RD won't move
04-26-07, 04:48 PM
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RD won't move
A 80's Suntour RD doesn't seem to budge at all anymore (after riding through salty winter). The cable tension on the friction shifter seems fine, but it just won't move.
Is it possible some key part flew off? Should I oil the crap out of it, and press hard somewhere?
Is it possible some key part flew off? Should I oil the crap out of it, and press hard somewhere?
04-26-07, 07:27 PM
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Without looking at the derailleur it would be impossible to find a "key" part that flew off.
To do this right you should remove the derailleur and clean with a water based water soluble degreaser and dry completly; next apply a dry lubricant like Finish Line Teflon Plus to the moving parts and pulleys. Then you need to oil the cable where it enters the housing.
To do this right you should remove the derailleur and clean with a water based water soluble degreaser and dry completly; next apply a dry lubricant like Finish Line Teflon Plus to the moving parts and pulleys. Then you need to oil the cable where it enters the housing.
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Originally Posted by godspiral
A 80's Suntour RD doesn't seem to budge at all anymore (after riding through salty winter). The cable tension on the friction shifter seems fine, but it just won't move.
Is it possible some key part flew off? Should I oil the crap out of it, and press hard somewhere?
Is it possible some key part flew off? Should I oil the crap out of it, and press hard somewhere?
