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« on: July 12, 2006, 02:04:45 AM » |
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I need to check the linings on my rear brakes, do I have to take the drums off or is there any way of doing it without?
And if I have to take the drums off, are there any instructions anywhere? I don't really want to buy a Reliant Haynes just for the brakes!
In fact I'll need the instructions anyway cos sooner or later the shoes will need changing!
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2006, 01:04:44 PM » |
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Resisting the urge to say Fit Discs!  Could have a look at the adjusters on the back plates. They should be screwed in to open the shoes out as they wear down so if you've got them wound all the way in the shoes are probably shot. You'll probably have to wind these out a little anyway to make it easier to remove the drums. I've got the entire Haynes Manual for Reliant Robins & Kittens on disc -complete with oily fingerprints, if you want a copy Bobbi. |
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2006, 06:43:29 PM » |
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I'd be grateful Andy! Although the only bit of Reliant I have is the axle - wouldn't it be easier just to email me the bit about the brakes?
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2006, 09:13:43 PM » |
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Yeah -if I could figure out how to cut & paste that chapter. The whole manual's done as one continous page. Easier for me to just copy the disc. Want to PM me your postal address?
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2006, 11:23:15 AM » |
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Disc's on it's way to you.  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2006, 08:09:10 PM » |
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Disc's on it's way to you. Hey Andy, did I ever get those disks of to you with MGI photosuite on.................I just can't remember where I'm up to these days. Cellars drying out nicely (smells a bit though) and should be fully functional again in about a week...........moving computer gear up to living room, it's safer there. Took trike out for a run down the street tonight. F**k me, it is so much different from a bike. I turned it around at the end of the street thinking any minute it going to topple over but of course it didn't. I think it's gonna take a long time to get used to sitting upright when going round corners instead of leaning. I must admit though I'm really chuffed at the way it's coming together and that I've actually had my first ride on it...................................GREAT. Let me know about those disks. Adrian |
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2006, 09:53:13 PM » |
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Hi Adrian -seen the finished Merchandise page? I really appreciate the work you put in on the photos but in the end we went with something different -& I have to admit Yodie's done a cracking job. Best page on the whole site!
I've got Adobe Photoshop -I just don't know how to use it!
Sounds like everyone's trikes are coming together except mine! My day off tomorrow so I'll be locking myself in the garage with a supply of Diet Coke & cake & not coming out till I've made some progress!
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2006, 05:01:18 PM » |
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Disc arrived this morning Andy - many thanks! Took trike out for a run down the street tonight. F**k me, it is so much different from a bike. I I think it's gonna take a long time to get used to sitting upright when going round corners instead of leaning. I thought that - but in fact it doesn't cos it's so completely different, I found that when you're riding it properly not just going 'round the block' - you just don't think of it as a bike! (even tho mine was based on the bike I've ridden for several years! |
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2006, 09:07:58 PM » |
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My pleasure Bobbi. Hope it helps.
I've been messing about with trikes for some ten years or so now, but still had bikes as well. To be honest, I prefer three wheels now. As you said Bobbi, it's a totally different animal & I find it more fun. Takes a little more effort but you get so much more back.
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2006, 08:12:41 PM » |
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More effort, definitely!
I used to reckon on doing about 265 miles per day when 'Round Britain Rally'ing on the bike, but 279 miles back from Norfolk in a day on the trike was TOO MUCH! Took me more than a week to get over the aches and pains and made me miss the 3Bs rally!
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2006, 09:54:34 PM » |
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People think you simply hop on & ride like a normal bike, but when cornering you've got a skinny little bike tyre up front trying to tell two ruddy great car tyres out back which direction to go in when they want to go straight on. You have to physically push & pull on the bars to lead the front end into the corner, which is why we use wide, big diameter bars to give plenty of leverage.
It's not a constant wrestling match -unless you've got some serious problems with your frame geometry, but it does take more effort than biking.
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2006, 09:31:32 PM » |
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Saw a GT750 trike tonight at Poole Quay with much wider bars, that would make a difference.
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« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2006, 10:20:09 PM » |
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Definitely worth a try Bobbi, as long as they're still comfortable to ride with.
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2006, 11:07:12 PM » |
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I'm not spending anything on mine till I decide whether or not to keep it.
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« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2006, 11:18:56 PM » |
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It's served you well hasn't it Bobbi? -apart from the recent mechanical hiccups. Why would you want to change? A car engine with reverse gear maybe?
I think it suits you.
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