Originally Posted by ultra-g
What happens if you overtighten the Stem cap bolt?
I tightened the stem cap bolt on my bike to get rid of the headset play, and made it taut, there's no play now, and it's much tighter than the LBS had tightened it.
I'm not sure at what point it would be Overtightened... is it when you strip the threads (I didn't) or when you cannot turn the steerer anymore (I didn't do that either)?
Just wondering. I don't want to kill myself when riding because I overtightened the stem cap bolt.
you won't die,but your HS might if it's too tight. The repair section at
www.parktool.com has the drill on HS. Good stuff to know. Avoid faceplants and expensive buggery.