At what point is a tuneup necessary?

[Oak Heel]

I would not know how tight the X-Metal was sold and came out of the boxes.
But I can't imagine they came super tight and without flex.
I bought some Juliets that have never been worn and they were tight but with a flex.
Without a flex you can weld em like this guy did to his Juliet.
Its in my possession now.
I removed the pins for show.

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We can rebuild him. We have the technology.

Pity, is that Carbon?

 

[TheStig]

We can rebuild him. We have the technology.

Pity, is that Carbon?

But after the Apocalypse Rubber parts will be in short supply.

It's a polished Gen1.

 

[OakleyOneKenobi]

Now. Use me to service them

 

[OakleyOneKenobi]

I would not know how tight the X-Metal was sold and came out of the boxes.
But I can't imagine they came super tight and without flex.
I bought some Juliets that have never been worn and they were tight but with a flex.
Without a flex you can weld em like this guy did to his Juliet.
Its in my possession now.
I removed the pins for show.

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It can vary Stig. Because of the casting process when made, some nose bridge coupler recesses are narrower than others. I have serviced some that feel a little loose after doing them and some extra tight. But, on average 80% come out pretty tight.

 

[OakleyOneKenobi]

Hi all, The nose bridge on one of my Juliets is starting to show signs of slight flexing. It's by no means loose, still very much solid i just don't have much of a gague as to when a tuneup is necessary.

Would be great to hear some expert opinions.

If it is that firm, leave it. Probably has at least another couple of years left in them.

 

[GhostSnacks]

If it is that firm, leave it. Probably has at least another couple of years left in them.

Yeah, i do wear them near daily however.
Makes me wonder how much that will effect the overall life expectancy.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

well that's certainly one way to keep it factory tight hahaha

Heh, that's what SHE said!

 

[OakleyOneKenobi]

Yeah, i do wear them near daily however.
Makes me wonder how much that will effect the overall life expectancy.

It will obviously wear them quicker if you use them everyday. Wish I lived where you live if you get that much sun! I would wait until they get loose enough to not feel right. Then get them done. If in the US Zack is your man. @zwc0442

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

But after the Apocalypse Rubber parts will be in short supply.

That's when we start welding them together.

 

[Yo Flawch!]

It will obviously wear them quicker if you use them everyday. Wish I lived where you live if you get that much sun! I would wait until they get loose enough to not feel right. Then get them done. If in the US Zack is your man. @zwc0442

+1 on sending them to Zach (@zwc0442)... he uses custom flex couplers that are, in my opinion, superior to OEM and other aftermarket parts.