beansbaxter
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posted April 27, 2004 10:13 AM
Dumb question about rear axle
Hey it took me a hell of a time to get that codder pin out of the rear axle that comes through the swingarm so the pin is hella bent right now, just didnt come out easy at all.
Currently, I am riding with no pin, is that a hazard to worry about? Will any codder pin replacement work or should I order a Kawi one for that bike?
Also, if the adjusters for the rear wheel were never moved when taking the rim off, do I still need to measure both sides to make sure they are perfect?
Thanks.
   
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harryzx-12
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posted April 27, 2004 10:21 AM
I use a clip pin for the rear axle so I can reuse it many times. Yes you need a cotter pin any kind will work (stainless steel won't rust though).
The marks you are referring to were quite a bit off on my original 12 ,so measuring would be a good idea.
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beansbaxter
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posted April 27, 2004 10:26 AM
Dino told me to measure yourself and not to go by the marks on the swingarm at all. My concern was since those adjuster bolts were never moved, then the rear tire should sit in the exact same spot as before. Am I wrong to think that?
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zx12richard
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posted April 27, 2004 10:41 AM
Your thinking right... If it was alighned before as long as you push wheel up against the bolts its alighned again...
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posted April 27, 2004 11:10 AM
Yep...50cent cotter pin at any hardware store...can put a ziptie on it if you really want to be safe 
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted April 27, 2004 11:13 AM
just put something through that hole.....so the nut doesnt back off.....I ALWAYS measure my adjustment instead of using the lines on the swing arm...rarely are they correct.....
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REDX
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posted April 27, 2004 12:29 PM
clip pin or cotterpin from lowe's home depot will work. plus they're cheaper than factory ones. measure the axle bolt on both sides. set up a friends twelve with the marks and the tire ended up not being aligned.
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Mr Beetleman
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posted April 27, 2004 12:31 PM
You can see the type of pin I use. It can be remved very easily & reused...
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posted April 27, 2004 12:36 PM
Nice RED X
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posted April 27, 2004 04:17 PM
Buy one of these at Lowes or Home Depot for $.75
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted April 27, 2004 05:52 PM
what Turbodogfukr said......its what I use on the race bike, and I safty wired it on so I dont loose it when I take it out of the axle
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