Axle nut!

[plkmonster2]

Hey guys, I was wondering, you know that threaded thing that the axle nut it on? Should this be tight against the brake rotor? Mine is a little loose, like you can move the whole thing a bit, but it isn't TIGHT against the brake hub. Also, my brake hub twists on the axle a little bit. Is this normal, when the threaded things isn't tight against the rotor?

[Cole Trane]

Mine does not do that. I would think if it is moving, when you start breaking, it could shear a bolt on the hub eventually. It doesn't sound good to me, but I'm no expert.

[CEET400ex]

Yes the threaded piece of the axle nut assembly should be tight against the crake rotor hub. The tighten the locknut against the nut so it wont move. Usually the stock axle nut comes loose though so I make it a good rule to check it before i ride. ;)

[plkmonster2]

How tight should it be? Do you have a torque measurement? A guess is ok, or really tight, tight, hand tight, snug, etc.

[CEET400ex]

I would say really tight. I had a friends brother (20 yr old farmboy) put all he could into it with a 2 1/2 foot pipe wrench if that tells you about how tight ;)

[plkmonster2]

Ok, I tightened it up pretty good. Probably around 60-70 FT.LBS of torque. The threaded collar doesn't move anymore, but the brake rotor can still turn very slightly on the axle, so I'm guessing that it is normal? Thanks. Ok, I'll probably put some more torque into it tmrw. Also, how do you get it so the wheels don't turn when you are tightening? If you put it in gear, will it hurt anything?

[CEET400ex]

You can put it into gear it will not hurt anything but if you put a lot of torque into it then the rear end will lift up and it will turn over the engine. Stick a long screwdriver thats pretty strong under the swingarm going though the brake rotor and the sprocket to keep it from moving. ;)

[plkmonster2]

Ok, thanks for the tip!

[plkmonster2]

Ok, well I got out 32 inch pipewrench, hehe, hooked it on, and lifted until the backend came up un me. Then I held the backend down, and lifted it. I think it is around 250 ft. lbs now. I think that is sufficient!

[250rider]

thats also how u kill ur axle bearings quicker,just put lots of lock tite and let it sit for about a day then it wont come off and ur axle bearings will be fine.

[plkmonster2]

I have no problem of it coming loose. My problem is that the rotor can turn on the axle a little bit. Oh, yeah, I backed it off, to around 150 Ft. Lbs. I'm worried that the rotor turning will hurt something, or should I just go with 100 ft. lbs?