M4man Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 Doing a 2000 Er5 up as a light restoration. Bike has been in the previous owners garage unused for some time. I set about removing the front wheel to remove the front forks and noticed that the spindle nut (not pinch bolt) was very loose and the wheel rotated freely. I did the job on the forks and when I fitted the front wheel back in place I couldn't put the correct torque on the spindle nut without the wheel stiffening up to the point where it was difficult to move at all. I've checked to see if any components are missing from the spindle assembly but that doesn't appear to be a problem. Getting frustrated now because it must be something simple. Any ideas anyone? Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 It could be that the geometry of the forks might be off slightly so that the axle is pinching where it isn't quite lined up properly? Either that or the brakes are binding on slightly Quote
winston smith Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 Just a random idea... torque wrenches go out if calibration over time, or if damaged (dropped, knocked etc) could be worth having it checked ?? Quote
Smithers Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 fastbob should be along soon. I wouldn't mind betting he has a good solution. Quote
fastbob Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 First reaction , the spacer between the bearings is missing . What about the speedo drive , is that all lined up ok with the pegs in the slots ? Post pics and I'm more than happy to help . I can post corresponding pics if need be . Something isn't right and that loose bolt is a clue . PS , does the floating caliper actually float ? Quote
M4man Posted July 17, 2019 Author Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks all! I'll try all these and let you know what happens Quote
fastbob Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Had another thought , is the fat end of the spindle properly located in the RH fork ? Try assembling without the pinch bolt and then put it back afterwards . Edited July 17, 2019 by fastbob Quote
M4man Posted July 17, 2019 Author Posted July 17, 2019 Good thought fastbob. I'll give it a go. Quote
M4man Posted July 19, 2019 Author Posted July 19, 2019 Speedo drive misaligned! Thanks everybody, lesson learnt there... Quote
fastbob Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 Speedo drive misaligned! Thanks everybody, lesson learnt there... Your welcome , any ER5 queries just throw them my way . Quote
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