| Author | Message | ||
     Mtnmason |
front wheel came off w/o a hitch. I CANNOT break the rear axle loose. I stuck an extender on my socket wrench handle and SHEARED THE DRIVE CLEAN OFF!!! I hit the left side really good w/ Pb blaster and still nothing. Ive whacked it with a mallet. Ive tried everything but an air wrench which I do not presently have access to. Ive only got until 2 pm to get to the tire changing shop. Has anyone encountered this, and whats my next best course of action? Thanks a bunch, SOL in Danville | ||
| Ulynut |
A bigass breaker bar with a bigass pipe on it and hope for the best. Not for nothin, but you did remove the pinch bolts, right? | ||
| Blake |
Sometimes a dry axle will stick to the swingarm on the drive belt side where the axle tapers and seats within the swingarm. Try treating that area with a penetrating oil like WD40, let it set a while then give it a go. When you re-assemble, be sure to lightly coat the axle surfaces where it contacts the swingarm with anti-seize compound. | ||
| Slaughter |
Hate to ask this but you DID loosen the pinch bolt, right? (heard of others before who didn't and then OOPSIE) | ||
| Mtnmason |
yes- pinch bolt is fully removed. I'll try hitting the right side w/ the penetrant, i thought only the left would do any good since the right is not threaded. 07 xb12r, 13k, probably on its second rear tire, if that makes any difference. Thanks a million. | ||
| Mtnmason |
is it possible that Pb blaster/WD40 will turn any remaining bearing grease into a useless slime? | ||
| Ulynut |
Pb Blaster is good stuff, and it does seem to disolve grease somewhat. | ||
| Mtnmason |
if anyone ever needs to borrow a 7/8 allen wrench, pm me. Even with shipping back and forth you'll save at least 20 bucks. got the thing off finally and im about to test out my new pilot powers. thanks again for the help | ||
| Ulynut |
How did you get it off? | ||
| Mtnmason |
the $35 allen wrench and a loooooong breaker bar on the end. whomever put the last tire on did NOT put any anti-sieze on the axle. I should have posted a picture of all the crud on it when it came out. I think they may have unneccesarily used heavy duty thread locker. Btw - I would not recommend the axle nut that comes in the tool kit. Way too much play. I was afraid of stripping the thing. The 7/8 allen wrench felt as tight as slipping a piston in a freshly bored sleeve. If you dont own one, its the way to go | ||
| Froggy |
I've done at least 2 dozen tire changes using the nut without issue. I do plan on getting a 7/8" allen socket eventually though. | ||
| Mtnmason |
I imagine once you get the 7/8 wrench or socket (I would recommend the wrench)you wont go back to the factory tool. I will always keep mine in the tool kit should trouble arise on the road, but if I'm wrenching in the carport it will stay under the pillion | ||
| Ourdee |
Use the silver anti seize not the copper color on the axles. I galled the right side first time I removed the wheel. | ||
| Ulynut |
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| Indy_bueller |
You may want to have a close look and make sure there hasn't been any permanent damage to the axle. We've seen some actually get twisted up like a twist tie in situations like that. |
