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I’m not looking to experiment. But I do wonder @JohnnyD how well a 9 speed chain would work with the Accushift indexed shifting.

I originally sized this one too short while working on the other BL. I just ordered another one awhile back. Looking now they’re out of stock everywhere and no mention on KMC’s site of a “gold” X8. I installed a new pin on this one and took a chance and ordered another gold X8 from a seller in...

For some reason I overthink chain sizing. Until my brain hurts. It’s installed. Now where did those derailleur cables go? I could’ve swore I had another set…..

Anybody have a picture of the parts breakdown of shifter assembly? I seem to be short a rubber gasket/o-ring type seal. Are they important? edit: looking at my other bike and pictures of shifters on ebay it appears the rubber goes on the friction/fd shifter side

Wow! Impressive! What a trip! I have got to tell my wife about it. She’d read my mind though and immediately follow it up with: “So you want to buy a tandem bike now huh? I’m not pedalling 5000 miles.”

Cables, brake levers, shifters, pedals, bar tape and chain to finish. Now that I typed it out, I’ve got plenty to do yet. I was unable to locate an original BL front derailleur. I have located a stem. But it requires some tlc. Unsure what I’ll do yet.

Those brakes are impressive! And yes, the price is much lower than those that show up for sale in my area. The idea of a tandem I think is neat. But I already hear enough when I’m behind the wheel of the family truckster from the passenger seat. I couldn’t bear it on what is supposed to be a...

They are and it was. But I used the "make an offer" option and offered much less than closed auction sales. It was accepted. Much to my surprise. But I still paid a silly amount (I think). So it's likely going to be put back in the original box (it was never used/mounted). Especially if get to...

Went for a short sprint through the neighborhood. Maybe a touch over 5km. 0 degrees C. I did an adjustment on my FD cable tension. That’s better, but I noticed the RD clicking while riding on the bumpy asphalt (chip sealed). As if it was about to shift. Cable tension too high is my guess...

Welcome! Bike looks great!

The first Black Lightning has started to be assembled. The bottom bracket and headset service was accomplished today. Wheels, bars and seat mocked up.

Is the paint and/or decals in bad shape?

I looked up the ad because the bike interests me. Not a bad price really. Shipping cost would put it out of reach for me unfortunately. Thanks for the extra info!

Did you receive dog paw print stickers with your order? If so I know of the seller. He’s had a few Black Lightnings that were parted out. I bought a lot of parts from him. Great seller.

Nice find! I am tall enough.......

Whew! I was beginning to "jones"

I would like to find some panniers. Blue preferably.

Looks to be in great shape and ready to ride! As to the color of the chain rings. I don’t know. But they look good.

Nice!