REFLECTOR: Nose gear shimmy

Dennis Martin dennis.doc at gmail.com
Tue Dec 9 11:52:40 CST 2008


I paid same price - $39 plus shipping. I also called - you need help from
them to pay via web site.

On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 9:58 PM, John Tvedte <johnt at comp-sol.com> wrote:

>   $39.07, + a little over $10 (Freight + Handling).
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> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf
> Of nmflyer1 at aol.com [nmflyer1 at aol.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, December 08, 2008 10:52 PM
> *To:* reflector at tvbf.org
>
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Nose gear shimmy
>
>  I can not seem to get the website to accept my order for the new nose
> shock. One thing I did notice is that every time I add it to my cart, the
> price changes. I plan on calling them soon and ordering it on the phone.
> What have folks that have ordered the new nose shock mount paid for it? .
>
> Thanks.  Kurt
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Martin <dennis.doc at gmail.com>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 2:53 pm
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Nose gear shimmy
>
> Regarding nose gear problems, Malcolm Collier (Hangar 18) suggested I email
> Jorge Bujanda. As many know, Jorge has an excellent Velocity web site. Since
> nose gear bumpers have been problematic with enough V drivers, I've decided
> to replace mine. I consider it a potential weak point in the nose gear
> system even if it's not the main cause of vibration. Jorge sais the factory
> is evaluating this part. Supply of parts for *Advanced Antibibration
> Components *bumper has been limited, but they should have a dozen or so in
> stock now since mine arrived a week ago.
>
> Web site:
> http://www.globalspec.com/Supplier/ProductAnnouncements/AdvancedAntivibrationComponents
>
> Part number: *V10Z 7-1011*
>
> All the best,
> Dennis
> 173 Elite Fixed Gear
>
> On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Gary Stull <gstull at tampabay.rr.com>wrote:
>
>> It's unlikely the rubber bushing caused the shimmy. Low tire pressure or
>> the
>> axle set screw being loose has caused shimmy on my Velo. If the set screw
>> is
>> too loose the nose wheel will have side to side play, which you can find
>> by
>> lifting the nose off the ground and checking for side play. I have an
>> older
>> model fixed gear, so yours may be different. My fairing I attached with
>> screws to the leg. I have since removed the fairing. My nose gear leg
>> cracked at the upper bend exiting the fuselage. It was invisible until it
>> failed with resulting fuselage damage, so I can now inspect the tube
>> readily
>> since there is no fairing. The fairing offered absolutely no airspeed
>> increase. You could also increase the tension on the Nose gear pivot nut,
>> 16
>> lbs is somewhat low. w ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom" <tomcat05 at comcast.net>
>> To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 2:06 PM
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose gear shimmy
>>
>>
>> > Had a nose gear shimmy on landing today. Got some minor damage to the
>> > nosewheel fairing as well as the nose gear leg fairing. I jacked up the
>> > nose and tested the pull  at the axle, it was 16 lbs, which is somewhat
>> > low but I don't think it was the cause. I'm thinking it was more of a
>> > compression thing. How do I get at the rubber block at the top of the
>> > nose gear leg to check it?? Also, how do you get the nose gear leg
>> > fairing off?? thx Tom
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> All the best,
> Dennis
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All the best,
Dennis
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