Raleigh Fork Thimble

[Tonee62]

Hi, I'm looking for a fork thimble for my Raleigh DL1, anybody have any idea where I can get hold of one.

Thanks

 

[Tony Raynor]

I've seen plenty of new forks with thimbles sold in India so someone must be making them but having a quick look on the net isn't showing anything.

If someone has family or friends over there they may be able to get just the thimbles.

Failing that it's fleabay and that might get costly. Are the original ones shot?

Sorry I can't help anymore

 

[Tonee62]

The original thimble was stolen when I left it ouside M&S one day, that was quite a few years ago. I've recently been restoring the bike and the thimble is one of the parts I still need.
I did have a look on ebay last night, saw somebody selling a pair of thimbles from a Chopper....looked a funny colour though.

 

[Spokesmann]

A Chopper one will fit, they clean up easily.

 

[Tonee62]

A Chopper one will fit, they clean up easily.

I may have to go for the Chopper thimble, seem pricey though for what they are. Are you familiar with Flying Pigeon parts,
I've been on their website which stocks thimbles. just wondering if it would fit a Raleigh fork.
http://flyingpigeon.co.uk/products/parts

 

[compo]

We are never too old to learn new things. I had never heard of a "fork thimble" so it took a Google search to satisfy my curiosity. Now I know!

 

[Spokesmann]

I may have to go for the Chopper thimble, seem pricey though for what they are. Are you familiar with Flying Pigeon parts,
I've been on their website which stocks thimbles. just wondering if it would fit a Raleigh fork.
http://flyingpigeon.co.uk/products/parts

This is the problem these days, the essential little part that sets off a restoration or refurb are the bits that can cost the most, annoying I know.

Measure the thimble you still have and contact the site and ask for exact dims...

 

[BrianEvesham]

We are never too old to learn new things. I had never heard of a "fork thimble" so it took a Google search to satisfy my curiosity. Now I know!

I still don't!

 

[raindog]

I still don't!

nor me
google it is, then

 

[BrianEvesham]

I have and

nor me
google it is, then

I still don't know.

 

[smokeysmoo]

SJS Cycles always seem to keep a range of old and odd parts, but not sure about these TBH.

It sounds like the sort of thing my LBS would have in a dusty old parts drawer. Give him a call if you want, Geoff Smith Cycles in Bolton, his shop is a bit of an Aladdin's cave so you might get lucky.

 

[biggs682]

We are never too old to learn new things. I had never heard of a "fork thimble" so it took a Google search to satisfy my curiosity. Now I know!

i am presuming its the core plug shaped plug on the side on the fork bridge on older bikes ?

 

[Tonee62]

SJS Cycles always seem to keep a range of old and odd parts, but not sure about these TBH.

It sounds like the sort of thing my LBS would have in a dusty old parts drawer. Give him a call if you want, Geoff Smith Cycles in Bolton, his shop is a bit of an Aladdin's cave so you might get lucky.

Think I might be giving Geoff Smith a call in the morning....thanks

 

[Tonee62]

I have and

I still don't know.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/catfoodrob/choppers/mechanic/inserts.html

 

[Spokesmann]

i am presuming its the core plug shaped plug on the side on the fork bridge on older bikes ?

Yes