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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: rollin72 on February 10, 2012, 05:16 PM
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ive got an axle that needs the ends flatting, ive never done it before, can someone give us a few pointers please
nice1 Gaz :daumenhoch:
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Gaz use a bench grinder and take your time. Take the spindle out if possible but I have done a set insitu as it had a captive axle.
You'll be at it for days if you try and file them mate....... ;-(
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I tighten the wheel up backwards in the drop outs so the axle does not rotate and file away yo two flats, Simply reverse for other side :daumenhoch:
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does it knacker the thread?
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does it knacker the thread?
Only the bits you file .. Because you still ave the small bearing nut on you can wind it off to clean the threads if need be :daumenhoch:
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get stuck in with the angle grinder Gaz... lovely sparks
you just have to take it down gently and make sure you spin the axles 180 and keep checking you are doing it paralell :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/IMG_0732.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/IMG_0734.jpg)
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Can't find my thread in sale section - so i guess it might have been deleted to make room ???
the easy way is to buy one of my 8mm/10mm axles
copied from burnerworld thread - have a look below
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18479-1.jpg)
Right i have been resto'ing some of my hubs with a rebuild kit that i have - i have got a load of hubs/axles in and i take them apart and clean them up, they can be used to rebuild most standard hubs.
I have rebuilt up sets of Alloy hubbed Skyway mags with the cup bearings holders (not sealed bearing hubs) - you can replace most cup race bearing holder type mags and spoked wheels - although some might not fit so you will have to check first.
you can replace the axle to a standard fit size nut that is on a 10mm axle.
so i can do you a 10mm axle - a caged bearing race - cone nuts that go against the bearings - the washer nut that sits tight next the cone nut - a bobble washer - a outside nut.
here is what the kit looks like
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18485.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18472.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18473.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18474.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18475.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18476.jpg)
So you get
2x axle in black - 138mm long 10mm wide - standard thread size (not skyway size, so won't fit skyway nuts on)
4x caged bearing race in silver- 24mm across - 6mm deep - strong and well made.
4x cone nuts in black with removable skirt/shield, just tap it off or move up and down for a better fit - 17mm across 14mm deep on cone nut - 24mm across 2mm deep on shield.
4x washer nut in silver - 16mm across - 3mm deep
4x bobble washer in silver (well what would you call it ?) 16mm across - 2mm deep
4x outer nut in silver - 15mm across - 14mm deep
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18482.jpg)
If you want a kit it will do both wheels - but please check rear drop out size of axle, as some can be wide (you can use your own rear axle with this kit if you need to fit wider )
i can sell a single half kit for one wheel if needed
kits will not be broken up for sale of individual parts
price's are
£10 posted for a kit (this is for two wheels)
£5 posted for a half kit (for one wheel )
if i get loads of members wanting this item, it may take a little while to sort the first load out - i have work and other members mags to restore + need to sleep and eat at some point !
please post in here and then a pm - if i don't get both you will miss out
they may not fit all, that is why i have given sizes - so please realize I'm not perfect, just trying to help
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18499-1.jpg)
GT STYLE 8mm cut side axle rebuild kit ~ Limited numbers !
£8 single kit posted
129mm in length - 10mm axle with the GT fork 8mm cut sides - this allows the axle to slip in to the 8mm axle gap on GT forks and such like.
bearing cage 25mm across 6mm deep cone nuts 15mm across 11mm deep - cone nut washer 15mm across 3 mm deep - washer with groves on one side 19mm across 2mm deep - out side nut 15mm across 10mm deep - can also surply loose bearings on these.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18500.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18502.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18503.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/bmx%20parts%20to%20sell/SNC18499.jpg)
cheers B ;)
cheers B ;)
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thanks for that Bendy, my head hurts ;D
they are new tuffs with sealed bearings so that wont work :-\
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worked on mine - if it's just one - i might have a spare one without the rest of the parts
there is about 1mm diff in width but when don up you won't notice any thing
pm if you want the easy way ;)
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thanks for that Bendy, my head hurts ;D
they are new tuffs with sealed bearings so that wont work :-\
I just used a Dremel with a small abrasive wheel on the end. :daumenhoch:
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these should help :daumenhoch:
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/36653/Skyway_1365mm_x_38_Front_Axle_wFlat_Spot
thanks for that Bendy, my head hurts ;D
they are new tuffs with sealed bearings so that wont work :-\
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job done, used a file, took 10 mins.... sorted, threads are fine and the wheel sits in the forks fine :daumenhoch:
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took 10 mins.... sorted
Fook orf ::)
You've been off here about an hour :2funny:
:-*
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took 10 mins.... sorted
Fook orf ::)
You've been off here about an hour :2funny:
:-*
obviously 50 mins worth of drinking tea and eating cake :LolLolLolLol:
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she's been on facetwat ;D
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thanks for that Bendy, my head hurts ;D
they are new tuffs with sealed bearings so that wont work :-\
I just used a Dremel with a small abrasive wheel on the end. :daumenhoch:
you big girrl Dan... ANGLE GRINDER! ;D
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she's been on facetwat ;D
oooh, what's her name so I can poke her?? :P
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she's been on facetwat ;D
oooh, what's her name so I can poke her?? :P
i'll poke you...with a fookin brick ;D