Post by diglo on Jan 29, 2013 16:11:47 GMT -5
Hi folks,
I am from Belgium, Flanders Ypres area (Infamous for WW 1)and completely new on the forum.
Due to physical problems I switched last summer from MC's to a Honda ANF 125 (also known as Wave) scoot. Very nice semi auto gearbox with superb handling, extremely economical but a little bit lack of power.
Therefore I recently acquired a 2010 Sym Citycom 300 with approx. 4000 miles. First owner polished very well the body parts but was probably not aware of the existence of WD40, grease or other technical maintenance products.
Dismantling and cleaning went very well (I have a original factory workshop manual and parts list) until I removed the rear wheel.
The rear wheel is kept on the drive axle by two collars and a special nut.
I did the dismantling without to much attention and did not look very carefully how both the collars were fitted. When I reassembled the rear wheel and its alu frame, both the collars were put on the rear axle with their flange faces towards the fork bearing. When tightening the axle nut with the specified torque I heard a slight unknown snap.
Following problem occurred: the rear wheel could not turn freely enough, there was clearly to much friction. I dismantled the whole thing again and compared with the manual and parts list. In both books I saw that the inner axle collar should be placed on the drive axle with the flange towards the wheel. I did it the wrong way with the flange towards the fork assembly. The light snapping I heard was caused by the flange that was forced in the fork (same diam.) I tried to remove the axle collar but allas this was completely impossible. I decided not apply heat because that would distort the bearing and I do not possess the right pulley. With the collar in situ it is not possible to fit the rear wheel the correct way with enough play.
I found it completely illogical that both axle collars were fitted with their smallest sides towards the bearing in the fork. Anybody with the same experiences? Any ideas for fixing?
Greetings,
Diglo
I am from Belgium, Flanders Ypres area (Infamous for WW 1)and completely new on the forum.
Due to physical problems I switched last summer from MC's to a Honda ANF 125 (also known as Wave) scoot. Very nice semi auto gearbox with superb handling, extremely economical but a little bit lack of power.
Therefore I recently acquired a 2010 Sym Citycom 300 with approx. 4000 miles. First owner polished very well the body parts but was probably not aware of the existence of WD40, grease or other technical maintenance products.
Dismantling and cleaning went very well (I have a original factory workshop manual and parts list) until I removed the rear wheel.
The rear wheel is kept on the drive axle by two collars and a special nut.
I did the dismantling without to much attention and did not look very carefully how both the collars were fitted. When I reassembled the rear wheel and its alu frame, both the collars were put on the rear axle with their flange faces towards the fork bearing. When tightening the axle nut with the specified torque I heard a slight unknown snap.
Following problem occurred: the rear wheel could not turn freely enough, there was clearly to much friction. I dismantled the whole thing again and compared with the manual and parts list. In both books I saw that the inner axle collar should be placed on the drive axle with the flange towards the wheel. I did it the wrong way with the flange towards the fork assembly. The light snapping I heard was caused by the flange that was forced in the fork (same diam.) I tried to remove the axle collar but allas this was completely impossible. I decided not apply heat because that would distort the bearing and I do not possess the right pulley. With the collar in situ it is not possible to fit the rear wheel the correct way with enough play.
I found it completely illogical that both axle collars were fitted with their smallest sides towards the bearing in the fork. Anybody with the same experiences? Any ideas for fixing?
Greetings,
Diglo