bakers

[henry 008]

I put some baker air wings on my interstate some yrs ago. I noticed last summer that the pods had craked right where they bolt on. I had some plastic spacers in there to copy the actual pod screws shape. I figured that was the problem and ordered some stainless steel spacers the same size. I bought another set of pods and bolted the bakers on with the new spacers. on the way home from inzane I noticed that the right pod is cracked, damn it! 

how are they supposed to be put on without cracking the pods?  ??? 

[John Schmidt]

I've had mine on for quite a few years with no cracking. When first installed I placed some large chrome star washers under each mounting spot, they come with a pad underneath. I can take a picture if you like, lets you see them better. I did the same thing under the rack I mounted on the trunk lid, helps spread the pressure. Also....don't tighten them down like a head bolt, same thing goes for the three pod mounting bolts. If you really take them to more than just snug, the pods will crack around the holes. 

[Tfrank59]

mine have been on there for over a year now no cracking. maybe one difference is I put everything on and snugged it up--it is all rubber mounted--and then I have Loctite on every fastener

[henry 008]

thx for the replies. does anyone know that when you buy them new. do they come with a special shoulder bolt like the original Honda bolts?