Those dreaded sprIng washers

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Those dreaded sprIng washers

02 Mar 2009 19:38 - 02 Mar 2009 19:45

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So how many of you have not got spring washers on your bike?
Maybe a few more if you watch this...

www.boltscience.com/pages/junkertestvideo.htm
Enjoy...then KICK SOMETHING:woohoo:

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Last edit: 02 Mar 2009 19:45 by SPARKY47. Reason: Im old

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Re: Those dreaded sprIng washers

02 Mar 2009 22:15

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very nice thanks sparky that has got me remembering the newer construction bolts where dimples on the washer replaced spring washers....what shoud bikes switch to ???

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Re: Those dreaded sprIng washers

03 Mar 2009 11:04

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So if I put right hand spring washers on left hand threads with the joint get tighter and tigher with vibration?

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Re: Those dreaded sprIng washers

03 Mar 2009 11:06

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Only if you do it with your left hand and your carbs are balanced.

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