Installing wider rear axle... any pointers?

[LS3 Machine]

I will be installing a G Force Rear Axle (+2). Is there anything important to note if you have done this before? Is there any stock hardware that may get destroyed in the process of transfer that I need to buy in advance?

 

Thanks,

[SAVAGE420]

First, go grab a 6 pack.

 

It's a very simple switch. Only thing I would change is the bearings and seals.in the carrier (simple as well).

 

There is step by step instructions that come with it,which will make it easy to install for you.

 

To get the big clips on use snap ring pliers or if you don't have any you can get them on with a flat head screw driver.

 

Make sure you load up the carrier with bearing grease aswell.

 

Finnaly tighten the big axle nut with your hand until there is no side to side movement in the sprocket hub and brake hub but not binding the bearings much at all.

 

Now blue lock tight the pinch bolt in the nut and go over every nut you had off and go for a ride.

 

Keep an eye on how tight the axle nut is after rides and re-adjust accordingly.

 

I run the same axle and its quality, I beat on my stuff and its held up for 3 years already.

 

If you get stuck just ask for a hand here.

 

I give it a 4 outa 10 on the banshee difficulty scale.

 

So easy a cave man can do it!

[LS3 Machine]

First, go grab a 6 pack.

 

It's a very simple switch. Only thing I would change is the bearings and seals.in the carrier (simple as well).

 

There is step by step instructions that come with it,which will make it easy to install for you.

 

To get the big clips on use snap ring pliers or if you don't have any you can get them on with a flat head screw driver.

 

Make sure you load up the carrier with bearing grease aswell.

 

Finnaly tighten the big axle nut with your hand until there is no side to side movement in the sprocket hub and brake hub but not binding the bearings much at all.

 

Now blue lock tight the pinch bolt in the nut and go over every nut you had off and go for a ride.

 

Keep an eye on how tight the axle nut is after rides and re-adjust accordingly.

 

I run the same axle and its quality, I beat on my stuff and its held up for 3 years already.

 

 

 

 

Im in Saudi Arabia, so no six pack!

 

The bike is basically brand new (bid ridden like 5 times), so I guess what Im asking is will the bearings/seals be damaged in the switch?

 

Thanks for the advise, wish I could do the first step!

 

 

 

If you get stuck just ask for a hand here.

 

I give it a 4 outa 10 on the banshee difficulty scale.

 

So easy a cave man can do it!

[SAVAGE420]

Grab a bottle of somthing then

 

If the bike is new like you say well then the bearings/seals are proly fine.

 

Just be easy as you take the axle out and all will go well, they will be fine.

 

Axle slides out from the brake side just a FYI.

 

Remember to grease everything up again.

[Zwiser]

also this would be a good time to put a zerk fitting in the carrier, if you do replace the bearings.

 

just make sure you clean all the metal shavings out.

[Coupelx]

buy a BFH to get the stock axle out.

[LS3 Machine]

buy a BFH to get the stock axle out.

 

 

So I will have to pound it out? It makes me wonder if anything will get damaged doing the swap.

[DallasGDub]

They can get stuck over time. If does not slide out easy, leave the castle nut on the end, get a small piece of 2x4 and place it over the end, and then use the BFH to hit it. Try and save the stocker for resale if you can. The thread ends can bend easy.

 

It really wont hurt anything b/c you should be replacing the bearings as well since you have it apart.

[LS3 Machine]

They can get stuck over time. If does not slide out easy, leave the castle nut on the end, get a small piece of 2x4 and place it over the end, and then use the BFH to hit it. Try and save the stocker for resale if you can. The thread ends can bend easy.

 

It really wont hurt anything b/c you should be replacing the bearings as well since you have it apart.

 

 

Im hoping it comes apart easier than you are describing. The Banshee is a brand new 2009, Ive been riding it for a little over a month. I guess I will get some new bearings and seals as well. Thanks for your input.

 

 

Tim

[DallasGDub]

Im hoping it comes apart easier than you are describing. The Banshee is a brand new 2009, Ive been riding it for a little over a month. I guess I will get some new bearings and seals as well. Thanks for your input.

 

 

Tim

Yeah, if it is that new you should not have an issues. Its the older ones that are a PITA. Over time, the splines on the axle like to freeze up with everything. The zerk mod is greatness, and easy.