JB
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Post by JB on May 28, 2009 12:49:43 GMT -5
Right, I've counted to fifty, thrown my tools all over the garage and I still can't get the d**n thing off.  lol I have fabricated a special tool to fit the locking nut, and have destroyed it trying to get it undone. It hasn't budged at all. Just to check... Is the lock nut right or left hand threaded? and does anyone have any other tips for removing this most painful of parts? It's the last part I need to get off before I blast and powder coat my frame... Thanks for any help! JB  |
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Post by Jake on May 29, 2009 2:52:13 GMT -5
Hi JB….. Sounds like a right bas**rd of a job....  I’d assume that anti-clockwise would loosen the lock-nut but this is not a job that I’ve done myself. Hopefully Dermot or Illegalalien will advise shortly…... But just in case you don’t know, genuine Honda lock-nut wrench, is part number 07908-ME90000 and should be obtainable from David Silvers for a mere £27.86.  I've also found that 'Plus Gas' can be quite useful for seized parts..... www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/part_07908ME90000/ |
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JB
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Post by JB on May 30, 2009 10:39:51 GMT -5
No luck with plus gas  I've emailed Bournemouth Honda to ask if they would be able to loosen the nut if I took the frame in for them, but have had no response yet.... |
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Post by Jake on May 31, 2009 9:48:23 GMT -5
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Post by honda on Jun 2, 2009 15:17:02 GMT -5
Either get the lend of or buy the proper tool or you will ruin the end of the spindle thing. The tool is a hardened item and not so liable to slip off the "nut"
It is normal clockwise thread so anti clock should unlock it.
Be careful on rebuild not to over tighten the bearings. Consult a manual as overtightening results in very fast bearing failure same as all tapered bearings.
Regards
Dermot
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JB
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Post by JB on Jun 4, 2009 13:02:58 GMT -5
Dermot,
I am going to go for the genuine tool.
But I'm a bit worried that the nut will still be very tight, do you have any tips for loosening the nut?
I expect it's Locktited in, is there any way of disolving Locktite with the nut in place?
Many thanks,
James
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Post by honda on Jun 6, 2009 17:18:48 GMT -5
I doubt very much that there is loctite on it. However if somone has used a locking product on it it will have been of the common anerobic type. 140degree C will release it.
If you get your hands on the socket thingy be careful not to ruin the nut.
Oxy Acet is the best thing to heat the nut with. It will concentrate the heat to more or less the area you need it. It will release Loctite easly but more important if the nut is heated untill it is red hot it will relieve any seizure due to rust. Some old hand who works at car body work or vintage cars is the type of guy you are looking for. You still need the tool! If you find someone take the tool with you even with heat it will still need a little force.
Regards
Dermot
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JB
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Post by JB on Aug 11, 2009 16:09:41 GMT -5
Finally got my tool through from david Silver (had to come from japan in the end), nut came off with minimal fuss using the tool along with a wrench. Can't really stress enough how good the right tool is for the job.  Lesson Learned. |
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Post by Jake on Aug 12, 2009 11:59:25 GMT -5
Hi JB..... It had to come from Japan? Glad to hear you've got it sorted, but surprised to hear that Honda Europe don't stock them..... |
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Post by ilegalalien on Aug 15, 2009 2:24:41 GMT -5
just saw this post... i had a similar nightmare and opted for lots of heat, chisel and a mallet (high technical advice from Pops), it came off in 10 seconds was trashed but i got a new one from Wemoto with the bearing kit.. i knew i was going to trash the nut.. i figured the tool was hard to find and the nut was readily available... worse thing was when i got in there the bearing were fine and just needed a dollup of greese and adjustment.. we live and learn |
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JB
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Post by JB on Aug 18, 2009 5:42:20 GMT -5
Hi JB..... It had to come from Japan? Glad to hear you've got it sorted, but surprised to hear that Honda Europe don't stock them..... Ordered from David Silver, when I phoned to check up on it they said it was on back order from Japan... Guess it becoming a rare part now. |
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lol
Lesson Learned.