Re: [RBW] stuck stem on Homer
On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Tim wrote: > I have a stuck, stuck, stuck Technomic stem in my Hilsen. I've tried > lots of penetrating oil and dry ice to no avail. So now I'm > considering Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) as Sheldon Brown > suggested. It's either that or take to to a bike shop and get it cut > out. Has anyone dealt with this before and maybe has a different > suggestion. Thanks all. Oh, BTW, I just discovered this group, after > discovering Rivendell about 1 1/2 years ago and getting my Homer about > 14 months ago, and I really appreciate having you guys here. > I've never done this on a hilsen but on many other bikes. with the stem bolt completely loose. Take a rubber mallet and give it a whack or two. If the rubber mallet isn't enough - put a wood block on it and give it a whack that way. the shock has freed some incredibly bound parts I've seen. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] stuck stem on Homer
Tried pure ammonia poured from underneath, ie where brake hole is? Worked for a 40 year old Raleigh I bought off of CL. Let it sit for a day or so, if you see it running out of the stem you know you at least have some wiggle room in there. Stick the stem in a vice and twist, or alternately hit stem with a hammer On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Tim wrote: > I have a stuck, stuck, stuck Technomic stem in my Hilsen. I've tried > lots of penetrating oil and dry ice to no avail. So now I'm > considering Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) as Sheldon Brown > suggested. It's either that or take to to a bike shop and get it cut > out. Has anyone dealt with this before and maybe has a different > suggestion. Thanks all. Oh, BTW, I just discovered this group, after > discovering Rivendell about 1 1/2 years ago and getting my Homer about > 14 months ago, and I really appreciate having you guys here. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] stuck stem on Homer
Tried pure ammonia poured from underneath, ie where brake hole is? Worked for a 40 year old Raleigh I bought off of CL. Let it sit for a day or so, if you see it running out of the stem you know you at least have some wiggle room in there. Stick the stem in a vice and twist, or alternately hit stem with a hammer side to sidetry not to hit the bike :) On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Tim wrote: > I have a stuck, stuck, stuck Technomic stem in my Hilsen. I've tried > lots of penetrating oil and dry ice to no avail. So now I'm > considering Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) as Sheldon Brown > suggested. It's either that or take to to a bike shop and get it cut > out. Has anyone dealt with this before and maybe has a different > suggestion. Thanks all. Oh, BTW, I just discovered this group, after > discovering Rivendell about 1 1/2 years ago and getting my Homer about > 14 months ago, and I really appreciate having you guys here. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
