Vibrations from various road irregularities and constant stress that applies to Xiaomi Mijia steering hinge, make the parts within the folding mechanism deteriorate badly over a short period of time. Luckily, 3D printed gaskets are available to solve the problem. They instantly stop the rubbing of metal against metal. It is quick and easy fix. These flexible pads keep the steering hinge firmly locked in position. Vibration dampers can eliminate creaking and squeaking noises. They prevent looseness, premature wear and damages to your Xiaomi M365 / M187 electric scooter. This simple mod will make your ride more pleasant. Parts are 3D-printed in black or white durable rubber material. Due to some limitations of this technology, parts might not have a smooth finish. However, rest assured that this does not affect its function. 0.4 mm thickness is most often used for brand new scooters, while others might need 0.6 mm or 0.8 mm. It depends on how bad the wear of the parts within the steering hinge currently is. If you are not sure about it, a discounted set of all 3 sizes is a safe way to go. After installing the damper, you might need to adjust the bolts of the folding mechanism. Tutorials are available on YouTube.
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