Crazy8
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Did a lot of reading and it seems like most have different issues, and some issues that I have, I can't find on "The Cabe", so I figure it's best to address them all on one post. Hopefully this will help someone in the future that has similar issues.
These are the 28" wood clad wheels and US Chain tires off my '20s/'30s Rollfast "TruSport" Camelback Motorbike. Just pulled them off over the past day. Tires came off easily as they weren't really even glued to the wheel. No I didn't need a hacksaw like I saw suggested. Loved the zip tie suggestion someone had, and would've used it if I needed to. Was looking forward to using the heat gun, but it wasn't needed.
Here is the bike in question with the parts in question...
Here are the 28" Wood with Metal Clad Wheels. Rear hub is ND Model D.
These are painted with outer pin stripes.
Front wheel has minimal wobble. Rear wheel has a good amount of wobble. Gonna use the "Steamy tub and a beer" method I saw in a post, but with a different brace to flatten the wheel.
Goal with these wheels is to take them completely apart, clean them up and straighten them as best as I can. Light wash on the hoops and soak the spokes and hub parts in vinegar.
My major concerns...
The glue that at some point held the tire in place. The only safe spots I know I can play with are the areas over the nipples (bet you just looked at my profile pic). Beyond that????. What is the best way to remove that stuff without hurting the wood underneath?
These beautiful tires. Well, one is beautiful, the other, not so much.
Everything mentioned on these tires...
UNITED RUBBER COMPANY 76 GIANT CHAIN TREAD 2 - PLY "GUARANTEED" INFLATE TO 40 LBS. "THE ORIGINAL CHAIN TREAD"
MADE IN THE USA 28" U-G-V
The good....
The tire that was on the front has a ton of tread on it, very light sidewall cracking, but has a small hole in the tread that acts as a slow leak. You can put air in it, but after 30 minutes, it's gone. If we can find a way to permanently fix this hole...
The bad...
The rear tire has tons of tread, but tons of issues. Major flat spots lead to plenty of sidewall cracking and yes, the dreaded missing rubber chips. After cleaning it up and drowning it, I found a 3 inch area at the edge of the tread that lets air free. This tire couldn't hold air if it's life depended on it. This is the tire for the bike that goes on the wall, and you make sure you put the nice side on the right (chainguard side), and the bad side on the left.
Plenty of photos coming and will keep them coming throughout the restoration. Thanks for your help.....
These are the 28" wood clad wheels and US Chain tires off my '20s/'30s Rollfast "TruSport" Camelback Motorbike. Just pulled them off over the past day. Tires came off easily as they weren't really even glued to the wheel. No I didn't need a hacksaw like I saw suggested. Loved the zip tie suggestion someone had, and would've used it if I needed to. Was looking forward to using the heat gun, but it wasn't needed.
Here is the bike in question with the parts in question...
Here are the 28" Wood with Metal Clad Wheels. Rear hub is ND Model D.
These are painted with outer pin stripes.
Front wheel has minimal wobble. Rear wheel has a good amount of wobble. Gonna use the "Steamy tub and a beer" method I saw in a post, but with a different brace to flatten the wheel.
Goal with these wheels is to take them completely apart, clean them up and straighten them as best as I can. Light wash on the hoops and soak the spokes and hub parts in vinegar.
My major concerns...
The glue that at some point held the tire in place. The only safe spots I know I can play with are the areas over the nipples (bet you just looked at my profile pic). Beyond that????. What is the best way to remove that stuff without hurting the wood underneath?
These beautiful tires. Well, one is beautiful, the other, not so much.
Everything mentioned on these tires...
UNITED RUBBER COMPANY 76 GIANT CHAIN TREAD 2 - PLY "GUARANTEED" INFLATE TO 40 LBS. "THE ORIGINAL CHAIN TREAD"
MADE IN THE USA 28" U-G-V
The good....
The tire that was on the front has a ton of tread on it, very light sidewall cracking, but has a small hole in the tread that acts as a slow leak. You can put air in it, but after 30 minutes, it's gone. If we can find a way to permanently fix this hole...
The bad...
The rear tire has tons of tread, but tons of issues. Major flat spots lead to plenty of sidewall cracking and yes, the dreaded missing rubber chips. After cleaning it up and drowning it, I found a 3 inch area at the edge of the tread that lets air free. This tire couldn't hold air if it's life depended on it. This is the tire for the bike that goes on the wall, and you make sure you put the nice side on the right (chainguard side), and the bad side on the left.
Plenty of photos coming and will keep them coming throughout the restoration. Thanks for your help.....