| Author | Message | ||
     Jlnance |
I changed my front tire recently and had some problem getting the axle to thread back in. As soon as it started threading, it got very difficult to turn. I tried several times and I couldn't get it to go in easily. I pulled the axle out and threaded it in from the other side of the fork hole, and it would turn easily until the it got close to the opening on the inside and then it would get difficult to turn again. Not wanting to cross thread the axle, I enlisted the help of a more mechanically inclined friend. He also had problems, but we did manage to get the wheel back on the bike. It took more torque than it should have to turn the axle, but you can back it in and out, so it isn't seized. We suspect the threads are messed up around the place where the hole is cut into the bottom of the forks. I would like to run a tap through there to clean the threads up and get rid of this problem. I know I need a big-ass tap with left hand threads. Does anyone know a more precise way to specify the specific size I need? Or where I might buy one? | ||
| Alchemy |
I wonder if this might be related to over stressing the threads. In the case of not knowing the axle is reverse treaded and trying to loosen it at a tire change etc? Just wondering if there might be such a consequence as I really don't know what happens if such an axle is overtightened by mistake. I am sure it has probably happened a few times. It seems curious that the threads would be tight on one side by not the other. I guess it could have been a manufacturing glitch. | ||
| Jlnance |
Alchemy, there is a hole punched in the bottom of the fork that goes through the threads. My thinking is that it's at the edge of that hole where something is messed up. As to how it got messed up, I don't know. | ||
| Alchemy |
Yeah, that could be. In either case the tap would be the solution as you say. Could be a bit pricey. Sorry I can't be more help with the dimensions/threads etc | ||
| Adrian_8 |
I just posted this problem on BB&D...I had my 06 ULY at the dealer getting a new front rotor put on...Yesterday about 5 days after I got the bike back I took off the front wheel...The axle was so tight it took all I had on a long wrench just to break it loose and it was extremely hard to turn the axle for the entire length of the threads. (pinch bolts loose) Once I got the wheel off I noticed the seals on the bearing were partially crushed in..On re-assembly I greased up the axle and it was very hard to turn all the way back in. The torque is supposed to be 39-41 lbs and it took way more than that just to turn the axle..I have an appt tomorrow at the dealer. |
