BIG L Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 (edited) As i got to the end of my days riding i noticed the screw that tightens and loosens the lever blade kept on coming loose it came loose 4 times on my left lever. The thread hasn't gone in the bolt fitting in the lever body because i can still tighten it up and i think it may be i was practicing my manuals down stuff and when i press the break it makes a loud noise and vibrates the bike as it usually does and i have an idea it may vibrate the screw loose, is that the problem? or does anyone now why this is happening or how to fix it? Edited July 26, 2006 by BIG L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 It happens on left hand levers, the way you pull the lever undoes the bolt, ever so slightly. not normally a problem, but when the thread and bolt are well used/old/slightly worn it gets a big problem.Use threadlock on the bolt and leave it overnight (dotn do it up too tight, make sure the lever can move) and youll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philking Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 It also happens if you over tighten the bolt because the adjustable shim around it gets caught and stops acting as a bearing. As said locktite it and there shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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