camber comp fsr bushings and allen bolts
sigorman85
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hi my rear shock is loose on my camber comp 2011 i was out for a ride today and noticed that it was making quite a bit of noise (rattling sound) and also noticed that it was a bit wobbly at the rear ... so i got alen set out and tried to tighen it up and the bolts just rounded off it was like they are made of cheese. so what has happend here is it general wear and tear on the bushings? or have the bearings gone? i have coverd 1385 miles on and off road in 13 months
i have provided some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84533015@N08/
i have provided some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84533015@N08/
When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
De rosa superking 888 di2
De rosa superking 888 di2
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They're really soft metal. Mine did this too.0
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did you sort it?When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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Have a look and see where the play is.I don't do smileys.
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Well, they seemed to have came from the factory with no threadlock, so the play was sorted by loctite and pinching them up.
As for the soft bolts, i just went to the lbs i bought it from and they gave me a spare one made from a better alloy for free.0 -
the bit that holds the shock has about 2-3mm play accrossWhen i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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Probably bushings.I don't do smileys.
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cheers cool dad this normal fot just over a yearWhen i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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Who knows. Bushings are a few quid and meant to wear out to stop more expensive parts wearing out.
If that's what it is. You need to make sure, just likely.I don't do smileys.
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cool off to the lbs tomorrow i dont really want to go as i spend more money than i intened toWhen i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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lbs gave me a quote
£40 for bushings and bolts............. that are made of cheese
£60 for full bearing set
this sound ok to you guys?When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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Sounds excessive. I'd be really tempted to get them from bearing and bolt outlets.0
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ooo didnt no this is there any web sites?When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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Nah i mean take the old ones down to a factory/shop/warehouse and get some similar, likely they'll do you a good deal. They do for us in the local factory anyway.0
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BETD and TF Tuned do better than stock bushing kits.I don't do smileys.
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ps sounds like you overtightened the bolts though.I don't do smileys.
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ive never been near the bolts till the other day when the backend of the bike was all over the place then when i tightend them up they just rounded off the looked at the bushing where the shock joins to the frame and had some play in itWhen i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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If the bushings are worn, tightening the bolts would make no difference, but it would fubar them.I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
Normally i'd agree but the bolts on recent FSR bikes have been appauling. The allen key head seems to be a very loose fit in them so chews the fitting.cooldad wrote:ps sounds like you overtightened the bolts though.0 -
Lernt my lesson lolWhen i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!
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