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[wan37]

I’ll start it off. I ran across these which are pretty handy. Say you are fitting a chain and you break it just too short barely to get master link on . Here’s your helper


IEIK Bike Chain Plier, Bicycle Chain Plier Missing Link 2 in 1 Opener Closer Remover Plier, Bike Chain Tool Compatible with All Speed Chains Repair, Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJYQ4B3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8CJQFb53SWS29?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[gary55]

I’ll start it off. I ran across these which are pretty handy. Say you are fitting a chain and you break it just to short barely to get master link on . Here’s your helper


IEIK Bike Chain Plier, Bicycle Chain Plier Missing Link 2 in 1 Opener Closer Remover Plier, Bike Chain Tool Compatible with All Speed Chains Repair, Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJYQ4B3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8CJQFb53SWS29?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Now that is handy.

 

[wan37]

Here’s another thing I like to keep on hand. I’m installing a Nt carburetor I like to put this stuff on intake a glob on top, slide carburetor on and twist it around the push on all the way straighten tighten. No need for o rings.

Seal-All 380112 Contact Adhesive and Sealant - 2 fl oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VK0JS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_a3WQFbCMSNPNP

 

[wan37]

Those are some more good tips

 

[Wrench]

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Gasket Making 101

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[wan37]

Here’s another good tip. These work like zip ties and reusable. Velcro stripes I bought two rolls of them. There really easy to store on bike just remove seat post slide on put seat post back.

 

[Wrench]

Brake cables. Why buy one at a time? Buy in bulk and save $ Find everything on line.
Have a new brake cable ready at a moments notice.

$10 for 10 barrel end brake cables, 6' long. They cost $4 each or more at a bike shop
$15 for a 50' roll of cable housing. A bike shop sells it for $1 per foot
$5 for a 100 piece box of cable housing metal ends with cable caps.
Buy it all from Amazon and free shipping cause it's over $25

TIP
Use lineman side cutters to cut cable housing
Use a scratch awe to straighten out cable housing end
Oil cable before putting in cable housing and lightly wipe with a rag.
Put a few drops of oil in cable housing and let it gravity drain in.

The cable housing metal ends just slip on, But I prefer to crimp them on. The special crimping tool is very expensive. I made my own crimping tool out of an old pair of wire strippers. If anyone wants to make their own special crimping tool I'll show you how.

TIP
How to make a special cable housing metal end crimping tool from an old pair if wire strippers
Pictures will explain everything

 

[wan37]

If you have suspension front forks an still bumpy ride try this


Bike Seatpost 25.4/27.2 x 350mm Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Seat Post,Black or Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WGYQ8BP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_RdeRFb8T5TJHE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[wan37]

i would but can't it doesn't come in my size D: 31.8mm i have to buy a 27mm seat post and a 27mm to 31.8mm shim or a moped seatpost and seat lol OCCs are awkward don'tcha know

They make your size which I needed too a couple yrs ago but you can’t get them there like all hot items very rare.

 

[wan37]

Here’s the right link that I meant to post

GANOPPER Road Track Bicycle Seat Post Damping MTB Mountain Bicycle Suspension Seatpost Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9BM2MV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_ZIeRFb10TRTW4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1