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Title: Rear axle nut size?
Post by: TigerLady on May 30, 2009, 11:03:43 PM

I hope this isn't as stupid of a question as it seems to me....I can't seem to find the size of the rear axle nut in the owner's manual or the Haynes manual.

Anyone know?

Thanks!!

Rhonda

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Post by: Stretch on May 31, 2009, 01:52:07 AM

On my 2005,

27mm... 1-1/16 inches. Same same.

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Post by: TigerLady on May 31, 2009, 02:03:37 AM

Thanks Stretch...

I was trying to do a chain adjustment without a centerstand. I looked like a 3 legged monkey with dyslexia trying to jack it up.

Now I'm off to order a centerstand. and a 27mm wrench.

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Post by: Stretch on May 31, 2009, 02:12:32 AM

Centerstands are nice to have, but are not required for chain adjustments. Just loosen the axle and use the locator bolts (or eccentric, depending on the year model) to tighten or loosen the chain.

If I may... avoid the Triumph centerstand. It's not as strong as it ought to be. Several folks here have reported the bolts loosening and the legs themselves bending.

I've heard no such complaints regarding the SW-Motech stand, available from TwistedThrottle.com

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Post by: iansoady on May 31, 2009, 03:35:32 PM

If it has the rear eccentrics (ie wire wheel model) then you don't need to (read definitely should not) slacken the spindle to adjust the chain as you'll lose wheel alignment.

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Post by: Stretch on May 31, 2009, 05:05:33 PM

Quote from: "iansoady"If it has the rear eccentrics (ie wire wheel model) then you don't need to (read definitely should not) slacken the spindle to adjust the chain as you'll lose wheel alignment.

Gotcha.

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