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are they reusable? I also assume that they would require digging a bit into the mudguard, not sure how that'll turn out after a few removals.
they are resuable a couple of times - and no they dig in to each other.
The issue is you're supposed to replace them after a couple of cycles of tight / loose / tight etc.
MCamb
That has been my short-lived experience with lock nut washers.
@Chaley and @MCamb : are they reusable? I also assume that they would require digging a bit into the mudguard, not sure how that'll turn out after a few removals.
@MisterMikkel : I won't disagree that once slathered with loctite after a proper cleaning they're very pretty and work ok! It's just my experience that, if I don't go through the painful process of cleaning every single eyelet with a q-tip and alcohol, loctite won't work.
I have had at least 4 or 5 rides where, despite loctite, if I didn't clean the eyelets before applying it, bolts came loose (once or twice they even started rubbing on my tire). I'm not too keen on trying to increase the sample size, so I'm looking for a better solution :)