bigamac Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well i went out riding a little while ago and my crank bolt came loose and i didn't relies the crank became wobbly. In turn it has rounded the inside of the crank arm a little bit.I have heard of a coke can trick to sorting this out. I think i know what i need to do but could anyone please help and explain it fully to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 literally just cut a strip of can out and lay it around the BB axle...trim it to make the perfect length with no overlap. Then just put the crank on as normal..note that it's just a quick fix really...and although it can last for a very long time like this, it isn't really a cure (and you may need to re-do it now and then..)surely there's loads of topics about this? i couldn't seem to find any..adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Cheers adam. I shall do it tomorrow if i can then maybe pop into southend for a ride if there's anyone free. Doubt that though.And also i couldn't find any topics either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 It's square taper I take it. Pretty much as above bit I generally put four stips length ways (one on each side) rather than one around. If it is isis it is possible to do but it takes ages and often will only last for a shortish ride before it needs redoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 did this on a set of middleburns years ago found that an old milk bottle (plastic) works better because it will compress a bit and then pushes against the crank bolt so it holds better. when i did it, it lasted for about 3 months at a time kept me riding till i could get some new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have heard of a coke can trick to sorting this out.Believe it or not, its in the wiki.I should know, I wrote it out myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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