Project 1954 Robin Hood raleigh.

[CrazyBrit97]

So time has come where i need to start cleaning him up and getting him pretty again, going to try keep all original parts so im going to remove the 60s dynamo and lights to stick with the original dynamo in the front wheel. here we go...

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Starting to clean a few things up

 

[CrazyBrit97]

the original dynamo on the front wheel works!! this is going to be a great classic for me

 

[shadaboot27]

Nice work! If it was mine I would totally strip it down, clean each part individually, wire brush and oil all the bolt threads then rebuild it and replace all the bearings and grease and give it new tyres and tubes. Then it will ride like a dream providing it all goes back together properly. If you get stuck on anything i'll be happy to help and i might be able to give you some good tips.

 

[mjr]

the original dynamo on the front wheel works!! this is going to be a great classic for me

http://sheldonbrown.com/dynohubs.html seems to say they're quite robust while also being quite easy to break while servicing, so take care!

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Nice work! If it was mine I would totally strip it down, clean each part individually, wire brush and oil all the bolt threads then rebuild it and replace all the bearings and grease and give it new tyres and tubes. Then it will ride like a dream providing it all goes back together properly. If you get stuck on anything i'll be happy to help and i might be able to give you some good tips.

Two words... Cotter pins

 

[shadaboot27]

Two words... Cotter pins

What about them?

 

[CrazyBrit97]

What about them?

These ones are holding on like a B****

 

[roadrash]

you can buy a specific tool called a cotter press or use a vice and socket, like on this video

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQg89p6gcjk

 

[shadaboot27]

These ones are holding on like a B****

Most of them are a right pain to get out. Try the method in the video above as i mentioned before, that should do it.

 

[CrazyBrit97]

so much elbow grease

 

[raleighnut]

View attachment 112221 View attachment 112222 so much elbow grease

Looking good so far.

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Does anyone know what chain I would need to replace this old one, I'm not sure how chain sizes work

 

[shadaboot27]

Does anyone know what chain I would need to replace this old one, I'm not sure how chain sizes work

Whats wrong with the one you have now?

 

[raleighnut]

Standard SS/fixed/ SA 3spd/BMX chain.