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Indyjps

Indyjps

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    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread The 442.
      Amazing build as always. Crimping, I've router'd a piece of wood to the approx diameter of the tube, half depth, as a support, set...
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      Indyjps reacted to MattiThundrrr's post in the thread Red rocket of love with Like Like.
      If you wanna try a 26x1.75, I have a brand new pair of bell Inova out in the garage that you can use, tread pattern similar to this:
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Dye Banana ?.
      I'd it has an upper and lower pan, it's pretty easy to recover. Add some better foam while you're at it.
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps reacted to Son of Kradus's post in the thread Help Bending a Sissy-Bar with Like Like.
      and take your time....dont try to bend it all in one hit, I like the sand idea!!!
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps reacted to bleedingfingers's post in the thread What Clear coat to use with new paint job? with Like Like.
      If its Engine paint I wouldn't clear it I don't even think I'd prime it . Pretty rugged stuff already . But if you are going to use...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread What Clear coat to use with new paint job?.
      I wouldn't clear coat a shiny rattle can paint unless you were trying effects. Need to be sure the base and clear are the same type of...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Electroplating parts?.
      I made my own solutions and did zinc, copper, nickel. Never got a true bright nickel finish. Having a Large variable power supply...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Replacing S7 rims.
      Yes, do it. https://www.modernbike.com/iso-sizes-for-bicycle-tires-and-rims Chart shows S7 versus 26" This one's a little different...
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    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread BMX Gyro upper cable.
      I pull the gyros off everything,run a straight cable. If you have to reuse an old cable, soak the whole thing in light oil, it'll...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Wheels for heavy rider. Need advice..
      Bump up to 12g spokes. Would have to drill hub and rim, but 12g aren't going anywhere.
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    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Wheels for heavy rider. Need advice..
      Here's 2 700cc 36 hole rims, the Velo is double wall, not sure about the bontrager.
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    • Indyjps
      Indyjps replied to the thread Help Bending a Sissy-Bar.
      Agree, pack it with sand, bend it around a pole. Put a piece of leather or heavy vinyl between the pole and the tube. I'm...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps reacted to RustySprockets's post in the thread Tips n Trix with Like Like.
      I created this as a reply on the CABE, but figure it's worth sharing here, too. Drill a small (1/6-3/32") hole at the tip of some...
    • Indyjps
      Indyjps reacted to Jude Ephesus's post in the thread Poor Man’s Manta Ray with Like Like.
      Another shout out to @Indyjps who gave me the carb cleaner tip. I hit everything With carb cleaner and wow… that dry crusted grease...
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