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Title: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: jj46 on October 29, 2006, 08:45 PM

Im currently doing my 1st oldschool build and wondered if you can do the potts mod on mx1000 calipers as they have the q/r Also has anyone repainted or powdered a set?  if so did they come out ok...Cheers for any advice

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: billstup on October 29, 2006, 08:56 PM

It can be done, but it means removing the adjuster and putting the cable clamp in its place  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: dordymush on October 29, 2006, 09:02 PM

i've done it a couple of times.
what you need to do is drill the quick release out.
the the micro adjuster needs to go in its place.
i think you need to drill the hole out a little bit bigger to get it in.
dont forget that the micro goes in backwards after.
you can use the cable holder off your quick release in the top hole then as well.
job done.

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: selfpreservation on October 29, 2006, 09:03 PM

you need to get other adjuster and bolt from another brakeset (i used an acs boa) for best results , take the  mx 1000 auto  adjuster off and take the cable fixing bolt off the quick release use the adjuster off the other brakeset you need one with the nut on pretty standard on most bikes fit it  on the quick release so that the the nut sits flush with the flat part of the mount this will allow you to adjust cable tension , if you put it in the opposite way the nut will just spin , it sound complacated but it will only go in two ways and if you fit it youll see what i mean
now fit the fixing bolt from the other brakeset to the top hole , you cant use the fixing bolt you took out of the mx1000 cause it is round section and the hole is not round , most other fixing bolts will fit right in , i dont see why you cant repaint or powder the calipers as some are painted and some are powdered on the first place
clear as mud but if you fiddle about with it youll soon see what i mean

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: selfpreservation on October 29, 2006, 09:11 PM

the way i have done mine means it is easily reversed  and doesnt damage the calpier in any way
heres some pics
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i137/selfpreservation/PIC_0159.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i137/selfpreservation/PIC_0158.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i137/selfpreservation/PIC_0157.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i137/selfpreservation/PIC_0156.jpg)

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: greentoad on October 30, 2006, 04:58 PM

Hi

I set up a front MX1000 like this a few weeks ago -

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k223/greentoad_whiteangel/IMG_6339.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k223/greentoad_whiteangel/IMG_6331.jpg)

Hope this helps.

J.

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: dordymush on October 30, 2006, 07:57 PM

same way as i do it.

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: jj46 on October 31, 2006, 10:55 PM

Cheers guys, ive just got some pink mx1000's so once there stripped and polished i'll sort the mod..
Another question tho, whay bars would you put on an 85 master? im  thinking either ez, fusion or kneesavers but want my choice to be era correct and am not sure on the haro bars

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: CD17 on October 31, 2006, 11:05 PM

Fusion

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: jj46 on October 31, 2006, 11:22 PM

Fusion?  do these have haro decals anywhere or just fusion in black written on them?
These are the ones i seen that i was planning to lose but i want to make sure im buying the right ones
If anyone has a pic i'd sure be grateful :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MX 1000 and potts mod?
Post by: jj46 on November 21, 2006, 04:56 PM

any chance of the pics again so i can print em this time?
Cheers