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Offline radiomarty

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Handle bars
« on: 09, February, 2010 - 12:26:04 »
Stripped down the latest C5 this morning and now know alll about the stuck handle bars !!! - Can't shift it - had to take the shell off with them still on - will attack it with the burning torch later !!!

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #1 on: 09, February, 2010 - 20:16:20 »
Does it mean you had to cut the shell ?

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #2 on: 09, February, 2010 - 23:25:11 »
Does it mean you had to cut the shell ?

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No but had to force it over the handle bar stub - not pretty !!!!

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #3 on: 10, February, 2010 - 06:33:29 »
I glad you did'nt have to cut a hole in the frame, I have seen some on ebay that have been butchered on removel, its criminal, if I had too, I would cut through the handle bar stem.

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #4 on: 10, February, 2010 - 12:09:43 »
, if I had too, I would cut through the handle bar stem.

Retro Andy. 

..same here mate, I hate to cause any damage - but the handlebar stem is a common bicycle part that is easily replaced so it makes sense for it to be "sacrificed" if necessary.

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #5 on: 10, February, 2010 - 12:33:53 »
Finally got it apart - held the the lower connection in a vice and used a pair of 'stillies' to work the top stem loose - then beat it out with a drift - much fun !!! - will put back together with some 'copper slip' to stop it sticking again.

Thinking of making up a jig for this problem..........

PS Should have spotted the clue on this one - bolt missing from handle bars and chassis painted underside only !!!!!!!!
« Last Edit: 10, February, 2010 - 12:42:06 by radiomarty »

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #6 on: 11, February, 2010 - 14:32:15 »
..improvise,adapt and overcome  ;D :D

They can put up quite a fight !

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Re: Handle bars
« Reply #7 on: 11, February, 2010 - 19:45:05 »
..improvise, adapt and overcome   

I know this has to be your motto Karl.

Retro Andy