FSA SLK crank

adh038
adh038 Posts: 67
edited January 2008 in Workshop
Anybody have any ideas as to how to keep the crank bolt from undoing on my FSA SLK crankset? I have used some loctite, which helps a little, but the bolt still comes loose after only a couple of rides. Is this an inherent problem for these cranks?

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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Are you using the correct torque?
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  • JWSurrey
    JWSurrey Posts: 1,173
    Sounds more like a torque issue, but for the record there are different strengths of threadlock available.
    If the thread and bolt are metal, then perhaps try cleaning them with degreaser such as white spirit before applying threadlock and torquing up.
  • easy
    easy Posts: 17
    I assume your problem is on the left side. I have a set of these and they're a nightmare to keep tight. I'll be replacing this year.

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  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    I've never had to touch mine in a year and a half...
  • proto
    proto Posts: 1,483
    This problem has been kicking around various forums for a while. When I fitted mine, I ensured the BB faces were square and faced, I torqued teh bolt up to specification but in addition I added some Loctite Threadlock to the LH crank bolt. I've not had a problem in 18 months of use.

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