Originally Posted by
Arsenul
So a wing nut won't work when put on the other side? The hole goes all the way in so wouldn't putting a bolt in with a wing nut on the other end work?
Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
Regular machine nuts are generally of better quality than wing nuts and would be preferable if it fits. But a new (or used) stem would be my choice. Extra points for a stem with a 4-bolt plate; no single point of failure. Having your bars come off is only funny in the cartoons.
Actually, the wing nut is not a bad idea.
The wings would keep it from spinning so it could get tight.
Yes, wing nuts are not as strong as machine nuts but they are still stronger than aluminum.
Just attach that one bolt and then work the cover plate in place over the HB and install the bolt that is not stripped...