It started with a badge

[Just Jeff]

The gentleman I got the badge from had 3 of them. I believe he was the one that actually made them, but I’m not 100% on that. I’ve also seen one for sale here on the CABE as well so they are out there.

As for this project, I hit a small setback. My fork has a bad thread section so I will need to address that before final assembly. For a temporary fix I will be installing a locking blade for for now. I’ll post pictures tomorrow as the bike is at work, and I am not today.

The only major part I’m missing is the wheel set. Hoping they arrive sometime this week

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

I believe you can get those badge's on eBay...

$

 

[Freqman1]

Anyone have an eBay link or the contact info of the guy that made the badge? I did a quick search and couldn't find it on eBay. V/r Shawn

 

[New Mexico Brant]

@catfish @Freqman1 contact: @volksboy57

 

[jacob9795]

Maybe a bike shop nearby can use a thread cutting tool and chase the threads so you don’t have to buy the tool?

 

[volksboy57]

I made that badge. I am glad you like it, and that project is so freaking sweet!
I am not sure when I'll get around to making more badges, because I have bad time management skills.

 

[volksboy57]

 

[BFGforme]

Maybe a bike shop nearby can use a thread cutting tool and chase the threads so you don’t have to buy the tool?

Omega bike shop in Oceanside has the thread chaser for all different kinds of forks! Used them couple times and works out well!!

 

[Freqman1]

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If you ever do another run please put me down for one. Thanks, Shawn

 

[Just Jeff]

Maybe a bike shop nearby can use a thread cutting tool and chase the threads so you don’t have to buy the tool?

Unfortunately the threads in the middle are thin. So when I tighten the jamb nut it tightens the bearing race at the same time. I’ve got a spare bent fork that will give its life to save the chrome Ranger fork. But for now I’ve got a place holder that’s almost as cool.