I cannot confirm nor deny this diagnosis, but I can say it has been suggested before. lol Also, I deeply approve of CDO. lol :’) In all honesty, I really just want my stuff to last and I’m not super keen on painted metal-to-painted metal contact. :S
I really must say, I’ve rarely encountered anyone who speaks so eloquently. It’s rather satisfying to know there is some level of intelligence living amongst us. 🤓
You should’ve reapplied the thread locker that you broke through when removing the hardware. It’s typically applied by the factory to ensure that vibration won’t cause the hardware to fall out. If the hardware falls out you’re likely losing your bike as the rack falls apart.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and your suggestion. Without re-watching the video to confirm, there was likely sufficient threadlocker on the hardware to remain effective. It’s not an adhesive so much as it is a binding agent which provides additional resistance (akin to dirt in the threads). You are right, best practice would be to clean the hardware with a wire brush and reapply new threadlocker but I had enough experience and confidence to evaluate the situation.
I will check my rack to see if it rattles as much. I don't see it as a problem. My problem is with the wiring, as the lights on the Kuat don't need to be fixed. I know it is with the car, as I attached the Kuat to another vehicle, and it works. The car wiring was done by the dealer after market. It was done five years ago, and they asked to bring it back but indicated it is expensive to be redone! I don't think they did it right from the start. The ramp that I paid $98 bent where it grabs on when I was trying to take the bike down. Being bent, it was useless. That's not good.
You’re not wrong. Then again, ‘pay $50,000 for a truck and have felt strips added to seatbelt buckles’. In the automotive industry there are entire departments called Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) who will add little pieces of foam and tape and such around a brand new vehicle to make it perform better. You can either think of it as poor design or attention to detail.
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You have CDO which is like OCD except it’s in alphabetical order, as it should be. 😂
I cannot confirm nor deny this diagnosis, but I can say it has been suggested before. lol Also, I deeply approve of CDO. lol :’)
In all honesty, I really just want my stuff to last and I’m not super keen on painted metal-to-painted metal contact. :S
I really must say, I’ve rarely encountered anyone who speaks so eloquently. It’s rather satisfying to know there is some level of intelligence living amongst us. 🤓
You should’ve reapplied the thread locker that you broke through when removing the hardware. It’s typically applied by the factory to ensure that vibration won’t cause the hardware to fall out. If the hardware falls out you’re likely losing your bike as the rack falls apart.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and your suggestion. Without re-watching the video to confirm, there was likely sufficient threadlocker on the hardware to remain effective. It’s not an adhesive so much as it is a binding agent which provides additional resistance (akin to dirt in the threads). You are right, best practice would be to clean the hardware with a wire brush and reapply new threadlocker but I had enough experience and confidence to evaluate the situation.
I will check my rack to see if it rattles as much. I don't see it as a problem. My problem is with the wiring, as the lights on the Kuat don't need to be fixed. I know it is with the car, as I attached the Kuat to another vehicle, and it works. The car wiring was done by the dealer after market. It was done five years ago, and they asked to bring it back but indicated it is expensive to be redone! I don't think they did it right from the start. The ramp that I paid $98 bent where it grabs on when I was trying to take the bike down. Being bent, it was useless. That's not good.
Is the ramp the KUAT ramp? If so, I highly recommend contacting KUAT. They have excellent after-sales service.
Step 1: Pay $1400 for a rack.
Step 2: Disassemble it to cover pieces with tape.
You’re not wrong. Then again, ‘pay $50,000 for a truck and have felt strips added to seatbelt buckles’. In the automotive industry there are entire departments called Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) who will add little pieces of foam and tape and such around a brand new vehicle to make it perform better. You can either think of it as poor design or attention to detail.
lol