ianrm Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I noticed that one of my cycle wings was moving slightly as I was polishing and feared the worse that the bonding of the big head fasteners had detached from the wing. But no, one of the two 'arms' of the fastener had sheared off and was only being held by the cable tie. I've managed to refix it using the one good side and new cable ties and it seems quite secure but I'd like to change it to be sure. Does anyone know how to unfix th big head base (solvent that will melt the bonder?) and does anyone have 1 spare big head they don't want! thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Are these stainless steel versions then. 🤔 Carbon Components from K9 Composites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Second one I've heard failing like this. One of my bonds failed (looks like I was a bit stingy with the Sikaflex), but checked the Bigheads over winter for this failure mode, and all were OK. Worth a check IMHO. Guy See some pictures of the build here. 5000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrm Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Yes, these are the stainless steel version, I've taken a couple of photos and I'll post them up later when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Just a thought... stainless steel work hardens. If there is viabrations on the wing, could this have caused the failure? ... and for the record, I am no metal expert! JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 222bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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