Dan x) Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) This is My idea, for all new members who need help with there bikes.As i have asked a fair few questions and recieved, answers, and i have helped other people, i thought maybe start a topic about it so here goes;If you have any problems with your bike.If you have any questions about modification.If your after advice on pads, breaks, setups etc.post it here so that the forum doesnt get clogged up with everyones queries.and someone on here will get back to you with helpful answer.This is jsut my contribution to Trials Forum, i hope it helps.Dan. Edited April 22, 2008 by Dan x) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Quite similar to random small questions, only this is bike-related only... could work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LikeMatchesDerFun Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 nice idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan x) Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 nice idea!thanks, lets just see if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Ok heres one for you.My cranks keep on coming wobly realy quick aswell as the crank bolts coming loose as well.I have tried loc-tite on the crank bolt but that still comes loose in less than a day.And the cranks arn't surpose to come losse so easily even with the crank bolts off.Anyone help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Ok heres one for you.My cranks keep on coming wobly realy quick aswell as the crank bolts coming loose as well.I have tried loc-tite on the crank bolt but that still comes loose in less than a day.And the cranks arn't surpose to come losse so easily even with the crank bolts off.Anyone help me?Cranks are f**ked and you dont know how to use loctite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I was riding my bike the other day and then It just went loose.I always run my crank bolts tight aswell.I only had the cranks about 2 months aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 if your running square taper cranks could be that the hole in the crank is slightly rounded, if your not then i don't know. I have isis and have to tighten them up every few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 if your running square taper cranks could be that the hole in the crank is slightly rounded, if your not then i don't know. I have isis and have to tighten them up every few weeks.Yer I do have square taper.If they are f**ked can I get a warrenty job on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yer I do have square taper.If they are f**ked can I get a warrenty job on them?No it isn't very likely but ask and see! You never know. That why i hate square taper cranks cos they round off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 No it isn't very likely but ask and see! You never know. That why i hate square taper cranks cos they round off.I know that Isis round off easily but not if you keep the bolts tight.I always run my bolts tight thow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 But a shit load of loctite on them and get as much leverange on your allen keys as possible. Just out of interest what are you tighten them up with? multi tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) if your running square taper cranks could be that the hole in the crank is slightly rounded, if your not then i don't know. I have isis and have to tighten them up every few weeks.My square taper cranks never need tightening, not once in 4 years Im still reckoning on dead cranks, how tight do you call tight? When tightening my cranks using a long series 8mm allen key I reckon I put about 40-45kg into the allen key, that equates to about 60-70 Nm torque, not uber tight but it works.If youre going to use loctite then make sure you have the right grade for the job, thoroughly degrease both threads with a proper degreaser (not something like muc-off, more like MEK or cellulose thinners) apply the loctite and torque it up, leave it to set and go ride. Loctite will never stop a crank from wobbling if the taper/splines are knackered though.edit: reading that you have square taper, make sure that the taper isnt pulling too far through the cranks, its possible the taper was cut incorrectly. Edited April 22, 2008 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan x) Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 maybe your crank bolts or threads are stripped/threaded?looking at the other side of things... noone has mentioned your bb..your bb could be rounded off aswell or instead..investigate it..if not take it a bike shop??Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 But a shit load of loctite on them and get as much leverange on your allen keys as possible. Just out of interest what are you tighten them up with? multi tool?Im using a 8mm allen key and then using a spanner to get more leverage.Will try puttin loads of loctite on them tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Im using a 8mm allen key and then using a spanner to get more leverage.Will try puttin loads of loctite on them tonight.Have you read my post? Loctite is worthless unless you prepare it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Have you read my post? Loctite is worthless unless you prepare it properly How do i prepare it proply them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 How do i prepare it proply them?Guess you didnt read my post then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel C Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 callum your such a retard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan x) Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 callum he said in his reply ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan x) Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i myself am in need of some advice,but about grips, i ws riding before on V!Z grips, the same as the Try-all and echo ones, and i now have terrible blisters i can barely bend my hand lol,i'm thinking of investing into some try-all foam grips? or are ODI lock-ons better?Dan, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) i myself am in need of some advice,but about grips, i ws riding before on V!Z grips, the same as the Try-all and echo ones, and i now have terrible blisters i can barely bend my hand lol,i'm thinking of investing into some try-all foam grips? or are ODI lock-ons better?Dan, In my experience you will get blisters on any grips, theres only 1 thing to do and thats grow some good old hardened callouses and look after them Rubbing surgical spirit where blisters form hardens up the skin over time (makes you smell a bit funny though ) or just riding with gloves on will do the same.Once you have callouses formed just keep them smooth (I use a pumice stone to smooth mine if they start to crack).If you smooth them too thin then you will get a blister forming underneath the callous which defeats the object, if you leave them too thick they will eventually tear off and be painfull; moisturising also helps. Ideally you need a flexible pad of tough/thick skin where it rubs Personally I prefer ODI roughnecks as theyre thin, grippy and last forever, better with gloves though when new. If you prefer to ride without gloves then ODI longnecks are supremely comfortable. I tried foam grips and hated them, cut them off and threw them away lol, never seen the point in lock-on grips - just put rubber grips on with alittle petrol and they never move Edited April 23, 2008 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be trials rider Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 This is My idea, for all new members who need help with there bikes.As i have asked a fair few questions and recieved, answers, and i have helped other people, i thought maybe start a topic about it so here goes;If you have any problems with your bike.If you have any questions about modification.If your after advice on pads, breaks, setups etc.post it here so that the forum doesnt get clogged up with everyones queries.and someone on here will get back to you with helpful answer.This is jsut my contribution to Trials Forum, i hope it helps.Dan. hello dan x im the lad who had some adamant white pads on a med/sharp grind.you were wanting to know how they performed so here is my results!!!!! they work bloody great but the biggest prob is the wear rate! don't know if this is normal but after 2 short sessions i would say i have used at least 2/3mm of pad this is gonna be a costly pad when they go back up to full price i need a harder resin pad any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan x) Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 do you have to run a medium/sharp grind?if not plazmatic crm's with a light grind or smooth Dan, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be trials rider Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 do you have to run a medium/sharp grind?if not plazmatic crm's with a light grind or smooth Dan, well im not sure the rim was ground for the standard pads to get more grip should i invest in another rim??leave the new rim smooth?,what pads would be good in the meantime cause i just been out tonight and because i have a lazy arsed piston on my back brake i lost another good 2mm off the pad!!!at this rate i'm gonna have to replace worn pads by end off month is there any photos or vids on how to set up rear brake properly??? cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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