law)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By willbur

Thanks all, especially you, FB. You got it right.

Thanks all, especially you, FB. You got it right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By willbur

V Brake Repair Question

Greetings-
I'm working on a "hybrid" bike. The left front V brake caliper arm does not retract. Checked cable for binding. However, upon further inspection, it appears the left caliper arm mounting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,297
Posted By willbur

FB- It's total, not between the individual...

FB-
It's total, not between the individual balls. Look' s like maybe 1/2 ball total clearance.

Thanks for your replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,297
Posted By willbur

These wheels were from 105-ultegra level bikes....

These wheels were from 105-ultegra level bikes. So, I don't think quality of bearings/cones is the issue. I leave 1/2 bearing clearance between the bearings in the cone. This issue has me wondering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,297
Posted By willbur

Exactly what I noticed, too. Do we adjust so that...

Exactly what I noticed, too. Do we adjust so that all play is removed everywhere on the wheel, or just the spot with the least play(which still leaves some play on another part of the wheel)?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,368
Posted By willbur

Isn't that the same?

Isn't that the same?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,637
Posted By willbur

"Craftsman tools these days are junk as are most...

"Craftsman tools these days are junk as are most retail outlets nowadays due to all the tools coming out of China with inferior steel".

I don't know where you are getting your Craftsman hand tools...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By willbur

LPS-3. Is that cosmoline (sp?)- the same stuff...

LPS-3. Is that cosmoline (sp?)- the same stuff new chains are packed/lubed with?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,554
Posted By willbur

Ball bearings in electric motors require grease,...

Ball bearings in electric motors require grease, usually polyurea, and are lubed for life at the factory. I maybe wrong, but I believe your Chain-L has lots of sulfur ep additive. This stuff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,332
Posted By willbur

Well, if it makes you happy-it probably was Type...

Well, if it makes you happy-it probably was Type F given the time period of the original recipe.:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,332
Posted By willbur

You are confusing TCA with TCE. Yes, there is a...

You are confusing TCA with TCE. Yes, there is a TCE but not as 1,1,1,-TCE isomer. TCE is an ethene while TCA is an ethane. Different stuff. I think the poster probably ment 1,1-DCE, which is a common...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,332
Posted By willbur

Wrong again! :) There is no such compound as...

Wrong again! :) There is no such compound as 1,1,1-TCE. It's 1,1,1-TCA-a strong chlorinated degreaser for hydrocarbon compounds. How it can loosen rust or corrosion is beyound me. It's not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,332
Posted By willbur

Actually, the original recipe was power steering...

Actually, the original recipe was power steering fluid and acetone. Because ATF is used as the recommended power steering fluid in many cars, ATF became the recipe. It has simiilair properties to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By willbur

XYZ- with that kind of chain maintenance-...

XYZ-
with that kind of chain maintenance- anything would work well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By willbur

FB- Too complicated for me...Suppose left side...

FB-
Too complicated for me...Suppose left side is out of true(relative to wheel centerline) by 0.020" and the right side is also out of true by
0.020", then TIR is 0.040"? Or, is TIR just for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By willbur

FB- do you mean total summed runout (deviation...

FB-
do you mean total summed runout (deviation from true) of the left AND the right side of wheel, or just the runout on a side?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,634
Posted By willbur

5,000-6,000 miles between waxings? Wow Add a...

5,000-6,000 miles between waxings? Wow
Add a little powdered graphite to the wax and go 10,000! :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,634
Posted By willbur

Mr. FB- regarding that photo, perhaps you need...

Mr. FB-
regarding that photo, perhaps you need to include instructions on applying Chain-L! Oil is typically applied to the bottom run of the chain (inside surface) so road crud is washed off the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,634
Posted By willbur

"Many street motorcycle tests show the plain...

"Many street motorcycle tests show the plain teflon/wax stuff to work the best"

Totally different application. MC chains are permanently lubed internally and seals prevent dirt/water intrusion....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,393
Posted By willbur

"There's only Valvoline and Castro oil that uses...

"There's only Valvoline and Castro oil that uses Zinc" What? They all use ZDDP but at much reduced levels- about 800-900 ppm. Reduced so as not to poison cat. converters. With roller tappets and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,313
Posted By willbur

"I oil chains when they ask for it, typically...

"I oil chains when they ask for it, typically 800-1200 miles." FB- you a chain whisperer now, too?
Enough with these endless chain lube threads-this has got to be the most discussed topic on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-12, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,297
Posted By willbur

Merkel- rubbing alcohol does not contain...

Merkel-
rubbing alcohol does not contain acetone. Rubbing alcohol can be biologically oxidized to acetone. Have used rubbing alcohol on plastics and is good for cleaning electronics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,051
Posted By willbur

Greetings- I've used WD-40 and sometimes it...

Greetings-
I've used WD-40 and sometimes it doesn't work, probably because it did not fully penetrate into the mechanism. I then place the shifter, wo its cover, in a container of kerosene and let...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By willbur

"check to see that the surface you are on is...

"check to see that the surface you are on is level between the front and rear wheel positions"

Absolutelly, and I also adjust for the earth's curvature, too:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By willbur

Saddle Tilt Adjustment

Greetings-
accepted advice on adjusting saddle is to initially place a level on the saddle and adjust for zero tilt. Does one do this beginning at the nose and down the center groove/channel, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-12, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By willbur

Thanks- we suspected 47.5 was likely best bc he...

Thanks-
we suspected 47.5 was likely best bc he uses the middle ring the most on the streets of phila. We needed to see what the group thought- lots of knowledge/ideas here. Complicating factor is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By willbur

Proper Chainline

Greetings-
A friend and I are upgrading his commuter Trek FX Hybrid nine speed triple from Shimano lower level chainrings and bb to XT rings and bb with external bearings. The original setup specs a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 64,526
Posted By willbur

"XP rating" ? what's that?

"XP rating" ? what's that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 64,526
Posted By willbur

I use Castrol Pyroplex-blue. Very water...

I use Castrol Pyroplex-blue. Very water resistant. It has metal additives that are activated by water, so it actually resists washout better when water gets into the bearing. Its spec'd for wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By willbur

Thanks all FB what you say is very logical....

Thanks all
FB what you say is very logical. Makes sense. I kinda thought that, but wanted to be sure.
.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-11, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By willbur

Spoke Tension

Greetings-
when measuring spoke tension with the Park TM-1, are the wheel manufacteur's spoke specs for rims with installed tires at full pressure, or are they for rims only? I notice a significant...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,582
Posted By willbur

:D Curiosity got the best of me once, and I...

:D

Curiosity got the best of me once, and I did just what you said- but no fine steel dust. Must have been a really clean chain, or very hard steel....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,582
Posted By willbur

Wear by-products (of a steel chain)? So I should...

Wear by-products (of a steel chain)? So I should be able to clean my chain with a magnet, then? <grin>
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,269
Posted By willbur

Interesting stuff- reminds me of how I used to...

Interesting stuff-
reminds me of how I used to lube my BSA and Norton motorcycle chains.
Used moly chassis grease and thined it down with naptha (camping stove fuel), kerosene or paint thinner....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By willbur

I think the shop guy ment 25mm at the rim. I...

I think the shop guy ment 25mm at the rim. I calculate this as only about 2 degrees at the rdr mount. But will bending even this bit it weaken it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By willbur

Another Question

Regarding the hanger on this bike-it is not replaceable and was alinged (sp?) by bending at the rdr mount using the Park tool. The shop guy said it was 12mm out. Since this is an aluminum frame, did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-11, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By willbur

Thanks Operator-you are a ****** genius. B screw...

Thanks Operator-you are a ****** genius. B screw adj did it. I thought I had it right 3/4 in (saw no jumping of the pulley when spinning backwards) but your suggestion did it. Shifts like a dream....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By willbur

Rear Shifting Problem

Greetings-
I'm working on my son's 9 speed Trek. The problem is shifting from the largest to the next higher cog. It skips this cog and shifts to the next higher one out. The rest of the outward...
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