Rear Axle Nut Size?

[critterdoc]

I have to adjust my chain and need to buy a socket for the rear axle nut.

Anyone happen to know the size?

Cheers.

 

[rockadaous]

there isn't one in your tool kit ? but to answer your question 36mm

 

[rubber2burn]

36mm

If you were a little closer I would let you borrow mine

 

[twotonevert]

Isnt is it like 36mm? Not 100% sure.

 

[DEMMYM]

I didnt have a 36mm so I used a Standard. I think it was an 1 1/2"

 

[Schism]

i thought the 36mm spanner is in the "tool kit"? mine came w/ one ???

 

[Aquaman]

i thought the 36mm spanner is in the "tool kit"? mine came w/ one ???

I think some dont like to use it cause you cant get the correct torque on it with the spanner.

 

[Schism]

I think some dont like to use it cause you cant get the correct torque on it with the spanner.

ah, that would make a little more sense i guess. i never had a problem myself but there i always put a new cotter pin just in case.

 

[freponyryd]

mine doesn't have a pin

 

[Blazing-Saddle]

36mm

 

[rubber2burn]

mine doesn't have a pin

only because you have one of them new fangled Busa's

 

[critterdoc]

36mm

If you were a little closer I would let you borrow mine

Cheers mate...that'd be nice 'cos I can't find one that large anywhere. Been riding for nigh on 35 years and have never come across such an article as this nut. What's wrong with one half the size and a cotter pin like every other bike I've ever owned?

Oh well, it IS without doubt the most wonderful machine I've ever ridden, so I guess it's a small price to pay.

 

[Ranger]

 

[UncleSteve]

I guess they don't see many axle nuts come off, I have yet to see one 40+ years riding.
Don't see many unattached car or truck tires rolling down the road.
Torque it to spec and worry about other things. Like blue hair cagers, and if they are wearing a hat get past them as fast as possible.

 

[Got-Busa?]

ah, that would make a little more sense i guess. i never had a problem myself but there i always put a new cotter pin just in case.

The 08+ BUSA doesn't come with a cotter pin and castle nut like the Gen-I...

 

[Schism]

The 08+ BUSA doesn't come with a cotter pin and castle nut like the Gen-I...

i'm starting to realize that now, that sucks!

 

[Got-Busa?]

I just drilled mine out and installed a cotter pin for Land Speed Racing....