Originally Posted by
francophile
Life is still hammering me, haven't had time for anything, sorry friends.
I could really use some drive-by advice though, if anyone is willing.
Picked up an immaculate '86 Corsa Mondiale via eBay, another Lawee bike joins the stable. Sadly, it arrived with shipping damage - a split cable guide, one is smushed, and the computer mount was FUBAR. Seller was cool about it, refunded 15% to cover repairs, and I walked out the door for less than $250 shipped which is a winner any day. All stock except for the 105 shift levers, stem and bars.
Anyone have advice on repair of this guide? Paint is flawless, so I'd love something low-invasive like soldering, then a touch-up (or similar). Torching this bike would be nuts; I got a quote of $60 to replace guide and primer going that route, though.
Tap down the opened one as suggested and then use a small awl on the flattened one....use a thick electrical tape for cushioning (not duct tape) on both sides of the guide and work the awl on each side of the guide a bit at a time until you open it up.
Worked for me...GL, Ben
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