cap for double hole cranks

UniJack · 2012-08-02, 02:46 PM

Hi I have a pair of kh moments 125/150 I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy or how to make a cap that willl keep dirt out of the hole that's not being used.

Killian · 2012-08-02, 03:44 PM

I've heard of people using duct tape and wrapping around the crank to protect the holes. Personally, I haven't covered them with anything and haven't had any problems other than the normal insert movement associated with moments. However, I'm far from experienced.

Alan Hogan · 2012-08-02, 05:35 PM

I sometimes use insulating tape...... but its not really a big problem

MuniAddict · 2012-08-02, 05:40 PM

I made a thread about it quite a while back: http://unicyclist.com/forums/showthr...ight=dual+hole

knoxuni · 2012-08-02, 06:11 PM

Could use a bar end cap.

Alucard · 2012-08-02, 06:51 PM

I use expandable foam ear plugs.
But they are bit difficult to get back in my ears afterwards!

SalManilla · 2012-08-02, 06:53 PM

I didn't give this much thought until I read this thread this morning. I took a look at my cranks and found that the threads had grease on them from the factory and they had collected quite a lot of sand and grit. I cleaned out the holes and then wondered what I had that I could use to seal them. My solution was foam insulation that I bought for a dog door that I installed. Pictures will show the install details. Very quick and easy.

4umfreak · 2012-08-02, 06:54 PM

How about a set of spare pedals? You never know when you might break a pedal on the trail.

saskatchewanian · 2012-08-02, 07:12 PM

I carry an old toothbrush on rides where I plan on changing cranks.

A couple of spins and the threads are clean.

knoxuni · 2012-08-02, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4umfreak

How about a set of spare pedals? You never know when you might break a pedal on the trail.

I carry a spare seatpost when i ride trials but not when i ride muni

UniJack · 2012-08-03, 06:49 PM

I like that idea but have a couple questions
1.Is it easy to remove/ can you reuse
2.Do you twist it in or did you push it in the hole
3.What is the black stuff on the end
4.How do you remove it
Thanks
Jack

UniJack · 2012-08-03, 06:52 PM

sorry that was to SalManilla

knoxuni · 2012-08-03, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniJack

I like that idea but have a couple questions
1.Is it easy to remove/ can you reuse
it is easy to remove and yes you can reuse
2.Do you twist it in or did you push it in the hole
I pushed mine in
3.What is the black stuff on the end
i am not sure what he black stuff is
4.How do you remove it
I just pulled mine out.
Thanks
Jack

here ya go!

UniJack · 2012-08-03, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoxuni

here ya go!

thanks!

SalManilla · 2012-08-03, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniJack

I like that idea but have a couple questions
1.Is it easy to remove/ can you reuse
Yes. Just pushes right out and back in.
2.Do you twist it in or did you push it in the hole
See above
3.What is the black stuff on the end
It's 'Phil Wood' bearing grease. Did that to help keep moisture out.
4.How do you remove it
Just pushes out with pinky.
Thanks
Jack

Here ya go again.

2012-08-02, 02:46 PM	#1
UniJack ah who needs a reason why to ride Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 110	cap for double hole cranks Hi I have a pair of kh moments 125/150 I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy or how to make a cap that willl keep dirt out of the hole that's not being used.

2012-08-02, 03:44 PM	#2
Killian Ride...Ride...Ride...Ride ...Ride... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 494	I've heard of people using duct tape and wrapping around the crank to protect the holes. Personally, I haven't covered them with anything and haven't had any problems other than the normal insert movement associated with moments. However, I'm far from experienced. __________________ Flatten your seat today, everyone's doing it. ... and while you're at it, get a 36er. ... seriously, you'll thank me later.

2012-08-02, 05:35 PM	#3
Alan Hogan The Highland unicyclist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kirkhill, Inverness, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 399	I sometimes use insulating tape...... but its not really a big problem __________________ Unicycling in the Scottish Highlands http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/Highland.Unicyclist

2012-08-02, 05:40 PM	#4
MuniAddict Not "2" Tired Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 57 Posts: 13,571	I made a thread about it quite a while back: http://unicyclist.com/forums/showthr...ight=dual+hole __________________ My latest TV segment UniGeezer.com My videos Last edited by MuniAddict; 2012-08-02 at 05:42 PM.

2012-08-02, 06:11 PM	#5
knoxuni wes style!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: central ohio Age: 18 Posts: 4,813	Could use a bar end cap. __________________ Kh 26: spirits, avid elixir 3 Nimbus 26: hookworm, hs33 24 muni: kh24 wheel moments no name frame Custom impact trials Kh/nimbus trials Torker tx 3learners

2012-08-02, 06:51 PM	#6
Alucard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flintshire UK Age: 46 Posts: 531	I use expandable foam ear plugs. But they are bit difficult to get back in my ears afterwards!

2012-08-02, 06:53 PM	#7
SalManilla Peddle Pushing Papa Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Highland, California, USA Age: 50 Posts: 185	I didn't give this much thought until I read this thread this morning. I took a look at my cranks and found that the threads had grease on them from the factory and they had collected quite a lot of sand and grit. I cleaned out the holes and then wondered what I had that I could use to seal them. My solution was foam insulation that I bought for a dog door that I installed. Pictures will show the install details. Very quick and easy. __________________ "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." -- Albert Einstein Last edited by SalManilla; 2012-08-02 at 06:56 PM.

2012-08-02, 06:54 PM	#8
4umfreak Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 644	How about a set of spare pedals? You never know when you might break a pedal on the trail. __________________ - 4umfreak █ 4u2c.it █ a simple, fun and free Url shortener with publishing to Facebook and Twitter. █ Geagle Search Engine █ a unicyclist.com inspired search engine. (kh longneak vs shortbeak)

2012-08-02, 07:12 PM	#9
saskatchewanian ERIC P Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 5,258	I carry an old toothbrush on rides where I plan on changing cranks. A couple of spins and the threads are clean. __________________ My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. - Jack Layton

2012-08-03, 06:49 PM	#11
UniJack ah who needs a reason why to ride Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 110	I like that idea but have a couple questions 1.Is it easy to remove/ can you reuse 2.Do you twist it in or did you push it in the hole 3.What is the black stuff on the end 4.How do you remove it Thanks Jack

2012-08-03, 06:52 PM	#12
UniJack ah who needs a reason why to ride Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 110	sorry that was to SalManilla

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