Post by: ammacopij72 on July 08, 2018, 04:04 PM
Post by: oldschoolace on July 08, 2018, 04:15 PM
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 08, 2018, 05:22 PM
difficult to put right. Easiest option is to find a slightly narrower post( they do vary in diameter from make to make) and live with it. Without cutting it out and fitting a new mast all I can think of is a well greased post knocked down which may straighten it a bit.... Or get stuck :/
Cheers fella, can't believe I didn't see it before getting it powdered.. The problem is compounded by the fact that I've had the layback powdered too..
Might try running some sandpaper down the tube to see if it makes it any better and then try the grease and rubber mallet technique, fingers crossed!!
Post by: Jon1971 on July 08, 2018, 05:43 PM
difficult to put right. Easiest option is to find a slightly narrower post( they do vary in diameter from make to make) and live with it. Without cutting it out and fitting a new mast all I can think of is a well greased post knocked down which may straighten it a bit.... Or get stuck :/
Cheers fella, can't believe I didn't see it before getting it powdered.. The problem is compounded by the fact that I've had the layback powdered too..
Might try running some sandpaper down the tube to see if it makes it any better and then try the grease and rubber mallet technique, fingers crossed!!
I would try that first mate, fine sand paper or wire wool then like you say grease and a rubber mallet. Should sort it :daumenhoch:
Post by: Taipan on July 08, 2018, 06:37 PM
Post by: oldschoolace on July 08, 2018, 06:59 PM
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-To-62mm-Car-Engine-Flexible-Shaft-Brake-Cylinder-Hone-Bore-Honing-Tool-2756-/263481728748?nav=SEARCH
The stones are too fine a grit to do anything but polish tubing but I fook them off and glue small strips of emery cloth to the 3 feet.
Work great on seat masts, quick, easy and reach further than you would ever put a post :daumenhoch:
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 08, 2018, 08:06 PM
I have a couple of these
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-To-62mm-Car-Engine-Flexible-Shaft-Brake-Cylinder-Hone-Bore-Honing-Tool-2756-/263481728748?nav=SEARCH
The stones are too fine a grit to do anything but polish tubing but I fook them off and glue small strips of emery cloth to the 3 feet.
Work great on seat masts, quick, easy and reach further than you would ever put a post :daumenhoch:
Fantastic mate, thanks for that! :daumenhoch:
Post by: deeman on July 09, 2018, 08:12 AM
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 09, 2018, 08:40 AM
On the plus side, you’re an experienced bike builder and you’ve put it out there on :radbmxsmilie: where others can offer advice from their experiences.
I think you’ll know what to do without damaging the powder.
Good luck fella
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 09, 2018, 08:54 AM
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 09, 2018, 12:09 PM
I have a couple of these
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-To-62mm-Car-Engine-Flexible-Shaft-Brake-Cylinder-Hone-Bore-Honing-Tool-2756-/263481728748?nav=SEARCH
The stones are too fine a grit to do anything but polish tubing but I fook them off and glue small strips of emery cloth to the 3 feet.
Work great on seat masts, quick, easy and reach further than you would ever put a post :daumenhoch:
Any specific grade of emery cloth mate?
Post by: oldschoolace on July 09, 2018, 12:19 PM
I used a 90 second araldite to bond the emery cloth, holds it well enough but is brittle enough to get off when you are ready for the next grade :daumenhoch:
Will bung a pic of mine up
Post by: oldschoolace on July 09, 2018, 12:45 PM
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 09, 2018, 12:55 PM
Post by: WINI on July 09, 2018, 01:13 PM
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 10, 2018, 11:15 AM
Wait till you see my snapped off renthal in an early unstamped GT performer frame :10_2_12:
:crybaby: :crybaby: "nono" "nono"
Post by: chubby on July 12, 2018, 11:08 AM
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Post by: MartyC on July 12, 2018, 01:05 PM
Wait till you see my snapped off renthal in an early unstamped GT performer frame :10_2_12:
A strong mix of caustic soda will have that out in about a week!
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 12, 2018, 04:14 PM
That snake post fitted fine, didn't notice a bend in there either Neil ???(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180712/1fce449aa6319949ea3ac3d47a0870f5.jpg)
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That's cos the snake post is bent too mate! :'(
Fingers crossed Clint's idea will sort it out... "help"
Post by: chubby on July 12, 2018, 04:44 PM
Honestly didn't notice either were bent ..
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Post by: ammacopij72 on July 13, 2018, 07:57 AM
Ahhhhh fook
Honestly didn't notice either were bent ..
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not your fault mate, only a slight kink in the seat tube and never intended to use the snake post so didnt look at it that closely. I think the issue is being compounded by the new nitto seat post being powdered too...
Fingers crossed it's all okay after a bit of fettling :daumenhoch:
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 17, 2018, 06:33 PM
I'm thinking maybe reaming out the forks might sort it?
Just starting to piss me off now as was hoping to have this done for mk and I'm running out of weekends.... :tickedoff:
Post by: oldschoolace on July 17, 2018, 09:16 PM
Ran it in a corded drill on half speed with the forks in a vice. Went really slow at it so it didn't grab and it worked a treat if a little scary :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: ammacopij72 on July 25, 2018, 03:11 PM
....and now the bad news....still working to getting material removed from inside the fork steerer tube thingy and it's a right pain in the arse. Thumbs down Thumbs down
Have been using a pillar drill fitted with a bar wrapped in 80 grade emery cloth in my lunchbreaks at work...taking forever but still hopefull to get this sorted and built for MK!
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 25, 2018, 03:13 PM
the good news first....the sea post tube is now sorted!! :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :D :D :D
....and now the bad news....still working to getting material removed from inside the fork steerer tube thingy and it's a right pain in the arse. Thumbs down Thumbs down
Have been using a pillar drill fitted with a bar wrapped in 80 grade emery cloth in my lunchbreaks at work...taking forever but still hopefull to get this sorted and built for MK!
Yay for MK Neil mate, keep the faith. :radbmxsmilie:
Post by: chubby on July 31, 2018, 09:48 PM
How's it coming on Neil???
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Post by: ammacopij72 on August 01, 2018, 12:10 PM
I hate to ask but..............
How's it coming on Neil???
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Seatpost is sorted :D and fingers crossed the fork tube thingy will be sorted this week so I can get it built this weekend. Then the big unveil at MK! "wantit"
you getting there for the Friday mate?
Post by: chubby on August 01, 2018, 12:14 PM
Look forward to seeing it dude..
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Post by: Retrodan72 on August 01, 2018, 12:21 PM
I'll be there Friday/early hours of Saturday depending on how many times I get lost or stop for a wee
Look forward to seeing it dude.
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:shocked: ::)
Post by: chubby on August 01, 2018, 12:22 PM
Well there is that!!!I'll be there Friday/early hours of Saturday depending on how many times I get lost or stop for a wee
Look forward to seeing it dude.
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:shocked: ::)
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Post by: ammacopij72 on August 01, 2018, 12:26 PM
Well there is that!!!I'll be there Friday/early hours of Saturday depending on how many times I get lost or stop for a wee
Look forward to seeing it dude.
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:shocked: ::)
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:2funny: :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: ammacopij72 on August 01, 2018, 01:15 PM
Post by: chubby on August 01, 2018, 01:26 PM
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Post by: ammacopij72 on August 01, 2018, 01:37 PM
Thank fook for that
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Yep, those emojis pretty much sum up the process mate! :smiley6600: