Hey, gang!

I have a '96 Vanguard (it's pictured on the group's web site, even). I tweaked the linkage rod the other night, for I think the third time. I got it straight enough that the bike is rideable, and it will probably straighten out a bit more, but I'm starting to get concerned over metal fatigue.

The existing rod is made of metal that clearly has some malleability, to allow for this to happen a couple times without complete failure. I'd like to get a replacement in the garage before complete failure visits me on this one.

Any sources for NOS rods? I have a set of spare end bearings (available at good bearing shops, and some aviation supply houses).

Tom Armstrong, aka bikeolounger