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brian400ex
06-06-2002, 03:24 PM
should you be able to rock the rear disk brake and the large nut some?
06-06-2002, 03:28 PM
No..
06-06-2002, 03:35 PM
see if you can tighten everything up
DEAL
06-06-2002, 03:50 PM
That means your axle nuts are loose.
brian400ex
06-06-2002, 03:54 PM
what do i need to tighten? The big nut next to the brake disk?
06-06-2002, 03:55 PM
not just that, but go over the rear end making sure everything is secure and tight
brian400ex
06-06-2002, 05:45 PM
First i need to back the inner lock nut off so i can tighten up the disk brake hub. Does anybody know which way i need to go to loosen the inner lock nut up? Thanks for the help.
PsychoDave
06-07-2002, 07:28 AM
bump...this is a good thread......i looked at my rear brake rotor and it moves a little bit too. darnit!
tprender
06-07-2002, 07:38 AM
reverse threads
Razorback
06-07-2002, 07:56 AM
i believe you turn the nuts down to loosen them (if looking from the rear) and up to tighten. to loosen, turn the left nut first, then the right, to tighten do the opposite. you don't want to overtighten or you'll damage the swingarm bearings or carrier. there are torque settings, but i don't know what they are, but i also don't have a torque wrench that works for those kinds of nuts anyway. just get it snug where there's no play and the axle turns good.

i put a RAD lock nut on mine and i like that a lot better than the stock setup. there are many aftermarket lock nuts that are definitely worth getting. i'm sure someone will post info about others.
JabberJaw
06-07-2002, 08:09 AM
I'm having trouble with the big nut on the seat!
Razorback
06-07-2002, 08:22 AM
you actually have to use 90 proof to get that nut loose :D
Fast-n-Furious
06-10-2002, 06:47 PM
Mine is doing the same thing and i hope its not going to hurt it any. Did you guys figure out how to get it tightened up?