Guys, (or gals)...
I am getting ready to install a different axle on my bike ( I stripped the threads torquing the crap out of the original ).

I NOW have a torque wrench and specs (94lbs).

I was wondering if anyone has any info / tips / tricks to make this a pleasant experience.

I am thinking about pulling the bearings out of he wheel and running down to Honda to pick up new ones.

Also, I know to grease the axle slightly to make removal easy so... let'er rip.

Pictured is the "new" axle I will be installing soon after your comments are posted.

 

If you replace the bearings, try All ***** instead of OEM. They have a good rep and are about half the price of OEM. 25-1358 All ***** Racing

 

Hey:

I'M with pacojoseph, All ***** are the way to go, also instead of grease on the axle use hi temp anti seize compound, (Silver or Copper) just keep it off your hands and clothes as it will get everywhere quick.

Just a light coating of that will do wonders to aid in removal for next time you change a tire or sprocket.

I also use it on any steel to alloy contact points and on all the fairing brass inserts so they aren't seized up when I need to remove them and prevent metallic corrosion.

Dub

 

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+1 on high temp' anti seize use it on tons of motorized equipment too

 

Hey what's this high temp stuff? Caught a nail (actually a really long staple) in my rear so I'm gonna be yanking both rims soon... And I remember the trouble I had getting the wheels on / off the F3, especially the axles

 

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Hey:

Here is just a few types and common to find:

Dub