Re: [CR]stem creak

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:38:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Ted E. Baer" <wickedsky@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]stem creak
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <000201c475a0$7f10c880$ff8a4b0c@D1KBTP11>


Doug
>Sounds like it's coming from the bar
> clamp bolt. I've
> tightened it about as much as I dare and............

Definitely put a few drops of Phil tenacious oil in the section of the stem where the expander bolt and washer synch up against the stem body; this is important so as the expander bolt does not become "metallically seized" with the inside (or outside if hex style bolt) upper section of the stem.

Also, be sure to coat the bar section that is clamped in stem with a thin film of grease. Grease the clamp bolt, and tighten. Remove the stem from the fork, clean both the stem and the inside of the fork, thoroughly re-grease and reassemble.

If the stem still creaks after all of the above, check the outer section of the stem clamp for a/HAIRLINE crack(s.)

Ted Baer
"Mr. Palo Alto"
But born in St. Louis!
Palo Alto, CA


--- John Pergolizzi wrote:


> 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" <dmorrell@nomise.com>
> 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
>
>
>
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