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mcgrath · 08-31-2006, 06:17 PM

well after a battle with my landscaping chores I Finally found time to build up my new Moto Lite. It sure looks pretty and feels great too. Or at least on the blacktop. I'll be heading out tomorrow morning or afternoon for the maiden voyage.

Now, I have to come clean before TurneRob spills the beans. I had a major problem with the build and had to consult the mechanic. I wanted to route my cables just under the toptube and above the swing link. In order to do so, I had to either bleed my brakes or dismantle the linkage. I opted to dismantle the linkage, after all what could go wrong, seems like an easy task right?

I unscrew everything and route my cables and start to connect the linkage. My very first screw to enter the frame is on the non-drive side seat-stay. Here I did the unthinkable and stripped the threads and the screw snapped at the head with the screw body stuck inside the frame. Shit. I quickly run to home depot and pick up and easy-out. Get home drill my pilot hole and start the easy-out. snap, easy-out gets stuck in the screw, even more curses. I left it for the evening and came back fresh in the morning. Drilled all around the easy out to free it and then drilled out the threads. Slapped a bolt on there and called it good.

Funny thing is, I called Titus about this and asked them what they thought and said to do the same thing. They also said if it breaks they would replace the seat stay under warranty. I thought that was pretty cool.

Ok, you can start the fun making.

Oh, george. How the F do I insert pictures?

LBmtb · 08-31-2006, 06:26 PM

When you're posting your message, scroll down to the 'additional options' area and click on "manage attachments." A window will pop up letting you uploaded photos and what not.

P-Funk · 08-31-2006, 06:27 PM

You know this post is no good without pictures?

ECOdork · 08-31-2006, 06:36 PM

WE DEMAND PICTURES!!!!!

CalEpic · 08-31-2006, 06:37 PM

Going by memory here, but click the manage attachments button below your text box if you're going to attach an image from your hard drive then browse to find the pic(s), click upload, wait until it uploads, close upload window, click submit.

Sorry to hear about the broken screw. I'm sure if I listened closely I could hear the epithets from my house. Did you cross thread it or just too much torque? You do have a torque wrench don't you?

Can't wait to see the pics.

ps - I'll be riding at Whiting tomorrow 6:30 am if you want to join us.

C

mcgrath · 08-31-2006, 06:41 PM

yeah, I don't know. George I'm emailing my pciture to you. Can you get it on here? 19.5k for a bmp? Come on.... we gotta get this increased

Ok, I think this will work:

LBmtb · 08-31-2006, 06:46 PM

Haha, never noticed it was that low for a bmp cause no one uses bmp anymore. I'll increase it and upload your photos for ya when I get em.

mcgrath · 08-31-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalEpic

Going by memory here, but click the manage attachments button below your text box if you're going to attach an image from your hard drive then browse to find the pic(s), click upload, wait until it uploads, close upload window, click submit.

Sorry to hear about the broken screw. I'm sure if I listened closely I could hear the epithets from my house. Did you cross thread it or just too much torque? You do have a torque wrench don't you?

Can't wait to see the pics.

ps - I'll be riding at Whiting tomorrow 6:30 am if you want to join us.

C

Craig, come on man. You know 6:30 is too early for me. Especially after I bust out the coronas and crack one over the headtube. Pardy Hardy!

CalEpic · 08-31-2006, 07:02 PM

Very nice Patrick!

I bet you can't wait to get it dirty.

BTW - Your reason for the edit will surely incite the photoshop gods.

C

Pain Freak · 08-31-2006, 08:48 PM

Sweet bike Patrick. But what was wrong with the other one? Just needed an upgrade? Did you have it built for you, to your size, or did you just buy the standard? Either way, nice ride.

mcgrath · 08-31-2006, 09:43 PM

I still have the Foes mike. Don't worry. I have yet to determine her fate. Getting the titus built makes me think it may be going to ebay heaven.

As far as what was wrong with it... nothing. It's an awesome bike. I wanted something a little different and a little more versatile.

Thanks for the praises everyone.

Schecky · 08-31-2006, 10:38 PM

That's a nice, nice bike.
Please post a write up after the weekend.

P-Funk · 08-31-2006, 11:00 PM

Ooooh. Nice looking rig. What's it weigh in at?

mcgrath · 08-31-2006, 11:07 PM

thanks guys. P-Funk, it weight 29.18lbs

Von-Diggity · 09-01-2006, 07:35 AM

That is the women’s version isn’t it?

09-01-2006, 09:20 AM

Sweet ass looking bike Patrick! Loving that color, it looks fast! Glad to hear you were able to get everything together after your little mishap.

Craigger got my juices flowing with the photoshop comment....I will abstain though.

ShinKen · 09-01-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von-Diggity

That is the women’s version isn’t it?

TURNERob · 09-01-2006, 10:02 AM

Good looking frame Pat, hopefully my legs start feeling good enough to see it in action and take it for a spin this weekend

P.S. You still shoulda bought a Turner

mcgrath · 09-01-2006, 10:43 AM

hahahaha.... turner schmurner

When can we install new brake lines? Should I get goodrich or hope?

TURNERob · 09-01-2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgrath

hahahaha.... turner schmurner

When can we install new brake lines? Should I get goodrich or hope?

Definately get the Hope lines, piece of cake

08-31-2006, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
mcgrath .	MotoLite build well after a battle with my landscaping chores I Finally found time to build up my new Moto Lite. It sure looks pretty and feels great too. Or at least on the blacktop. I'll be heading out tomorrow morning or afternoon for the maiden voyage. Now, I have to come clean before TurneRob spills the beans. I had a major problem with the build and had to consult the mechanic. I wanted to route my cables just under the toptube and above the swing link. In order to do so, I had to either bleed my brakes or dismantle the linkage. I opted to dismantle the linkage, after all what could go wrong, seems like an easy task right? I unscrew everything and route my cables and start to connect the linkage. My very first screw to enter the frame is on the non-drive side seat-stay. Here I did the unthinkable and stripped the threads and the screw snapped at the head with the screw body stuck inside the frame. Shit. I quickly run to home depot and pick up and easy-out. Get home drill my pilot hole and start the easy-out. snap, easy-out gets stuck in the screw, even more curses. I left it for the evening and came back fresh in the morning. Drilled all around the easy out to free it and then drilled out the threads. Slapped a bolt on there and called it good. Funny thing is, I called Titus about this and asked them what they thought and said to do the same thing. They also said if it breaks they would replace the seat stay under warranty. I thought that was pretty cool. Ok, you can start the fun making. Oh, george. How the F do I insert pictures?

08-31-2006, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Sweet bike Patrick. But what was wrong with the other one? Just needed an upgrade? Did you have it built for you, to your size, or did you just buy the standard? Either way, nice ride. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

08-31-2006, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	That's a nice, nice bike. Please post a write up after the weekend. __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

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08-31-2006, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
P-Funk Senior Member	You know this post is no good without pictures?

08-31-2006, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ECOdork Pope of Chili Town	WE DEMAND PICTURES!!!!!

08-31-2006, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Going by memory here, but click the manage attachments button below your text box if you're going to attach an image from your hard drive then browse to find the pic(s), click upload, wait until it uploads, close upload window, click submit. Sorry to hear about the broken screw. I'm sure if I listened closely I could hear the epithets from my house. Did you cross thread it or just too much torque? You do have a torque wrench don't you? Can't wait to see the pics. ps - I'll be riding at Whiting tomorrow 6:30 am if you want to join us. C

08-31-2006, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Haha, never noticed it was that low for a bmp cause no one uses bmp anymore. I'll increase it and upload your photos for ya when I get em.

08-31-2006, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Very nice Patrick! I bet you can't wait to get it dirty. BTW - Your reason for the edit will surely incite the photoshop gods. C

08-31-2006, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
mcgrath .	I still have the Foes mike. Don't worry. I have yet to determine her fate. Getting the titus built makes me think it may be going to ebay heaven. As far as what was wrong with it... nothing. It's an awesome bike. I wanted something a little different and a little more versatile. Thanks for the praises everyone.

08-31-2006, 11:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
P-Funk Senior Member	Ooooh. Nice looking rig. What's it weigh in at?

08-31-2006, 11:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
mcgrath .	thanks guys. P-Funk, it weight 29.18lbs

09-01-2006, 07:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Von-Diggity	That is the women’s version isn’t it? __________________ You are not what you own. -Fugazi Last edited by Von-Diggity; 09-01-2006 at 07:44 AM.

09-01-2006, 09:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	Sweet ass looking bike Patrick! Loving that color, it looks fast! Glad to hear you were able to get everything together after your little mishap. Craigger got my juices flowing with the photoshop comment....I will abstain though.

09-01-2006, 10:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Good looking frame Pat, hopefully my legs start feeling good enough to see it in action and take it for a spin this weekend P.S. You still shoulda bought a Turner

09-01-2006, 10:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
mcgrath .	hahahaha.... turner schmurner When can we install new brake lines? Should I get goodrich or hope?

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