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  1. bikejunky

    Trouble with shifter

    Throw it away and replace it with a new one. The new one usually comes with a new cable (bonus).By the time you find the small parts to repair it, you will have more in them, then buying a complete unit. Tim
  2. bikejunky

    Bottom Bracket help

    They use the what we call an American bottom bracket, which is able to accept one piece cranks. I hope this helps. Tim
  3. bikejunky

    Tire width on stock rims (dyno glide)

    I have thick bricks on my glide. It has about 1/8" clearance when the wheel is pushed all the way to the front of the drop outs. Tim
  4. bikejunky

    ducktailing

    Trim the other end of the fender.
  5. bikejunky

    who can make leather tooled seats?

    Petro is a very busy guy. Runs a sign shop, plays in a band and tinkers with bikes. Tim
  6. bikejunky

    <grumble> people selling 3.0 tubes but shipping 2.125

    File a claim with your creditcard company/Paypal for receiving product not as advertised. More then likely you will have received "free" tube + your refund. Its called false advertising and i illegal. Tim
  7. bikejunky

    Bikejunky's Toys (a few)

    Current Felt project Dyno Moto-glide board tracker (for sale) Sharkfire- AZ bound Mini Me SE quad angle builds 16"/26" Azonic Steelhead urban assault (for sale) Redline XLR8R Truster Vanishing Point (1980) KT's (daughter) Impakt sidehack Masi Soulville SS Masi Speciale Fixie Clay's...
  8. bikejunky

    Can't Wait! AH! Now With Paint!

    Re: Can't Wait! Ive got an idea for a new challenge, try lead work instead of "bondo"? Tim
  9. bikejunky

    Can't Wait! AH! Now With Paint!

    Re: Can't Wait! How about some nice arc bars to match all the other curviness of that awesome bike. Tim
  10. bikejunky

    Wow...I've sold 5 bikes in 2 weeks

    Glad you have been sucessful, I cant seem to even get a looker for my stuff. :(
  11. bikejunky

    smelly components

    An ole used car lot trick to get rid of smoker smell is as follows; put a shop rag in a pie pan, soak rag with paint thinner, place under the seat, roll up all the windows and let set in hot sun for 2-3 days, and surprisingly smoker smell is gone. So if you can figure out away to downsize this...
  12. bikejunky

    Best way to attach a headbadge

    2 pea size spots of clear silicone. Can be removed with dental floss at a later date with no paint damage. Tim
  13. bikejunky

    Beehive Safety

    Has anyone considered installing a limiter strap or chain hidden inside the beehive? Tim
  14. bikejunky

    Burled Wood JC Higgins Tank is HOME NOW

    You need to do a set of wide rims with woodgrain hydrographics to match the tank. I would leave the frame black. Maybe some Tapewood grips? Let the wood be the focal point. Tim
  15. bikejunky

    COLLECTING PARTS - FRAME LOCATED

    Im thinking a "Gulf" theme is in his future?
  16. bikejunky

    Modifying a Springer Fork

    I would start w/ the small end and about 3/4 of a coil. You may end up needing a shorter bolt also. Always remember to put grease on chrome bolts, they like to gald up.
  17. bikejunky

    Modifying a Springer Fork

    There are 2 easy options, One being a shorter spring via a cut off grinder wheel or Second finding or stretching the yoke that the spring assy. bolts to. When you start bending the fork legs , then yo will need to shorten the truss rods. If you go the chopped spring route, remember to cut a...
  18. bikejunky

    A LONG Day (cleaning out the shop)

    Did you find any treasures when you cleaned up?
  19. bikejunky

    "Finished" - Dragster Inpired Project- updated wheels

    Re: Dragster Inpired Project The low stance is cool, might want to slip the cranks back in to check for ground clearance before you invest alot of time and labor. Tim
  20. bikejunky

    bike building parts

    Paragon Machine Works
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