Re: [ryanownersclub] WTB: Linkage rod for '96 Vanguard
Hi All,
I just visited my sister-in-law. I was trying to find a serial number on her dad's remaining Avatar. I couldn't find one where I might have expected on a bottom of one of the bottom brackets. Anyone have some input? I thought it would be neat to know, because he was given two bikes by the Avatar guys for his cross country record attempt in 1982. I know this is a Ryan group but I figured you might not mind a rogue Avatar fan in your midst.
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
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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...
Hi All, I just visited my sister-in-law. I was trying to find a serial number on her dad's remaining Avatar. I couldn't find one where I might have expected on...
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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