Subject: RE: On the subject of forks (again)
Author: Bruce Giller
Date: Mar 23, 2005, 11:12 AM
Post ID: 1718588831
Ray,
I think that with all pipe dimensions, the number refers to the ID.
Just go to Home Depot and ask for 1.5" PVC(white)/ABS(black) plumbing pipe.
They probably have lots of cutoffs available for very little, if not free.
Bruce
And tubing dimensions refers to the OD
-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Hale [mailto:ray.-@sfcc.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 2:02 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: On the subject of forks (again)
Thanks Bruce,
Sounds like maybe all the old Eldos are clunky in the front end. I'll
play my best cards and try several combos until I feel it's as good as
it can get. It's not that difficult to take apart. Just a matter of
determination.
Is the PVC 1.5" diameter? If so, what is the height?
Ray
pax sine tedio
73 Eldo "19"
Bruce Giller wrote:
Ray, The ABS/PVC spacer (standard 1.5" plumbing pipe) went at top of the springs; inserted just before pulling the tube up into the fork shrouds. I didn't have to alter the spacers at all. In fact, I found the spacers in there already when I took the front end apart for some necessary R&R. Even with the new springs, I found the forks would "clunk" on deep pot holes (I think both on the extend and rebound), mostly when riding two-up (maybe around 280 lbs total). I tried 10 wt. fork oil, then 15 wt. then 30 wt. On advice of a fellow list member, I went to 50 wt. auto oil (Havoline racing oil, to be exact). The advice went on to recommend using 70 wt. auto oil if in the hot south (Texas, Louisiana, etc). I live in Silver Spring, Md (just north of the Wash. DC) so I stuck with the 50 wt. This seemed to prevent any clunking on most rapid and abrupt terrain changes on the front tire; the ride seemed to be smoother as well. But it will clunk if the terrain changes are extreme enough. Bruce '72 Eldo -----Original Message----- From: Ray Hale [mailto:ray.-@sfcc.edu] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:00 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: On the subject of forks (again) Bruce, did you place your pvc on top or bottom and did you have to alter them for castellated nut or any other reason? Do you remember the diameter of the tubing? Also, do you use 50wt motor oil or did you find a 50wt fork oil? One more...you say this stiffens the ride but do you notice any negative result, like on rebound? Thanks Ray pax sine tedio 73 Eldo "19" Bruce Giller wrote:
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