Schwinn Canti-Klunk!
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MattiThundrrr
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How much work/specialty tools were required on the hone? Can it be done on a standard drill press? I have an integrated headset, need a place to put it!
My method was very Neanderthal, some grinding and some sanding and some hammering... I'll post a pic with the tools I used. BUT, from what I read on the interweb, you SHOULD have it done at a bike shop with the proper tools, that is if you want it done right... The problem comes into play that you are taking away a lot of material here, like 2mm, so some shops won't touch it, and it's not a common hone diameter. I think Atomic Cycles out of SFV, Ca makes an easy install version for about $55, the Retro Ryder: http://www.atomiccycles.com/
MattiThundrrr
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The flapwheel is the final diameter you needed for the headset to fit? A little grinding with the burr, and polish it up with the flappers?
This could open up some fork options for my Hardrock...
This could open up some fork options for my Hardrock...
The Flapper is close, just a bit bigger (got these at Grainger.com) - I needed 34mm and the flapper is 1-3/8" or 34.9mm, just kept measuring it. The rough grinding was done with the cone and drumel wheel, but I broke three of the flappers clean off at the attached shaft, my Milwaukee was too torquie and it's a tight fit. I went about 34.5mm and took the anodizing off the bearing cones to make them a bit smaller - then it was hammer time. Not the best method, but it worked.
MattiThundrrr
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That's my motto!
Not even going to mention the muffler repair I'm in the midst of.
MattiThundrrr
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That front end is starting to come together! Bars look good with the Rockshok. How wide are the bars?
MattiThundrrr
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Just right! Narrow enough to get through the door, wide enough to make other bikes nervous!
