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1" fork to 1 1/8" threadless forks conversion
ED209:
How to ( From GlobalFlat ) on how to do the threaded to threadless conversion to make 1 1/8 forks fit a 1" frame :daumenhoch:
http://www.global-flat.com/smf/index.php'topic=28925.0
Thanks to James Voivod for the link :daumenhoch:
DiscoStu's advice...
"Yes I have just done my 92 master. I used the cups from a new beartrap 2 headset. I then sorted through my bits box and managed to find some old 1"1/8th aheadset parts with bearings and crowns that fitted into the cups without any machining. If you don't have any 1"1/8 spare headsets buy a Savage 1"1/8th from Dave at the rad bmx shop for just under £9. The top bearing and seals and bearing tapered crown will fit without any problems. The bottom bearing race will fit into the cup if it's pressed in place but won't move around freely. I took the bottom cup and bearing down to my local engineering firm and they popped it in the lathe and took a thou off. The bearing spun nice and free. It cost a fiver.
All in all this is not a cheap conversion.
1" Beartrap 2 from eBay around £23-£28 from eBay
Savage 1"1/8th headset from rad bmx shop for £9
Engineering costs to machine the Lower cup £5
All in around £30. Then a different stem and forks.
But it won't come loose like the threaded ones! So well worth it for a rider!"
HEYWOOD BMX:
http://www.global-flat.com/smf/index.php'topic=28925.0
Wadz:
Slowly slowly catchy new skool ;D
ED209:
--- Quote from: wadz on December 04, 2011, 09:54 AM ---Slowly slowly catchy new skool ;D
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you're not STILL bitter :LolLolLolLol:
ED209:
--- Quote from: VOIVOD on December 04, 2011, 09:36 AM ---http://www.global-flat.com/smf/index.php'topic=28925.0
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cheers BIG James >:D
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