xdr Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I was washing/polishing my bike today, and noticed that the frame sliders could spin. I checked the bolt and it is still tight (loc-tited) in place. Didn't want to break the loc-tite free yet as I know they were properly torqued during install. Can someone else who has these grab theirs and see if theirs spin as well? Both sides of mine did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cndnmax Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yeah mine can rotate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Clenz Posted September 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mine spin as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I can't recall but there must be a spacer on there, but yes mine spin too. As long as the nut was torqued down ... no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdr Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Good to hear. I also can't remember if there was a spacer/washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Long bolt and the non-threaded part must be slightly longer than the slider. My guess is the slider spins freely so the bolt should never be able to un-thread without a wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdr Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ok, I used blue loc-tite on both sides of the frame sliders, and on the left side of the axle sliders. On the right side I used red loc-tite. This way the axle sliders can be removed still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted September 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 13, 2015 I've had my OES sliders on for about 9 months and yes they spin. Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yep, the bolt tightens on a metal bushing - not the plastic bit. Mine will turn as well and the bolt is good and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Normal, the plastic slider is pressed onto an aluminum bushing. Only the bushing is clamped by the engine mounting bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakecarved Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Mine spin, i checked the torque 3 times thinking it was coming loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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