Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 My chain is rather slack and when I went to adjust it, it looks like the previous owner had the same idea as me, and found it too difficult... the nut that holds the back wheel on has been rounded off and im finding it impossible to remove, what can I do? I could probably do with a rear tyre soon too so will need this sorting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 If it was me............................I'd take it to a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yes you are stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I can't believe thats two things I've said that are sensible this year in the pitstop section...........Must try harder !I HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICSI HATE ALL THINGS TO DO WITH BIKE MECHANICS...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 once again I dont touch them other than adjust chain and fill oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 once again I dont touch them other than adjust chain and fill oil! Two things more than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumilio Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 My chain is rather slack and when I went to adjust it, it looks like the previous owner had the same idea as me, and found it too difficult... the nut that holds the back wheel on has been rounded off and im finding it impossible to remove, what can I do? I could probably do with a rear tyre soon too so will need this sorting! If you want to do the job yourself, the first thing I would try is to get the next smallest size socket than fits and tap in on with a hammer until you can get it to bite (at the same time you might try something like liquid wrench or wd40, if necessary, along with trying to heat up the nut with a small handheld blowtorch). If that doesn't work, you can buy special sockets (called "bolt grippers" in the US, not sure here) for removing rounded nuts that bite into the rounded edges. Last, you can try splitting the nut off (you'll want to replace it anyway) with a bolt splitter.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 ive had a few trouble some axle nuts before and i find a pair of water pump pliers does the trick or a set of stilsons pipe wrench the more you pull on these the tighter they grip http://www.chertseytoolhire.co.uk/images/Stilsons.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Stu's idea is best if you've got the tools, another alternative would be to file a couple of flat surface's on the nut and find a spanner that'll fit.Personally if was me though, I'd do as Drewster does, let someone else have the hassle, especially if you need a new tyre anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 angle grind the bast*rd off and buy a new nut....simple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 If all else fails............Try the YO-HO Hammer 8) http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4709/april142007yoho6lbsledgbh2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Don't listen to Drew, his hammer's not big enough, try this one http://www.hammermuseum.org/images/big_hammer.jpg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 "Thats not a hammer, This is a hammer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My chain is rather slack and when I went to adjust it, it looks like the previous owner had the same idea as me, and found it too difficult... the nut that holds the back wheel on has been rounded off and im finding it impossible to remove, what can I do? I could probably do with a rear tyre soon too so will need this sorting! If you want to do the job yourself, the first thing I would try is to get the next smallest size socket than fits and tap in on with a hammer until you can get it to bite (at the same time you might try something like liquid wrench or wd40, if necessary, along with trying to heat up the nut with a small handheld blowtorch). If that doesn't work, you can buy special sockets (called "bolt grippers" in the US, not sure here) for removing rounded nuts that bite into the rounded edges. Last, you can try splitting the nut off (you'll want to replace it anyway) with a bolt splitter.Good luck! Hmm, I did try the smaller socket thing but no luck there, Think im going to have to take it to a garage and get them to change the tyre, and not mention the dodgy nut and see how they get on. ive had a few trouble some axle nuts before and i find a pair of water pump pliers does the trick or a set of stilsons pipe wrench the more you pull on these the tighter they grip http://www.chertseytoolhire.co.uk/images/Stilsons.jpg They are too bulky to get into the gap, i've tried an adjustable spanner on it sideways with a metal bar through the hole in the spanner to spin it, the method worked, but it just wouldn't budge! Put tons of WD40 on it over the past few days but still no joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Have you checked its not a left hand thread. You will know if the nut has a line machined around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Have you checked its not a left hand thread. You will know if the nut has a line machined around it. Haha il go and check now, il go mad if it is Edit: Not sure but I was turning it the right way anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumilio Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Edit: Not sure but I was turning it the right way anyway. Righty tighty, lefty loosey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Edit: Not sure but I was turning it the right way anyway. Righty tighty, lefty loosey! Yeh I was turning it "lefty loosey" Edit: I was TRYING to turn it "lefty loosey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Righty tighty, lefty loosey! Why didn't anyone teach me that when I was a kid, bloody struggled all my life Part of being diplexic apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Righty tighty, lefty loosey! Why didn't anyone teach me that when I was a kid, bloody struggled all my life Part of being diplexic apparently Did they have nuts and bolts then in Africa ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Don't some spindle nuts have an opposite direction of turn to compensate for the effect of the wheel rotation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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