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Rear wheel axle pinch bolt

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by quebecois59, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. quebecois59

    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    Here is a simple question:

    should there be a nut to secure the rear wheel axle linch bolt?

    I just removed the rear wheel to have the tire changed and I noticed there isn't any nut on this bolt on my bike (Seca 900). I checked in the manual and didn't see any clear picture or drawing about that.
     
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    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    No...no nut.....just torque to spec......bolt on other side of axle....torque to spec & insert cotter pin....
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    that bolt won't come loose in a hundred years....but....with a jam nut it won't come loose in three hundred years
    if ya know what i mean
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    THis nut is not a big concern, indeed!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Medium strength Loctite won't come loose until you decide that it should come loose, and it prevents corrosion of the threads (so that it will come loose when you want it to).
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    GOod idea, thanks!
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    A lot of times I fibd that the bolt had seized at some time and a po had drilled them out. For those, I just put an appropriate size bolt through and the put washer/lock washer/nut combo on. Works just as well.

    Dave
     
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