Bicycle Restoration Tips

Tips, tricks, identification and practices to clean and detail old bicycles.

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  2. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Paper Archive: Catalogs, Instructions, Schematics. Non-Discussion Thread

    rustjunkie, Mar 5, 2015 ... 3 4 5
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    IngoMike
    IngoMike
    Jun 14, 2017
  3. bricycle
    Sticky

    Stem compilation PIC HEAVY

    bricycle, Mar 23, 2017
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    395
    KingSized HD
    KingSized HD
    Jun 1, 2017
  4. momo608
    Sticky

    How To Schwinn Lightweight Show Quality Paint Job Start To Finish

    momo608, Mar 18, 2016 ... 2
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    1,574
    momo608
    momo608
    May 24, 2017
  5. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Serial Number And Date Code Information

    rustjunkie, Mar 31, 2015
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    2,580
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Mar 11, 2017
  6. sqrly
    Sticky

    Sprocket compilation PIC HEAVY

    sqrly, May 12, 2013 ... 6 7 8
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    23,764
    Dave Marko
    Dave Marko
    Nov 17, 2016
  7. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Schwinn Service Manual Volume 1 & 2

    rustjunkie, Sep 14, 2016
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    464
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Sep 14, 2016
  8. Normal Threads
  9. the tinker

    White grips and bleach

    the tinker, Dec 16, 2016
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    374
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jul 27, 2017 at 5:33 AM
  10. famousDave

    How to best "deep clean" 100 year old paint ?

    famousDave, Jul 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    30
    famousDave
    famousDave
    Jul 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
  11. tracedef

    Steel Wool too light for Chrome?

    tracedef, Jun 16, 2012 ... 2 3
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    51
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    2,535
    Roadkill
    Roadkill
    Jul 25, 2017 at 5:10 PM
  12. Barto

    Evapo Rust Baby!

    Barto, Jun 28, 2017
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    422
    Barto
    Barto
    Jul 20, 2017
  13. buickmike

    Silveray gasket

    buickmike, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    92
    Vintage Paintworx
    Vintage Paintworx
    Jul 13, 2017
  14. partsguy

    Surviving Huffy Radio Bikes?

    partsguy, Mar 16, 2017
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    11
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    372
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jul 13, 2017
  15. rustjunkie

    1952 Guaranty Bicycle Supply Catalog

    rustjunkie, Dec 19, 2015 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
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    892
    barnyguey
    barnyguey
    Jul 10, 2017
  16. Freqman1

    Ride before Restoring

    Freqman1, May 28, 2017
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    8
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    442
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Jul 2, 2017
  17. 37fleetwood

    Huffman serial number project

    37fleetwood, Jul 20, 2007 ... 11 12 13
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    257
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    52,725
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jun 30, 2017
  18. partsguy

    How To Repair Your Classic Bicycle Tank

    partsguy, Mar 19, 2012
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    2,687
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jun 23, 2017
  19. Ridin' my Schween

    paint removal

    Ridin' my Schween, Jun 20, 2017
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    152
    Ridin' my Schween
    Ridin' my Schween
    Jun 21, 2017
  20. Vintage-Whizzer

    Silver Paint For H-Model Whizzer Fuel Tanks

    Vintage-Whizzer, May 31, 2017
    Replies:
    3
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    88
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Jun 19, 2017
  21. olevince

    Decals on powder coat question

    olevince, Jun 11, 2017
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    4
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    172
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Jun 19, 2017
  22. marching_out

    Restoring white walls?

    marching_out, May 12, 2017
    Replies:
    12
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    272
    MrColumbia
    MrColumbia
    Jun 16, 2017
  23. kirk thomas

    Delta Silver Ray mounts

    kirk thomas, Jun 10, 2017
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    99
    kirk thomas
    kirk thomas
    Jun 10, 2017
  24. bricycle

    "Shipping tip"

    bricycle, Feb 12, 2017
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    4
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    187
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    Jun 4, 2017
  25. Vintage-Whizzer

    Remove Rust From Paint

    Vintage-Whizzer, Apr 19, 2017
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    10
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    463
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    May 31, 2017
  26. dirt rider

    ultrasonic cleaning

    dirt rider, May 25, 2017
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    8
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    225
    OhioJones
    OhioJones
    May 31, 2017
  27. KelRod

    Evapo rust for removing rusted parts?

    KelRod, May 27, 2017
    Replies:
    2
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    142
    KelRod
    KelRod
    May 28, 2017
  28. olevince

    Help with Bendix hub

    olevince, May 18, 2017
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    5
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    169
    olevince
    olevince
    May 20, 2017
  29. iswingping

    Delta horn help please

    iswingping, May 18, 2017
    Replies:
    3
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    92
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    May 19, 2017
  30. 37fleetwood

    The Hub Thread

    37fleetwood, Feb 10, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    70
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    9,134
    dirt rider
    dirt rider
    May 18, 2017
  31. dirt rider

    rusty junk fix

    dirt rider, May 17, 2017
    Replies:
    3
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    255
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    May 17, 2017
  32. rustjunkie

    1964 Schwinn Dealer Catalog

    rustjunkie, May 11, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    97
    WetDogGraphix
    WetDogGraphix
    May 11, 2017
  33. Shawn

    Frame Repair (Brazing)

    Shawn, May 8, 2017
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    0
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    178
    Shawn
    Shawn
    May 8, 2017
  34. fattyre

    Calling All Metallurgists

    fattyre, Apr 5, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    228
    gkeep
    gkeep
    May 8, 2017
  35. TheDXjedi

    Removing powder coating

    TheDXjedi, Mar 28, 2017
    Replies:
    9
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    293
    Shawn
    Shawn
    May 7, 2017
  36. PeterScherer

    PowderCoating? Good or Bad?

    PeterScherer, Feb 13, 2013
    Replies:
    16
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    1,052
    Shawn
    Shawn
    May 7, 2017
  37. saladshooter

    Cleaning Bearings

    saladshooter, Dec 7, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
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    863
    dirt rider
    dirt rider
    May 5, 2017
  38. Vintage-Whizzer

    Whizzer F-Model Tank Restoration

    Vintage-Whizzer, May 1, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    136
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    May 5, 2017
  39. partsguy

    Removing rust from paint, exhausting my resources

    partsguy, Apr 30, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    494
    oldwhizzer
    oldwhizzer
    May 4, 2017
  40. spoker

    before and after evapo-rust

    spoker, Apr 13, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    407
    Euphman06
    Euphman06
    Apr 30, 2017
  41. rickyd

    Twin Flex questions

    rickyd, Apr 29, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    67
    rickyd
    rickyd
    Apr 29, 2017
  42. the tinker

    Installing Torrington cast stems[without breaking them]

    the tinker, Apr 10, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    213
    abe lugo
    abe lugo
    Apr 27, 2017
  43. georgedelk

    Mead Pathfinder Tandem

    georgedelk, Apr 10, 2011
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,764
    Tom1968
    Tom1968
    Apr 26, 2017
  44. ChrismanG

    Restoring carbide lamp

    ChrismanG, Jan 16, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    159
    2jakes
    2jakes
    Apr 26, 2017
  45. marching_out

    Schwann S seat re-furb

    marching_out, Apr 20, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    200
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Apr 21, 2017
  46. GenuineRides

    Bent Pedal Fix

    GenuineRides, Jul 13, 2013
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    601
    mike j
    mike j
    Apr 15, 2017
  47. robertc

    Hard rubber grips (help needed please)

    robertc, Feb 6, 2017
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    320
    gkeep
    gkeep
    Apr 15, 2017
  48. bikemonkey

    So I made a fork jack...

    bikemonkey, Mar 31, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    354
    Thonyv1974_
    Thonyv1974_
    Apr 14, 2017
  49. the tinker

    Straightening a Columbia springer

    the tinker, Apr 14, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    75
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Apr 14, 2017
  50. spoker

    sachs 3111 dissasembly steps

    spoker, Apr 13, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    39
    spoker
    spoker
    Apr 13, 2017
  51. bikemonkey

    Old School spiral cable housing wrap - info needed

    bikemonkey, Apr 11, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    157
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Apr 13, 2017
  52. spoker

    www.all-about-hubs.com

    spoker, Apr 12, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    72
    spoker
    spoker
    Apr 12, 2017
  53. bikemonkey

    Can Schwinn 'bow" pedals be serviced?

    bikemonkey, Apr 7, 2017
    Replies:
    5
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    159
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Apr 8, 2017
  54. Dave Marko

    Crimping a Fender

    Dave Marko, Mar 10, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    712
    XBPete
    XBPete
    Apr 5, 2017
  55. GTs58

    Proctor's Custom Chrome Plating Closed Up Shop

    GTs58, Mar 13, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    213
    bikebozo
    bikebozo
    Apr 3, 2017
  56. RustyFox

    What can I soak my rusty chain and parts in?

    RustyFox, Feb 15, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    483
    jd56
    jd56
    Apr 2, 2017
  57. Rides4Fun

    Saddle Spring Replacement

    Rides4Fun, Mar 12, 2017
    Replies:
    10
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    208
    Rides4Fun
    Rides4Fun
    Mar 31, 2017
  58. Imsohawthorney

    Black Grips, hard and cracked, rubberized Crazy Glue repair

    Imsohawthorney, Mar 30, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    170
    Imsohawthorney
    Imsohawthorney
    Mar 31, 2017
  59. bikemonkey

    What components can be replaced and not hurt the value of a restoration?

    bikemonkey, Mar 29, 2017
    Replies:
    3
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    198
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Mar 29, 2017
  60. rollfaster

    Bendix hub rebuild question

    rollfaster, Mar 26, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    112
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Mar 29, 2017
  61. rollfaster

    aging new chrome

    rollfaster, Mar 19, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    324
    johnboy
    johnboy
    Mar 28, 2017
  62. bricycle

    Easy test tool.....

    bricycle, Mar 26, 2017
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    0
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    93
    bricycle
    bricycle
    Mar 26, 2017
  63. rustjunkie

    At The Workstand: Helpful "How To" Service & Rebuild Instructions

    rustjunkie, Mar 24, 2017
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    Replies:
    2
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    163
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Mar 24, 2017
  64. Brian R.

    How to Paint Stripes on Wood Rims with Zero Skills

    Brian R., Mar 15, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    384
    Brian R.
    Brian R.
    Mar 17, 2017
  65. bricycle

    Wire Gauge to Decimal spoke size conversion

    bricycle, Mar 6, 2017
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    Replies:
    1
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    113
    PCHiggin
    PCHiggin
    Mar 6, 2017
  66. mtnbikeman

    3 speed shifting

    mtnbikeman, Mar 6, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    125
    Schwinn499
    Schwinn499
    Mar 6, 2017
  67. Schwinn lover

    Final covering on Water decals

    Schwinn lover, Jan 21, 2017
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    439
    Schwinn lover
    Schwinn lover
    Mar 5, 2017
  68. ricobike

    Schwinn Builtin Kickstand Troubleshooting

    ricobike, Feb 18, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    357
    ricobike
    ricobike
    Mar 4, 2017
  69. rustjunkie

    All "D"s are not created equal

    rustjunkie, Jan 17, 2017
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    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    576
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Feb 26, 2017
  70. TOCKubin

    Restore braking power to Early Musselman or Peerless armless coaster

    TOCKubin, Feb 10, 2017
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    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    153
    gkeep
    gkeep
    Feb 24, 2017
  71. cr250mark

    Preventing Balloon Tires From Drying Further

    cr250mark, Mar 31, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,553
    gkeep
    gkeep
    Feb 24, 2017
  72. bricycle

    Singing the praises of Kroil penetrant

    bricycle, Jan 23, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    569
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Feb 18, 2017
  73. rustjunkie

    1953 Georger Cycle Supply Catalog

    rustjunkie, Feb 16, 2017
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    170
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Feb 16, 2017
  74. Nickinator

    Aluminum 26x SK frame, polishing tips?

    Nickinator, Feb 15, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    131
    Nickinator
    Nickinator
    Feb 15, 2017
  75. bricycle

    Handle bar dent tutorial.....

    bricycle, Feb 12, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    222
    Pantmaker
    Pantmaker
    Feb 13, 2017
  76. bairdco

    Simple headbadge rivet removal

    bairdco, Feb 9, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    245
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Feb 10, 2017
  77. Lance Vangraham

    Evapo Rust. Actually Works.

    Lance Vangraham, Aug 3, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    1,720
    Evans200
    Evans200
    Feb 5, 2017
  78. Michael Boyd

    Spokes and Tires for my 1918 Harley Motorcyke

    Michael Boyd, Feb 4, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    122
    Michael Boyd
    Michael Boyd
    Feb 4, 2017
  79. tuscankid

    New Departure 2 speed

    tuscankid, Jan 28, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    161
    tuscankid
    tuscankid
    Jan 29, 2017
  80. TR6SC

    New Departure D

    TR6SC, Jan 27, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    102
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Jan 27, 2017
  81. duey377

    coloring white line on gripper slik

    duey377, Jan 22, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    124
    momo608
    momo608
    Jan 23, 2017
  82. Dave Marko

    Dulling Chrome

    Dave Marko, Nov 12, 2016
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    362
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Jan 12, 2017
  83. bricycle

    Make your own parts... Klaxon horn mount

    bricycle, Jan 2, 2017
    Tags:
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    215
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Jan 2, 2017
  84. Phattiremike

    Removing a water transfer decal

    Phattiremike, Dec 20, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    211
    jkent
    jkent
    Dec 21, 2016
  85. Monark Owner

    Help with my rusty rims!

    Monark Owner, Nov 2, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    852
    Beeler2927
    Beeler2927
    Dec 20, 2016
  86. Phattiremike

    Yellowed Plastic Help

    Phattiremike, Dec 12, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    229
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    Dec 20, 2016
  87. spoker

    decal to stencil

    spoker, Nov 12, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    397
    Mramos
    Mramos
    Dec 18, 2016
  88. whizzer kid

    OC bath fan now, after this nice preservation of a OG Troxel deluxe seat

    whizzer kid, Dec 16, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    181
    whizzer kid
    whizzer kid
    Dec 16, 2016
  89. rickyd

    Crank pedal threads

    rickyd, Dec 15, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    162
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Dec 16, 2016
  90. BLWNMNY

    Cleaning /softening old grips

    BLWNMNY, Dec 11, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    207
    Duck
    Duck
    Dec 12, 2016
  91. the tinker

    Drilling a tank for a horn unit

    the tinker, Nov 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    258
    syclesavage
    syclesavage
    Dec 12, 2016
  92. Ernest Varney

    Stripping paint

    Ernest Varney, Nov 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    337
    momo608
    momo608
    Nov 23, 2016
  93. Morgart

    Rust on paint.

    Morgart, Jan 2, 2015 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    2,214
    SirMike1983
    SirMike1983
    Nov 17, 2016
  94. delaneyt

    1949 BF Goodrich (Schwinn built) springer problem

    delaneyt, Nov 16, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    260
    delaneyt
    delaneyt
    Nov 17, 2016
  95. the tinker

    Stuff we need for our hobby

    the tinker, Nov 8, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    287
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Nov 8, 2016
  96. BrianD32

    Correct Hiawatha head set assembly

    BrianD32, Nov 7, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    105
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Nov 8, 2016
  97. Dave Marko

    Seat Upholstery

    Dave Marko, Feb 21, 2016
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    893
    Barry Carlisle
    Barry Carlisle
    Nov 6, 2016
  98. BLWNMNY

    New Departure Hub Question

    BLWNMNY, Nov 6, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    116
    BLWNMNY
    BLWNMNY
    Nov 6, 2016
  99. TheDXjedi

    Best Technique To Remove Paint

    TheDXjedi, Aug 31, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    426
    Duck
    Duck
    Nov 5, 2016
  100. LillyOFinch

    peerless help, please

    LillyOFinch, Oct 31, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    142
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Nov 1, 2016
  101. the tinker

    Rusty stuff

    the tinker, Oct 25, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    794
    bricycle
    bricycle
    Oct 31, 2016
  102. jorglueke

    Old Chains

    jorglueke, Oct 21, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    224
    CrazyDave
    CrazyDave
    Oct 30, 2016
  103. rollfaster

    4" pedal blocks

    rollfaster, Oct 17, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    153
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Oct 21, 2016
  104. mtnbikeman

    Rollfast badge cleaning help

    mtnbikeman, Oct 19, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    94
    mtnbikeman
    mtnbikeman
    Oct 19, 2016
  105. the tinker

    Cutting down forks

    the tinker, Oct 9, 2015
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,038
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Oct 15, 2016
  106. Evans200

    Horn Problems, Won't Shut Off! Help!!

    Evans200, Jul 10, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    379
    Robertriley
    Robertriley
    Oct 11, 2016
  107. jason morton

    How much $ would it cost to get a slimline tank rechromed?

    jason morton, Oct 8, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    272
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Oct 11, 2016
  108. cds2323

    How to treat a seat with an oilcloth cover?

    cds2323, Sep 21, 2016
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    452
    Duck
    Duck
    Oct 6, 2016
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