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zx-twitch

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posted May 29, 2009 07:54 AM

rear axle cotter key

ok I been switching out the rear sprocket alot lately depending on needs. But i keep breaking and or going through cotter keys. So I have got the idea that I would like to replace the key with a pin. You know like a hood latch pin on a car. but I don't know where to get one. any one got any ideas? what are you using on your bikes if your not using a cotter key?

Shane661

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posted May 29, 2009 07:56 AM

Edited By: Shane661 on 29 May 2009 15:57

Home Depot sells some nice clips that are perfect. Look in the drawer/bins on the bolt/hardware aisle...

If nobody else does, I'll see if I can snap a picture later...

FlatoutBu

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posted May 29, 2009 08:04 AM

TSC also sells them in different sizes...just a little insurance, run them front too back. Never had a problem with one after 3 years of dragracing...
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DogoZX

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posted May 29, 2009 08:35 AM

Home Depot pins work well.

zx-twitch

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posted May 29, 2009 08:39 AM

I'm off to home depot. thanks guys

Shane661

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posted May 29, 2009 08:42 AM

Edited By: Shane661 on 29 May 2009 16:43

I used this type:

Dogo, it looks as if you safety wired yours?

DogoZX

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posted May 29, 2009 08:48 AM

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Dogo, it looks as if you safety wired yours?

Yeah, mine is wired. I''m able to reuse the wire though.

I like your's, Shane. Gonna see if I can find one next time I'm at the Depot.

Shane661

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posted May 29, 2009 08:49 AM

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Dogo, it looks as if you safety wired yours?

Yeah, mine is wired. I''m able to reuse the wire though.

I like your's, Shane. Gonna see if I can find one next time I'm at the Depot.

They have several different thickness clips. Make sure to get one that takes some force to bend. That way the metal won't bend and lose it's tension easily.

kawasakijockey

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posted May 29, 2009 09:04 AM

Ask for them by their name, hitch pin clips, at just about any hardware store.
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epd345

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posted May 29, 2009 01:33 PM

I got 3 of them from my local suzuki dealer. I'm now using the cotter pins that come on the BUZA for my 14. $1.75 for 3 of em!
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Bently

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posted May 29, 2009 02:24 PM

Hmm I just don't use anything!

kaw now

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posted May 29, 2009 09:15 PM

You rebel.

BobC

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posted May 29, 2009 11:36 PM

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Home Depot pins work well.

That's what I use too, called an "R" pin I believe.
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blackbullet76

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posted May 30, 2009 05:08 AM

I use one like in the first picture posted. Never had a problem.
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