Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
Neat! Keep it going! I want to see that transmission in full use!
Neat! Keep it going! I want to see that transmission in full use!
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Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
You're going to have to have a handbrake , when you backpedal all you will hear is clicking, but Dana's are fun.
You're going to have to have a handbrake , when you backpedal all you will hear is clicking, but Dana's are fun.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
It's not supposed to be that way. The Dana's are made to work with coasters.
More info here along with info about getting a copy of the manual.
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Rat Rod said:
It's not supposed to be that way. The Dana's are made to work with coasters.
More info here along with info about getting a copy of the manual.
:arrow: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30311&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
I sort of assumed that if you could pedal backwards with the Dana then you would engage the coaster brake.
Thought maybe GSC knew something I didn't.
My tires arrive tomorrow so I'm hoping to get further along in the mock up and testing stage.
I sort of assumed that if you could pedal backwards with the Dana then you would engage the coaster brake.
Thought maybe GSC knew something I didn't.
My tires arrive tomorrow so I'm hoping to get further along in the mock up and testing stage.
Funkme
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Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
Keep it up Steve, looking good.... Dont listen to yoothgeye he's just trying to sike you out... :wink:
Keep it up Steve, looking good.... Dont listen to yoothgeye he's just trying to sike you out... :wink:
CCR
Mouth-Breather
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
jon's pub kruza was coaster only
jon's pub kruza was coaster only
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★
Got my tires from Motostrano today.
Mounted them and threw the wheels on to see how they looked. I had these Felt fenders that I wanted to try out also. Not sure if I will keep them on there, but if I do, I'll end up bobbing the rear fender to match the length of the front.
Realized that the red Schwinn fork's steer tube was too short so I threw this cruiser fork I had on. Ran into the JC Higgins headset issue. Standard cups are too small so I'll have to sort that out eventually.
Got my tires from Motostrano today.
Mounted them and threw the wheels on to see how they looked. I had these Felt fenders that I wanted to try out also. Not sure if I will keep them on there, but if I do, I'll end up bobbing the rear fender to match the length of the front.
Realized that the red Schwinn fork's steer tube was too short so I threw this cruiser fork I had on. Ran into the JC Higgins headset issue. Standard cups are too small so I'll have to sort that out eventually.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Steve, I figured out how to mod the Dana to work either with a coaster brake or as a freewheel. It's super simple. If you need me to point you in the right direction let me know!
Steve, I figured out how to mod the Dana to work either with a coaster brake or as a freewheel. It's super simple. If you need me to point you in the right direction let me know!
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
All I know is I have a worn out pair of Vans, from my Hemi W/A Dana build. :lol:
All I know is I have a worn out pair of Vans, from my Hemi W/A Dana build. :lol:
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Tire/rim combo looking sharp. Nice full mockup.
Tire/rim combo looking sharp. Nice full mockup.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
This Dana spins freely backward just as if it were a regular crank so I'm assuming it will engage the coaster brake as it should.
GSC...what was your Dana doing that kept it from engaging the brake?
This Dana spins freely backward just as if it were a regular crank so I'm assuming it will engage the coaster brake as it should.
GSC...what was your Dana doing that kept it from engaging the brake?
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Mine did the same thing when I got it. I installed it and when it had the resistance of the wheel against it, it slipped.
Rat Rod said:
Mine did the same thing when I got it. I installed it and when it had the resistance of the wheel against it, it slipped.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Oops, I should have phrased that better. Yeah, the cable adjustment is important for getting it in gear without slipping.
What I meant to say is I couldn't tell that it freewheeled until It had resistance on it. If yours is set to freewheel, all you have to do is open it up and stick a small spring in it. It is super easy, I will send you a pic if you need it :wink:
Oops, I should have phrased that better. Yeah, the cable adjustment is important for getting it in gear without slipping.
What I meant to say is I couldn't tell that it freewheeled until It had resistance on it. If yours is set to freewheel, all you have to do is open it up and stick a small spring in it. It is super easy, I will send you a pic if you need it :wink:
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
I wish you would post the fix for one in the How too section. There are a bunch
of them floating around and I'm sure everybody that has one, would like to
know how to make them work....Or just give the secret to Steve. :roll: :roll:
Good work there Boy your moving right along. Hope to see this one when its done.
I wish you would post the fix for one in the How too section. There are a bunch
of them floating around and I'm sure everybody that has one, would like to
know how to make them work....Or just give the secret to Steve. :roll: :roll:
Good work there Boy your moving right along. Hope to see this one when its done.
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Yeah, what he said... except he said "Hope to see this one when it's done." and I'm thinking "Hope to see this one get done." :mrgreen:
Uncle Stretch said:
Yeah, what he said... except he said "Hope to see this one when it's done." and I'm thinking "Hope to see this one get done." :mrgreen:
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
As of yesterday... I can.
Rat Rod said:
As of yesterday... I can.
Re: ★★ DANA-GLIDE ★★ - 5/8 UPDATE
Made some progress today.
Still working on the mock up stage to make sure things fit and I like the way they look. The previous fork wasn't looking right to me so I thought I'd try this white one I had. Unfortunately like all of the other forks, the steer tube is too short. I can screw the top bearing race on, but cannot install the lock nut on top. I slammed this Dyno stem down to keep it from going anywhere.
For all of the folks who predicted that this Dana 3 speed would freewheel...YOU WERE RIGHT! :x Looks like I'm going to have to figure out the spring trick that Rockit! mentioned above.
"D" stands for "DANA-GLIDE!" :lol:
Went with a half link chain that I had...works great!
Still trying to decide on a color combo....I have ideas...just need to make a final decision. The seat and seat post is another issue. Going to have to hit Slowriderz up for a post and then I may have to drop some coin on a decent seat.
Overall the bike seems to ride well...just doesn't stop right now. :? Hopefully I can get that sorted out and then I'll be ready for the finishing stage.
Made some progress today.
Still working on the mock up stage to make sure things fit and I like the way they look. The previous fork wasn't looking right to me so I thought I'd try this white one I had. Unfortunately like all of the other forks, the steer tube is too short. I can screw the top bearing race on, but cannot install the lock nut on top. I slammed this Dyno stem down to keep it from going anywhere.
For all of the folks who predicted that this Dana 3 speed would freewheel...YOU WERE RIGHT! :x Looks like I'm going to have to figure out the spring trick that Rockit! mentioned above.
"D" stands for "DANA-GLIDE!" :lol:
Went with a half link chain that I had...works great!
Still trying to decide on a color combo....I have ideas...just need to make a final decision. The seat and seat post is another issue. Going to have to hit Slowriderz up for a post and then I may have to drop some coin on a decent seat.
Overall the bike seems to ride well...just doesn't stop right now. :? Hopefully I can get that sorted out and then I'll be ready for the finishing stage.
