Rear Axel Lock
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01-24-2019 | 06:05 PM
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Rear Axel Lock
Slowly going through everything on this 1985 FXWG I recently acquired and found that on the rear axle there was only a flat washer and a fine thread nut. looked at Ronnie's on line parts book and they show a lock-washer as well. The newer bikes have a castellated nut and a cotter-pin. Should I go with the lock washer or should I go for a Nylon Lock nut. I guess I could drill the axel and get a castellated nut and cotter pin. I appreciate you input. Thanks.
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01-25-2019 | 05:59 AM
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A thin flat washer is often used by raising an edge to flatten it against one flat of the nut - a messy business which eventually requires a new washer. By contrast a split pin, or C-clip on even later bikes, at least prevents the nut disappearing should it come loose. A nyloc nut sounds like a good option, as long as you keep tabs on it, should the locking feature get weak over time. A thick washer also sounds like a good idea!
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01-28-2019 | 10:16 AM
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01-28-2019 | 11:51 AM
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My ‘85 FXR is another without a castellated nut & pin. Same set up already mentioned. I’m Original owner.
lest anyone think it’s one of those “ why worry “ issues Let me share this. Riding I-95 between Washington D.C. and Richmond I pulled over to try to assist a single rider who was pulled off on the shoulder. Turns out his Bagger had lost its axle nut. He told me he pulled it over when the ride got squirrelly and found the axle coming out of the wheel.
It happens.
Got him back on the road, but that’s another story.
lest anyone think it’s one of those “ why worry “ issues Let me share this. Riding I-95 between Washington D.C. and Richmond I pulled over to try to assist a single rider who was pulled off on the shoulder. Turns out his Bagger had lost its axle nut. He told me he pulled it over when the ride got squirrelly and found the axle coming out of the wheel.
It happens.
Got him back on the road, but that’s another story.
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01-28-2019 | 01:25 PM
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