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@henrys
Guys, there's a lesson here for all.
ANY ally part can fail at any time with little or no warning. Compared to steel it's a far less forgiving material. I won't bore you with all the metallurgical science.
Look at your ally parts carefully, give them a really good heave ho when not riding the bike, and investigate any strange noises or other hints of impending failure.