Expander bolt - overtightening
08-09-05, 02:21 PM
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Expander bolt - overtightening
I was tightening the expander bolt on the stem for a mountain bike with a Judy DH fork. I guess I overtightened it, because I heard a crack sound. Anyway, I took the expander bolt off as well as the fork and examined for cracks. Nothing visible. I reassembled, being careful to only tighten the expander bolt until it was snug. So, is everything a-okay, or did I miss something?
08-09-05, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Totoro
I was tightening the expander bolt on the stem for a mountain bike with a Judy DH fork. I guess I overtightened it, because I heard a crack sound. Anyway, I took the expander bolt off as well as the fork and examined for cracks. Nothing visible. I reassembled, being careful to only tighten the expander bolt until it was snug. So, is everything a-okay, or did I miss something?
08-09-05, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sydney
Expander bolt implies threaded HS and quill stem which ought to be a bit more than snug. If it is a threadless setup,with a plastic top cap that could have cracked, if cranked on too hard. Since sydney can't see it, he ain't gonna tell ya everything is hunkey dory.
