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Loose riser bolts

  • oz12hungenighty
    oz12hungenighty
    15 years ago

    Always good to check those front end components that hold everything together, washed the bike after a ride yesterday and while moving it around was getting some shudder and movement.. first thoughtout was headstock bolt came loose, or the the bearing was flogged... barclamp bolts were nice and tight then put my hand underneath and both riser bolts were finger tight!!!!!!!!!

    Had its first servcive not 500kms ago!!! Not something that should be coming loose, could have been a serious mess if i was moving... good idea to check these things regularly!!!

  • Cranky
    Cranky
    15 years ago
    Hi oz12hungenighty, does your bike have apes ? Ive seen this happen with apes a bit over my riding career. Neoprene Bushes are the go if you dont already have them. The stock shitty rubber ones ya get standard on ya bike are pox (not so sure with western bars) They get soft wear out and then the bolts have room to loosen. Things can come loose pretty quickly once they start. 500k's is more than ample.