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Xbclaw
| | Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 09:08 pm: | 
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can someone tell me what inexpensive tool to use for axle removal (hex head tool). front is left hand thread, is the rear |
Froggy
| | Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 10:32 pm: |
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The tool is a 7/8" socket nut, it is located in your under seat tool kit. Use that with a 7/8" socket to remove and install the axle.
Follow the service manual procedure for installing the axle, incorrect installation can damage the bearings. |
Xbclaw
| | Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 11:23 pm: |
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Thanks, forgot about the tool kit. I dont have the manual. Can I find the axle portion on a pdf.? |
Froggy
| | Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 11:52 pm: |
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Xbclaw
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 07:45 am: |
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Thank you kindly, most excellent help. Mine is missing the rear pinch bolt on the swingarm? Bought the bike from original owner, maybe was'nt there from the factory? Hopefully I can find a substitute bolt.
Is the rear axle left hand thread? |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 08:22 am: |
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Make sure you use a torque wrench and follow the instructions completely when reinstalling. Otherwise you could crush your spacer and cause premature bearing failures. |
Xbclaw
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 11:13 am: |
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Wheels are off, no problem.
Still need to know what length pinch bolt on swingarm? Looks like 5/16" coarse thread?
I need to know length.
Yes I have torque wrenches.
Thanks for the help. |
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