walker Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 This is my 05 maggie tpa, its the same dimensions as the original red one but is miles better. Its more responsive and reliable cos the lever is pushing on metal threads as opposed to plastic. i turned it out on a lathe out of a huge shaft from a tractor. i knurled it so its easy to turn with the fingers. I love it, its uber. the TPA: [RESIZED PICTURE BELOW] -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Clever. Make loads and sell them :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 :rolleyes: A picture that can actually be seen without sitting a mile back from the screen! :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Please make the pic smaller...It's actually unbeleivably HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Also made by 'Edd Potts, The Cock-Juggling Thundercunt': Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Looks good the 1 that edd made. Not to hard to make either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 This now makes me want an 05 mag. Oh yeah, did you know, you can use flat coca-cola as hydraulic fluid :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 This now makes me want an 05 mag. Oh yeah, did you know, you can use flat coca-cola as hydraulic fluid :rolleyes: ← But in that coke can dissolve teeth in not much time, isn't it going to absolutely f**k the seals? Not to mention if you left it standing it might cover the insides in crap? 'cos water and mineral oil's gonna be more ph neutral/not full of sugar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Yeah probably would after a time. My lecturer told me that she used coke when she was out on safari when the truck lost loads of fluid. Got her back to base. Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Very nice, i wouldn't even call that a bodge, looks well made, probly how magura should have made it in the first place :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Yeah probably would after a time. My lecturer told me that she used coke when she was out on safari when the truck lost loads of fluid. Got her back to base. Meh ← Its not unknown for squaddies to piss in landrover radiators to get them back to base, but i wouldnt like to drive through town like that :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicH_87 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 anyone who takes coke on safari deserves to get eaten by lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOLO Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 it does look nice,, i saw one at fort bill, but have no idea what bike it was on... but what was wrong with the old 1 ?? still like it though iolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hey aran, it was probably mine that u saw at fort bill, on my lb 20" (u gave me the brake pad and had a ride on my bike before u twisted ur ankle!). I replaced the plastic one because it broke due to all the force that is applied from ur finger being exerted on the plastic threads. When this happened the lever just pulls in and renders it useless. i would advise every one with the new maggies to do something about it. it could reck ur days riding if it happens to you. As a temporary fix i used an M5 nut, but the diameter is hardly large enough to turn with ur fingers, but it allowed me to carry on riding for a while. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 does anyone want to make me one for a small fee, at the minute I have my brake set up so that I dont need it but just in case I think it's a good idea. Go on, make yourself a bit of cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hey aran, it was probably mine that u saw at fort bill, on my lb 20" (u gave me the brake pad and had a ride on my bike before u twisted ur ankle!). I replaced the plastic one because it broke due to all the force that is applied from ur finger being exerted on the plastic threads. When this happened the lever just pulls in and renders it useless. i would advise every one with the new maggies to do something about it. it could reck ur days riding if it happens to you. As a temporary fix i used an M5 nut, but the diameter is hardly large enough to turn with ur fingers, but it allowed me to carry on riding for a while. -Andrew basically what i have done with mine but it hasnt stripped threads fully its just jumped a set and wont move anywhere at all now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 i may make a few, if i have the time, i have access to two lathes, at school or the placed where i worked during the holidays. I'm not certain yet, i'll only tell u when ive made them. Bucky, thats wat happened to mine when it was on the way out, i soon had to take action. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXsteri Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Bringing back an old topic Did anyone decided to produce any of these in the end? The thread in my TPA has gone and would like a couple of metal ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I have recently bought an 05 lever and I really like it but dont see whats wrong with the original red plastic adjuster? Is alloy just more pimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Like the original Magura HS33 TPAs, they're shit, and don't last too well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Like the original Magura HS33 TPAs, they're shit, and don't last too well... haha fool! :) mine's still going a year later <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nafan Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 On the subject, to save me from making a new topic on this, my tpa has broken due to my "mate" turning it too far, and its screwed, it adjusts but then pings back and is all quier :) Can anyone help me out? PS: I do have a spare lever, can you replace it in any way? Cheers lads <_< B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSH Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I retapped mine then not shortly after it went again so I changed the levers over :D Just hope it doesnt happen again because you cannot buy the TPA's seperatley the gays at magura want you to buy a whole new lever for £25 :turned: Im going to investigate the metal ones further ! Considering if the plastic thread goes mid air or when you land, a very painful Incident could occur (Y) Josh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Just replace the 2005 HS33's TPA with a bolt that wont break or snapp now will it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Just replace the 2005 HS33's TPA with a bolt that wont break or snapp now will it??? The TPA's properly different on the '05's though, in such a way that no, just a bolt won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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