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I just did this for my build. I have a small triangular file that just slightly wider than the thickness of the fork. I laid the file on the axle, aligning it with a flat side of the axle jamb nut. Then, tightened the axle nut down against it as a ‘fence’. Did it on both sides, making sure it was aligned with the first side. Didn’t take more than 10 minutes of filing in total and the fork slipped right in.
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The fork may be too short.
I’ll have to see.
It’s close.
The fork may be too short.
I’ll have to see.
It’s close.
I had that problem on one of my bikes, the frame was too tall for the fork tube by just a little bit.
But this works, The handlebar stem holds the top washer down instead of the cap nut. As long as the stem is tightened it holds fine. Just the cone nut and washer, no cap nut. It would work without the washer also. As long as the cone nut is threaded on it works.
Thanks, but I’m hoping it doesn’t come to that, maybe I can take a little off of the frame to make it fit, or find another fork.
It looks like you have some space at the bottom of the head tube if you decide to take some off. Remember the bearing cap needs some space to slide in. I did that once and had a weld keep the cap from seating in all the way.
It might.
and I haven’t taken the originals out yet so will try with them first as they appear to be a touch smaller than the chromed ones that came with the fork.
and I haven’t taken the originals out yet so will try with them first as they appear to be a touch smaller than the chromed ones that came with the fork.
Not long enough to engage any threads no matter what I did, and since I have nothing invested in the frame, I’ll try this…
Looks like there's plenty of meat there to trim off. Hopefully that works out
Funkme
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I often cut and weld stems to get correct lengths. Hope it works.
Got it cut an squared off and the fork fits now.
I put an order in today for a stem, and some axle nuts, and some other little bits. soon I’ll have all the parts needed to build up this bike, and finish my other build too.
I put an order in today for a stem, and some axle nuts, and some other little bits. soon I’ll have all the parts needed to build up this bike, and finish my other build too.
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I am having trouble deciding how to finish this. I have one bike that I will paint soon during its current rebuild, and another that I have as a rust rod.
and a Haro that still has its 1989? 1990? Paint job and decals.
I ride either (sometimes both) the Haro or the rustrod almost every day the Haro is my nighttime (generator and lights and fat tires) ride, and the rust rod is my ride for when I want some speed.
I really like the stabilized rust finish and it is easy to maintain with a little oil or BLO occasionally. I planned originally to do a similar finish with this build, but BMX bikes are supposed to be flashy…
What do you think about a rusty BMX cruiser with some bling on it.
it could look stupid or cool. Hmmm. I’ll have another beer and think about it.
and thoughts from the PROs?
and a Haro that still has its 1989? 1990? Paint job and decals.
I ride either (sometimes both) the Haro or the rustrod almost every day the Haro is my nighttime (generator and lights and fat tires) ride, and the rust rod is my ride for when I want some speed.
I really like the stabilized rust finish and it is easy to maintain with a little oil or BLO occasionally. I planned originally to do a similar finish with this build, but BMX bikes are supposed to be flashy…
What do you think about a rusty BMX cruiser with some bling on it.
it could look stupid or cool. Hmmm. I’ll have another beer and think about it.
and thoughts from the PROs?
I’m thinking a totally minimalist build with rusty frame and bars, shiny crankset and chain, and red pedals, wheels, and grips.
I like the Capt's idea, mix it up.
MattiThundrrr
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"Rat Rod" is all about following the rules, doing exactly what you're supposed to
I’m not much for rules, except the ones I made up in the last half an hour or so, so no hope for me as a rat rodder 
If my Tacoma dies, I could really drive that car.
I’d park it right next to my boss’s shiny red thing.
If my Tacoma dies, I could really drive that car.
I’d park it right next to my boss’s shiny red thing.
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Looking even more bike like!
I have a black chainring and cranks, and black grips.
Will need to order/ buy a chain.
Need to think about pedals.
Platforms, or bear traps?
Most likely platforms and straps.
Contemplating a seat post and seat and possibly a brake.
I’ll have it geared low to start.
Once the fat old man can do some tricks I might put a smaller cog on the back if I can still pedal.
I have a black chainring and cranks, and black grips.
Will need to order/ buy a chain.
Need to think about pedals.
Platforms, or bear traps?
Most likely platforms and straps.
Contemplating a seat post and seat and possibly a brake.
I’ll have it geared low to start.
Once the fat old man can do some tricks I might put a smaller cog on the back if I can still pedal.
Bear traps and fixie sounds like a great way to give your calves and shins some "personality"
