Actually, I got it done last weekend, but haven't been able to ride it till today.
Due to weather & other responsibilites.
But it looks great & rides well again!
Too bad I can't just freashen up my foot like that huh?
It hurt my foot to ride.
I rode the bike around the block, which is 2 miles. I didn't think that would be a big deal since I have to do 2 miles on an exercise bike in therapy, but it did hurt.
I'll get better.
Bike all taped up with painters tape, ready to spray paint! I spray painted the rusted chrome parts & other parts that needed to be finished after I treated them.
I used this silver metallic paint. First I used rust remover, that was covered in another post.
Before
After
Chain Feed before
Chain feed after
After
Brake Controls before - they weren't too bad, but I treated them & painted them before they had a chance to get worse.
Brake controls after.
All dressed up & somewhere to go!
Even if it is just around the block. ;-)
I also changed out a brake pad, no easy feat. I had to break out both of my tool kits to get the right tools! And I changed out the back tire tube as well. Lets hope this tube doesn't go flat! I had previously changed out two other tubes, which both went flat. Inspected the tire, nothing in it to cause the tubes to go flat? So I suspect somehow the tubes got crimped & died.
I also oiled the necessary parts & put vaseline on the chain in hopes of preventing further rust.
Unfortunately, the only way to store my bike is to keep it in the driveway beside the motorhome, with a tarp over it. If this had to be done again, it'll just be time for a new bike then. Guess this is how it is with the life of a fulltime RVer huh?
Maybe I'll do a future post on all those tools I keep around. Not on each individual one though...
I keep both kits in the RV as you never know what you might need!
~As always, be kind to your pets, clean up after them on your travels & respect your neighbor~
Hi there...I have the same bike! Can I bring it to you to redo? LOL! Mine looks like yours did before you worked on it...so sad...don't have it covered, either... Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, I'm glad I finally got it done. I've not been able to ride it for months because the brakes worn bare & I had a flat tire. So at least it's ready for riding...got to ride it once. Now the weather is going to crimp that for a few days. But I guess I need to rest my wankle anyhow.
DeleteCool! Yep, every girl needs a bike worthy of her!
ReplyDeleteYep Kim, it's my toad! haha
DeleteI do believe that all the hard work was worth it because the bike looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks :-)
DeleteI've got to tell you that's a mighty fine refinish job you've done there.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'd rather decal your car though!
DeleteWow, great job! Makes you feel good to know when you've done a job that you did it right. I'd like to know what you keep in your tool kits....
ReplyDeleteHi Sunny, I'll do a post on those tools. I also carry a few other items that I feel are important to RVing. Especially if you plan on living in an RV for months or are a fulltimer. But then, that means digging items out of my small storage space...hmmmm...
DeleteI just bought a new tool kit today. I need to see if it looks like it has everything I need. If so, I can return the wrong one I bought previously. :)
ReplyDeleteI never know what I'm going to need till I start a project. Usually, it's a tool from one kit or another. I think I pretty much have it covered now though. I like tools. Don't quite know why? Maybe it's because I have to...or like to...or have to fix things myself when I can...
DeleteGood job. The bike looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael! Did the house sell? I need to go see if you've posted.
DeleteLooks new almost nice job
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo!
DeleteI'm sorry your bike hurts your foot. Maybe it takes a harder push than the exercise bike takes?
ReplyDeleteLinda, I guess partly, I've not been able to use the exbike at rehab because it's always in use by others. So maybe I'm a little out of practice. I do find myself pushing harder with the good foot though. And of course, there always seems to be some kind of wind to ride through here, so that probably contributed too.
DeleteYea, that's me. New to me items...anyone want to send me a used Ipad or tablet??
ReplyDelete;-)