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[gsxbarmy]

Does it actually make a difference which way the axle bolt goes through,,on my k6 the nut is on the left side but on my k7 it's on the right side,.?

As standard, the nut should be on the nearside (sprocket side). Whether it ACTUALLY makes any difference or not - pass, in theory there is the possibility that with the nut on the wrong side it could undo (all to do with threads and the way the nut does up). Me I'd like to keep it as it left the factory personally.

So on your K7, it sounds like you have the axle in the wrong way around and on your K6, it's correctly fitted, as the nut should be on the sprocket side

@Daytona

[Basil Brush]

Hi Mark.

Nice 14. Matt on here used to own that. He fitted the can. I sold him/fitted the screen. Lived in Hull area for a while. Then he did p/ex in Manchester area.

Ride safe.

BB.

[Basil Brush]

Hi Mark.

Nice 14. Matt on here used to own that. He fitted the can. I sold him/fitted the screen. Lived in Hull area for a while. Then he did p/ex in Manchester area.

Came from Robspeed Grimsby.

Ride safe.

BB.

[Basil Brush]

Hi Mark.

Nice 14. Matt on here used to own that. He fitted the can. I sold him/fitted the screen. Lived in Hull area for a while. Then he did p/ex in Manchester area. Matt Bought from Robspeed Grimsby.

Ride safe.

BB.

[Basil Brush]

Sorry for multiple posts - that will teach me not to have a couple of beers when typing... 

[Daytona]

Thanks for info chaps,the bike came back this way after tyres been fitted,however I shall turn the axle round before I ride the k7: probably around August when weathers picked up ,cheers, ,

[gsxbarmy]

Thanks for info chaps,the bike came back this way after tyres been fitted,however I shall turn the axle round before I ride the k7: probably around August when weathers picked up ,cheers, ,

AUGUST?? 

[BIG MARK]

hi fellow 1400 thanks for the info about the axel the photos are from when I brought the bike and it has now been put in the right way .is matt still on the forum would like any info about the bike if he dose not mind thanks

[lloydjames]

It makes little difference which way round the axel goes to be honest. I suppose it depends on whether you're left or right handed for ease of wheel fitment. I cant see any mechanical reason other than that's the way it's fitted in the service manual. Without looking at a closeup, the chain adjuster line might be facing up with the thicker edge of the block towards the adjuster bolts, but that will only marginally affect the range of adjustment you have on the chain. Not sure if this would be an issue with a brand new chain? You shouldn't rely on the adjustment lines anyway, they are only a rough guide and you could easily rotate the block round 180 degrees.

I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong though.

[Basil Brush]

hi fellow 1400 thanks for the info about the axel the photos are from when I brought the bike and it has now been put in the right way .is matt still on the forum would like any info about the bike if he dose not mind thanks

Mark. I have not seen Matt on here for a while. He went off on a tangent and got a Charlie Bowman Ewan McGregor  style BMW thingy. If You PM me. I know a mate who sees him. I know a little of its history. As it was once lurking in my man cave. So fire away...

[Andre]

It makes little difference which way round the axel goes to be honest. I suppose it depends on whether you're left or right handed for ease of wheel fitment. I cant see any mechanical reason other than that's the way it's fitted in the service manual. Without looking at a closeup, the chain adjuster line might be facing up with the thicker edge of the block towards the adjuster bolts, but that will only marginally affect the range of adjustment you have on the chain. Not sure if this would be an issue with a brand new chain? You shouldn't rely on the adjustment lines anyway, they are only a rough guide and you could easily rotate the block round 180 degrees.

I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong though.

Be my guest and proof Barmy's theory wrong or right. 

For me I just do it the way it is right (or wrong). Maybe if I'd live down under and/or ride on the wrong side of the road or were a lefty I'd care.  (yup, had a couple liters of beer...hicks)

[lloydjames]

It makes little difference which way round the axel goes to be honest. I suppose it depends on whether you're left or right handed for ease of wheel fitment. I cant see any mechanical reason other than that's the way it's fitted in the service manual. Without looking at a closeup, the chain adjuster line might be facing up with the thicker edge of the block towards the adjuster bolts, but that will only marginally affect the range of adjustment you have on the chain. Not sure if this would be an issue with a brand new chain? You shouldn't rely on the adjustment lines anyway, they are only a rough guide and you could easily rotate the block round 180 degrees.

I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong though.

Be my guest and proof Barmy's theory wrong or right. 

For me I just do it the way it is right (or wrong). Maybe if I'd live down under and/or ride on the wrong side of the road or were a lefty I'd care.  (yup, had a couple liters of beer...hicks)

Well the axle doesn't spin with the wheel so it shouldn't undo........ The only thing I can think of that's threaded in a specific direction as to not undo through rotational forces is the front sprocket nut. And that, coincidentally is a right handed thread. If the drive sprocket was on the right hand side, it would be a left handed thread. If my wheel bearings had seized to the point the axle is spinning, I think i'd have bigger things to worry about anyway 

I can't imagine fitting the wheel with the axle going left to right is an easy task either. The brake caliper mount is annoyingly fiddly even though you can support it on the axle. Think you might need 3 hands 

[gsxbarmy]

A doddle to do the rear wheel once you've done it a few times! Showpvel u dear the rear wheel to lift it makes it oh so much easier and you only need 2 hands......

[VladTepes]

Hmm I reckon with those spacers, trying to get the rotor in the pads, etc it's a bastard of a job. I didn't enjoy it at all.

Oh and my rear axle was in the 'wrong way round' since the day I bought.
Number of times rear wheel fell off = zero.