Stainless steel wheel spindle

Vern · Feb 27, 2003

I'm going to make myself a stainless steel wheel spindle,because I'm fed up with the scabby original.Anyone else interested.I haven't got a clue how much they'll cost,'cos I don't pay for stuff like that

But if enough people want one,then I'm sure I can get a good deal for you.It's really tough being a bored engineer sometimes.

Steve · Feb 28, 2003

Vern,

if you're really bored, how about trying to knock up something like this to prevent the oil-level sight-glass from popping out?

Steve.

ricardo kuhn · Feb 28, 2003

Vern said:
.It's really tough being a bored engineer sometimes.

Let play some intercontinental "ping pong" someday,i get bore my self,even if I have a thousend projects going..

what about some friendlly intersite contest,"a la junk yard wars"
in betwen the ukGS forum and ADVrider,just for fun..

I like the way you think,always looking for answers,you are my kind of people,for sure

Rob Farmer · Mar 6, 2003

Vern,

In the past I've seen two stainless spindles that have sheared through. I also ended up sliding down the road when my stainless mudguard stays, on a BSA, sheared through dropping the mudguard onto the wheel. If you use the right grade stainless I would be interested.

Cheers

Rob

Vern · Mar 6, 2003

Rob,I hope you took the offending items back,and rammed them up the arse of whoever made them.God alone knows what kind of crap they were made of,did they come from an auto jumble by any chance?were they cheap?did you get your money back out of the corpses pocket?I've no time for these people that make crap stuff and sell it on to the public,makes me mad as hell.Anyway,if I make it,it won't break

Rob Farmer · Mar 7, 2003

Vern,

The wheel spindles were not mine but the front mudguard stays were...unfortunatly I made them Doh!

have you got a 'ball park' figure for the spindles? the salt got to mine and it's looking very ropey.

Vern · Mar 8, 2003

Rob,not a price at the moment, but as you're the only one interested, I'll see if I can get two done at the same time. I doubt it will cost anything if it's a common grade stainless and there's a bit lying around the workshop, maybe a couple of quid if there none about.I'll let you know.
You wait and see how many people want one for a couple of quid now.

deefa · Mar 8, 2003

hmmmmm does that include p&p

mutter mutter mutter bah humbug

Steve · Mar 8, 2003

Vern said:
You wait and see how many people want one for a couple of quid now.

Me me me me me !! Plus the extra I owe you for the postage on the bolts

Vern · Mar 8, 2003

And as if by magic! what did I say,what did I say. Scurrelllll, what's that sight glass anti popper outer bolted to,and has yours popped out recently. I'll see what I can do with the wheel spindles. If they're really cheap, I can make them out of any old crap, you won't mind will you

The hunt for brake bolts continues,w/e stops play.

MikeO · Mar 8, 2003

Vern,

the bolts that hold the EVO calipers on are 32mm M8. I'll have the info on the ones that hold the calipers together later in the week.

Cheers

MikeO

Steve · Mar 8, 2003

Vern said:
what's that sight glass anti popper outer bolted to,and has yours popped out recently.

Dunno mate. The pic was originally posted by Greg Masters, and he found it somewhere on the net.
Don't know anyone whos sight glass has popped out, but there are reports of it happening. Just thought that it's not something I would like to happen.

The hunt for brake bolts continues,w/e stops play.

Did you see the stress info I added to your bolt thread? Hope it means something to you.

Rob Farmer · Mar 9, 2003

Vern,

That certainly flushed out the freeloaders didn't it?

Vern · Mar 9, 2003

Rob, I thought I could hear the wet slither getting closer,I now know what it is

Big Al · Mar 12, 2003

Spindle

Hi Vern
Count me in on one of those spindles whatever the cost - lets not be silly though

Al

Vern · Mar 13, 2003

It's my train set and I'll be as silly as I want, Thankyou very much. I've priced the wheel spindles at £1000000, so when the price comes down,you'll all think you're getting a real bargin

Dutchman · Mar 16, 2003

Another punter.....

I'll take a S/S wheel spindle......asap!!

Big Al · Mar 19, 2003

Hi Vern

Vern said:
It's my train set and I'll be as silly as I want, Thankyou very much. I've priced the wheel spindles at £1000000, so when the price comes down,you'll all think you're getting a real bargin

I just knew you`d be silly - you left out the decimal point, souldn`t that be £1.000000 !!

Al and a double

The Mechanic · May 22, 2003

Stainless Steel Wheel Spindle

Don't do it, any self respecting engineer knows that Stainless is no where near as strong as High tensile steel, thats why the manufacturer doesn't make their spindles from stainless.
Yes it looks pretty, but if you want to risk a real wobbler down the outside lane of the M6 then go ahead. Oh and by the way watch out for that public liability insurance jobby!
Why not just clean the spindle more frequently, coat it with a smear of chain wax or better still paint it with clear lacquer. At least you'll be assured its not about to let go. Titanium now thats a different thing all together and far more 'trick'. Don't forget the public liability insurance, accident found to be caused by non-standard parts being fitted. Sorry to spoil your fun.

stevec · May 23, 2003

Stainless Steel Wheel Spindle

Yes Please Vern

Put me down for one.

email steveclarke650@hotmail.com

Thanks

stevec

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