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    CoreTechs
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    I noticed that my left hub started making a clicking sound when I spun
    the wheel on my KH. Not sure if it is caused by any dirt (doesn't seem
    too dirty) or if the bearings are messed up for some reason.
    Should I rinse it out or does anyone have any other ideas?

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  2. Borgschulze
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    Is anything loose?

    Nothing should wiggle on the Unicycle.

    Describe the clicking, many people say clicking but it's more of a
    short tapping kind of sound.

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  3. CoreTechs
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    Yeah, it's like a short tapping sound. It's stopped now that I took it
    apart and put it back together, but it happens every few days.
    Also, I cant seem to be able to get my right crank off the hub. It
    seems stuck. I'm thinking I'm going to put some bike oil in to try
    slide it off. Would this be good or bad?

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    Also, I cant seem to be able to get my right crank off the hub. It seems
    stuck. I'm thinking I'm going to put some bike oil in to try slide it
    off. Would this be good or bad?

    Personally I like to stick to using crank pullers. If you don't have
    one go to your local bike shop and ask if you can borrow their under
    their supervision.

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  5. Danni
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    Most parts of my unicycle click.

    Here is what can click, and that you can check:

    -Pedal bearings are ruined, make a high pitched scratch noise.
    -Loose spokes make an occasional high pitched "cling", and if they are
    really loose, make a click each rotation.
    -Ruined frame hub bearings make a low pitch scratch.

    My advise is to retighten all your spokes, pull off your cranks and put
    some anti-seize on the splines, and check your bearings.

    I personally like my b**ch moan when I ride her.

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    Without cocks you wouldn't even have a family forum.

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    Danni said:

    I personally like my b**ch moan when I ride her.

    I like it's bone to rattle when it hits the ground.

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  7. CoreTechs
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    So instead of starting a new thread for this new problem. My uni has
    started clicking again and now I know what it is. The left crank is
    slightly loose. The bolt is quite tight in, but when I pull on the
    crank then push it, I can feel it move ever so slightly. If I tightent
    the bolt more it's fine for a while then it starts again. I don't think
    this is supposed to happen with the KH's ISIS interface.
    I put a dab of blue locktite on the bolt about a week ago to stop it
    from getting loose (obviously) but tonight after a lot of riding and
    jumping it started doing it again.

    Any suggestions?

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  8. CoreTechs
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    So instead of starting a new thread for this new problem. My uni has
    started clicking again and now I know what it is. The left crank is
    slightly loose. The bolt is quite tight in, but when I pull on the
    crank then push it, I can feel it move ever so slightly. If I tightent
    the bolt more it's fine for a while then it starts again. I don't think
    this is supposed to happen with the KH's ISIS interface.
    I put a dab of blue locktite on the bolt about a week ago to stop it
    from getting loose (obviously) but tonight after a lot of riding and
    jumping it started doing it again.

    Any suggestions?

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  9. CoreTechs
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    So instead of starting a new thread for this new problem. My uni has
    started clicking again and now I know what it is. The left crank is
    slightly loose. The bolt is quite tight in, but when I pull on the
    crank then push it, I can feel it move ever so slightly. If I tightent
    the bolt more it's fine for a while then it starts again. I don't think
    this is supposed to happen with the KH's ISIS interface.
    I put a dab of blue locktite on the bolt about a week ago to stop it
    from getting loose (obviously) but tonight after a lot of riding and
    jumping it started doing it again.

    Any suggestions?

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  10. mouse
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    I dont think its been mentioned yet but if the crank is loose you may
    want to pull it, put some lube/grease on the ISIS spline and then put
    the crank back on. That should stop any creaking caused by the splines
    being dry.

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  11. UniDudeDX
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    it does that on my uni now. too. it stardted when i had the wheel
    tightended and trued. bke guy said it is normal. i think it is the
    spokes.... or the pedals. yea. okay.

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    Jerrick said:

    I think we should get off the topic off kinky/horny girls and unicycles,
    and back to creepy horny men.

    thejdw said:

    Cocain has very good commpression propities, great for side hops and
    large drops.


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  12. CoreTechs
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    I dont think its been mentioned yet but if the crank is loose you may
    want to pull it, put some lube/grease on the ISIS spline and then put
    the crank back on. That should stop any creaking caused by the splines
    being dry.

    Well, I greased it up and put some locktite in. Hopefully that will
    work. Took it out for a spin and it was fine, but I'll wait a few days
    to know for sure.

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  13. Russtynail
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    When I first got my KH it had a clicking noise as well and it seemed to
    be coming from the left bearing-What it turned out to be was the casing
    was too tight-the oppisite to what I expected-but ever since I lossened
    it just a little the clicking has stopped

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  14. CoreTechs
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    Yeah, that was the first problem and I figured that out.
    This time the left crank was slightly shifting just enough that I could
    feel it move.
    What I'm afraid of happening is having some of the splines in the hub
    somewhat stripped, even slightly.

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    Ya that wouldnt be the best thing to happen-hopefully everything holds
    up for you now

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  16. Brian O.
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    Sometimes the cranks can feel loose when its actually just a loose
    bearing holder on the frame, you sure that isn't the case?

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  17. CoreTechs
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    I'm pretty sure it's moving right where the crank meets the hub.
    Everything else seems pretty tight.

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  18. torkerdx
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    something else a clicking could be is a rock stuck on the tire hitting
    the frame.
    i have had that bug me for a while cause i couldnt figure it out.

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    it's like running across the highway at rush hour. Dangerous, stupid,
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    never give 4 teenagers a camera... they go crazy

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    Nope. No rocks on this tire.

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