Recent content by Iceboy133

Try using a 50/50 mix of dexron automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Works 10 times better than any other penetrating fluid and it is cheap.

http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/brainfork.html This guy does it.

I am still following this thread. I must sadly admit that most of my soldering is done on electronics and very little in my field requires silver soldering. I can't imagine it is very different from tin/lead soldering with the exception of higher temperatures and type of solder. Best of luck...

1st gather your iron, a clean dry rag, a damp sponge, some small rosin core solder (60/40 is good)and some non acid paste flux. Make sure your iron is clean and hot. Dip the end of the iron right into the flux and then wipe it off with a dry rag. touch the tip with solder until it is just a...

Cheap chinese motor kit. $100 - $150 on a cheap bicycle. Doesn't look too well set up. If you buy it you should loctite everything and reinforce the fender connections. I really wouldn't pay over $200 for it if it runs.

http://www.huskybicycles.com/ Husky also makes some heavy duty stuff. Great wheels also.

Thanks Devon. That is what I was looking for. Man, I am learning a lot real fast on this forum. Great place! :D

Wow, thanks for the site 2many. I'll have some good reading this evening.

I have a question about vintage 28" wheelsets. Please excuse my ignorance as I haven't had much experience in this area. I would like to know how people are getting thier vintage 28" frames rolling. I like the ballon tire look. I like the taller frames. Looking around at different cycling sites...

New guy here. My name is Jim. My basic interest is in Elgin motorbikes. I'm going to need a lot of help figuring out wheel sizes and such. I am looking forward to participating here.