06-18-2013, 10:14 AM
I have a 1970s Orly that I found at a garage sale and I'm trying to get on the road. The back wheel rubs on the fender. I am able to adjust the wheel so that it does not rub, but when I put weight on it to ride, it rubs and gets stuck again. A couple of issues:
1. The fenders are attached with a bolt through the bottom of the braking system. It is completely integrated, so I'm not sure how to remove the fenders (to get rid of the rub and make it ride-able) without also replacing the brakes - or if that is even an option. ??
2. The wheels are attached with wing nuts, which is probably not very safe, but is this may be allowing the wheel to move when weight is applied? If so, would it help to change the axles?
3. I have already gone down 1/4" on the tire size, and the wheels are trued. The front wheel has been adjusted and is fine.
Any suggestions? I appreciate any help here - I'm really frustrated.
1. The fenders are attached with a bolt through the bottom of the braking system. It is completely integrated, so I'm not sure how to remove the fenders (to get rid of the rub and make it ride-able) without also replacing the brakes - or if that is even an option. ??
2. The wheels are attached with wing nuts, which is probably not very safe, but is this may be allowing the wheel to move when weight is applied? If so, would it help to change the axles?
3. I have already gone down 1/4" on the tire size, and the wheels are trued. The front wheel has been adjusted and is fine.
Any suggestions? I appreciate any help here - I'm really frustrated.
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