stealthstylz
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Fixing crack in Skyway Wheels stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
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Mar 18, 2015 15:33:46 GMT
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I found my old Mk2 Raleigh Burner in the loft, gonna give it a quick revamp so i've got something to knock about on locally. I noticed one of the Skyway's has a crack in it, any idea of the best way to fix it? It's not gonna be used for jumps (bunny's and kerbs only).
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Mar 18, 2015 16:45:40 GMT
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Plastic welding ? Maybe a bodyshop with the equipment could repair in exchange for a pack of beer ?
Personally I'd value my groin too much to risk a wheel breaking up and would find a replacement as if it's already cracked then you never know if it's deteriorated to the point where brittle.
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Mar 18, 2015 16:50:44 GMT
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Just Googled and it seems a cracked Skyway wheel is regarded as scrap because not possible to make a successful repair.
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
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Fixing crack in Skyway Wheels stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
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Mar 18, 2015 18:08:11 GMT
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Yeah thats why I asked, might just araldite it and ride steady for now, its on a bit that is gonna be painted anyway.
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Pics!
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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steveg
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I don't know if anyone on RAD has fixed a Skyway for show use. www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.phpWhere abouts has it cracked, I was just wondering if it's on a spoke if you could fit some sort of decorative brace on it, bit more tricky if it's in a corner though. I've still got two of my old 80's BMX's but ended up buying a modern cheapo one to ride around on so I didn't break the old ones. |
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Mar 20, 2015 15:56:56 GMT
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What about good old polystyrene cement...?! That seems to work pretty well and hold its bond for years...!!!!!!!!!
Failing that there are a myriad of 'Super Glues' that are out there these days that should be up to the job...
We need to see some pictures of this beauty... I have the same in my garage (along with my dusty Mongoose Supergoose!)...
Good luck with the rebuild!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Mar 21, 2015 17:49:24 GMT
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Drill,the crack so it doesn't spread
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,829
Club RR Member Number: 174
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Fixing crack in Skyway Wheels stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member 174
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Mar 21, 2015 18:11:35 GMT
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There wasnt much left to drill, i've just glued it for now and will see how it goes. It's only for going up to the shop to get booze/fags so aint gonna get much abuse.
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Apr 28, 2015 16:13:07 GMT
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put it in the freezer
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@ CRX_IN_SCOTLAND
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May 20, 2015 21:06:34 GMT
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pretty sure we used to just dremmel the crack out and then fill with araldite back in the day. what about captin tolleys creeping crack cure I kidd you not this stuff is excellent they use it for boats should find it in any good chandlers www.captaintolley.com/ |
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if it hasn't broken yet chances are it will for me
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