My Raleigh Bike. The Start.

[biggs682]

In randynewmanscat close up is the tapered bit and the thin grid bit underneath all in one?

I think so

 

[Boon 51]

How far does it turn left or right ?
it should just keep turning up the threads then pop off

I will turn it anticlock wise for a while and see what happens?

 

[randynewmanscat]

These are usually 3 separate components. So the knurled and bevelled top piece spins freely if you screw it "righty tighty" down? My rubbish amended MS paint image sort of shows what should be 3 different parts.

 

[Boon 51]

ok i have turned it anticlockwise and it has got a little easier to turn but that is all.

 

[Boon 51]

These are usually 3 separate components. So the knurled and bevelled top piece spins freely if you screw it "righty tighty" down? My rubbish amended MS paint image sort of shows what should be 3 different parts. View attachment 447415

That's clever how you done that . but yes the blue bit just spins both ways its not biting on anything if that makes sense.

 

[biggs682]

ok i have turned it anticlockwise and it has got a little easier to turn but that is all.

has a gap appeared between the blue and red parts on @randynewmanscat picture ?

 

[biggs682]

That's clever how you done that . but yes the blue bit just spins both ways its not biting on anything if that makes sense.

The more i look at that it looks like one i had on a 90's Giant Peleton a while back that had a push over trim part that popped up to reveal the top nut underneath

 

[Boon 51]

has a gap appeared between the blue and red parts on @randynewmanscat picture ?

FFS.. Just as a thought as I walked to the garage I will put a screwdriver in between blue bit and the red and see what occurs would you believe it popped off so its just a rubber cap. Now you can see the locknut.

 

[Boon 51]

The more i look at that it looks like one i had on a 90's Giant Peleton a while back that had a push over trim part that popped up to reveal the top nut underneath

Well you were right..lol

 

[Boon 51]

I have to get a spanner to fit I have just measured it would be 29/30mm , would that be right?

 

[biggs682]

I have to get a spanner to fit I have just measured it and it would be 29/30mm would that be right?

yes 30mm or big pr of pliers does same job

Well you were right..lol

it does happen sometimes but never when i need it to , only remembered it this afternoon

 

[Boon 51]

Its all stripped down the photo shows the frame upside down and as you can see its all very clean and the two bushes as well. I have tested all the ball bearing all move freely so it all looks good to put back.

 

[biggs682]

@Boon 51 that was the hardest work i have had doing a headset strip and clean , and the bike was 100 + miles away , but you got there so well done , all looks good just add some good quality grease and then rebuild it .

Hope you are enjoying the rebuild , whats the next job ?

 

[Boon 51]

@Boon 51 that was the hardest work i have had doing a headset strip and clean , and the bike was 100 + miles away , but you got there so well done , all looks good just add some good quality grease and then rebuild it .

Hope you are enjoying the rebuild , whats the next job ?

I have some multi purpose grease already for tomorrow.
I'm going to put the grease on with my finger so how much grease should I put on, a light, medium or heavy smear, I couldn't tell when I stripped it down as it was bone dry and you put grease on first then bearings then a little more grease on top. I have some bits on order like brake levers and cables which should arrive by the weekend so it will be finished within a week.

As for my next job that's putting the kettle on lol. but I will get another bike that's for sure.

PS Thanks once again for all you help.

 

[biggs682]

I always put a good amount in the cups then seat the bearings in place and then a smear on top , with all parts getting a smear for good luck

So when are you doing the bottom bracket or have i missed that ?

Its addictive playing with these older bikes but you soon learn ways and tricks , the most rewarding bit i find is completing the first 200 miles on a bike that i have overhauled without having done any other work other than fine tuning it to fit .

You are welcome for any help ican offer