how to make it stay in ?

[J HancockParticipant @jhancock95746]

A 'loop ' pin in each plug with a 'rubber band' through the hollow axle .

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by David Senior on 29/03/2022 22:08:55:

Turn a groove on the section that fits down the tube, and fit an O-ring. Use a fairly chunky O-ring and play with the groove diameter to get a good grip. …

I like this one – easy to make and fit, won't damage the bike, and unlikely to get stuck or corroded in place! I'd worry about finding an O-ring just the right size, but I've no idea what's available.

Dave

[Nick WheelerParticipant @nickwheeler]

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 30/03/2022 09:28:38:

Posted by David Senior on 29/03/2022 22:08:55:

Turn a groove on the section that fits down the tube, and fit an O-ring. Use a fairly chunky O-ring and play with the groove diameter to get a good grip. …

I like this one – easy to make and fit, won't damage the bike, and unlikely to get stuck or corroded in place! I'd worry about finding an O-ring just the right size, but I've no idea what's available.

O-ring sets are cheap, and well worth having if you do this sort of thing.

Or you could glue a custom size one together, as this isn't a critical sealing job

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Google Harley Axle Plug and see how the pro's do it. Good healthy spigot sticking 3/4" inch or so into the hollow axle, with an o-ring to hold it in place. If they rattle a bit loose, a dob of silicone sealer holds them in place but allows dead easy removal. **LINK**

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by Nicholas Wheeler 1 on 30/03/2022 09:54:14:

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 30/03/2022 09:28:38:

Posted by David Senior on 29/03/2022 22:08:55:

Turn a groove on the section that fits down the tube, and fit an O-ring. Use a fairly chunky O-ring and play with the groove diameter to get a good grip. …

… I'd worry about finding an O-ring just the right size, but I've no idea what's available.

… you could glue a custom size one together, as this isn't a critical sealing job

Doh, now I feel daft – that's so obvious!

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