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exapkib
01-21-2017, 05:13 PM
I spent some time at the local bike co-op to finish tearing down my Yamaguchi for the transition to the world of Campagnolo. Every winter needs a project, right?

A bare frame:

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9343_zpsxtcpvikm.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9343_zpsxtcpvikm.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9368_zpsjsey6ds4.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9368_zpsjsey6ds4.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9369_zpsllzw6rt9.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9369_zpsllzw6rt9.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9363_zpsdtrpxsvf.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9363_zpsdtrpxsvf.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9361_zpsauwgcmu4.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9361_zpsauwgcmu4.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9360_zps9swr8dmu.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9360_zps9swr8dmu.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9355_zpsatunhvw6.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9355_zpsatunhvw6.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9347_zpsnrajowqw.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9347_zpsnrajowqw.jpg.html)

A glimpse of what's coming:

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/IMG_9324_zpsn6op76ak.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/IMG_9324_zpsn6op76ak.jpg.html)
m_sasso
01-21-2017, 05:24 PM
Your going to love it, be sure to take some more when it comes together.
Black Dog
01-21-2017, 05:54 PM
looks good. Get the BB and the head tube faced. The paint and rust will prevent the BB and headset from siting square.
thirdgenbird
01-21-2017, 06:11 PM
Excited for this.

Did you get the proper crank fixing bolts?
exapkib
01-21-2017, 06:25 PM
Did you get the proper crank fixing bolts?

Not yet, but there's still time . . .

A big part of my excitement today stems from the fact that this is the first time I have had the bike stripped all the way down to the frame. So interesting to inspect the details as I cleaned.
thirdgenbird
01-21-2017, 06:30 PM
Perfect time to use a high end polish and wax. Keep up with a quick detailer after that and the bike will look amazing.

I would also spurge for the proper Campagnolo cable stops. It's a small detail but just looks right. They are also more useful than the shimano ratchet style stop.
Hilltopperny
01-21-2017, 06:32 PM
Awesome frame and fork. Build kit looks nice as well:beer:
exapkib
01-21-2017, 10:03 PM
Perfect time to use a high end polish and wax. Keep up with a quick detailer after that and the bike will look amazing.

I would also spurge for the proper Campagnolo cable stops. It's a small detail but just looks right. They are also more useful than the shimano ratchet style stop.

Great tips--I'm planning to give it a serious clean before dressing it up again.

Are these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campagnolo-shift-barrel-adjusters-frame-braze-on-mount-cable-stop-/182417515231?hash=item2a78ee62df:g:lAYAAOSwhqJYWwo x) the cable stops you mentioned?
thirdgenbird
01-21-2017, 10:04 PM
Yep, those are the ones. Easy to adjust on the fly and they just look right.
exapkib
01-21-2017, 11:20 PM
looks good. Get the BB and the head tube faced. The paint and rust will prevent the BB and headset from siting square.

Good advice. I hadn't considered doing this, but it makes a lot of sense.
oldpotatoe
01-22-2017, 07:35 AM
Good advice. I hadn't considered doing this, but it makes a lot of sense.

I have proper crank fixing bolts AND proper washers. Let me know if interested. $30 shipped to ya.

Yes, prep frame to include chasing all threads, der hanger, DT brazeons, bottle bosses...