Need Help For My Model B
Posted: April 7th, 2017, 2:45 pm
Hi everyone...I'm brand spanking new here...been lurking for a while!
I have a model B and my major problem is my seat is just not tight and smooth any more ...very floppy...
I'm not a handy guy BUT I did get some wrenches take the thing off and inspected the rollers...they will have to be replaced which I will do by ordering some new ones.
I did notice that one of the bottom two rollers was slightly "gouged" in one area while both actually showed flat spots. Top roller had a piece missing as well. So part of the issue will be swapping those out for new ones.
That was bit of a surprise but flat spots indeed. I read today that the company suggests maybe an extra roller or two in the bottom position if one is heavy. I'm 250 pounds. Fair to say that is wise advice??
I just want to figure out how many new rollers I should order...a minimum of 3 or maybe 4 depending on what you guys suggest or could it 5?? And what about any other parts I should replace to keep this seat sliding perfectly again.
The other problem I am having is when I tightened the seat back up it was as sloppy as ever. Hmmmmm why is that??
I mean the nuts and bolts where tight and I couldn't figure out what I might have done wrong.
I love my model 2...I've had it since about 1994 and it keep this soon-to-be 61 year old fairly fit!!
Thanks for any all help and I'm glad to be on board.
I have a model B and my major problem is my seat is just not tight and smooth any more ...very floppy...
I'm not a handy guy BUT I did get some wrenches take the thing off and inspected the rollers...they will have to be replaced which I will do by ordering some new ones.
I did notice that one of the bottom two rollers was slightly "gouged" in one area while both actually showed flat spots. Top roller had a piece missing as well. So part of the issue will be swapping those out for new ones.
That was bit of a surprise but flat spots indeed. I read today that the company suggests maybe an extra roller or two in the bottom position if one is heavy. I'm 250 pounds. Fair to say that is wise advice??
I just want to figure out how many new rollers I should order...a minimum of 3 or maybe 4 depending on what you guys suggest or could it 5?? And what about any other parts I should replace to keep this seat sliding perfectly again.
The other problem I am having is when I tightened the seat back up it was as sloppy as ever. Hmmmmm why is that??
I mean the nuts and bolts where tight and I couldn't figure out what I might have done wrong.
I love my model 2...I've had it since about 1994 and it keep this soon-to-be 61 year old fairly fit!!
Thanks for any all help and I'm glad to be on board.