NO uSe fOR a NaME!!! (aka Checkered Past)

[Fat Willy]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

I am planning on tearing down and cleaning up the wheels tomorrow...There are missing spokes, broken spokes and rust everywhere. I know it is taboo to ask questions to get around the build rules but do I have to lace and true the wheels or can it be left to a professional? I know nothing about building wheels.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Fat Willy]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

Anyone???

 

[junknutz1975]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

poke around on youtube and watch a few different videos lacing wheels. its not really as difficult to lace as you would think. its more time consuming than difficult
just a lil hint too.... do the front one first to get the hang of it, the rear is a little more involved because of the coaster brake having to come apart before the spokes can come out/in

 

[Fat Willy]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

poke around on youtube and watch a few different videos lacing wheels. its not really as difficult to lace as you would think. its more time consuming than difficult
just a lil hint too.... do the front one first to get the hang of it, the rear is a little more involved because of the coaster brake having to come apart before the spokes can come out/in

Thanks for the tip...I have watched a few videos. It doesn't seem too hard but I lack patience. I will give it a shot. I'm a little behind schedule so the wheels will be coming apart on Thursday this week.

 

[kim_dude]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

the rules don't preclude you from using a pro for that, BTW. Love the punk feel this is taking on.

 

[Fat Willy]

Re: NO uSe fOR a NaME!!!

I was able to get some work done this morning before my back started to hurt. I got the wheels torn down...I think I am just going to replace all of the spokes at this point. I ended up breaking a few getting them out so any trust I had in the remaining spokes is gone. I also cleaned up the rear hub and was surprised at what I found underneath years of dirt and grime.



I also took a wire brush to the rims and got most of the rust off of them...There is a fair amount of cancer on them so I am undecided on using the stock rims now.

 

[Fat Willy]

I picked this up the other day at Wally World...

I wasn't sure I was going to use it but I got bored and my wife is at a work event so...

I was unsure of what the results might be but I really like it. I have to redo it and take my time. It is a little off center.

Once I get it on there straight and add some clear it should look pretty good and last a while.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Wow, that's cool!! 8)

 

[Fat Willy]

Thanks! I am actually surprised on how it turned out.

A day later though, the tape has lifted in some spots. I am going to have to sand the chrome down more so it will stick long enough to get some clear on there.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

That is an awesome idea for the rims! I wonder if you used a spray adhesive like they use on headliners in cars would help it stick better.

 

[RockNRolla]

Wow man that's awesome. VANS shoes for bicycles. 8)

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

What about wrapping it around so the tire holds the tape on once its mounted?

 

[Fat Willy]

I thought about that. I may give it a go. The tape is only lifting on the sides where I stretched it to wrap around the rims. I think it would stick better if I roughed up the chrome a little more.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Yeah I wrapped my Monark frame and it was wanting to pull up all over, that's why I suggested it.

 

[Critter1]

Checkers are mesmerizing.. :shock: Cool idea!

 

[Fat Willy]

Yeah I wrapped my Monark frame and it was wanting to pull up all over, that's why I suggested it.

I am assuming it worked for you then? If so, I will do that for sure.

 

[Fat Willy]

Checkers are mesmerizing.. :shock: Cool idea!

Thanks man!

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

I did the frame, so I was able to get it to stick to itself by wrapping it around the tubing. I had a rough old finish so it didn't want to stick. Hard to say if it'll work for you. Sure looks cool though.

 

[Fat Willy]

Alright everyone...Most of the tape on the rims lifted so I got a little discouraged (going to give it another go though). I have also been doing a lot of fishing lately.

I have some parts being delivered today that are sure to get me motivated again. I should have some time to work on the bike tomorrow so expect to see some progress.

 

[MplsCoaster]

the checkered rims looked good, too bad they didn't work out
But looking forward to seeing your alternate plan