Quick Release Brackets Won't Release
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Quick Release Brackets Won't Release
I have a quick release backrest bracket for my wife's back rest that will not come off.
The cams that are attached to the rear mounts are loose and are showing that they are willing to come off, but the front mounts the fork lookin' ones will not come off.
I'm thinking that I'll have to take off the bags, and WD-40 them to make them to where they will co-operate, or maybe get a bigger hammer, LOLOL!!. Thoughts?
The cams that are attached to the rear mounts are loose and are showing that they are willing to come off, but the front mounts the fork lookin' ones will not come off.
I'm thinking that I'll have to take off the bags, and WD-40 them to make them to where they will co-operate, or maybe get a bigger hammer, LOLOL!!. Thoughts?
Last edited by lionsm13; Aug 23, 2011 at 06:50 AM.
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I have a quick release backrest bracket for my wife's back rest that will not come off. The cams are showing that they are willing to come off, but the front mounts the fork lookin' ones will not come off.
I'm thinking that I'll have to take off the bags, and WD-40 them to make them to where they will co-operate. Thoughts?
I'm thinking that I'll have to take off the bags, and WD-40 them to make them to where they will co-operate. Thoughts?
"Spit on it?" lol
Sometimes I have to slap mine to get it off (backrest)
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Stupid question but you did try to pivot the brackets towards you after disengaging the cams, right??
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Yep, tried to move them in any direction, and they fought me tooth and nail..
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Try the silicone spray on them. Less messy then the WD-40 in my experiences.
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As you turn black latches, pull up,or push rack forward towards front of bike.Try one side at a time. There should be some flexibility but not much.A little patience goes a long way in this operation as you dont want to break the latch.... Good Luck....
