I just received my new, DF/Ice Bear Bobber!

GonzoX · 05-29-2012, 12:25 AM

I thought about that and one thing I noticed is that the threads are reversed on the other end so that when you turn the rod it engages the threads and tighens on both ends at the same time if that makes sense.

I will look into the ready rods and maybe see how much it might be to have one machined from stronger steel. Just dont trust the Chinese metal now.

In the meantime I sent an email to Killermotorsports in Dallas to get a replacement under warranty. I do NOT want this to happen again but if it does I want a spare in my tool bag.

In another forum they also had the suggestion of doubling up the locking nuts and jbwelding them on the threading to beef up the exposed threading on the rod. Tomorrow I will call around to see who can do work like this. Dont really trust myself to do it but I will look none the less at all my options.

As for my Brother, what can I say, he is my brother. Im a little pissed at him but he did say he would pay for a replacement if it was not too steep. He said it should not cost more than $20. Yeah right! Ill give him the bill and see what he does. Needless to say he is never getting on my bike again.

05-29-2012, 12:25 AM	#11
GonzoX Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 49	I thought about that and one thing I noticed is that the threads are reversed on the other end so that when you turn the rod it engages the threads and tighens on both ends at the same time if that makes sense. I will look into the ready rods and maybe see how much it might be to have one machined from stronger steel. Just dont trust the Chinese metal now. In the meantime I sent an email to Killermotorsports in Dallas to get a replacement under warranty. I do NOT want this to happen again but if it does I want a spare in my tool bag. In another forum they also had the suggestion of doubling up the locking nuts and jbwelding them on the threading to beef up the exposed threading on the rod. Tomorrow I will call around to see who can do work like this. Dont really trust myself to do it but I will look none the less at all my options. As for my Brother, what can I say, he is my brother. Im a little pissed at him but he did say he would pay for a replacement if it was not too steep. He said it should not cost more than $20. Yeah right! Ill give him the bill and see what he does. Needless to say he is never getting on my bike again.
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