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  1. 08-06-2008 #1
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    Default Installing Friction Drive

    Please tell me...
    When installing a friction drive, do you have to drill through the bike frame anywhere?

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    No, I didnt. (Staton R/S35 friction kit) The first 2 minutes of this video shows some of the mount areas. maybe this will help.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UZT91Dma-E
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    With my kit I didnt either. When I installed my rear folding basket I did drill 2 mounting holes into the u channel but that was my choice.
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    I NEVER drill into a bike frame !!
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    I installed my Staton friction kit on my 20" Dahon, '70 Schwinn heavy duti and Raleigh girlie cruiser. None of the frames needed drilling at the U-bolt, but I did enlarge the rear support mounting holes to .25". That way, I could use grade-8 bolts there.
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    I appreciate the replies....

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    Please don't drill your frame -- I had to re-drill one mounting bracket on my friction drive setup because my disk brake was in the way -- never touched drill to the frame.. Happy Riding from - Mountainman
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