Bonzo
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Tips on removing the rear brake drum dished washer?
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Exactly what I did.
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Nothing wrong with that and you can even clean the felts if in decent shape. It's just more complex and if you've never done it before but very sure the inner felt retaining washer stays in place while putting the bearing in - they easily get cocked.
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So, I have fitted the Madass one piece rear axle and all is well with the world, but out of curiosity, I'd like to know what the benefits of the OPA are?
I've only had the Commando coming up to a year and so have no experience of any problems with the stub axle, or indeed had any issues removing the rear wheel.
Is the original set up a Commando weak spot?
I've only had the Commando coming up to a year and so have no experience of any problems with the stub axle, or indeed had any issues removing the rear wheel.
Is the original set up a Commando weak spot?
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Axle Fail leads to Brake drum bearing replacement Issue
Axle failed (see below) with scoring near end of dummy axle. Cannot figure out how to get brake drum hub apart. No circlip. Appears to be peened into place. and Bearing feels rough in there. Do I need to replace the entire hub ($$$) Wondering what year this drum is from. Fitted onto my...
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Broken Axle
The 850 Commando has eaten it's third rear wheel axle. Something is wrong but I am stumped. The rear wheel is an Atlas which does not have the rubber shock absorbers but I don't think thats the problem. The primary drive is still using the chain. The swingarm appears to be straight the axle...
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I have also fitted the same part and used a pick to remove the dished washer...personally I have not seen a failure with the 2 piece axle....BUT I have read about them failing on here ...so I'm guilty of monkey see monkey do for a potential safety related issue which I'm glad I've done....
After a year of ownership I think you are doing bloody well mate
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Axle Fail leads to Brake drum bearing replacement Issue
Axle failed (see below) with scoring near end of dummy axle. Cannot figure out how to get brake drum hub apart. No circlip. Appears to be peened into place. and Bearing feels rough in there. Do I need to replace the entire hub ($$$) Wondering what year this drum is from. Fitted onto my...
Broken Axle
The 850 Commando has eaten it's third rear wheel axle. Something is wrong but I am stumped. The rear wheel is an Atlas which does not have the rubber shock absorbers but I don't think thats the problem. The primary drive is still using the chain. The swingarm appears to be straight the axle...
Interesting reading - cheers
