how to overhaul MKS quill pedals?
05-17-07, 09:39 AM
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how to overhaul MKS quill pedals?
I got a pair of unused MKS quill pedals with an old bike.. they are about 25 years old, and they turn very smoothly, but have that 'no grease inside' feeling.. i'd like to grease them, but cannot get them open.
I've attached two photos - sorry about the quality, i had to use my iMac's built in webcam to take the shots (friend is borrowing the dSLR).
Anyway, does anybody have any tips on opening these? It seems like the knurled cap on the end should unscrew, but i've been unable to get it loose and i'm afraid i'm going to start mangling the aluminum...
I've attached two photos - sorry about the quality, i had to use my iMac's built in webcam to take the shots (friend is borrowing the dSLR).
Anyway, does anybody have any tips on opening these? It seems like the knurled cap on the end should unscrew, but i've been unable to get it loose and i'm afraid i'm going to start mangling the aluminum...
05-17-07, 10:09 AM
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I've gotten the tops of a few pairs of these, not mks but quill pedals, I just gently use a pair of box pliers and haven't had a problem. I think I've mostly been working with steel pedals though. They do unscrew so... that's all I got.
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Vise grips wrapped with a rag will allow you to not damage the grippy part. It should come off quite easily.
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I still have some of those......and after 20+ years they are great pedals....still turn smoothly. There was a special tool for removing the dust cap......but I suppose you could use large pliers, or other tool. Once you get the dust cap off, its pretty self explanatory......just work over a towel or something to catch the bearings.
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Originally Posted by Barabaika
I guess i'll wait until the next time i order something from Riv though...
If the bearings feel super smooth, is it OK to ride on them for a while, even if the grease is probably gone?
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Vice grips used very carefully would save you $4. It shouldn't hurt to ride them for a while. But, not in dusty, wet, etc. conditions.
