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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jun 30, 2023 5:05:44 GMT
When I read about Brian and Bendo acquiring interesting bike projects for nothing, or nearly nothing, I thought good things come in threes; who are what's next. I guess it was me; today I was given a 1986 Centurion Iron man. It looks to have been in good shape before being stored outdoors; not good, even in California. The frame is Japanese and made of Tange #1. It has a Shimano 600 (6300 sis) group. The paint is in rather good shape. The seat post and stem are stuck (naturally). The chain was rusty and in a knot; I had to cut it off with my handy Dremel. Everything turns freely, tires, cables, brake shoes and saddle are a rotten mess, but easy to fix. Sadly, it is a 60cm CC frame; too large for me, but ridable. I think it will be a great loaner for a tall person.
Ride Happy Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Jun 30, 2023 10:36:21 GMT
Looks like a great project. I'm surprised the posts are stuck. It must be the dry heat if you run into this frequently.
Brian
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Post by wheelson on Jun 30, 2023 12:14:18 GMT
Ah, good old galvanic corrosion. Pick your poison: Kroil, PB Blaster Penetrating, ATF + acetone, or? And, of course, patience.
Projects like this one are a challenge but oh so rewarding when you’re done.
Best,
John “wheelson”
Viscount on the Outer Banks this week!
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jun 30, 2023 14:04:58 GMT
Ah, good old galvanic corrosion. Pick your poison: Kroil, PB Blaster Penetrating, ATF + acetone, or? And, of course, patience. Projects like this one are a challenge but oh so rewarding when you’re done. Best, John “wheelson” Viscount on the Outer Banks this week! I have freed many a stuck post and stem; I start with a long soaking process with Kroil. It is a very satisfying, even victorious, feeling when they loosen. The bike should cleanup well and regain its youth. This project is like saving a lost abused puppy. At this point the frame is bare except for the seat post; only a few hours of soaking, patience is required.
Cheers Jim
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Post by triitout on Jun 30, 2023 21:22:37 GMT
Great score Jim! I've got one as well. They ride really well and was actually used by Dave Scott (the 1987 magenta/yellow model) in the 1986 Hawai Ironman championship race as you can spot in this video at the 25:40 mark. . I believe yours is also a 1987 Ironman Expert. It came in the red/white or the famous/infamous "Miami Vice" magenta/yellow which is what I have. Some interesting history with specs for your enjoyment. vintage-centurion.com/models/competition/ironman/87-89_expert.shtmlEdit: I just remembered I posted up about this back in 2015 on the All Japanese Bike Thread. Nice poster from the original advertisement as well. viscountandlambert.boards.net/thread/964/all-japanese-bikes-thread |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 1, 2023 1:59:03 GMT
Great score Jim! I've got one as well. They ride really well and was actually used by Dave Scott (the 1987 magenta/yellow model) in the 1986 Hawai Ironman championship race as you can spot in this video at the 25:40 mark. . I believe yours is also a 1987 Ironman Expert. It came in the red/white or the famous/infamous "Miami Vice" magenta/yellow which is what I have. Some interesting history with specs for your enjoyment. vintage-centurion.com/models/competition/ironman/87-89_expert.shtmlEdit: I just remembered I posted up about this back in 2015 on the All Japanese Bike Thread. Nice poster from the original advertisement as well. viscountandlambert.boards.net/thread/964/all-japanese-bikes-threadThanks for the interest! Cool video! I have heard these bikes are a great ride; I soon will find out for myself. The serial number on mine (N6B7219) indicates a February 1986 (6B) manufacturing date. The attached 1986 brochure page seems a perfect match in components, and the red paint color was one of the choice's; so it may be a 1986 Ironman, but could indeed be a 1987 model.
All the Best Jim
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