thinkdougie Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 This may sound stupid too some people but here goesIm new to trials and really havnt got a clue about bikes, i recently was moving my magura on my handlebar, over tightened it and smashed the thread, so im going to buy another one, is it a easy job and is just the matter off swapping the hose from one to the other, is NO bleed required?cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompytrials Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 yeah all you will need to do is swapp the cable over and yes it will need a bleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 thanks, but i havnt got a clue how to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 thanks, but i havnt got a clue how to do that Just helicoil the thread again, or use a longer bolt and nut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials-ryan Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) thanks, but i havnt got a clue how to do that Bleeding is easy i think there will be a thread somewere on the forum just look it up i will try and get you the link to the thread.Helicoiling is alot more hasle. Edited September 15, 2009 by trials-ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Longer bolt with a nut on the end will be a lot cheaper and won't have the issue of the bolt loosening itself over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Longer bolt with a nut on the end will be a lot cheaper and won't have the issue of the bolt loosening itself over time.great idea!know anywhere who does longer mag bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 great idea!know anywhere who does longer mag bolts?Just ask for M5 cap heads and a nyloc nut, any M5 bolt will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Get the stuff you need and pop down or il come to yours and bleed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Get the stuff you need and pop down or il come to yours and bleed it for you.No need to bleed just whack the longer bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 No need to bleed just whack the longer bolt in.He has bought a new body and leaver, so will need a bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) How we supposed to know that?What a noob. Edited September 18, 2009 by pogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Get the stuff you need and pop down or il come to yours and bleed it for you.Is tomorrow ok luke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_t_comp_boi Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi mate if i was you i would buy the echo TR levers they are much stronger and more comfortable ... but its up to you good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 gona try bucket bleed my back magura tomorrow, with my new leaver, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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