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While beating my axle shaft out with my 3lb sledge, I might have messed up my threads.
Are the axle shafts the same on the SG and G?
Are the axle shafts the same on the SG and G?
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Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
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All the axles are the same....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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What did you find to be the problem George?Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Occasionally we've all had to hammer a stuck shaft BUT you should install the nut before you do. The castellated nut should be threaded on backwards. This will help save your threads.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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Thanks Steve.
I did have the nut on while beating it, but I had to eventually take it off to continue to get it all the way!
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Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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OMG What the heck was rusted?Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!Comment
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The shaft itself was slightly rusty and had a lot of dried greasy grime stuff.
A little pb blaster and some acetone and it cleaned up real nice.
unfortunately I think my threads got too beaten up but I just got done pulling the shaft off my SG so I'll use that one until I can figure out what to do about the messed up one.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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I have a Harbor Freight "thread cleaner" kit. It does NOT have much metric, but it DOES HAVE a metric thread FILE! I've used it to clean a few larger bolt threads, and with a little work, they are like new. You should be able to find just the file at most good auto parts stores, as well.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Davinci
arent you putting the nylon threads at risk by turning the castle nut around or will they rethread when reinstalling itLast edited by mjpxs11sh; 04-20-2012, 10:02 PM.Max
81 XS1100SH Black Beast Mutt
Kerker 4/1
stock carbs and air box.
78 headlite, handle bars,
1 set of ea-160/85mph guages,
crash bars, cruise control
Other 2 Wheelers
78 XS1100E jet kit, Kerker 4/1, air pods, jet kit-RIP
94 CBR1000F jet kit,Two Bros pipe, K&N FilterComment
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Had that same issue with Banshee when I first got it. Both axles were corroded in place from sitting still for years in the elements. I always use a block of wood between the bolt and the hammer until it gets even with the mating surface, then I use my 3/8" ratchet extension as a "pushrod" and rubber mallot. If the rubber mallot won't do it, back to the BFH. But the small end of the extension is smaller than the threaded area on the axle.
As to your axle, If it were me, I would use a file of some sort like Ray suggested and clean the threads up as much as possible, then buy a large nut of the same threading at the hardware store and use that to finish "rethreading" it. Typically they clean up pretty well using that method.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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mjpxs11sh
I think you may be confusing nylock and castle nuts. Castle nuts are secured with a cotter pin. Nylock nuts have a nylon insert.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!Comment
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I place a large screwdriver through the holes on the other end of the shaft and rotate and pull. Saves beating on threads.Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post1970? Honda Z50... gone
1974? Yamaha 100 Enduro... gone
1974 Honda CB200... gone
1981 Yamaha Virago 750... gone
1993 Honda Shadow 1100... gone
2008 Honda VTX 1800F
1982 Yamaha XJ1100J w/850 final, Raptor ACCT
1979 Yamaha XS1100SF "Chewey" Raptor ACCT
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I can send you one
I've got a box of axles. PM me with your adress. i can priority mail it to you. Just pay for mail. I believe around $5.00 if it fits the bos I've got in mind.Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
BTW: front or rear?Tom Clisham
Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
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