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Hi,
SO after riding at Motoland in Casa Grande, AZ, I found that I had excessive play in my steering. Grrrr...I was afraid it was a bad bearing on the bottom of the steering tube had gone bad. I found that the 3 bolts that hold it in were loose and had almost 1/2" up and down play in it!!!
Anyhow, Just thought I would remind all of you to check those bolts before something bad happens.
God bless...
Mark
SO after riding at Motoland in Casa Grande, AZ, I found that I had excessive play in my steering. Grrrr...I was afraid it was a bad bearing on the bottom of the steering tube had gone bad. I found that the 3 bolts that hold it in were loose and had almost 1/2" up and down play in it!!!
Anyhow, Just thought I would remind all of you to check those bolts before something bad happens.
God bless...
Mark
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I just had the same problem. The bolts were loose and I never checked if that was the issues. I just bought a new bearing and 2 piece holder. Another $25 wasted because I assumed that was the problem.
Anyway got mine from Dave (Cannonmoto), got it in 2 days and never had to leave the house.
BTW, thanks Dave
Anyway got mine from Dave (Cannonmoto), got it in 2 days and never had to leave the house.
BTW, thanks Dave
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I think this is more evidence that the 2 stock bearing-plate bolts are just too weak. While replacing a bent stem a while back, the bottom plates were a bit hammered out, but the 2 bolts had already stretched and started bending and loosening. I noticed that the castle nut pockets on the plates are sized to fit full 1/4" carriage bolts, but Cannondale used slightly smaller 6mms. But even with 1/4" carriage bolts that are easily available, they are really too soft for that application.
Instead, you might consider using Grade 8 Hex bolts. Here are pictures of Grade 8 fine-threaded 1/4" bolts and nylocks (avail locally), and with camlocks added for wider plate support and secure locking. You will find it's really easy to bolt from the bottom-up instead.
Instead, you might consider using Grade 8 Hex bolts. Here are pictures of Grade 8 fine-threaded 1/4" bolts and nylocks (avail locally), and with camlocks added for wider plate support and secure locking. You will find it's really easy to bolt from the bottom-up instead.
QUOTE (Canniboomer @ Mar 30 2009, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think this is more evidence that the 2 stock bearing-plate bolts are just too weak. While replacing a bent stem a while back, the bottom plates were a bit hammered out, but the 2 bolts had already stretched and started bending and loosening. I noticed that the castle nut pockets on the plates are sized to fit full 1/4" carriage bolts, but Cannondale used slightly smaller 6mms. But even with 1/4" carriage bolts that are easily available, they are really too soft for that application.
Instead, you might consider using Grade 8 Hex bolts. Here are pictures of Grade 8 fine-threaded 1/4" bolts and nylocks (avail locally), and with camlocks added for wider plate support and secure locking. You will find it's really easy to bolt from the bottom-up instead.
Instead, you might consider using Grade 8 Hex bolts. Here are pictures of Grade 8 fine-threaded 1/4" bolts and nylocks (avail locally), and with camlocks added for wider plate support and secure locking. You will find it's really easy to bolt from the bottom-up instead.
Look again but I think the bolts will hit the steering plate? I think you have to use a carriage bolt?