The Jiggy Higgy

[sensor]

just the one not through all the way on the left(looking at the computer screen)? correct?

[spinman]

"..just the one not through all the way on the left(looking at the computer screen)? correct?..."

Exactly. The hole that looks like the Terminator after Arnie blows a couplle holes in him with bullets. Now if my spring would only reform back into its original shape like in the movie

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[ej599]

Diggin the higgins.

[sensor]

what problem?

[musclebikes]

I relize its too late but I just had an idea , wouldnt a leaf spring out a jeep be alot better for this style of fork, Its smaller and you probably wouldnt have to drill it....though, I have to say I have alot of respect for you guys drilling through that hardened steel like that.

[BLASTER]

Diggin the higgins.

I like it!

[spinman]

Thanks to Sensor for erasing my boo boo away. Now I've got to make sure and do it right this time.

I think it's those sneaks he wears. They seem too nice to have on when you're working in the shop, but maybe thay give you good luck? I'll have to scrap my work boots for some Puma Clydes

Thanks again!

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[sensor]

no problem...just want to see this bike done

[ricksterr1221]

this things gonna be kick butt when it done. ;D

[spinman]

Thanks for the props. Running into some probs with the fork. Too narrow for that fat meat. I tried to wedge a piece a 3" hardwood down the fork, but i couldn't get it to the bottom. I think I'll need some heat. Gonna buy some Maap gas which is hotter than propane. I'll try to heat it up and hopefully it'll open up.

One step at a time....

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[cman]

Thanks for the props. Running into some probs with the fork. Too narrow for that fat meat. I tried to wedge a piece a 3" hardwood down the fork, but i couldn't get it to the bottom. I think I'll need some heat. Gonna buy some Maap gas which is hotter than propane. I'll try to heat it up and hopefully it'll open up.
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Good luck. If you can find a old ballooner fork it would probably fit. I found even a 26x3" will fit in one

[sensor]

yeah an old schwinn blade fork(for ballooners should fit them but maybe a kruzer king triple tree would look nice and fit also )
ill be back in a second....i have a blade fork that i can measure

[sensor]

actually..a schwinn blade from a ballooner wont wont(i dont think....) it measured 2 & 7/8ths about 1" from the top
but the triple tree kruzer king forks would work(like on karfers higgins)

[cman]

actually..a schwinn blade from a ballooner wont wont(i dont think....) it measured 2 & 7/8ths about 1" from the top

I have a 26x 3 Kenda flame that went into a 1950 Schwinn fork on my buildoff bike. Let me snap a pic in the morning.

[spinman]

I'll shoot some pics of the fork and tire tonight. When I spread the forks by hand ( I clamp one side of the fork to a rafter in my shed and pull down on the other fork) it opens up but not near the top of the fork near the steer tube. That is where I need it spread.

I'm thinking of applying the heat at the inside angle of the crown and use a pipe wrench to spread it open a bit on each side. Right now, this inside angle is like a 90 degrees. It needs to be it like 95 or 100.

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