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| posted on 13/6/08 at 08:35 AM |
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Hom much clearance do i need?
I've finally got round to fitting the alloy uprights that Jason supplied to me! I've been wrestling with one of the hubs that I had (another
story) Anyhow, got the hub and upright in position and the wheel wouldn't go on! The bottom arm was preventing the wheel from going on. I bit the
bullet and filed off (through my new powder-coating) and I've got about 1mm clearance all round. The wheel runs freely but do I need more
clearance? Do split rims flex?
How do I touch up the powder-coating?
PJH
 
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Davey D
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 08:43 AM |
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if it was me, i wouldnt be happy with any less than 10mm or so clearance.... when your pushing it ( on track of course) at 100mph+ there are a lot of
forces at work that could cause flex in many places you wouldnt think it would.
i suppose the worse that could happen is that the inside of your wheel gets worn away 
Edit: to patch up powdercoat i use some plasticote satin black anitrust paint that seems to match really well with black powdercoating 
[Edited on 13/6/08 by Davey D]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 10:01 AM |
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HUUUUUUUGE pic. Can you please resize to say 600 x 450 pixels using something like Pixresizer??
linky
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indykid
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 12:57 PM |
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ok then, i'll do it for you.
tom
 
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clairetoo
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 09:19 PM |
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I'd have thought 1mm is a bit close , don't forget it's not just the wheel that may flex - any movement in the bearings or
suspension joints will be amplified at the rim ( if that makes sense ? )
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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