Re: [ryanownersclub] WTB: Linkage rod for '96 Vanguard
Hey Tom,
I MAY have something that would help you.
I recently sold my Slipstream. I have a steering rod hanging in the basement. This one sustained a bend immediately after I got the bike. I replaced it with a new one and fortunately never bent another.
I still have the original. It has been straightened, but only once. It should be quite serviceable, although not perfect. Contact me off the forum by Email if you think it would be of any value to you.
Alternatively, I believe that Pat Franz of Terra Cycles has made some of these in the past. May be expensive, but it would be a first place replacement.
Joe
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From: bikeolounger@...
To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:01 am
Subject: [ryanownersclub] WTB: Linkage rod for '96 Vanguard
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).
This was on www.recumbents.com...  Bob Krzewinski   NOS Ryan Vanguard Frame & Bachetta Meshback Seat.      Price: $200 Update I have a New Old...
Hi Bob: Appears to be bogus ? I tried to send this person a message to the email address shown in the ad and it bounced three times (no such address)....
The offer is definitely not bogus, though the frame is for a Ryan Vanguard, not a Duplex. And the frame does not include the steering linkage, special fork,...
joe dickman
joeldickman@...
Jun 12, 2009 8:01 am
Can you point me to the source, then ? Thanks, Geoff To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com From: joeldickman@... Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:00:39 +0000 ...
I was able to exchange email with Keith by using the layzieroadie email address. He also posted some pictures on the WISIL site "for sale" board, under the...
joe dickman
joeldickman@...
Jun 12, 2009 3:20 pm
Hi Joel: Thanks for your email. I tried the other address for Keith. I have a Vanguard, too, and love the bike. I've been able to meet Dick Ryan a couple of...
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...
Hey Tom, I MAY have something that would help you. I recently sold my Slipstream.? I have a steering rod hanging in the basement.? This one sustained a bend...
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Of course you are very welcome here, Greg. I hope you saw the page I finally put up at http://ryanownersclub.com/scrapbook/lenvreeland/ I think the number is...
Those rod ends can also be found at Mac Master Carr. I would think the rods may also be found there. I just don't know the size you would need. Mike. _____ ...
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