I had the exact same symptoms. One of the nipples had loosened. Tightened it as much as I could while on the road. Later I took the nipples off, added a bit of hi-temp loctite then while tightening everything back down I crimped the nipples hard! Those are not coming off for anyone.

Problems went away.


What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.