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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND TIPS
Save time and headaches, We lost count of how many gyms we have been to, that constantly have equipment problems. From broken straps and attachments, it is a never ending job keeping the equipment in working order.

• The bungi cords on the double-end bags are constantly breaking. The cords get frayed, but usually the metal hooks are first to go. Instead of running back and forth to the hardware store, buy bungi cord by the roll. Cut the cord to length.
• OPTION: Wrap leather or tape around the ends of the bungi cord, attach directly to the D-hooks.
  
  
• Eventually the leather straps on your double-end bag will wear through. To prevent this, a strip of leather added to the inside of the strap, acts as a buffer from the rubbing action of the bungi cord attachment. Glue, sew or tape in place.
  
  
• Fill the bladder to the manufacturer's recommended psi. Buy an air gauge that is accurate at low pressures. New bladders are cheap, but replacing them takes time.
  
  
• To adjust the height of double-end bags, you can tie a knot in the bungi cord. IMAGE

Anywhere that leather makes contact with moving parts, rub powdered graphite into the leather.(Can also use a graphite pencil). Less friction equals less wear and tear. Stop the friction and prevent wear and tear.

• Always keep your speed bag platform lubricated as required. Use the same kind of grease. If not sure, remove the old grease and reapply.
  
  
• Platform crank and gears can be major headaches. Repairs require handyman experience. Could involve tightening up some bolts to adjusting the crank shaft alignment.. REPAIRED CRANK SHAFT ALIGNMENT
  You might need to be creative.
  
  
• Speedbag swivels can make you crazy! When you find that perfect speedbag and speedbag swivel combination, value it.

• When hanging a heavybag, S-hooks should point out and wrapped with tape.
  HEAVY BAG S-HOOK#1
  HEAVY BAG S-HOOK#2
  

• Swivels break on a regular basis. As with other attachments, pay the extra cost for quality and you will be rewarded with less maintenance. Boat and marine stores carry large selections of swivels. For apx. $15 you can get a swivel that will never break under normal conditions. Of course you won't get that world champion feeling of punching a heavy bag and have it come crashing down.
  
  
• S-Hooks will wear through. Metal rubbing against metal, something has to give. S-hooks that are made with hardened steel, cost a little extra, but can last years.

When you see any rust start to develop, rub off with steel wool and repaint.

Unless you can afford to hire a professional contractor, you need to be creative.

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Stainless steel D-Hook. After a couple thousand hours use, not even a scratch. Cost $25 from boat and marine supply stores.

Heavy duty swivel. 74,000lbs. load weight. This will never break. Cost $40 from boat and marine supply stores.

This image shows a broken double-end bag strap, that has been repaired. Cost $10 at the local shoe repair shop.