Torquing Axle Nuts (Don't overload the bearings)
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Are you having continual rear wheel bearing issues. If so the answer you are looking for could be here. Over tightening the axle time and time again will increase the wear rate of your wheel bearings.
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Yup, I've been doing it all wrong for years. Appreciate the video.
Hey Robbo, nice video...I can guarantee most guys over tighten the axle bolt...good stuff showing the other size tools to get close to spec torque.
cheers robbo good advice
Good video I do that and my bearing are going quick 👌
I would think if it is a real concern just duplicate that possibly smooches thin aluminum inner spacer with a steel one? ..yes a tad bit more unsprung weight....just another small weight insult like rim locks heavy duty tube or even various choice of heavy tire brand /model..is a couple more grams gonna matter?
Beta specify 80Nm for the rear axle... It's effin tight.
KTM specify 90nm! Is this too far? KTM 690 enduro R. TIA 🤙
About £25 for a reasonable torque wrench, a few quid more for a 1/2" socket to fit the nut. Why use anything else and just end up with a (almost certainly wrong) guess on something your machine and life depends on?
@RobboRobinson
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@@BeautifulNorthWales-en3lx I think you have totally missed the point. It’s all about understanding tools and leverage. Yes use a torque wrench 100% but not everyone has one.
@BeautifulNorthWales-en3lx
20 күн бұрын
@@RobboRobinson Not using (or having) a torque wrench when you own a bike is like riding without a helmet: it can be done, but it's a really bad idea. I don't guess torques when I service an aircraft. It's going to lead to a failure if I do. That's why there are regulations and why bike makers specify the correct torques.
@RobboRobinson
20 күн бұрын
@@BeautifulNorthWales-en3lx I don't disagree with what you are saying. In the workshop there's no excuse. Out in the field , forest, mountain track people have limited tools and I'm blown if I know rider with a torque wrench tucked in his airbox. We have to understand our tools and bikes and do what's needed at times until they are in the workshop environment.
ktm is 80Nm as well
Yamaha street bikes axle spec is unbelievably high! I wanta say like 140 ft pounds or some such! It is so high that least one aftermarket chain adjuster company will void your warranty on their pricey item if you torque more than 100 foot pounds which I find Yamaha's spec bizarre! WHY?