Phil_D Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just noticed my front wheel axel doesnt have pin going through the end (is this a carter pin?) is this a safety issue? if so where can i pick one up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just noticed my front wheel axel doesnt have pin going through the end (is this a carter pin?) is this a safety issue? if so where can i pick one up? I take it you mean a cotter pin, or an R clip (due to the shape)Did it have one previously?Is there a hole for one?you can get R Clips from Halfords, or a large split pin folded back will suffice..split pin methodr clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_D Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just noticed my front wheel axel doesnt have pin going through the end (is this a carter pin?) is this a safety issue? if so where can i pick one up? I take it you mean a cotter pin, or an R clip (due to the shape)Did it have one previously?Is there a hole for one?you can get R Clips from Halfords, or a large split pin folded back will suffice.. Yeh i think i mean that, theres a hole for it on the left side of the front wheel axel (from riders position). Is this a safety issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 It just stops the wheel nut coming undone. is the wheel nut castlated?http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/42/Castellated_Nut_(new).png/180px-Castellated_Nut_(new).png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 i believe if it has a hole it needs the pin for an MOT.. its to stop the nut coming undone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_D Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 hmm doesnt seem to have a nut there. I really dont know what im talking about to be honest (just starting to learn about bikes ) Il upload a pic of it tomorow so maybe il actually make some sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 hmm doesnt seem to have a nut there. I really dont know what im talking about to be honest (just starting to learn about bikes ) Il upload a pic of it tomorow so maybe il actually make some sense. It doesn't need a nut that side, the hole is to slip something through it to assist in pulling the axle out once the nut the other side has been removed. You would also need to slacken off the clamp buts at the base of the fork.Take a look at http://www.sportbikers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7711 which may not be exactly the same removal technique on your bike, but Step 4 shows what I think you are talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 on newer bike the spindle threads into the opposite fork leg and is then clamped by the first leg, no cotter pin required, to remove you loosen the clamp bolts, and then undo the spindle by inserting a bar into the hole and turning.. or a socket depending on the end.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_D Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Ah right cheers for the info guys great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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