| Author | Message | ||
     Vospertw |
I'm in the process of changing out some tires (first time) for a track day this weekend and noted the service manual is much more specific about where to put the anti-seize on the rear axle (including diagram!) than on the front axle. I just looked at the front axle, noted the slight wear marks and put anti-seize in those places and on the threads. Is there any "approved" method? I'd rather figure it out now while it's still on the lift if I need to pop the axle out one more time. I did look through a lot of posts on wheel removal but didn't see anything addressing this. Also noted there are a lot of steps (none hard) to removing the rear wheel. There were multiple posts in the archives advising NOT to shortcut the service manual procedures, particularly in taking care of the belt. I'm assuming this is still good info? Thanks in advance! | ||
| Cataract2 |
I put it in the same spots as I do for the rear. Ensure you get the spots that the bearings touch as well or getting it off will be "fun". As for the rear. Do NOT skip steps. (Message edited by cataract2 on May 26, 2010) | ||
| Vospertw |
Thanks Cataract - that's what I did. The whole rear process sounds long in the manual but doesn't take much. Pretty easy. | ||
| Starter |
I paint the entire axles, front and back, with it every time it comes out. Just wipe the excess off with a rag. Already been through the pain of none from the factory, never want that nor the headache from the dealer again. | ||
| Vospertw |
Starter - great point. My front axle was dry - rear axle did have a good coating. Bike has 1800 miles on it. | ||
| Dancing_dogs |
+1 I paint mine too just like Starter |
