Re: [Paddlewise] Yakima roundbar slippage/new rack

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:36:35 -0700
Joe Brzoza wrote:

> As far as the Hully Rollers slipping, could it be that they offer more
> leverage against the clip than the saddles do? 

Yeah, I think that's part of the problem.

> I was looking at the clips
> the other day and I noticed that they differ from the old style.  The new
> ones have "tabs" on the inside that meet together when the nut is tightened.
> I'm wondering if you filed the tabs down would it let you clamp the bar
> tighter?  Anyone try this?

I had the same thought, but the 220 grit fixed the problem without any other
mods.  The Hully rollers stay put, now.  Can't think of a reason filing the
tabs down would not work.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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