BMX - i need help with my cranks!!!

K heres the problem,my cranks have been alright for a while but then all the sudden today i was riding and they started to make like a (metal on metal like creak noise):cry:the crank (side with the sproket )or chainwheel some call it)is starting to get relly lose so i looked at the sproket and it looks a lil bent so hmm.. iunno what could have caused that but neways bout the crank noise im missing the like bolt that goes directly into the crank so it gets loose and i have to tighten the one that goes through the crank arm neways ill post sum pics with it to.

hey if u guys know wats wrong or have any advivce reply
thanks -Cody

No need to double post, be patient. Anyways you're pretty dumb if you ride around and you're missing the crank bolt.

im not relly dum i got this bike from a freingd for free and im good freinds with fuzzyryder in person i realize i dont have the bolt because the person before me lost it therefore i ride with out it. Wat im asking is if theres a way to like buy a new one or mod it or sumtin remember im still new at all these parst and stuff no need to be harsh

You should have asked that in the first place. Go to your local hardware store and bring the part it I'm sure you can find something that'll fit.

so wat ur sayis is i shud take the other one out and go to like homedepot or sumtin and see wat will fit?

Something like that.

thx

or u can find another bike with cranks like urs and steal the bolt off that bike

so wat ur sayis is i shud take the other one out and go to like homedepot or sumtin and see wat will fit?
Are you dead serious?
Maybe you should go to school and learn to spell before you come on here.

I know right, being friends with Fuzzy and all he could of saved time and asked him.

this community sure is great i come on here for alittle help and get nothin!



Mod note. Cody please do your best to spell your words out in full and correct, you will get much better responses, and not look like your in grade 2.

Watch the language.

Routine maintenance. Look it up.

Check all of your bolts once a week or so to make sure everything stays tight. Clean and lube your bike at the same time. It's just like a car, son. It won't just go on forever without a little maintenance every now and then. Take care of your stuff so it lasts. If you don't know what you're doing, go to your local bike shop or ask a friend/acquaintance for help. Use proper tools, not a crescent wrench.

NEVER ride a bike with broken or missing parts. You're asking for pain.

Remove the bolt from the left/non-drive side and take it to your local bike shop. They should have one that works. There should also be a washer on there as well that fits down inside the crank. Also check those pinch bolts on the cranks to make sure their tight. If you go to a hardware store, remember that most bikes hardware is metric. Again, proper tools.

If the chain ring is bent, remove it and attempt to straighten. This is the one time I would suggest a crescent wrench. You can even leave the ring on and straighten it. Remove the chain and spin the cranks to find the bent area, put the crescent wrench on the bent section, tighten it down, and the GENTLY bend it in the opposite direction. Do this in the middle of the bent area and also to either side. Spin and check for straightness, repeat if necessary. Do this after you fix and tighten all fo teh cranks and bolts.

Report back when you get this finished

Nothing wrong with a crescent wrench in my opinion, just make sure its adjusted properly.