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Jeep "death wobble" is far more than a shimmy, guys. It’s not what I'm talking about here. What happens is that you completely lose... -
PedalUma replied to the thread Lugging a Motor, Why it's Bad.It keeps my chain from getting hairy.
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The peanut butter jar works great to put the chain in with the solvent. I didn't heat it though. The lid seals tight enough that you...
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I tried the peanut butter jar, but it started melting in the boiling water. I found a different plastic container that's a different...
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PedalUma replied to the thread What brake pads do I buy???.I have high viz gloves that breathe and have palm padding. But that is not working on something.
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I've always hated wearing gloves when I'm working on stuff. I need to feel what I'm doing as well. It's too easy to drop something with...
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Wax on / Whacks off
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PedalUma replied to the thread Lugging a Motor, Why it's Bad.Do you have access to a used peanut butter or instant coffee jar? You can heat your solvent to 40C and put on some Latin music with your...
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Have you got the ultrasonic cleaning machine as well ? I wasn't going to spend $300-$400 to buy one just to get my chain 2% cleaner...
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PedalUma replied to the thread What brake pads do I buy???.I was eating my lunch with two female associates and somehow the topic of rubber gloves came up. I said that I can't because I need to...
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Despite whining about the dirtiness of these lovely bike repairs… I’m getting pretty good at it. :D
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PedalUma replied to the thread Lugging a Motor, Why it's Bad.I am learning that there are four types of hot wax treatments: Regular, Brazilian, Extended, and Hollywood. Now that I am all set-up in...
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There is magic wax available,.. I think that you're supposed to polish your car with it, but you could probably dip your chain in...
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But keep in mind that on a hub drive that is rarely pedaled... A chain is basically bling and should last forever. Then do some math...
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Make sure that your chain is ABSOLUTELY CLEAN before you do the 🔥 wax treatment. A brand new chain is pre-lubed and needs to be...
