Greetings I must admit first that I am not the builder of this bike - I am more comfortable with joining wood than metal! I bought this because it is my...
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donowen5
Feb 9, 2008 3:53 am
CAN SOMEONE TELL WHERE THE IDLER BRACKET IS SUSPOSED TO BE LOCATED ON THE SHORT WHEEL BASE? ALSO IN LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS SOME HAVE ONE IDLER AND OTHERS HAVE...
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Nick Lenarz
n9viw
Feb 9, 2008 5:25 pm
... Have you considered using low-rise bars, like those used on recreational mountain bikes? The 3-5" rise might be enough to get the bars to clear your knees....
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Phil Prosser
philprosser2002
Feb 11, 2008 4:38 pm
Hi loft-clearer2008 Can we call you Lofty? I watched this bike (or one very like it) being listed three or four times on Ebay. It's not a standard Bentech in...
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Phil Prosser
philprosser2002
Feb 11, 2008 5:03 pm
Hi Don. I wondered about this when I was building too. I'veexperimented with a number of different configurations and I've endedup with what you see here ...
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lew2au
Feb 12, 2008 3:14 am
Hello Alex, I have built two Bentechs. The one in your photo does not appear to have an adjustable boom. Mine do. It is a problem for me as I have to add...
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lew2au
Feb 12, 2008 3:32 am
... Hello Don, I used 2 chain idlers made from rollerblade wheels on both the Bentechs I have done. You can see the result in the photo section Johns Bike. I...
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Jim
obsidian_nj
Feb 14, 2008 2:05 am
That's a nice looking bike. Congratulations, and I wish you many a carefree mile. It seems you already have a good start on that. ... Usually hardshell seats...
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Loft Clearer
loft_clearer...
Feb 16, 2008 11:41 am
Thanks to all that replied :-) Phil - no you may not call me Lofty (even though I'm 6'2") - the bike is the one off eBay. John / Jim - I seem to have found a...
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John Lewis
lew2au
Feb 17, 2008 12:54 am
Good to see progress being made Alec. Yes they do seem twitchy at first. The trick seems to be to relax back in the seat and keep a light grip on the bars....
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William &Jacquilla Gi...
wj_gillette
Feb 20, 2008 1:12 pm
Hey guys, I'm a longtime Bentech rider and builder. Have just recently bought Burley Designs recumbent tooling and inventory and am producing the Koosah and...
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William &Jacquilla Gi...
wj_gillette
Feb 20, 2008 1:12 pm
Hey, I wasn't sure my previous post made it on here. I was a member of this group for awhile but have rejoined. I have two Bentechs with well over 7500 miles...
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larryeorrnc
Feb 20, 2008 2:57 pm
... am ... Bill, have you put together a pricelist or anything? I'm gathering parts and information in an effort to decide my next project. What details can u...
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david_al_moore
Feb 20, 2008 8:12 pm
... Do any of the forks have suspension? Do you have any of the indirect steering hardware for sale?...
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Psi
psi167
Feb 20, 2008 8:38 pm
Good evening all, I'd just like to draw everyone's attention to our posting rule here. All members must have their first post moderated regardless of your ...
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William &Jacquilla Gi...
wj_gillette
Feb 21, 2008 4:59 am
... No one has any of the indirect steering hardware from Burley anymore. The last of that went out to CAT in Oregon and unbelievably, they threw a lot of it...
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midwestbike
Feb 23, 2008 2:16 pm
I'm looking for some help with the welding. I had a welder/machine shop do some work about a year ago and it was sloppy. Would a muffler shop be a better way...
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Dennis Engelkenjohn
wingding63116
Feb 23, 2008 4:44 pm
try looking up your local EAA chapter. Go to EAAs website and look for chapters in your area. Many are skilled oxy-acetylene welders and can do an excellant...
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Jim
obsidian_nj
Feb 24, 2008 3:33 pm
The EAA Chapter suggestion was good advice. For your area that would be chapter 868 and they have a website: http://www.eaa868.org/jooma/ I also found that the...
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Nick Lenarz
n9viw
Feb 24, 2008 3:42 pm
A better bet than a muffler shop would be a machining and fabrication shop, look them up in the yellow pages. They won't have the appropriate jigs to hold your...
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Dennis Engelkenjohn
wingding63116
Feb 24, 2008 9:50 pm
Jim, I'm just guessing here, but I take it you are in the Kansas City area? I am in St.Louis, MO. dennis ... From: Jim To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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William &Jacquilla Gi...
wj_gillette
Feb 25, 2008 5:44 pm
I have found that race car builders and performance shops are the best places. They weld 4130 tubing daily and the techniques for building race cars and bikes...
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Jim
obsidian_nj
Feb 26, 2008 12:55 am
... City area? I am in St.Louis, MO. ... No, I'm in New Jersey. I just like doing research and helping people out. BTW, 4130 steel does not need any kind of...
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Jim
obsidian_nj
Feb 26, 2008 3:57 am
One more thing... In thinking along the lines of bicycles and people who fabricate I forgot to suggest something really basic - welding schools. It's been a...
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Nick Lenarz
n9viw
Feb 26, 2008 5:57 pm
... <SNIP> ... So, you're saying that heat-treating 4130 (at least as regards bicycle building) is unnecessary? That's a relief! I have a Schwinn Sierra with...
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brakemanbobsmith
brakemanbobs...
Mar 3, 2008 9:15 am
Hi Everyone I'm a complete Newbie here to Recumbents and Recumbent building. Just orderd my SWB Plans and my mind is whirling with questions. So here are some...
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John Lewis
lew2au
Mar 4, 2008 12:38 am
Gday Bob, Welcome aboard for the ride. I've built two Bentechs from plans. I used muffler pipe and had it bent at the muffler shop. Sure its a bit heavier but...
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William &Jacquilla Gi...
wj_gillette
Mar 4, 2008 1:48 am
... Here is a really good explanation on welding 4130. I would not weld 4130 with a stick welder. If you TIG, using ers309 stainless wire works really well. ...
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Jim
obsidian_nj
Mar 4, 2008 3:31 am
Nick, If you're going to use 4130, TIG or gas welding is the way to go. I agree with Bill that stick welding isn't recommended for 4130. You said "reliably...
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Nick Lenarz
n9viw
Mar 4, 2008 4:42 pm
Thanks for all your replies. We have a local community college, but I don't know if they have welding classes; I'll have to look into that. I have a...
