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Old 02-02-2007, 03:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by nasaman
+1 for the photos & step-by-step comments, Eviloliv3! Let me just add just a couple of comments: 1) You may find it easier to slide a 1ft or so pipe or hollow jack handle over the allen wrench for added leverage; 2) I called Uncaged Cycles to ask whether any type of thread lock is needed --they said "no" -- just tighten the bolts to spec (as you said).
+1 on the nice procedure with pics.

My comment: Be careful when putting a pipe, or "cheater" bar over the allen wrench. You'll strip those threads out faster than you can say butter! If your not using a torque wrench, go easy on them. Remember, the threads are aluminum.
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