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  • Wildcat
    Wildcat reacted to Machine Age Victim's post in the thread UNLIMITED CCC's Low Low with Like Like.
    Yep, that's it! The new bars are going to keep it from being able to do that, they'll be worth it though.
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    Wildcat reacted to kingfish254's post in the thread UNLIMITED CCC's Low Low with Like Like.
    CCC builds some cool customs. I've been seeing that one on FB and IG. Isn't that the bike that can roll upside down?
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    Wildcat replied to the thread TRADITIONAL Momma V.
    I took a look at some sites I have access to over here, no 29 x 4 tires or rims. I can't even find any 27.5.
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    Wildcat reacted to metalchewy's post in the thread TRADITIONAL Momma V with Like Like.
    I've seen a few wide 29s on the front of some stretch cruisers in the last couple of years. When i got a chance to get a pair i jumped...
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    Wildcat reacted to Endlesschain's post in the thread TRADITIONAL Kickin it with Like Like.
    got the huffy out of the container this afternoon, tripped over it and gave it a good kick so just gona call it "kickin it" removed the...
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    Wildcat replied to the thread UNLIMITED Hackarosa.
    I was trying to work out how to get brakes on all three wheels and found no good solution. I found more of the drum brakes like I have...
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    Wildcat replied to the thread TRADITIONAL Momma V.
    So that's a wide 29er for the front? I didn't know they made 29er fat tires. I widened a generic springer for my 26 x 4 and added...
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    Wildcat replied to the thread UNLIMITED Hackarosa.
    I've moved the build upstairs to the garage. For a couple reasons, the thing will be too large to get up the stairs. Welding will be...
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    Wildcat reacted to BDC's post in the thread TRADITIONAL SUPER ELLIOTT with Like Like.
    BUILD THREAD - here Super Elliott bicycles were made in Adelaide, South Australia from the 1920s to the 1970s. This example is from...
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    Wildcat reacted to metalchewy's post in the thread TRADITIONAL Momma V with Like Like.
    Thanks Wildcat. The height of the head tube vs the upper fork tube length required it be flipped down to line up. It's going to be...
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    Wildcat reacted to Dhouch181325's post in the thread Mongoose Dozer Cruiser build with Like Like.
    Got to work on the Dozer some the past two days, still have to adjust rear tire. Installed new chain, 46t chain wheel and a 22t rear and...
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    Wildcat replied to the thread Mongoose Dozer Cruiser build.
    Definitely your best bet is to use the original as long as it's in good shape. Check the cones, races, and bearings for wear then grease...
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    Wildcat reacted to Dhouch181325's post in the thread Mongoose Dozer Cruiser build with Like Like.
    Thanks! I haven't measured the spindle yet but need to. Reason I'd like to replace is its the OEM and about 13 years old but could just...
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    Regrettably, I'm hitting the pause button on this one for now. I'll be focusing my time on the Hoppy in the traditional class. I'll...
  • Wildcat
    Wildcat replied to the thread TRADITIONAL Momma V.
    If the pedals are too low, maybe the other springer might work. I noticed the spring was pointing upward. The upper bracket on the fork...
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