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Gents
Here's another Raleigh in my fleet from 1940 rejuvenated with 3 speed hub & newly painted with some minor changes like paddles & oil bath chain case which is not original...Sorry for that. Will post some better pics with camera better camera.
Cyclostyle in style
Nice bike and looks great, I have a 4 speed that needs a bit of work, but I havn't dated it yet.
Now that would be just too cool to be riding down the street on. Haven't seen one of those generators for the lights since I was a kid. Very nice bike and in great condition.
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WOW!!!! JUST A FABULOUS RESTORE!!!
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
Lol yeah you caught me looking again this morning
. Anyways I was wandering why they call it the "oil bath" chain case? BTW it looks great on it. Also how do the rod brakes perform over today's standard brakes? As far as the click of the 3 speed hub, I love it when I ride one. Definitely can't wait to see the other ones you are going to restore. Oh almost forgot how did you redo the paint job?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
That is really a cool idea, as you said in theory
, but I could see the PIA too. It is what I visioned the chain guard to be but never thought it was real! Those kind of brakes are the kind I personally like, because of the effort you have to keep the wheels ever so true
! For the paint I never heard of this method before, but sounds like you were very dedicated to the restoration of it. Wow it is a very nice paint job by hand!!! The prices you gave to fix it up has to be the most inexpensive I have heard of. Hats off to you.
Bill
P.S. Not sure if you have any info on your Hub but here is a quick link ....
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer.html .
EDIT: I like the older guys that work on bikes! If they don't have the part you need they sure as heck have LOTS of stories to share.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
See if you can deal him out of one of the DYNO hubs as they are really nice for generating power to those 3w head lamps. Personally I have yet to get a hold of one, but I am trying to remember who here on the forums that have one. I know there are like two people who have or had them and suggested me use those instead of the flip generator that uses the tire to get the power needed. The flips are nice but they create an incredible extra "drag" that is not necessary. Not going to get into a lot of detail on that as this is your post. They are great for 3spds though.
Yes he is the one who I was referring to about the older guys and great stories. Some of the bikes I like are before my time but I delve into history on certain subjects and yes you guessed it bikes is one of my newest and most favorite.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
I have a bike almost the same as that, but a ladies model and with a dynohub on the rear, how did you date ur bike? i thought my bike was from 1968 because of the date on hub but many it was added to the bike later.
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(02-17-2011, 03:15 AM)atulkunte69 Wrote: (02-10-2011, 07:16 PM)Bill Wrote: WOW!!!! JUST A FABULOUS RESTORE!!!
Bill, Check out these pictures. I am having a little problem with miller dynamo. I have to spin too hard to even begin the bulb to glow. What can be wrong with this? Is that a wrong wattage bulb in there?
Looking at the bottom view of dynamo can you suggest me what voltage & wattage bulb will suit my requirement.
Existing bulb in there is too old too read anything on that.. please help.
Ok in my experience with these types of generators they were 3watt max. The faster you go the brighter it is. The bulb maybe older and a replacement of a 1.5watt bulb could give you better results. A 3watt bulb may be brighter but you have to go faster. Something else you may want to consider is replacing the wire with a newer one that runs between the generator and the headlamp.
Again forgive me if my answer is not correct in what you are asking but those are the only advices I have. I do believe the other "old timers" here in the forums could probably answer this one better then I.
P.S. The old timers comment I mean more experienced
. Yes I am an old timer.
Also clean the contacts of where the wire connects! If these do not help it may be possible the generator is getting old???
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
Hi all
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Cyclostyle in style
Excellent maintenance. what are the updates you have made in your bike?
Nothing special. only a good paint job. added up 3 speed sturmey archer hub with new stainless steel spokes.
Cyclostyle in style
How did the generator turn out? It working better?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!