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Post by firmhand on Jan 8, 2008 21:11:34 GMT
Had to remove the rear wheel on the Rex amongst other things tonight. Little trick i learned , thought i'd share, put the 12mm allen key in the "nut" then a 12mm socket (Pref a strong deep socket) on the end of the allen key and plugged in an extension bar to the socket, this lengthened the allen key by about 5 inches, just gave me that extra bit of leverage on the allen key. I know its a savage way of doing the job but i didn't have a 12mm Allen Socket and it was to late to go buy one, will do in the morning so i can torque her up. Also found popping out the eccentrics gave me a bit more wriggle room, i think with them removed i'll be able to remove the spacers on the wheel for even more room, not sure on that will try it tomorrow, cause you guys proberbly already no this but didn't bother to tell me ;D
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Post by phoenix on Jan 8, 2008 21:16:07 GMT
Or any hollow bit of tube will do. I use the handle from my trolley jack to get a bit of extra leverage.
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Post by ZRX Gremlin on Jan 12, 2008 19:00:23 GMT
I always avoid interfering with the eccentrics when removing the rear wheel to prevent any wheel alignment issues later on. An easy way to refit the rear wheel is this: Holding the spacers onto the wheel, balance the wheel on your knee to lift it into place. Then with your third hand refit the spindle.
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Post by lightspeed on Jan 14, 2008 15:56:21 GMT
I'm with Grem on this. Have never removed the eccentrics when removing the rear wheel. After dealing with the torque arm and calipers, I usually rotate the eccentrics to give a bit more chain slack, then remove the circlips/retaining ring, undo the axle nut and slide the axle out the other side, then drop the wheel down and forward to clear the chain. On re-installing, I've found it useful to have a board to use as a lever to raise up into position and hold it there while I'm reinstalling the axle. Don't find I have enough hands to keep spacers in, hold the wheel up to align the axle holes and insert the axle all at the same time, so need a "helper", hence the lever board. I'd think that if you had removed the eccentrics you'd then have to add to the juggling act noted above, trying to get the eccentrics on each side lined up so the axle would go through. I have enough trouble getting it through when the eccentrics are in place and lined up without adding aligning them as well to the mix.
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Post by jefflthomas on Jan 14, 2008 16:13:10 GMT
Have never removed the eccentrics never had 'em out to clean 'em slacker!!
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Post by ZRX Gremlin on Jan 14, 2008 16:15:22 GMT
Agreed about the number of hands required to do this job. If you can manage to at least fit the spacers roughly where they need to go and lift the wheel at the same time you can worry about their alignment later. If you can actually get an assistant at this point, simply to push the spindle through the left hand eccentric, sprocket carrier and first wheel bearing while you hold the wheel upright then so much the better. You've then got a free hand to align the last spacer and caliper while your "helper" goes and makes the tea. That leads me on to another tip. Make sure the spindle is clean, free of any loose rust and greased. It'll slide through all the more easily, aiding the alignment of the remaining spacers as it goes and as a bonus, next time the rear wheel comes out the spindle should slide out easily.
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Post by lightspeed on Jan 14, 2008 16:56:31 GMT
slacker!! :teaspit: Of course I never , ever, ride in any conditions that would ever have pose the slightest chance of getting any dirt or even dust on my REX . . . . so, naturally I'd never have that problem!
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Post by brakeline on Jan 15, 2008 9:09:42 GMT
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