Author Topic: Why dont my bloody tuffs fit?! (Read 1196 times)

tufftimes · « **on:** June 21, 2011, 07:04 PM »

Ok, I know why my new Tuffs wont fit my '83 Supergoose f 'n' f. The bastid axle is too large in diameter and fookin long to boot.

But what can I do about it? Just replace the axles? Is this a common fix? $:-\$

Obviously I wont be doing myself, I broke a sweat just fitting the headset today.

Looked in resto stickies and couldnt see this topic covered.

Ta chaps

spesh · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:15 PM »

is it just the front wheel? if so just file a couple of flats on the axle where it goes into the drop outs dont file the forks
remember axles are cheap and plentiful goose forks arent

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:18 PM »

Can't see why they would be too big in diameter - did skyway do and 14mm sets ?

the length is a prob on the new ones

i can sell you a kit which is shorter and won't stick out - (you need just to check the lengh to rear drop out space)

also have the 10mm/8mm flat side axle kits as well

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=126741.msg1215377#msg1215377

cheers B

tufftimes · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:35 PM »

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on June 21, 2011, 09:18 PM

Can't see why they would be too big in diameter - did skyway do and 14mm sets ?

the length is a prob on the new ones

i can sell you a kit which is shorter and won't stick out - (you need just to check the lengh to rear drop out space)

also have the 10mm/8mm flat side axle kits as well

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=126741.msg1215377#msg1215377

cheers B

Great work.

Responded in the appropriate thread.

I guess I could try filing them but Im trying to put off the introduction of hammers, sawing or filing equipment for as long possible.