Page 1 of 1
Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:31 pm
by john.bebb
One really should have changed the sprocket BEFORE the hub was re-laced into a painted stainless rim....
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:09 pm
by Roger Gwynn
You have 9 others!
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:21 pm
by Chris Sealy
Hi Roger. Unless you're hauling a DA sidecar, plus pillion and luggage, I wouldn't worry about it. You still have 90 percent of the original strength in the fixings. Just refrain from pulling too many wheelies.
Cheers, Chris.
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:23 pm
by Chris Sealy
Correction-- Hi John-- oops.
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:20 pm
by Julian Murphy
Use a couple of 'thick' washers.
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:02 pm
by will_curry
Acme Stainless produce suitably longer bolts and nuts as a repair when
the thread in the hub is damaged and I would recommend them to you.
As recounted elsewhere I have used them successfully with my HS.
I suspect that the damage you have was caused by accident or mis-handling
of spanners rather than a failure in use. The loads on the bolts are at 3 o'clock
and 9 o'clock as one accelerates or brakes.
Re: Oh dear....
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:58 pm
by john.bebb
Thanks all for your comments - close inspection implies the damage was done many yonks ago...
nowt wrong with the other 9... & the fit is such that the shouldered bolt still picks up on the thread.
Am probably gonna leave as is - but keep a weather eye...
if worst comes to worst it might get spot welded in situ.
Cheers All