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Offline Nick2k

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2001 Bandit 1200 axel nut
« on: September 18, 2006, 05:44:41 PM »
It's time for me to adjust my chain, but I'm having a heck of a time loosening the axel nut. I can't get it to budge!

I just want to make sure that this nut doesn't thread backwards or something...I'd hate to be tightening it!

Lefty loosey, righty tighty?
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Offline 2005B12S

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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2006, 05:56:15 PM »
That is correct, it probably has about 70ft-lbs or more on it so its gonna take a tug to break it free.

Use a good 6pt socket and breaker bar to do the job.

Good Luck, Ed
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Offline jeepskate99

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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2006, 08:37:10 PM »
Quote from: 2005B12S
That is correct, it probably has about 70ft-lbs or more on it so its gonna take a tug to break it free.

Use a good 6pt socket and breaker bar to do the job.

Good Luck, Ed


I regularly take minne off with the tools that came with the bike.   I have the "right" tools but they are in the basement and I don't want to get them.  Just use the cheapo wrench and the extension.  Put it on going toward the front of the bike and use your foot to step on it.
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Offline ant_129

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« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2006, 11:49:58 PM »
I had the same problem not too long ago.  The breaker bar and socket did the trick with little bit of my body weight.
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Offline Dundee

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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2006, 04:21:15 AM »
some doofus (at the dealer no less) had tightened mine with an impact gun. Even my mechanic had to have a couple of goes at it :duh:
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Offline snofrog

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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2006, 05:59:34 AM »
make sure you push down ,not pull up
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Offline Nick2k

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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2006, 01:12:31 AM »
Got it off...really had to put some nurtz into it though.

It sure is a lot easier to adjust the chain on my wife 1996 600cc than my 2001 1200s!
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Offline timjim

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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2006, 03:09:05 PM »
should be 110 nm..think the term "ft"should be removed from common language! :motorsmile:
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2006, 03:10:33 PM »
when i say"ft"..i mean the mechanics best friend"f***ing tight",hope i didnt confuse too many people then!?!? :duh:
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