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fakeplay · #**231** (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

You know most of us do things eventually to modify the bikes for the better or worse. It would be a nice gesture if we stick them out there for others to see.

Take this one for what it is worth.

The clutch lever in my kit was trash from the first. I never could make it work worth a darn, so I replaced it with a brake lever I had laying about. Here is the trick. I cut a piece of old inner tube to lock the handle up so I could roll the bike in and out. I leave it on the grip so I can use it to hold the clutch in if I need to adjust the bike.

I also hated the throttle that came with the bike. I replace it with a shifter from a mountain bike. I can lock the throttle in any position while I work on things. I don't think either of those is earth shattering, but they seem to work better for me. Probably won't help anyone else.

So leave me your tip I can use all the help I can get...

If your kit doesn't work sa advertized my tip is to send it back until you get one that works properl. The ell with micky mousing everything.

pedro granero · #**232** (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Me presento y saluldo a los foritas
Pedro Granero

DOC BOLM · #**233** (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 03:13 PM

I agree with Pedro 100% i think.HD

Revo · #**234** (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 06:55 PM

I did'nt read ALL the tips, but I'm leaving one and it might already be in here but I did'nt see it. When u need to replace your spark plug boot go get a coil wire from napa for 4.00 buck cut it in half and u will have two new plug wires.

bairdco · #**235** (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 04:05 PM

put nickels inside your grips. not only does it keep the bar end from cutting through it, but it increases the value of your bike!

silverbear · #**236** (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bairdco

put nickels inside your grips. not only does it keep the bar end from cutting through it, but it increases the value of your bike!

That's a great idea! How much more would my bike be worth, do you think?
Silverbear

bairdco · #**237** (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 04:48 PM

you just have to add in ten cents to the price when you sell your bike.

Venice Motor Bikes · #**238** (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bairdco

put nickels inside your grips. not only does it keep the bar end from cutting through it, but it increases the value of your bike!

That's a old skool BMX trick right there!!!

MikeJ · #**239** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 09:23 PM

I run with a jackshaft kit from Sick Bike Parts on a frame with no fenders. I recently realized that I can jam a length of cardboard box corner, 2 inches x 2 inches x 15 inches, into the frame, separating the exposed jackshaft, sprockets, and chains from the 26 inch tire and flying road debris.

The cardboard is rigid enough to hold itself into place, but can be bent at the corners to jam itself at the bottom bracket and into the rear wheel down arms. The cardboard is also kind of easy to cut into custom wider shape at the area between the jackshaft and wheel. Unless the cardboard gets water-soaked, it should last a long time and keep the moving parts cleaner. It clears the tire by a quarter inch or so. It rubs against the jackshaft a little, but a bit of axle grease at that location makes the contact a non-issue.

Spray paint it with matching (or contrasting) color and it looks like a factory add-on. Spray on the inside angle and make it water proof. If necessary, it is easy to remove and replace, maybe with different paint; maybe some ownership indentification.

MikeJ

mechanickid · #**240** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ

I run with a jackshaft kit from Sick Bike Parts on a frame with no fenders. I recently realized that I can jam a length of cardboard box corner, 2 inches x 2 inches x 15 inches, into the frame, separating the exposed jackshaft, sprockets, and chains from the 26 inch tire and flying road debris.

The cardboard is rigid enough to hold itself into place, but can be bent at the corners to jam itself at the bottom bracket and into the rear wheel down arms. The cardboard is also kind of easy to cut into custom wider shape at the area between the jackshaft and wheel. Unless the cardboard gets water-soaked, it should last a long time and keep the moving parts cleaner. It clears the tire by a quarter inch or so. It rubs against the jackshaft a little, but a bit of axle grease at that location makes the contact a non-issue.

MikeJ

i did the same thing with a left over piece of vinyl siding i cut to fit, very light and self supportive.