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- Replacement instructions
SKU: 34171
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Rebuild kit for MHS Duo Bike tray ratcheting arms.
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SKU: 34171
These don’t last more than 6 months with regular use. After replacing them for the 3rd time, the ratchet system still doesn’t work due to worn out spring ratchet - which does not appear to be replaceable. A $2k bike rack should not wear out this quickly.
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Be sure to de-tension the arm before pulling the release lever. Push the arm into the bike's tire with one hand, then pull the release lever with the other. Pulling the release lever under high tension causes unnecessary excessive wear. And if the arm is really tight, which sounds like you are doing, the internal parts can completely break if you release without de-tensioning.
The ratchet repair kit should come with the fingers that lock into the ratchet gear wheel.
As everyone else said 1) this kit doesn't even include what you need to fix ratcheting issues as there is a ratchet part on the arms of the mhs duo as well (unknown part number) and 2) these parts clearly are not meant to last and you will be replacing every 2 years.
The kit itself is identical to original. Just wish the teeth of the ratchet as well as the pawls on the arm were more robust to prevent wearing out so quickly. Also, instructions to replace were a little confusing. Lastly, I suspect to prevent premature wear of the ratchet, I'll need to apply less force on the arm when securing the ebikes.
Like another reviewer said the kit does not contain all the parts to repair the ratchet mechanism. It contains the gear plate but does not contain the pawl mechanism that engages it. Considering these are the 2 parts that probably malfunction 99% of the time they should be included.
These don’t last more than 6 months with regular use. After replacing them for the 3rd time, the ratchet system still doesn’t work due to worn out spring ratchet - which does not appear to be replaceable. A $2k bike rack should not wear out this quickly.
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Be sure to de-tension the arm before pulling the release lever. Push the arm into the bike's tire with one hand, then pull the release lever with the other. Pulling the release lever under high tension causes unnecessary excessive wear. And if the arm is really tight, which sounds like you are doing, the internal parts can completely break if you release without de-tensioning.
The ratchet repair kit should come with the fingers that lock into the ratchet gear wheel.
As everyone else said 1) this kit doesn't even include what you need to fix ratcheting issues as there is a ratchet part on the arms of the mhs duo as well (unknown part number) and 2) these parts clearly are not meant to last and you will be replacing every 2 years.
The kit itself is identical to original. Just wish the teeth of the ratchet as well as the pawls on the arm were more robust to prevent wearing out so quickly. Also, instructions to replace were a little confusing. Lastly, I suspect to prevent premature wear of the ratchet, I'll need to apply less force on the arm when securing the ebikes.
Like another reviewer said the kit does not contain all the parts to repair the ratchet mechanism. It contains the gear plate but does not contain the pawl mechanism that engages it. Considering these are the 2 parts that probably malfunction 99% of the time they should be included.
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