fatboy twist knob

sparkster123 · Post by **sparkster123** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:15 am

my fatboy knob is getting very difficult to twist . i was wondering if you have any suggestions to loosen this up so it will be smooth again. i had followed the sticky to clean it up and it was smooth before.

thank you for any suggestions

randy

Adeptus_Minor · Post by **Adeptus_Minor** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:52 am

If you've already cleaned it and/or soaked it in something that would dissolve any soap scum or mineral deposits in the inner workings, then maybe try something like Rem-Oil or Tri-Flo.
A penetrating oil with teflon or the like.
Be sure not to use too much, the excess could seep into the shaving head and probably wouldn't agree with shaving-sensitized skin.

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:01 am

After a good clean, soak it in mineral oil for about 10 to 15 minutes. Move the mechanism a few times during the soak. Then take it out, and let it drain on a towel for an hour or so. Should be good as new.

sparkster123 · Post by **sparkster123** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:00 pm

thank you and i will give this a try. got to have my shave gear in tip top shape you know

randy

GollyMrScience · Post by **GollyMrScience** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:01 pm

This is why you should keep a spare Fat Boy ready as a spare. And in case that isn't enough a Slim Adjustable and maybe a couple of those too and .... well you get the picture.

Occam · Post by **Occam** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:55 am

Or just leave it set on 9

Ouchmychin · Post by **Ouchmychin** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:41 am

I had those symptoms with my long black adjustable and eventually concluded the gears were worn out. No amount of cleaning or oiling would fix mine. I eventually got a mint Fatboy and discovered that I hadn't been getting good close shaves with the old one. Was going to give it to my grandson, but it wasn't worth using any more.