Galen Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 After I adjusted the bail height on my sidewinders I was tightening the screw on the lug shaft and just as i was finishing it off it felt like it stripped. On closer inspection I could see the the square recess on the other lug had actually stripped and the shaft was spinning in the lug when I turned the screw in the other lug. the bail assembly is solid, no wobble so the screw should be plenty tight. I just want to make it work for a couple of days as I'm away from home. Here's a pick of what I'm talking about. You can see it's a very tiny recess in the lug, so I dont think it's really been compromised. Whaddayathink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 get in touch with Bomber and they will help you get that replaced ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarvingScooby Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Bomber Industries will be heading to ASPEN for the 2011 SES! The office will be closed Friday February 4 - Monday Feb 14th. We will reopen on Tuesday FEb 15th and be overwhelmed with voice mail and email but we will get back to you. http://www.bomberonline.com/I guess u hv to wait RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've stripped out those lugs on the past - they're easy to overtorque. You can order replacements from bomber. I've learned to be cautious tightening that lug shaft screw since. No need to get it crazy tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgassizSkidder Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've done the exact same thing and have ridden it many times since. It's really more of a pain to get the bolt back out since rounding the square IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 No problem whatsoever, but use locktight to to keep the retaining screw from backing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks all. I came to the same conclusion last night. I figured if it was tight enough to strip the recess, it was tight enough to ride. Rode it, no problems, just checked Every time I clipped in. I've got some TD3 lugs at home I'll swap out when I get back. As mentioned, the problem will be getting the screw out. I think I'll have to file the lug enough to expose the flat edges of the shaft so I can get a hold of it with some wrench or vice grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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