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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: oldschoolfool on June 13, 2009, 11:04 AM

Title: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 13, 2009, 11:04 AM

hi there,could someone tell me if skyway mags are made in the US or the UK. i only want to know as i have a  white set that says made in the uk.just curious really.

so whats the history.

also can  Simplex mags have their hubs retightened.ive got a set with loose hubs but with the riveted hubs cant see how they adjust.

any one any help??

dave

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 13, 2009, 11:08 AM

ahhh!!,just read the post below about the uk skyways :idiot2:.
any news on the simplex's would be a help though.

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: Superkav on June 16, 2009, 12:00 PM

One of the Burner guys on here should be able to help, try pm'ing Beard...or you could start a thread on the Burnerworld forum.

Simplex were a French made wheel and I don't think they offered the replacement bolt set like Skyway did. You could probably drill out the rivets and get some suitable bolts from B&Q to refit the hub. While you're at it you could give the hub plate a rub with some wet and dry to shine it up. That galvanised finish is just awful.

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 18, 2009, 12:54 AM

cheers dude,will do! :)

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: rockinlumberjack on June 18, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've restored my Simplex mags. The rear was like yours. I've replaced the rivets with bolts of the same diameter and tightened with nuts with Nylstop and they go well.

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 20, 2009, 12:14 PM

right stupid question time :LolLolLolLol:but what is nylstop!!??

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: rockinlumberjack on June 20, 2009, 11:20 PM

It's not a stupid question. Nylstop is a nut with nylon on the end of the threads who secures or locks the nut on the bolt.

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: justin on June 21, 2009, 04:14 PM

You will find all the info about SkyWay here oldschoolfool mate ;) ............

Founded in 1963 in the USA..........

http://www.coloredtuffs.com/shop/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=8

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 21, 2009, 10:16 PM

nylstop....nylock...same thing,doh :D. i thought it was some new fandangled thing.its just a nut wiyh a nylon end.haha :uglystupid2:

Title: Re: skyways
Post by: oldschoolfool on June 21, 2009, 10:17 PM

hey justin,cheers bud 8)