RRBBO - Good Vibrations

[Hooch]

and on the bearings maybe try the stuff of the murray.... cups and all

[Rat Rod]

What's the best way to re-insert the races/cups on the neck?

I thought about using a block of wood and hammer, but this may goof things up. Please don't say a hydraulic press at a machine shop.

[Hooch]

i usually tap in with a hammer turned on its side... usually they dont fit to tight and if they do they might not be corect for the bike

[xddorox]

Block of wood works for me everytime.

[Schwinnspastic]

the bike is looking good .. run into the chain issue before here is a ring that works.
http://www.bikepartsusa.com/product_inf ... 01%2D98069

[Hooch]

a krate sprocket or a clover sprocket off a 5 speed schwinn should work too

[aka_locojoe]

What's the best way to re-insert the races/cups on the neck?

I thought about using a block of wood and hammer, but this may goof things up. Please don't say a hydraulic press at a machine shop.

I use the wood and hammer but also made this

I've seen one better then this that had something brass (soft) instead of the washers I used. Whatever was brass fit inside the bearing cups. I can't recall what the brass part was though.

[dumpster_diver]

The chainring is for a coaster which requires a different width chain compared to a 5 speed chain.

The shifter is mounted to a totally different headset setup then what you have. THe original headset has a cone shape nut that that fits the shifter better. Check your collegiate..

[xddorox]

Brilliant homemade tool Randy, thanks for the idea.

[aka_locojoe]

Brilliant homemade tool Randy, thanks for the idea.

Thanks.
Oh and of course it works on bottom brackets as well.

[Clothespin n]

Brilliant homemade tool Randy, thanks for the idea.

I second that.....

peace,
Kev.

[62Higgins]

For the headset or BB cups, I like the hammer and wood method.

I have switched to using a dead blow hammer though, lead shot in the head, hard rubber face. No bounce. Once you get accurate it is pretty much a one shot install (it helps to have some inner rage though).

[cman]

I like the custom install tool but I cant weld so I will stick with the 2x4 and hammer method.

The bike looks sweet. Nice and simple ratted bike with a very classy look.

[Hooch]

did you get the bearing issue figured out?

[Rat Rod]

did you get the bearing issue figured out?

I've got another set of cups and bearings to try to see if that will make a difference or not. Just got to find the time to do it!

I've also run into another snag. My chain is just a bit too long and when I remove a link then it's too short. Someone told me I should look into finding a half link to use.

I guess I have to learn all this somehow.