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by mechanic
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

Hi Mark. I presume it’s all up and running by now. Were you able to progress the research on the old stem? Very interesting thread, it deserves a good answer.
by mechanic
Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

No need for further explanation I knew you were a good tech before!
by mechanic
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

I’ve followed this with interest. I have every confidence in your mechanical ability. I’m still thinking. Excessive loading caused by addition of a side car bring ridden on rough roads. For me the stem has itself failed, the material literally being torn or stretched open, by forces way outside manu...
by mechanic
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

The better photo just posted almost looks like the metal has been torn/stretched apart.🤔 Not cut mechanically with a chisel or cutting disc etc. Its an interesting one alright, but there will be an answer. Noteworthy what you have added about extensive sidecar use on poor roads? I’d love to see it ...
by mechanic
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

Since I am totally sure I haven't caused the cracks when recently removing the lower cup, I'm wondering if it's anything to do with stresses generated by having a Ural chair fitted to the bike for the last 20k miles. Far greater lateral forces will be carried into the stem, plus the bike had a rela...
by mechanic
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

Hi again. Just a quick thought. Did you fit the new bearings yourself or did you have a 3rd party press them on, if so they may have caused it somehow?
by mechanic
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

Hi again. Yes I hear you. It’s hard to give any further advice with regard to the marks seen on a photo as opposed to real life. At the end of the day it’s a safety critical item. You know what you have to do! It’s certainly an interesting one. Anyone else care to chip in? If you were on a certain k...
by mechanic
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Steering stem cracks
Replies: 40
Views: 4793

Re: Steering stem cracks

As above. Certainly don’t look like time occurring cracks to me.
by mechanic
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: How to get rid of musty smell on leathers?
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: How to get rid of musty smell on leathers?

I’ve always found Motul helmet interior clean very good for keeping things fresh. Not used it on leather though, apart from interior of riding boots.
by mechanic
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Rucksacks - I need one that lasts.
Replies: 4
Views: 3010

Re: Rucksacks - I need one that lasts.

Hi John. Tried to message you last night and again tonight about your rucksack inquirey. I’m hopeless on these things and it won’t send. Could you private message me and I could respond with my information? Thanks Nige.

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