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    Add Nexus 3 Speed to Electra Jeremy

    Hey guys, I have an Electra Jeremy that I love to ride but want to upgrade to a 3 speed hub. I finally found a good deal on a Nexus 3 speed, so I've got the hub now. The diameter of the 3 speed hub's flange is slightly higher than the original 1 speed, but am I correct in thinking that I can...
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    Chrome finish peeling off alloy Electra rack

    Hey guys, I have a question about chrome on an aluminum rack. I got an Electra Gigi for my wife and it came with a chrome plated rear rack. The chrome is starting to peel on the top of the rack where it's been abraded. I took the rack off and sure enough it's not steel but aluminum. What do...
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    Welding question - trailer hitch for bike rack

    Hey guys, I have a welding question I wanted to throw at you. We have a Yakima hitch mount bike rack that we use for our Electra cruisers, and though the rack is designed for four bikes, we've never put more than 2 on there since they're around 40-45 pounds. My car has a Class II hitch but my...
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    Electra Jeremy "faux Ghostrider" find

    Hey guys, I got what I think was a good deal on an Electra Jeremy... the seller thought it was a Ghostrider and I did too, but after researching here and emailing Electra I think it's an '05 Jeremy. Either way, I really like the bike but am already thinking it needs a 3-speed hub. It's great...
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    Electra Townie fenders - install question

    Hey guys, sorry this is not about a rat rod, but I hoped someone here could help. My wife wanted fenders for her Electra Townie since it didn't come with them. I figured I could surprise her for Christmas and so I snuck the bike down to the basement, thinking installing these would be cake...
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    Matching Electra Rat Rod matte black paint?

    Hey guys, I just joined this forum after finding a sweet Electra Rat Rod on craigslist. It was in fairly good shape but needed a little bit of work. I have replaced the handgrips and have been cleaning things up a bit, and a lot of bolts needed tightening up. She's looking pretty good but the...
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