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loose screws
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:03 pm
by rpoppen
Taking the lids off my hard cases (in order to paint them) I discovered two hinge screws missing and the others were loose. Might be a good idea to check them once in a while. Perhaps a lock washer would help.
Re: loose screws
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:44 pm
by deilenberger
I've lost several - until I took each one out and put a drop of medium locktite(tm) on it. Haven't lost one since. It's the only part on the bike that has loosened up (remembering back to Brit bikes this seems a miracle.)
Re: loose screws
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:55 pm
by creamora
Thanks Don, great tip!
BMW item number 439 on my list of things that give BMW's character, and keep the owner busy..
I'll keep an eye on that as I break in the Mistress.
Re: loose screws
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:49 am
by Jaguar
Thanks for the tip. I pulled my bags off yesterday and every screw was loose. Hadn't lost any. Used a drop of locktight on each screw. I'll make it a point to keep an eye on them.