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Old 08-20-12, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by i RIDE
Yep problem solved, I noticed that the D-ring would get slightly looser and looser as I rode then eventually started the problems again.... !
Either of two quick fixes will solve that problem.

Remove the screw and gently pinch one thread with a pair of diagonal cutters, to distort the thread slightly. This will make it somewhat self locking when it's re threaded. If you've never done this before do only a little bit, and test until you find the amount that gives you a bit of resistance.

The other - safer - way is to remove the screw and paint it with rubber cement and let it dry. That'll give you a workable anti-vibration thread which you can adjust yet should stay put.

Either way, ad a stainless steel washer between the wingnut and outer cover. The cover works back and forth with lever movement, and a washer will reduce torque transfer to the wingnut.
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