Pivot of DOOM! Help?

[skoddy]

SWEET!

[jeffhop]

`IMPORTANT UPDATE`  look what ive got 





ive got about a dozen of them, i only asked him for a couple 

[skoddy]

That's the prettiest picture I've seen since the last picture you posted!  Pretty incredible thing to do, Jeff.  I don't know what the 'karma' points on this site are for, but I nominate you for ALL of them! 
   So there it is, all.  I'll read up on how to install all those pretty (imported/re-imported....fancy!) parts and I'll let you know how it goes.  Wish me luck!

[shovelon]

That's the prettiest picture I've seen since the last picture you posted!  Pretty incredible thing to do, Jeff.  I don't know what the 'karma' points on this site are for, but I nominate you for ALL of them! 
   So there it is, all.  I'll read up on how to install all those pretty (imported/re-imported....fancy!) parts and I'll let you know how it goes.  Wish me luck!

The suspense is killing me! 

[jeffhop]

ok, its all been posted and hopefully should be with you shortly(ish) dont worry about reimbursing me for the postage as it was a ridiculously small amount. when you get everything put together post some pics and show it off.

[skoddy]

It's here!! It's here!!  I want to dive in and put the pieces in their new home, but I don't think I'll have enough time until after the weekend
  Big thanks to all you guys! Mega kudos to Terry for the drawing and advice, and my firstborn child to Jeff.  No, really, Jeff....It's the least I can do
 Wish me luck on the install! 

-Scott-

[skoddy]

ok, ok...I couldn't contain myself.  I've got greasy hands.  I think I got it figured, but one question....the rubber o-rings.  Terry...I just read your thoughts in another thread regarding the cross-bolt and tightening it:  "The way I do it is to pinch the opposite bearing until the cup won't spin, and then wrench it as tight as you possibly can. Then loosen the pinch bolt and work the swingarm drop."
  So before I even get my cross-bolt tight, the rubber o-rings are squeezing out.  How do you get them to stay put while still having the cross-bolt tight enough?

[shovelon]

So before I even get my cross-bolt tight, the rubber o-rings are squeezing out.  How do you get them to stay put while still having the cross-bolt tight enough?

Hmmm, I never looked. But they always were in the right place when I was done.

Terry

[skoddy]

Are they supposed to compress and squish out a bit maybe?  Huh.

I've also got the same issue as the fellow in the other thread.  With the cross-bolt tight, the swing arm slowly falls under it's own weight (plus rear der. still mounted)
So just about any tightening of the pinch bolts causes it to not fall at all.  Maybe it's time for me to learn about torque specs and buy a t-wrench. 
  Sure looks cool though! hahaha   Everything fit just right, Jeff.  Almost as if....it belongs there
 I was chuckling inside thinking about the "carbon footprint" of these parts in my carbon frame.  Maybe they were made in Asia, shipped to the US where they were assembled into Jeff's bike, sent to Jeff, ridden around the UK, then sent back to Wa.  Man...I better go plants some trees or something

[jeffhop]

whoa that was quick, ive had items sent from other parts of the uk that have taken longer, glad they arrived in one piece, get a pic posted as soon as its back together and dirty  .  enjoy! 

[skoddy]

Hey guys!   I got out for my first ride on the bike yesterday!  Everything seems to work great, and I can notice a distinct difference in the lack of rear end slop. It's got a tighter feel back there then ever-- and that's a great thing.  It's a bit more confidence inspiring in turns at speed, to say the least!  Next issue will be to bug you kind fellows for any fork recommendations, as the one that's on there doesn't do much more than hold my wheel.  It feels the same at any air pressure, and it's chintzy rebound adjustment is worthless.  It's boing-boing all the way.  From what I've read about this fork it's not worth rebuilding.  I'll take the liberty of starting a new thread about all that though
   So, Jeff....no action shots or anything too great, as it was a bit dark and wet yesterday evening.  I'll do my best to teach whomever I'm riding with how to take a decent picture next time though! 
  I did stumble upon a monument constructed in honor of all of you.  Check it ouuuuuuuuut
 
Thanks again to all of you!  Ride on!!

Monument to all of you!!


Before

After!!

[kiwi]

that seat bag could double as a rear fender!..stealth lookig OZ...Any modern 4-5 inch fork would be cool...wait for a bargain/clearance....

[shovelon]

Very Nice Scott!

Happy riding!
Terry

[jeffhop]

ahhhh looking good there scott, glad i could help a fellow oz pilot.