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Author Topic: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?  (Read 6438 times)

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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2012, 02:10:08 am »
looks like you have a pretty complete frame there.Do you have all the fasteners(or think you have?)At first i didnt think you had the fork legs or strut,but i see you do
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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2012, 03:51:03 am »
Yes, if you click the link to Flicker, and scroll through I have 3 pics of the frame, fork, rear triangle(?)
I believe that I do have all the fasteners.  On the fork there are 4 washers on each through bolt.  They seem to be, perhaps, be non-metal - it's hard to judge if they are OK.

I was hoping that the are guides showing washers, torque, etc on how to assemble everything.  Actually, I did download the exploded views, so I can see the hardware necessary - even if not entirely defined.

I'm thinking I should simply put the frame, fork together , put some wheels on it, find a seat post and try the fit. 

On the pics, I used Flicker, but the URL they provide for sharing did not work cleanly. 

John

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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2012, 04:09:53 pm »
Pictures! :)  Trimming Flicker URL's is work - but figured it out.

OK -here is exactly what I have
Let me know what you'all think!




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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2012, 11:34:38 pm »
as i said above you seem to have most of the stuff
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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2012, 03:39:36 am »
If you build it back up, It will be first of several. You'll have the bug!!
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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2012, 04:07:03 am »
It's a Way Big frame, so if you look up the spec for that frame it may give you an idea of how it will fit you.

there are manuals and rebuild instructions for the Crosslinks and pivots that detail torques etc.
have a dig on here:
http://idriders.com/proflex/tech/

and look at the RK001 kit instructions for rebuilding the pivot bearings and washers etc.
http://idriders.com/proflex/smf/index.php?action=media;sa=item;in=295

and RK004 and RK006 for Crosslinks
(no link for that I'll have to scan them sometime)

and ask any questions.

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Re: Newbie - Have frame, should I build it?
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2012, 03:44:31 pm »
Thanks for the heads up on the Way Big!   I'm 6'2", so perhaps it will be good fit - have not yet found a sizing guide. 
Thanks for the links  and another forum member sent me a CD with files and it already answered some questions on the fork.
I threw the frame together and some wheels and crank arms on it.  My seat post doesn't fit so I stopped there as I wanted to try the fit.
Getting psyched for this bike - now on to cataloging my spare components
John
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