Hubs are missing dust covers?
12-02-09, 08:49 PM
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Hubs are missing dust covers?
I noticed on a newly acquired 1983 bike that all the hubs look like they are missing the dust covers. Am I right or did these Sunshine hubs never come with them. All 4 are missing.
So, What can I do to fix this problem. any MacGyver's out there ;-)
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So, What can I do to fix this problem. any MacGyver's out there ;-)
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12-02-09, 08:55 PM
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Yeah the cover is definitely not there. I'm not sure where you would find replacements, maybe you can find a washer to fit?
12-02-09, 09:05 PM
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Maybe these might fit....since all Suntour hubs were made by Sansin/Sunshine.
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=486431128417
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=486431128417
12-03-09, 03:25 PM
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I can sell you a front Suzie hub for the same price as one dust cap from Loose Screws. That way you get two.
I can also check my parts box.
I can also check my parts box.
12-03-09, 05:26 PM
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I have kluged dust covers for undersize dust caps by wrapping a strip of cloth between the hub and dropout and securing it with a tie-wrap.
However, that hub looks pretty standard. If you just got some dustcaps or cones or maybe an axle kit from Niagara, the caps just might fit. It may need new cones if it has been ridden for any length of time without the caps.
However, that hub looks pretty standard. If you just got some dustcaps or cones or maybe an axle kit from Niagara, the caps just might fit. It may need new cones if it has been ridden for any length of time without the caps.
12-03-09, 06:38 PM
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Find a local bike shop that has been in business for a couple of decades or so. I would say that there is a good chance that they would have some in their parts bins, or some old destroyed wheels hanging around that you might be able to take the dust caps off and pay a nominal fee.
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Find a local bike shop that has been in business for a couple of decades or so. I would say that there is a good chance that they would have some in their parts bins, or some old destroyed wheels hanging around that you might be able to take the dust caps off and pay a nominal fee.
There are a ton of the covers.caps on ebay. Just search campagnolo hub.
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Find a local bike shop that has been in business for a couple of decades or so. I would say that there is a good chance that they would have some in their parts bins, or some old destroyed wheels hanging around that you might be able to take the dust caps off and pay a nominal fee.
There are a ton of these caps on ebay. Just search campagnolo hub and they always pop up. Here is one link...
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-740-N...item56378cd58f
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Dust Covers
There are a ton of these caps on ebay. Just search campagnolo hub and they always pop up. Here is one link...
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-740-N...item56378cd58f
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-740-N...item56378cd58f
Here's what I found when clicking on your link
This listing (Campagnolo-740-NR-SR-rear-hub-dust-caps-x-2-NOS_W0QQitemZ370299164047QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0) has been removed, or this item is not available.Please check that you've entered the correct item number
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02-28-15, 07:47 PM
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Well this is awkward.................am I the only one here with a huge pile of bad wheels?
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Here's what I found when clicking on your link
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Here's what I found when clicking on your link
This listing (Campagnolo-740-NR-SR-rear-hub-dust-caps-x-2-NOS_W0QQitemZ370299164047QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0) has been removed, or this item is not available.Please check that you've entered the correct item number
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But no, you're not the only one here with a huge pile of bad wheels:
When I was flipping bikes that pile was really handy. Not very easy to pack into a small basement but I always seemed to have the right replacement cone, axle or innertube.
When I was flipping bikes that pile was really handy. Not very easy to pack into a small basement but I always seemed to have the right replacement cone, axle or innertube.
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I've even scrounged spokes from spare wheels. It comes in handy.
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The first wheel I built has spokes from at least three other wheels. I'm still riding it plenty.
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I missed the thread the first time round (in 2009!) but I will say the early 80s Raleigh Record I recently acquired has a replacement front wheel with Sunshine high flange front hub (axle is bolted on - no QR) and it too has no dust covers (nor does it look like it ever did). Perhaps that was just the way some low end wheels were made.
