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Rear axial bolt orientation
12/06/07 at 19:48:26
First let me state that Clymers says the nut should be on the left side of the bike.
OK, correctness out of the way...
My question is can it be on the right side instead?
Why? Cause I can't get it out without hitting the muffler.
Here's some back ground from my Vdub days. Had a '63 Vdub truck. The rear axials had these big a$$ nuts holding the wheels on. Both left and right thread. They were orientated so that if the bottom of the nut hit the curb, it would tighten.
In comparison, the savage's nut would loosen if it did the same thing.
What do you think?
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12/06/07 at 20:43:57
suzuki sevice manual shows nut on right(brake hub) side
as mounted on my 07..
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12/06/07 at 20:51:57
I believe the nut goes on the left side so if the axle binds and turns going forward it tightens itself. If someone has a band new one that hasn't had the rear tire off, they could check. I have to sneak my axle between the bottom of the hard bag and top of the non stock muffler so it takes some extra work. Max
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12/07/07 at 06:49:19
SHAME ON YOU, Verslagy! You didn't check your CD. There are 6 "Rear Axle" photos to answer your question
Our nuts were on the left side when new ('00 and '01).
Since then they've been on the right side to allow better clearance with the muffler. The nuts are self locking, and I see no reason they can't be reversed if you wish. They stay tight either way.
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12/07/07 at 06:59:27
what a hassel if the axle goes in on muff side..tough e nuff from the left...
dodge had left hand threads on the pass side lug nuts..
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on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:
I believe the nut goes on the left side so if the
axle binds
and turns going forward it tightens itself. If someone has a band new one that hasn't had the rear tire off, they could check. I have to sneak my axle between the bottom of the hard bag and top of the non stock muffler so it takes some extra work. Max
AND if the axle
binds
, meaning that the bearings
seize
, do you really want the nut to get tighter? I'm thinking that you're gonna be looking for a trailer anyway
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SHAME ON YOU, Verslagy! You didn't check your CD. There are 6 "Rear Axle" photos to answer your question
I am
I had a choice... post a question and eat or open every reference on the subject. Since I couldn't hear myself think for all the noise and it wasn't the thumper... I choose the former.
Beside the answers are enlightening, I didn't think about a seized axle, only running aground upon high curbs.
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I am
I had a choice... post a question and eat or open every reference on the subject. Since I couldn't hear myself think for all the noise and it wasn't the thumper... I choose the former.
Beside the answers are enlightening, I didn't think about a seized axle, only running aground upon high curbs.
Engineers! Sheesh
Well, now you are aware of a 3rd option. You can eat and surf through your CD next time...
...after all, it makes no sense to move the muffler or drop the swingarm just to get the axle out. I've been running my axle "backwards" without any problems for about 5 years now. It is a no-brainer.
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