I'm missing something??
To be clear, I don't think you need the set screws on the outer nut, I think @mytoy's design will work flawlessly!
I'm missing something??
To be clear, I don't think you need the set screws on the outer nut, I think @mytoy's design will work flawlessly!
To be clear, I don't think you need the set screws on the outer nut, I think @mytoy's design will work flawlessly!
So it will cover both nuts completely in original design?
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So it will cover both nuts completely in original design?
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Maybe next time I'll watch the video all the way thru before I ask questions....
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this is no different than a Harley Concept kind of cover. Most covers hold with set screws & also get a dab of silicone to help hold
Great idea!! I want one.
If it wasn't so damn cold @ 25 out I have/ had plans to see about getting my Cycle Springs cover to work some how???
Like I originally posted, I like the idea of the Double Nut cover. I suggested adding a second row of setscrews because since the cover only secures itself via the setscrews against the inner nut, I didn't see anything that could prevent the outer nut from loosening (other than the friction of the two nuts against each other, which should normally be enough to prevent loosening) as the inner setscrews only serve to secure the nut cover. Several owners have criticized the efficacy of the double nut solution due to the relative thinness of the two nuts and how few threads are available for the second nut to grip and lock itself against the inner nut. IIRC, the inner nut is supposed to be torqued to 250 lbft and the outer nut to 150 lbft. Ideally, the different torque pressures should keep the nuts secure against each other, but I simply like the extra insurance of the outer row of angled setscrews (necessary or not) to provide additional security. It's like using threadlock + a security wire.
Just read a thread over on TDS and a forum member asked about the security of the Double Nut solution. Based on the responses that actually answered his question, both responses felt it was a secure solution and didn't warrant any concern. This would mean my concern about the outer nut loosening is unwarranted and not needed (unless you're paranoid like me ).
If it wasn't so damn cold @ 25 out I have/ had plans to see about getting my Cycle Springs cover to work some how???
Cut mine down, it's to small to fit around the nuts. It doesn't cover the nuts but makes the end of the shaft look better.
Cut mine down, it's to small to fit around the nuts. It doesn't cover the nuts but makes the end of the shaft look better.
Must... resist...
Must... resist...
Resistance is futile.
Cut mine down, it's to small to fit around the nuts. It doesn't cover the nuts but makes the end of the shaft look better.
As someone wiser said.... One pic is worth 1000 explanation posts.
As someone wiser said.... One pic is worth 1000 explanation posts.
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Looks good, but you still see the two nuts (ugly) IMO.
Looks good, but you still see the two nuts (ugly) IMO.
Please refrain from commenting on my nuts, it makes me uncomfortable.
Like I originally posted, I like the idea of the Double Nut cover. I suggested adding a second row of setscrews because since the cover only secures itself via the setscrews against the inner nut, I didn't see anything that could prevent the outer nut from loosening (other than the friction of the two nuts against each other, which should normally be enough to prevent loosening) as the inner setscrews only serve to secure the nut cover. Several owners have criticized the efficacy of the double nut solution due to the relative thinness of the two nuts and how few threads are available for the second nut to grip and lock itself against the inner nut. IIRC, the inner nut is supposed to be torqued to 250 lbft and the outer nut to 150 lbft. Ideally, the different torque pressures should keep the nuts secure against each other, but I simply like the extra insurance of the outer row of angled setscrews (necessary or not) to provide additional security. It's like using threadlock + a security wire.
What we are printing as a prototype right now solves this problem much easier without the need of an extra set of set screws. As you can see in the picture attached the inside of the cap has a hex machined into it that fits over the outside nut, then there are set screws that lock it to the inside nut.
Here is a picture of the hex cut into the cap (cutaway view)
Here is a picture of the entire cap from the back -
The 3D printer is printing one out now that I will test in the morning on several of the Slingshots here for fitment, and if everything looks good, I will send it out to @mytoy to have him try it on his Slingshot also.
Very nice work and clever. I like that kind of thinking!
Like the added touch at the nut edges. solves fitment issues very well.
Display MoreWhat we are printing as a prototype right now solves this problem much easier without the need of an extra set of set screws. As you can see in the picture attached the inside of the cap has a hex machined into it that fits over the outside nut, then there are set screws that lock it to the inside nut.
Here is a picture of the hex cut into the cap (cutaway view)
The 3D printer is printing one out now that I will test in the morning on several of the Slingshots here for fitment, and if everything looks good, I will send it out to @mytoy to have him try it on his Slingshot also.
Its getting close to being done printing