The screw holding it down was likely not quite tight enough so it rubbed away at the top. I had that happen on a post once. I switched to a post with a metal top to it.
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05-02-2010, 02:50 PM #1
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05-02-2010, 04:43 PM #2
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Did you switch to a carbon post with a metal top? If so, what brand was it?
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05-04-2010, 09:27 AM #3
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That can happen on aluminum posts also, if they are ridden loose.
Oil is good, grease is better.
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