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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Carbon_Angus on June 29, 2014, 09:13:11 am

Title: Issues with removing BB from 5500 frame?
Post by: Carbon_Angus on June 29, 2014, 09:13:11 am

Hi I'm gradually parting my 5500 frame for a quick sale.

I've heard that there were issues with the BB housing in 5500's? I saw my LBS put mine in over ten years ago and he really torqued it.

I'd rather leave it in for someone else to take out, if it's an issue or take it out if it's not an issue.


Thanks,

Bill

Title: Re: Issues with removing BB from 5500 frame?
Post by: Colin on July 01, 2014, 04:57:11 pm

No issues unless you "torque" the whole damn thing out of the frame..........

That's why I don't allow chimpanzee's at LBS's to play with my PRO~FLEX's anymore..................

Title: Re: Issues with removing BB from 5500 frame?
Post by: fyrstormer on July 02, 2014, 12:12:49 am

Remember that the main body of the BB is reverse-threaded. Only the lock-ring is normal-threaded. You have to unscrew the BB by torquing it clockwise.

Title: Re: Issues with removing BB from 5500 frame?
Post by: k24000 on July 02, 2014, 05:39:21 pm

That's why I don't allow chimpanzee's at LBS's to play with my PRO~FLEX's anymore..................


Thats funny and I agree

Title: Re: Issues with removing BB from 5500 frame?
Post by: Carbon_Angus on July 23, 2014, 03:35:44 pm

Thanks for the replies.

The LBS that put it on is taking it off. I could do it, but some things, ya know need to be done by a pro.