Face Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Ok so obviously it wont effect my performance any but man it looks like crap! My stock axle has a little rust on it, not a lot but it is noticable. I want to know if you guys know an easy way to make it go away. I tried just hitting it with a wire brush and it didnt do much so any info would be great. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Go to your local electrical supply store or check on ebay and get some large heat shrink tubing. I dont know which axle you have so i dont know the size, but im guessing around 1.5 inch to 2 inch should work. Remove the wheel hubs, slide the heat shrink on and shrink it down. Works great looks good and lasts really well. If you need to remove the axle, just take a razor blade and cut one side off and then put a new piece on when reinstalling. I have done this on several bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 zip tie the front brake. prop the bike up on an old tire and rim under your rear skid. start it, let it idle in 1 st gear, carefully use emory cloth to lightly sand the axle. then spray with wd 40 after each ride. have someone help you to shut it off or blip the throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee404 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 i say just paint your axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhc500 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I say paint it or upgrade to a new axle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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