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WAL Riot resto
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The wal txt doesn't. Have to be yellow. It could be white or red. But if there were some chrome stripes the blackness of the forks could be lost. I think it's one of those things that you wouldn't be able to tell until its done. But I'm sure it's worth ago as its only some fork decals at the end of the day. Anyway we will see if ed likes the idea. It's his ride. :daumenhoch:
dan-dare:
--- Quote from: ED209 on October 07, 2012, 07:46 AM ---never thought of that... cheers Spen :daumenhoch:
;D
gonna try black, then red, then maybe chrome if nought else works.
Not sure how perfect chrome forks would sit on an imperfect frame though.
I've got most of those parts Jon so its just a question of building :)
Working on it now...
( PS. need to speak to you about fixing bolts for the bash Jon :daumenhoch: )
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You won't need a lay-back on it..... :coolsmiley:
ED209:
Thanks for the advice Jon ... did as you said an it was all sweeeet.
found a coach bolt but it had the square base under it ... filed that off and it was a great fit.
Took your advice on threads and thought 'US' ... I had this crappy old Schwinn out the back and took the plastic top cap off the stem ( 1 1/8th forks ) and the allen bolt from that fitted perfectly :daumenhoch:
After my success with the bash I got the cranks back on and I'n just getting some 2.0 black Panaracers on my wheels to see what they are like ... the red DXs look hot too ...
Good thoughts on the decals peeps... if the forks were red i could use the decals I have got ... and red was a WAL colour :daumenhoch:
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--- Quote from: ED209 on October 07, 2012, 07:46 AM ---( PS. need to speak to you about fixing bolts for the bash Jon :daumenhoch: )
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I used a coach bolt for the front mounting. A regular bolt (as was originally supplied) kinks the cable pretty bad so I didnt want to do that. The coach bolt sits pretty flush so works perfect.
For the rear it was an absolute nightmare. The thread in there is US thread and absolutely no where had a bolt that fitted. I had to dig in 3 mates garages until I found a bolt that went in there. Id suggest digging out all the US made parts you can find like stems, seat clamps, etc, that have US sized allen heads and go from there. Hopefully one of them will have a matching thread. :daumenhoch:
PS: Everyone needs to back away from those cranks and chainwheel. :2gunsfiring_v1: :LolLolLolLol:
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ED209:
Simon ( previous owner ) found these today :)
Robbo:
Got any updated pics for us Ed?
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