05 KH24 troubles.

Is this the splined crank? If so, the center bolts need to be tightened
quite well. It takes a long allen wrench (at least 12"😉 and a fair
amount of torque to get the center bolt tight enough. Using your foot
for leverage helps get them good and tight. Also, I think the center
bolts need to be tightened before torquing the bolts on the cranks. If
it is splined, it is important to lubricate the splines before asembly
so they don't get rusted to the cranks.

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Pedalone, the 05 doesn't have pinch bolts, only end bolts, and the
grease is to fill minute gaps to stop crank movement, not rust. The
centre bolt should be pretty tight, but don't over do it. How do you
know they have play, do you feel it when riding, hear it, or can you
actyually move the cranks with your hand? If it's either of the first
two i suggest you check your pedals and bearings and spokes as they can
often be the source of squeaks or clicks, or strange feeling in the
pedal. If you can move the cranks with your hands when the bolts are
tight it suggests there's something pretty wrong with your uni, i
suggest you contact whoever you bought it off , explain the problem and
see what they can do about fixing it.

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Might aswell be the spoketension that is nearly spaghetti, LOTS of new
unicycles have this out of the box, or after a couple of sessions,
because it doesnt stay tight, dont know why, lack of spoke-massage?

Tighten your spokes, or at least check they're tight!
Solved the problems i had with my 04 onza muni when i thaouth my hub
was sloppy...

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I contacted the person I bought it from, and he said that there was an
issue with some of the Kris Holms cranks. He said to return it to him,
and he will remedy the problem, free of charge.

I can move the crank with my hand. There is about an eighth of an inch
of play before it engages the hub.

I'm glad the problem will be fixed, but it also means I'll be without
my uni for a week or so. It'll be the first time I'm away from it.
Woe is me.

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uhh oh i think mine might be that way too cuz when i put some weight on
the cranks then rotate the wheel 180, then put weight on the cranks
again it make a clicking noise, is this the same thing that happened to
you???

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I have a KH29 that is creaking. I don't think it's the cranks. and I
have swapped out the pedals. Some of the posts say it's the wheel
build. I am wondering who did the wheel build on these. It doesn't
say wheel build by Kovachi on the UDC site. Were these wheels built in
Taiwan?

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irvinegr said:

uhh oh i think mine might be that way too cuz when i put some weight on
the cranks then rotate the wheel 180, then put weight on the cranks
again it make a clicking noise, is this the same thing that happened to
you???

I didn't really notice any noises, until after I knew it was loose. If
you hold your wheel from spinning, and turn the crank, you will see
some movement before it actually engages the hub. If this is the case
it needs to be bonded together, so I've discovered.

Is your hub/crank Kris Holms? If so, who did you buy it from?

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It is very common for new unicycle wheels to need their spokes
re-tensioned. This usually is needed after about 6 -10 hours of riding
as the spokes stretch and seat themselves into position. It is not by
any means related to the brand of unicycle.

The splines should be liberally coated with anti-seize ideally, but
grease is better than nothing.

Also check the bearing holder bolts for tightness.

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another 8th inch washer on each side needed.

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