alloyspecialties Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Ok, I just got another call begging me to make some kind of replacement lock nut for the dura blue axel. (the one that uses their "junk" lock nut and not the stock ones). I can make one, but want to make sure it will sell before putting my time and money into this project. How many of you with dura blue axles would by a replacement lock nut for the dura blue axle that actually stay's tight and doesn't have that stupid little screw on it? Cost would be around $45-$50 each. Thanks-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheefmf Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 yeah i would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 I didn't realize anyone was having problems with the Durablue locknut. I thought it worked great, haven't had any problems in a year and a half with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirkimo Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Just bought one for the stock axel from you and love it so far why would I want to buy any other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloyspecialties Posted October 16, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 BdBanshee-I can't tell you why you are having good luck with the dura blue nut. Honestly, you are the only one I've ever heard that from. Most people have major problems with this nut and we have gotten hundreds of complaints about them. These complaints are from people that call or email asking if our lock nut works with the dura blue axle. You are so lucky you should go out and buy a lotto ticket TODAY!! sirkimo-The lock nut I'm referring to is the one that fits ONLY a dura blue axle. Not the stock style like you got from me. And, glad to hear it's working good for you. Thanks for letting me know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock221 Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 people around my area call those axles durabends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloyspecialties Posted October 17, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 glock, Honestly, that's one of the nicest things I've ever heard a dura blue axle called. :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin_Banshee Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Glock, havent heard that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOBEY Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 YES!! YES!!! YES!!! THE DURA BLUE DESIGN SUCKS!!! I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING THAT DAMN THING SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. Just a thought could you make something like the honda anti-fade. there design includes the brake hub and lock nut as one assembly. I just don't know how well it would work on the sprocket side of the banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmx Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 I've been runing durablue about a year mostly ride hard mx no problems so far . What problem do most people have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock221 Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 Axles bending. I know a guy who races a shee, he is 2nd in the district in points. He rode the shee stock axle for about a year. Once he got really good (I mean really good, he is an A rider lapping other A riders) he bent the stocker. he ordered a durablue, bent it on a practice night. After Durablue wanted his firstborn son, they sent a replacement, and he sold it. He is doing sick jumps, clearing triples. I know some b riders on 2 wheels who can't even clear the triple. Anyway, he went to the lonestar and bent 1 about 6 months later, they warranted it no problem, and he has been on it since 4-5 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Axles bending. I know a guy who races a shee, he is 2nd in the district in points. He rode the shee stock axle for about a year. Once he got really good (I mean really good, he is an A rider lapping other A riders) he bent the stocker. he ordered a durablue, bent it on a practice night. After Durablue wanted his firstborn son, they sent a replacement, and he sold it. He is doing sick jumps, clearing triples. I know some b riders on 2 wheels who can't even clear the triple. Anyway, he went to the lonestar and bent 1 about 6 months later, they warranted it no problem, and he has been on it since 4-5 months. Maybe this guy needs some better suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 OK, I recently picked up a LSR swingarm and had the back end apart. Now I can't keep that stupid Durablue locknut from loosening! I guess I did get lucky and I should have bought that lottery ticket!!!! So "alloyspecialties", are you making a replacement for this yet? If so I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkid78 Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Never had any problem with my durablue, haven't heard of anyone else either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxracer776 Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 i have a durablue axle and the lock nut did come loose twice but now it seems to be holding on.my friends had problems with there locknuts also an they bought aftermarket kocknuts that fit the durablue.if the nut comes loose again i will be looking for a new one to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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