Subzero wrote:
Axle torqued to 51 ft lbs
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| Author: | Subzero [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear Axle Adjustment Stripped Out |
I'm almost done getting the bike ready for a season of riding. So far I've done: Compression Test: 140-146 PSI Chain Adjustment Fixed Stuck Clutch Plates The other day I was finishing up my chain adjustment and I had tightened the axle back down. Axle torqued to 51 ft lbs, etc. I accidentally stripped out the side adjustment on the clutch side. I can now not fully tighten that side to its useful tightness. Looks like replacement on eBay for my 81' CR80 are not sold separately from the rear axle. They are $25 plus shipping. I don't have too much money to put into the bike between making the necessary repairs to my soon to be 45 year old daily driver truck. How important is it for the side tensioner to be tightened to be able to safely drive the bike? Thanks |
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| Author: | rayivers [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Axle Adjustment Stripped Out |
146psi compression is pretty low - about 40psi less than either of my Hondas. It was night-and-day going from 160 (stock) to 186psi; more power everywhere and a much more lively-feeling motor. The RH chain adjuster nut (OEM-welded to the swingarm) stripped out on my MR, so I pulled off the shock and put another nut in front of it, which the shock then holds in place - works great. I've been meaning to stop off at the welder's to tack it in place, but it hasn't moved at all. I had to do something, the right side of the axle was moving around and chewing up the swingarm axle plate. The CR80 95014-10100 chain adjusters (same on both sides) are still available from Honda for less than $5 each. Ray |
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| Author: | b-joe [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Axle Adjustment Stripped Out |
Subzero wrote: Axle torqued to 51 ft lbs
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| Author: | mitchie [ Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Axle Adjustment Stripped Out |
If you stripped the axle nut, like I think you did, I wouldn't ride until you replace it. I would label that as "critical." Do you know the size of the nut? If you do, I can almost promise you it can be replaced without buying a new axle also. |
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