Stranded, need 17mm socket!

[zeltus]

See, 1130cc?

It was well worth resurrecting this 'ere thread so's I could get the clever tip using the cable tie.

Them fluoro-green pointers lorries use on their wheels would look cool...

 

[davegs]

Wheel loose

Use a touque wrench as these have to be done up TIGHT!!. Happened to me a couple of times till I saw the light and was supprised how tight the correct
setting was.

 

[Lord Snooty]

IIRC from my 1150 days you part torque the nuts to 70nm and then finish them off at 105nm.

 

[MattW]

Don't use copperslip

 

[cyclos]

Loctite is your friend...

 

[ymfb]

Hmmm, interesting

mebbe it would be wise to make this part of the daily check now. You know, the one I always and religiously perform before setting off anywhere.

Bill

your road worthiness check

 

[STUBBS]

Just watch though.....it wont be long before someone offers assistance to the guy stranded on the a303 two years ago

i'm on my way

 

[andysdad]

Daily check

A bit scary worrying about what might have been - mebbe it would be wise to make this part of the daily check now. You know, the one I always and religiously perform before setting off anywhere.

Of course! .

When I reported brake pad failure to VOSA's "Safety Branch" (the friction material came off the backing plate on 2 different pads in 2 days. And I quoted other instances found on the web), VOSA told me that it was not a safety issue but a maintenance issue "because the daily check includes looking at all the pads".

I tried to point out that
A. This is not easy as they are well hidden
B. If car drivers don't have to why should I?
C. Is this a reasonable approach to something so fundamental to NOT DYING?

but they could have cared less. As long as they get their final salary pension.....(not very) civil servants to the last.


Sorry I can't help the OP; I'm a bit far away.

A

 

[hoober2604]

Similar experience - driving along motorway, thought I had a puncture however rear wheel collapsed as bolts had worked loose. Fortunately was able to control bike and not hurt. Very expensive repairs - bevel drive, rear caliper, mudguard, brake disc and wheel!