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07-25-2012, 07:44 AM
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Yes!
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07-25-2012, 08:10 AM
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Takin' it Easy
Joined: Oct 2008
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Dr Z didnt ytou change front wheel ?
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I ASSUME you loosen pinch bolts and unthread axel but in which direction - left for loose or is it right handed thread for some strange reason... What tool did you use to get if free. I have a sparkplug sprocket but then what... 1/2 drive extension just spins... frustrated - over an hour to get axel free ???? Any help out there. At least confirm that it unscrews right or left? Thanks
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07-25-2012, 08:35 AM
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8 lug oil burner
Joined: Sep 2007
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Vic, You can put a pipe wrench on that socket to turn it if you can't get an extension in from the wrong end. I set a socket up in a lathe and machined it so I could put the extension in from either end.. Also if you'r NOT a KLR rider you can buy a tool that fits and has a square drive for a ratchet.
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07-25-2012, 08:44 AM
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Takin' it Easy
Joined: Oct 2008
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My next step is to use a huge pipe wrench (36") but I want to trun it in the correct direction... Man that sucker is in there...
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07-25-2012, 09:08 AM
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Takin' it Easy
Joined: Oct 2008
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Just talked to local dealer. Left hand threads, and should come right off....
I will let you know cause Im fixin to put ass on this thing...
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07-25-2012, 10:11 AM
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Behind Bars For Life
Joined: May 2012
Location: P'cola
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threads
Technically, "left" & "right" refers to the direction of tightening. 99.9% of what you deal with normally is right hand thread. So Vic the old adage of "lefty loosey, righty tighty" applies here. There is no left hand threads anywhere on your bike.......yours has probably "galled" which typically is due to dissimilar materials. Use never-sieze on reassembly & never suffer this again
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07-25-2012, 10:15 AM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Cantonment Florida
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07-25-2012, 10:42 AM
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8 lug oil burner
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: BUZZTOPIA
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You know you can get 55 gal drums of it on Amazon :buzz
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07-25-2012, 10:45 AM
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8 lug oil burner
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Having been in machine work for 20 odd years (and yeah they were pretty odd) ONE thing I know is that there is a proper coating for every thread out there.
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07-25-2012, 11:11 AM
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Takin' it Easy
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Done
Ok 24 inch pipe wrench with long cheater bar got is loose.... yea... more ass wins again.
Had to take calipers off to get tire out.... But finally bike is wheel less... Waysheer - you are correct and I mispoke. Right hand threads are normal (lefty loosey - righty tighty) New Perili Scorpions are next with new chain and sprockets and power commander (different map) so we will see what happens... Thanks guys for the support....
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07-25-2012, 11:55 AM
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6Sigma Knuckle Shflr
Joined: Nov 2006
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Glad you got it squared away, Vic.
 I haven't taken the front wheel off my Vee yet but I will here shortly. I'm putting on some new rubber, chain, & sprockets.
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07-25-2012, 12:00 PM
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Semi-Goodlookin!
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Cantonment Florida
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Did new tires/chains/ sprockets/brake pads on my Wee last Oct. It was a snap. Seems like the Vee would be as easy. |
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07-25-2012, 12:04 PM
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Takin' it Easy
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 Hints: loosen pinch bolts Open gap with wedge insert special tool OR find right size spark plug and turn it around. Use pipe wrench of approporiate size and turn lefty to looseeee unthread axel hammer axel through hub remove brake caliper (so tire will clear) lift front end and remove tire snap - took me three hours- four changes of cloths- and a trip to Lowes....
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07-25-2012, 12:22 PM
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Behind Bars For Life
Joined: May 2012
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Vic
Sure do like that high-tech air assisted hydraulic comealong chain fall jack thats holding your baby up
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07-25-2012, 01:08 PM
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8 lug oil burner
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