Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Yet, it is bad to over tighten the top cap bolt.
The compression plug that the top cap bolt screws into is held in pace by friction. Torquing the top cap bolt too much will pull out the compression plug.
That's what happened when I used a plug that was meant for carbon.
Ok, I thought the top cap also provided some security for the stem because it's pressing down on it. Apparently it doesn't matter if it's completely removed.