| Author | Message | ||
     Dick_stilton |
Round at a fellow Buellers house today we tried to shift the rear axle to fit a FS belt tensioner. No dice, could not free it. Put plenty of torque on it but not enough to snap the spindle (as some have done I believe) and yes we did remove the pinch bolt. Our theory is that when the dealer put new tyres on they used a pneumatic wrench and possible did'nt grease the spindle before re fitting. Any tips on how to free it up without busting anything? | ||
| Aeholton |
A piece of pipe on the end of the wrench.  | ||
| Darthane |
They probably didn't put any anti-sieze on it. You can try some penetrating oil, but I'd be careful with that stuff around your bearings. ...otherwise, more brute force. >.< | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Large Hammer The NASCAR Way: "Hammer to fit, paint to match" Buells to Alaska ALCAN 5000 2010 | ||
| Treadmarks |
Penetrating oil in the gap at the pinch bolt location. Try to tighten a little. Use a BFW (cheater bar) and break it loose. If it is over tightened and not just frozen due to lack of anti-sieze, may want to consider a set of bearings. Over tightened axles lead to excessive crush on the spacer, increasing preload on the bearings. | ||
| Dick_stilton |
Thanks Treadmarks and Darthane, for taking the trouble to be helpful.  | ||
| Roostre |
As a last resort- you may have to put some heat to the swingarm. Try a very good heat gun first- the aluminum doesn't need much to expand a great deal. Be patient with it. Worst case scenario a small torch. Hopefully it won't come to this. Good luck.  | ||
| Aussiexbox |
And when you get it free,plenty of anti seize lube going back on,since road grime,and salts will corrode the two parts together again. |
