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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #30 on: 03.12. 2018 07:17 »
G'day Woz.
Very nice work mate. You were the one with the elbow grease and patience.  *clap* *woo*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #31 on: 03.12. 2018 09:22 »
Beautiful!
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #32 on: 04.12. 2018 14:39 »
I second all of the previous comments , well done and glad She is now roaring for you, stunning job  ,what a christmas pressie !!!
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #33 on: 25.08. 2019 08:11 »
I actually got to ride it on the road yesterday, the first time in over 50 years..  *smile*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #34 on: 25.08. 2019 10:00 »
Front brake lever angle is not great
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #35 on: 25.08. 2019 10:13 »
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #36 on: 25.08. 2019 11:13 »
 That's a really nice looking ride Wozz- Kudos and many happy miles to you both.....in spite of; "Front brake lever angle is not great"  *pull hair out*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #37 on: 25.08. 2019 11:28 »
Quote from: Greybeard on 25.08. 2019 10:00
Front brake lever angle is not great
Yep... I've got to pull the wheel out & have it machined & new shoes before I ride it again, scared the $hit out of me when I tried to stop..   & I cant get any more adjustment from the cable when I move the brake arm back a notch..    *problem*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #38 on: 25.08. 2019 12:33 »
Quote from: WozzA on 25.08. 2019 11:28
Quote from: Greybeard on 25.08. 2019 10:00
Front brake lever angle is not great
Yep... I've got to pull the wheel out & have it machined & new shoes before I ride it again, scared the $hit out of me when I tried to stop..   & I cant get any more adjustment from the cable when I move the brake arm back a notch..    *problem*
Sorry to be a pedant; I need to display my meager knowledge whenever I get the chance!  *shh*

Have you tried flipping the lever over?
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #39 on: 25.08. 2019 12:34 »
Quote from: duTch on 25.08. 2019 11:13
in spite of; "Front brake lever angle is not great"  *pull hair out*
RAASP!  :P
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #40 on: 25.08. 2019 12:50 »
Quote from: WozzA on 25.08. 2019 11:28
Quote from: Greybeard on 25.08. 2019 10:00
Front brake lever angle is not great
Yep... I've got to pull the wheel out & have it machined & new shoes before I ride it again, scared the $hit out of me when I tried to stop..   & I cant get any more adjustment from the cable when I move the brake arm back a notch..    *problem*

There is good advice available on this forum on getting SLS brakes to work better  *smile* unless you’ve got rubbish linings there are are a few “tips and tricks” like getting the leading shoe to contact first......which skimming and does not help with.
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #41 on: 25.08. 2019 13:47 »
A beautiful bike Wozza. Great for sore eyes.
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #42 on: 25.08. 2019 18:57 »
Great job, great result!
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #43 on: 25.08. 2019 21:20 »
 *yeah* *yeah* *yeah*
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Re: Not quite a Barn Find.
« Reply #44 on: 25.08. 2019 21:43 »

 
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.........I cant get any more adjustment from the cable when I move the brake arm back a notch.....

 Do you have enough length to shorten the outer  cable in conjunction with; ".....Have you tried flipping the lever over? '

 
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....RAASP!  :P... 
           *whistle*
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