problem removing the front axel bolt

[fabiostar]

lmfao..... any news on this ? i dont mean pete swinging on a pole , the axle?

[agentpineapple]

the pole would have to be about 1000 miles long, so it might need less than a mm to release the bolt...hahaha
no news as yet, my friendly retired engineer is bringing his socket set over tonight, so i'll have a go tomorrow.

[TheGingerBeardMan]

Worst case scenario:

Remove the front end off the bike (by doing it from the yokes). Drop the forks out of the bike (obviously leaving the front wheel in the forks!).

That way, you and have a loose fork assembly (off the bike) and can turn the right fork leg to get it free from the axle thread.

Once the right fork is removed from the thread, you can then apply heat (with a blowtorch) to the axle ends (taking care not to knacker the wheel seals). At the same time applying heat, put a bar into the axle hole and twist back and forth. Gently.

Also with the heat on the threaded end - tap the axle smartly on its head with a hammer.

You can put the flame inside the axle from the left, but again, take care not to overheat as to melt the seals or fry the bearings.

I can't see an axle being bent or twisted. As you would feel it when riding.

Remember to pack it with RED grease when re-installing.

Best o' luck with it.

[Pete.L]

any news on this ? i dont mean pete swinging on a pole

Wouldn't be the first time I've been caught like that

[bigtwinthing]

Worst case scenario:

Remove the front end off the bike (by doing it from the yokes). Drop the forks out of the bike (obviously leaving the front wheel in the forks!).

That way, you and have a loose fork assembly (off the bike) and can turn the right fork leg to get it free from the axle thread.

Once the right fork is removed from the thread, you can then apply heat (with a blowtorch) to the axle ends (taking care not to knacker the wheel seals). At the same time applying heat, put a bar into the axle hole and twist back and forth. Gently.

Also with the heat on the threaded end - tap the axle smartly on its head with a hammer.

You can put the flame inside the axle from the left, but again, take care not to overheat as to melt the seals or fry the bearings.

I can't see an axle being bent or twisted. As you would feel it when riding.


Remember to pack it with RED grease when re-installing.

Best o' luck with it.

go over GBM you can talk it off i hope you can type fast!

[agentpineapple]

success at last, with the use of a small breaker bar, a better socket and a 6ft scaffold pole, I've finally undone the bloody bolt, I know i'd only done it up to the correct torque, so I still reckon the small off played a part in it, i'll check to make sure the spindle is straight, but I reckon it is, as I would have noticed it whilst riding.
thanks for all the advice gents...

[macdee]

halaula

[Pete.L]

[lloydie]

Did you ship Carl out ?

Get yourself some better tools now your using them all on your own

[agentpineapple]

Did you ship Carl out ?

Get yourself some better tools now your using them all on your own

my tools are in the uk. and I haven't seen carls in months

[MacV2]

Did you ship Carl out ?

Get yourself some better tools now your using them all on your own

my tool is somewhere in me pants, and I haven't seen it or carls in months