I use a big C-clamp and a box end wrench. Loop the "box end" (enclosed end) of the wrench over the kickstand. Make sure it pushes up against the area where the kickstand goes into the bung for the kickstand. Use your C-clamp to squeeze the wrench so that it compresses the kickstand's swing inside the bung. Even after it compresses a little you can remove the pin (save it) and there you go.
I bought the fenders off this bike and whoever did the powder coating could teach a master class in that craft.I finally got my Felt done. It started out as a New Belgium Fat Tire Ale bike but it had some shipping damage when it showed up so I changed it up a bit. I blew it apart and had it all powder coated black. I swapped out the grips and added a Felt 1903 seat. I still have some things that I would like to do to it but it's good for now.
I have seen it done. Look through the Felt pics thread and there is a blue Felt running them. Pick his brain to see how he did it. 80mm is exotic to me.
I appreciated this thread. Thank you. That is a really nice bike. If you want to make it yours on the cheap go with valve caps.It's nice to see a thread I created over 6 years ago is still going strong!
I did a trade last night and picked up this Felt Little ........ I'm really digging it so far. It's pretty much exactly the way I would have built it myself. But will probably still figure out something to do to make it my own.
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This is the Felt that made me want a Felt and many many Felt's later I may not be able to pass up the next Chief I see or maybe I will just build an Aluminum one. This bike so well done that it still inspires me to this day. Often when I visit this thread I come back to this very bike and wish I had never seen it. I am hooked on Felts now.2005 Felt Chief with some mods.
Stay tuned. You won't recognize it once it is finished. This the before picture.
I have lusted long enough!
These are the "during" pictures.
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Congratulations on your new find!
I'm now a proud felt bike owner of this cool 750 Cafe style bike with a three speed and front drum brake . : )
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It was in pretty much showroom condition. I had been wanting to do something with this style frame since it was introduced. I have admit that I like what I am doing with it. The Decipher hydraulic disc brakes just arrived. They will be added soon along with a fat set of Maxxis Holy Roller tires.
its still one of my favorite bikes i built! thanks for the nice words>
