| Author | Message | ||
     Blackdog |
I need to remove my rear axle for a belt/tire change. A dealer did my last tire change. The axle is so tight I can't remove it. I do have the pinch bolt removed. I even used an impact wrench and can't break it free. Any ideas? | ||
| Irideabuell |
After the one and only time a dealer did my tire change I was faced with the same dilemma. I actually put a bar on the handle of the socket wrench and jumped up and down on it while hanging on to the tail of the bike until it finally broke free. Be sure to put a "ton" of antiseize on the axle and threads before putting it back on. The next time will be a snap. | ||
| Blackdog |
I finally got it off. I had to use a 2' long cheater bar. Had I had to remove it along the side of the road I would have been screwed. | ||
| Froggy |
Yea sounds like they didn't use any antisieze on the threads. I had similar happen to me once, I ended up pasting on about half a gallon of antisieze before putting it back in. | ||
| Nittanyxt |
I use an old toothbrush for applying antiseize,you don't need much,just a complete thin coat. Keeps it off your fingers, too! Blackdog,might want to keep an eye on your wheel bearings in case the axle was overtorqued. Oops,just saw your other post! If you didn't know,be sure to replace the spacer along with the bearins. (Message edited by nittanyxt on April 03, 2011) | ||
| Blackdog |
I ordered the bearings. I need the spacer also?? I did not know that. | ||
| Ourdee |
Get a new spacer. |
