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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

I wouldn't worry too much about water getting in...

I wouldn't worry too much about water getting in there - as long as you're not riding in rain all the time. BBs were set up that way for years (decades, actually) and it mostly worked ok. Sometimes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

Hey man, glad you got your ride together - looks...

Hey man, glad you got your ride together - looks good. Your 'sketchy' Shogun BB is pretty normal for the time period btw, it's one of the reasons I'm not real keen on riding my bikes in the rain,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

The pics isnt the greatest but yeah I think you...

The pics isnt the greatest but yeah I think you could go with less cable housing . I've noticed many people put really long housing on their bikes, it's not a look I care for either. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

The size of the ball bearings can vary - maybe...

The size of the ball bearings can vary - maybe someone else here has a good guess? Btw, you could also replace the current vintage style bottom bracket with a cartridge assembly. They're much easier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

Yep, totally agree with the last 2 posts. You can...

Yep, totally agree with the last 2 posts. You can prolly look up the torque values but most people go by feel. As was pointed out it's not super important to get an exact value on most parts, unless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

I dont think you'll have any problem, right...

I dont think you'll have any problem, right terminology or not. It sounds like you're pretty mechanically skilled and along with the many tutorials online and this forum you should be fine.

A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 01:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

You can find a lot of tutorials on pulling a...

You can find a lot of tutorials on pulling a crank arm but to answer your question, that slotted piece is a dust cover as you guessed. You remove it with a screwdriver, and underneath you'll see the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By exmechanic89

The frame fits you, right? That's very important....

The frame fits you, right? That's very important. As far as the wheels you'll obviously have to remove them and spin the axles to see what's up. And as the other poster mentioned, if you're just...
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