Resurrecting an old bike, need help on some parts

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  1. bleeding_novice

    bleeding_novice OnNineNine

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    Hello STR'ers, I'm bringing my old Specialized Enduro FSR up-to-date, but still waiting for a Risse seatstay to complete the upgrade. Meanwhile, I would like to find some thing to plug the holes that left behind from removing the v-brake studs from the bosses on the fork. Is there such bolts or plugs on the market that can do that? :-k
     

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    It'll take some research, that I dont have time for right now. Just figure out the thread and pitch and buy the proper bolt. You can even buy black nylon bolts from mcmaster carr to make it look good and light :)
     
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    bleeding_novice OnNineNine

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    Thanks for the link, but unfortunately, it won't work because the stud looks like this:

    boss-bolt.jpg

    The thread is deep inside the boss hole.#-o

    Thanks. I didn't know about mcmaster carr and have just checked them out. It seems their shrink-to-fit cap is my solution. :clap:
     
  5. JBS

    JBS New Member

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    You may want to just check the local hardware store for a rubber plug.
     
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    genusmtbkr5 STR Moderator

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    Yup, that's what I did here. It
    fits and covers the hole where the studs were perfectly. I put them on the back bosses as well.

    IMG_3549.jpg
     
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    You can also use nylon rivets, from the Lowes specialty bolts section. Something like this, but in black.

    811655010128.jpg
     
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    bleeding_novice OnNineNine

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    Thank you all for your suggestions. The hardware store approach seems to work well.
     
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    by the looks of the hand me down rims and tires .... some one got a new set of rims!?
     
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    Sprockethead S.T.U.P.I.D.A.S.S. Member

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    Is that a Marzocchi Z1 fork? If so, you may want to check with them. On my Z1 Air, there was a warning label saying not to remove the brake bosses as they assisted in holding the lowers together.
     
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    bondo...:D
     
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    Ride it, will get filled with dirt, problem solved.
     
  13. bleeding_novice

    bleeding_novice OnNineNine

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    Ahhh ... actually got the same wheels from the same seller for cheap! Did you ride today? I'm still nursing my sore knee and haven't ridden since our Aliso adventure.

    It's a Z5. Does the warning apply to Z5 too? I removed all the labels years ago and didn't pay attention to what they said.

    Brilliant! :beer:
     
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    rojomas A.K.A The Oxx

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    Yep, the warning applies to all Z series "M" arch forks with a two piece design. The reason being the brake boss holds the arch and the lowers together.
    If I remember correctly Marzocchi made screws to fit the bosses.
     
  15. da big hills

    da big hills happy night trails

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    RTV in the hole? That is what I would do if I could not ignore the holes
     
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    Auto Zone plastic plugs in the "Help!" section.
     
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    bleeding_novice OnNineNine

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    I took a closer look yesterday and yeah it seems like the bolts instead help in holding the 2 parts together. It could have been a disaster had you not mentioned that. Thanks rojomas!
     

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