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knot in my steering line

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Created by gokid > 9 months ago, 24 Oct 2013
gokid
QLD, 491 posts
24 Oct 2013 8:29PM
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I have a knot in my steering line,

have tried for hours to get it to undo,but can not,its too tight

Apart from buying new lines,has anyone got any suggestion on how to get it undone


Does it make a weak spot in the line

KiteBud
WA, 1601 posts
24 Oct 2013 6:44PM
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Try using a pair of plyers with a flat section to squeeze and soften the knot from different angles, watering it helps as well. Then try picking it slowly from different sections with a pick. After stabbing yourself a few times it usually ends up working

www.bunnings.com.au/our-range

A knot left if your line creates a weak spot an can potentially break although not as bad on the steering line I suppose ( a lot less tension than the front lines).

terryzarmzof
QLD, 336 posts
24 Oct 2013 8:51PM
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Na don't pick at it just CHEW it, it sounds weird but it works. If that fails tap it with a hammer a bit.

stuntnaz
NSW, 540 posts
24 Oct 2013 10:05PM
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Use a hammer on a hard flat surface tap the knot turn it on its
Side tap again repeat this process for a while the knot becomes really soft and then you can get it with you nails .

jimmijaz
WA, 97 posts
24 Oct 2013 7:10PM
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Try soaking the knot for a while first before hitting it .it expands and is not as harsh on the line.

gokid
QLD, 491 posts
24 Oct 2013 9:11PM
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thanks for the replys,will give it a go

gokid
QLD, 491 posts
24 Oct 2013 10:53PM
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soaked the knot for 20 mins then got a toothpick into it,mission accomplished



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