Re: [CR]stem creak

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

From: "John Pergolizzi" <jtperry@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Douglas Morrell" <dmorrell@nomise.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <2630C508B4B8F84581EDA6688884AA2E31024F@apollo.nomise.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]stem creak
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 16:11:05 -0400

Doug,
Take it apart and GREASE everything. Repeat: EVERYTHING. In other words: where ever mettle touches mettle. That's the rule. And STOP tightening!!!! Repeat as needed; aprox 1X per year depending on amt. ridden. Then ride more. Pergolizzi Italy

----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Morrell
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: [CR]stem creak

My GB bars and stem (1972 Raleigh) have suddenly started creaking under moderate loads. Sounds like it's coming from the bar clamp bolt. I've tightened it about as much as I dare and no change.

Any solution? Does the creaking indicate imminent failure?

Thanks for any input.

Doug Morrell

St. Louie MO