Rear axle: which side should the nut be on, left or right? Both our bikes went in for major servicing this past fortnight (COST: $1900 for MH's GSXR600 and $990 for GH's GSX1400) both bikes went in with the nut on the LHS, come home on the RHS. I never noticed it until I needed to slacken off the 14's chain this morning as it seemed way to tight for my liking.
I doubt it makes any difference, must be that the mechanic may have been left handed :confused1: Does any one remember which side the nut was on when the bikes were new? :cheers:
Doesn't make any difference, but I think they came with the nut on the left.
Mines the "wrong" way compared to factory. Doesn't have any effect.
Edit.. Just had a look at mine.
My B-King... Nut on the left.
My GSX1400... Nut on the right.
My Bandit... Nut on the left.
My Busa... Nut on the right.
The spindles have flats on the other end.
Even if the wheel bearings seized up the spindle can not turn.
Looks like new the GSX1400Z nut was on the LHS :facepalm:
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/5739/suzuki-special-edition-gsx1400-unveiled?page=2
In the GSX1400 manual the nut is on the sprocket side... All the nuts on the rear conveniently on the left.
I visited the shop and talked to the mechanic about this and he is left handed :happy1: He did mention that he usually puts the axle through from left hand side as most dirt bikes without side stands have fit in the axle on that side. We then went into the showroom and all Suzuki road bikes nut was on LHS and all Kawasaki road bikes on the RHS. He also mention that last century when lock nuts were not used the nut on the RHS would tighten if axle started to spin :doh:
Axle saga sorted, just need MHs front brake caliper on the gixxer fixed, hopefully will be today. They put new pads on and lhs disc was dragging a bit, left disc was quite hot even with no braking when I took it to shop yesterday.
Quote from: Gra Har on Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 07:30 AM
all Suzuki road bikes nut was on LHS
Did you look at a Hayabusa ?
No, only had GSXR's in shop!
left or right does it matter? even though suzuki say LEFT IS RIGHT, but im not going there :lol: :rofl2: :onya:
What size is the nut? I want to get a socket.
36mm
Quote from: Gra Har on Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 07:30 AM
He also mention that last century when lock nuts were not used the nut on the RHS would tighten if axle started to spin :doh:
If you were going backwards.
Quote from: Blubber on Saturday, 08 July 2017, 05:49 PM
In the GSX1400 manual the nut is on the sprocket side... All the nuts on the rear conveniently on the left.
Yup..Mines on the sprocket side.
@Buddynq Quote from: Buddynq on Sunday, 13 August 2017, 08:02 PM
Quote from: grog on Sunday, 13 August 2017, 05:20 PM
36mm
Thanks Grog
I just bought one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Professional-1-2-Dr-Drive-Cr-V-Socket-Option-33-34-35-36mm-Made-in-Taiwan/190931667691?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=490197201261&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Hmmmm - I found them hard to come by. Went to SCA, Autobarn, another mob, hardware stores. Ordered online for $20 plus $10 postage. Saw me coming I think.
I assume there is another Allen Key type one for the front wheel??
just find a nut that fits, put a bolt in it. weld toether.
That's just what I did ages ago Grog. Cheap n effective.
Quote from: Buddynq on Thursday, 31 August 2017, 12:39 PM
I assume there is another Allen Key type one for the front wheel??
Cheaper still - use what is in your standard tool kit already! In there you'll have a spark plug wrench and also a 24mm spanner. Put spanner over the spark plug wrench, and insert the spark plug wrench into your front axle.
Or find a bolt, weld a nut etc as Grog suggests
Or purchase a 24mm Allen bolt - you can get them through eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/24-mm-front-wheel-removal-tool-for-Suzuki-GSXR-K6-K7-K8-K9-K10-BMW-S1000-RR-/171016410725?hash=item27d15f5665:g:oVoAAOSwo4pYGEH8
Scroll down....
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=1127.45
24mm Hex bar off cut, if you're in the know.
My rear wheel socket is 3/4" drive.
A black "impact" socket that I normally use a 3/4 to 1/2" adapter on.
Wasn't cheap but quality and fits a few of my bikes.
Obviously it was bought for work and its pure coincidence it happens to fit my bikes... :whistling: