I've got myself a new project bike and a lathe and mill so want to make some of the parts myself. I know I can purchase some stuff and will do but I fancy doing a bit of machining.
I need two of the domed nuts that secure the swinging arm spindle 4988-54. Looking at the frame the base of these nuts must have a chamfer (there is no chamfered washer in the parts book). I've took a cast of the seat and it looks like 40 degrees but does anyone know what the angle actually is, and is a simple taper or something more complex. I can't fine the part in the drawings list unfortunately and any pics i have seen only show it from the domed end.
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Alan
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Re: Swinging arm nuts
Terrible picture, but my son has pinched the FH and it's the best I can do at the moment!
If I recall correctly, the recess in the frame is hemispherical and the bottom of the nut matches.
If I recall correctly, the recess in the frame is hemispherical and the bottom of the nut matches.
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Yup, just checked again and they are hemispherical. I don't think my machining skills are up to that so I'll get a pair from Acme.
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Alan
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Re: Swinging arm nuts
Grind a tool from a bit of HSS? I use mine all the time, for bolt heads and such.alan.moore wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 3:23 pm Yup, just checked again and they are hemispherical. I don't think my machining skills are up to that so I'll get a pair from Acme.
Cheers
Alan
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Re: Swinging arm nuts
You may wish to consider https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/68963/swin ... /#4988-54Q
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