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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 06-04-2011, 02:07 PM
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Posted By derf
Minor update, the spacer was on the bike when the...

Minor update, the spacer was on the bike when the guy took the hub apart, it was fused to a bearing and because the bearing lost all the balls or rollers it was pushed way back into the hub. Either...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 06-01-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
I think he could probably salvage the tire and...

I think he could probably salvage the tire and the rim, I dont think that spokes can transfer that much heat, being so thin I bet they cool off well before the rim. Also I would bet the swing arm...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-31-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
Add to that the cush drive, sprocket, axle, nut,...

Add to that the cush drive, sprocket, axle, nut, even the hub and the rear brake and brake fluid become suspect at this point, not to mention teh bearings which are toast. What other parts that were...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-31-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
Just the bearings you say? There is so much...

Just the bearings you say?

There is so much shit back there that is probably toast.
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
Same as my plastic tray I use zip...

Same as my plastic tray




I use zip lock bags, small boxes, zip ties, anything to keep stuff together. As long as nothing gets lost
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
I would imagine that the rear would wobble pretty...

I would imagine that the rear would wobble pretty bad, but at the same time I can see how if yo ignore a new wobble or sound that is ignored for a few miles can turn into a normal feeling.

This...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
There was another thread where he was looking for...

There was another thread where he was looking for help locating a swingarm, there was no hiding the fact that your got all screwed up
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
I've seen idiots ruin a swingarm when they forgot...

I've seen idiots ruin a swingarm when they forgot to put in a spacer and the bolts ate through the swingarm.

http://www.desmodemon.com/907_swingarm/swingarm_1.jpg

But straight up melting it?...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9214...

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92143&highlight=melted
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-30-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,996
Posted By derf
If it comes off the bike it needs to go back on

This happened because the owner forgot to put back a spacer inside the wheel hub. Now the guy is 2000 miles from home, and trying desperately to replace his slightly melted swingarm and rear wheel.
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