D DIABLO Chimp Mar 16, 2004 15 0 U.K Oct 6, 2004 #1 Hi guys noob question when removing a BB is the thread normal on both sides or is one thread reversed?
Hi guys noob question when removing a BB is the thread normal on both sides or is one thread reversed?
Wumpus makes avatars better Dec 25, 2003 8,161 153 Six Shooter Junction Oct 6, 2004 #2 Drive side is reversed. *Unless it is Italian.
Dartman Old Bastard Mike Feb 26, 2003 3,911 0 Richmond, VA Oct 7, 2004 #4 Turn both sides in the direction the cranks go to move the bike. Pedals go the other way. Use a rear QR skewer and some washers through the bb and removal tool to keep the tool from slipping. Remove the skewer after the bb breaks free. Mike
Turn both sides in the direction the cranks go to move the bike. Pedals go the other way. Use a rear QR skewer and some washers through the bb and removal tool to keep the tool from slipping. Remove the skewer after the bb breaks free. Mike
Skookum bikey's is cool Jul 26, 2002 10,184 0 in a bear cave Oct 8, 2004 #5 Make sure you hawk a good lugi back in there before you put your bottom bracket back it. Gives your bike character.
Make sure you hawk a good lugi back in there before you put your bottom bracket back it. Gives your bike character.
Dartman Old Bastard Mike Feb 26, 2003 3,911 0 Richmond, VA Oct 8, 2004 #6 Skookum said: Make sure you hawk a good lugi back in there before you put your bottom bracket back it. Gives your bike character. Click to expand... Hehehe...especially if you spit teflon tape. Silicone tub and tile sealer works good too. Mike
Skookum said: Make sure you hawk a good lugi back in there before you put your bottom bracket back it. Gives your bike character. Click to expand... Hehehe...especially if you spit teflon tape. Silicone tub and tile sealer works good too. Mike
D DIABLO Chimp Mar 16, 2004 15 0 U.K Oct 10, 2004 #7 Cheers guys for the helpit's all sorted now. And Dartman graet idea about using the QR i will keep it in mind for next time.
Cheers guys for the helpit's all sorted now. And Dartman graet idea about using the QR i will keep it in mind for next time.