[marko]

Hello!

Just got mine brand new baby glory on friday and rode it the whole weekend, pretty excited about how it handles compared to 2009 model. Just noticed one problem...upper bolt on rear shock is constantly loosening, have to tighten it after few rides, have done it about 5 times in 3 days of riding. There is blue loctite inside, obviously doesn't help? And when i took the bolt out, i noticed, that the color is wearing out pretty quick. What could be wrong???

Thanks and regards,
Marko

 

[slowmtb]

The same thing happened on a friend of mines 2010 DH0 - fresh grease and fresh loctite and your good to go

NB: The collar ( bush ) will wear much faster if everything is loose in there.

 

[marko]

should i use stronger loctite, or is it not a good idea? Thanks

 

[frango]

My and my buddy, has the same problem :|
I've been using LocTite 243, which seems to be too weak.
I think I'm gonna try 270.

Any other suggestions?

 

[TrailzHozer]

one of these for the top
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id275.html

 

[frango]

Before I try these, I would like to check simpler solutions...

 

[daisycutter]

one of these for the top
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id275.html

I don't see an option for the glory?

 

[TrailzHozer]

I don't see an option for the glory?

I thought the Glory used 22 x 8 for the top mount?

 

[frango]

It's 30x8mm, now.

 

[TrailzHozer]

It's 30x8mm, now.

oh I'm sorry! wasn't aware of that.

 

[trailrider]

I'm having the same problem.

The bolt is coming loose every two to three runs. I check it after every run now to be sure. I was thinking of buying a longer bolt and putting a nylock nut on the other side to keep it on.
Anyone know if this will stop the bolt coming loose?

I was also thinking of lubing the shaft of the bolt where it goes through the shock eye to see if that would stop the shock from rotating it loose.

I had a similar bolt setup on my kona but it never came loose in three years of riding. I dont understand why this one is coming loose so easily.

 

[frango]

I've applied fair amount of Loctite 243. Have to wait till it cures. I hope I will have opportunity to check if it helps during the wknd.
If not, I'm gonna contact Giant and ask for help.

 

[marko]

I took mine glory to my mechanic today and he will try putting something stronger inside and we'll see how it will go. Will report how it handles. But i think we should anyway adress this problem to giant so they are aware.

 

[4130biker]

my buddy keeps having this problem with his. He tends to ride the rough trails though. Makes his bike feel like an '02 stinky owned by a 13 year old.

 

[Tmeyer]

No problems with mine yet and I've had it since October. Keep us Posted on progress.

 

[frango]

So, it seems that using 243 loctite, leaving the bolt for about 36h to be cured properly, solved the problem