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Posted by:
Daniel Szymanski
Saturday, October 31, 2009
11:02 am | I have an 06 Wing that I cannot slide the knurled part on the CB antenna up so that I can fold the antenna down. I never had any trouble in the past until I recently washed the bike and then it was just jammed. Tried penetrating oil but still stuck. Is there a way to take this mechanism apart without damaging it. Or does anyone have any other suggestions. |
Posted by:
Jim Holowchak
Saturday, October 31, 2009
11:17 am | Small pipe wrench to grip it good and gently turn it as well as pulling up? Likely not seized but jammed really good.
Best regards,
Jim
My Ride |
Posted by:
Richard T. Seater
Saturday, October 31, 2009
11:40 am | Over time, two things happen.The knurled part vibrates itself tighter and tighter. Add a little water and soap, which makes rust and its stuck tight. First try gently wriggling the antenna front to back as you pull up on the knurled part. If that doesn't work, try tapping lightly with a mallet while pulling up. If that doesn't work, put a rag around it, get a good grip on it with vise grips and gently twist the knurled part back and forth to break it loose. Be careful not to scratch the finish.
Rick S |
Posted by:
Michael Briese
Saturday, October 31, 2009
12:27 pm | Wick some lubricant (Light oil is a good choice) down into the knurled part of the antenna from the top of the knurled sleeve. Then do the thing with the rag and locking pliers if needed. I would not try twisting it until i got some lube in it if it was me.
Mike
My Ride
Chapter A - Seattle, WA
'98 Aspencade - 95,900+ Miles
(New to me in 2005 w/2145 miles)
'01 ST1100 - 28,800+ Miles
(New to me in 2002 w/1425 miles)
All Red of Course
Preventive Maintenance is the Key to Longevity |
Posted by:
Donald Williams
Saturday, October 31, 2009
03:55 pm | If you think it's rust put a little vinegar on it and let it sit that will also help if it's just corrosion |
Posted by:
Kenneth Losser
Saturday, October 31, 2009
05:46 pm | Daniel, the knurled portion on your CB can freely spin in either direction, so can the regular antenna knurled portion. They get dirt, soap and other crud in it and it becomes difficult to move. When you do get it up as the others suggest, wipe under where the knurled part covered with an oil rag. You'll see how much junk was under there. Once you have it cleaned, you will be to spin the knurled part with your finger tips. Would suggest you do that each year and you will never have that problem again. |
Posted by:
Robert Norton
Sunday, November 01, 2009
10:03 am | Sea Foam will go places pent. oil won't. |
Posted by:
Daniel Szymanski
Sunday, November 01, 2009
04:02 pm | Thank you to everyone for all your advise. I've been trying to drip in some fine sewing machine oil but still haven't had any success. It almost seems as if something inside is binding or there is a lip which the knurled part cannot slide over.
Robert Norton, I don't know what Sea Foam is, can you help. |
Posted by:
Michael Briese
Sunday, November 01, 2009
05:17 pm | Daniel, Sea Foam is a fuel additive. You can find it on the shelf at the auto parts retailer like Auto Zone, Shucks, Kragen, or Western Auto along with the Gumout gas treatment.
When you try to drip in or wick in the oil or penetrant, try jiggling the antenna also. It will work its way in eventually. I don't think there is anything under the knurled sleeve to bind. I have seen a few antenna sleeves like you describe and it is difficult to free them up but they do free up. Just be patient and try not to apply too much pressure when you twist it.
Mike
My Ride
Chapter A - Seattle, WA
'98 Aspencade - 95,900+ Miles
(New to me in 2005 w/2145 miles)
'01 ST1100 - 28,800+ Miles
(New to me in 2002 w/1425 miles)
All Red of Course
Preventive Maintenance is the Key to Longevity |
Posted by:
Daniel Szymanski
Sunday, November 01, 2009
07:50 pm | Finally success. I was able to free it up after applying the sewing machine oil many times over and then taping it from all sides while pulling on the knurled part to slide it up. What I have noticed is if I allow the knurled part to slide down slowly, I can pull it up again easily. If I allow it to snap down forcefully under the full pressure of the spring it jams. Almost like the taper part inside is too precise of a fit that locks itself together when pushed together too hard. I now need to figure out a way to keep this from happening again. |
