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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-18, 06:25 AM
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Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I was going to suggest trying to reflow the...

I was going to suggest trying to reflow the solder with a little heat, but you got it figured. Also, beautiful bike you have there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Also, network with your local bike nuts, a...

Also, network with your local bike nuts, a replacement fork shouldn't be too much $$ or that hard to find. Ask about old broken bikes at garage sales, you might turn one up for free.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Front fork most certainly is bent. Sorry :( ...

Front fork most certainly is bent. Sorry :( Someone probably had a bad braking experience. To see how a fork is bent, observe in the following pic how the green line traces the angle of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

no way the kickstand kept that load up while they...

no way the kickstand kept that load up while they were stacking
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I don't know if it's allowed, but it's here and I...

I don't know if it's allowed, but it's here and I enjoyed seeing it even if slightly off topic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Oh, well yes of course they do, but just for the...

Oh, well yes of course they do, but just for the thrill of it. My junker will still get locked inside overnight, but the dents in the frame will make it less likely to draw attention like the big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Dang Bill, Seriously nice find. Let me...

Dang Bill, Seriously nice find.

Let me know if you ever come across one in a larger size. Over the winter I'll be building that trashed out 23" sports that I got this summer. I plan to keep it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Are you familiar with string testing a frame? ...

Are you familiar with string testing a frame? randyjawa's site has instructions here:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I have to say, I don't think I'll ever tire of...

I have to say, I don't think I'll ever tire of looking at photos of well loved Raleigh Sports. They're common, yet each time I see one so beautifully cared for--as evidenced numerous times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

i can only imagine applying the front brake and...

i can only imagine applying the front brake and seeing your pads go flinging off ahead of you as they shoot out from their carriers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-11, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I suppose with them being open on one end, you'd...

I suppose with them being open on one end, you'd need to be mindful of the direction you mount them in :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Hbok welcome to the forums, and the hobby. ...

Hbok welcome to the forums, and the hobby. Congrats on getting the Raleigh, you're in for it now, better be careful or soon you'll have a fleet of old bikes.

For your tires, there are several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I've never seen the hand before, that is too cool.

I've never seen the hand before, that is too cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Lets see if I can make this work in a quote.

Lets see if I can make this work in a quote.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Auchen, Kurt has a nice dating guide to...

Auchen, Kurt has a nice dating guide to Ralieghs. I'd point you to it, but I'm on dial-up atm. Sweet find. That chainguard looks older than my 70's model sports.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

So rather than pine away for a 3-speed that fits,...

So rather than pine away for a 3-speed that fits, let me share pictures of the bikes I have and like, but don't fit.

First off there is my Armstrong. I bought this 20 some odd years ago when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I'll be happy with a large framed men's sports...

I'll be happy with a large framed men's sports for now. Ultimately I drool over the DL1 but I really don't see that happening soon, a large frame sports on the other hand should turn up soon enough....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I swear if I strike out trying to find an...

I swear if I strike out trying to find an affordable large men's frame i'm going to build a side car for my lady sports and be done with it.

My bike funds are non-existent at the moment, so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

This thread has given me English 3-speed fever I...

This thread has given me English 3-speed fever I know I have 3 of them already, but none in the right size except for the women's Raleigh. I can stand it no longer, I have cast a few lines out and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Gorgeous Hercules !

Gorgeous Hercules !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

I think I have one that will slide out and is...

I think I have one that will slide out and is visibly knotted, but I don't know if that's the proper method.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-11, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

The Austrian made Sears 3-speeds that I have come...

The Austrian made Sears 3-speeds that I have come across have the strait top tube, not curvy as your rider wishes.

Somtimes you can forgive the lack of graceful curves or paint by applying an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

That Dunelt is stunning. Well done sir, well...

That Dunelt is stunning. Well done sir, well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

Last night I measured the frames on my Men's...

Last night I measured the frames on my Men's Sports and also my Armstrong and as I suspected they're both 21" frames. I rode my sports around a bit just for fun and the quality is there, just a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27,993
Views: 4,565,755
Posted By BigPolishJimmy

All this talk about 3-speeds lately, now I have...

All this talk about 3-speeds lately, now I have to dig my Raleigh Sports out and have a little ride on it. I'm curious to see if I can adjust it up to fit my 6'4" size, I had just assumed it was too...
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