Steve G. Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I can't recall whether it was on this forum, or the Guzzi Exchange Forum out of Auz. Pete Roper was talking about how he pulled this rear wheel off this V11, and that the rear axle was motherF*%#er tight, causing the spacer to be crushed slightly causing premature wheel/hub bearing failure. Anyone have an acurate proper length of this spacer? I have a mind to pull mine apart to check. Thanks guys! Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 From one of the greatest and most under appreciated threads on the web: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5537 Pete says, If you want a cure, once and for all, measure ACCURATELY the distance between the two bearing registers in the wheel and have a proper spacer machined from 2.5mm wall tube to that EXACT dimension +0.25mm. Get a pair of poxy 2RS/C3 bearings of the correct type, stick 'em in and forget about it for 100,000Km!!!! The spacer is about 112.5-112.6mm The distance between the bearings is about 112.6-112.8mm The spacer should be about 112.9-113.2 BUT you should measure yourself, if you want accuracy. JRT could probably get you set up with an inexpensive aerospace spacer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 From one of the greatest and most under appreciated threads on the web:http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5537 Pete says, The spacer is about 112.5-112.6mm The distance between the bearings is about 112.6-112.8mm The spacer should be about 112.9-113.2 BUT you should measure yourself, if you want accuracy. JRT could probably get you set up with an inexpensive aerospace spacer 76897[/snapback] Thankyou Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm afraid that I am out of the spacers, but if 5 or 6 folks get together, I could have more made. It takes 5 or 6 to use up all the aluminum- makes it cheaper for all involved. Or just grab the dimensions and take it to your local machine shop- they should be able to do it for very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 If mine turns out to be shorter that this, I'll borrow my buddies lathe, and borrow some of his metal stock. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Just use good metal stock. Many metals will deform under pressure of the axle nut getting torqued. After my first blunder, I tested the aluminum tubing that I used by cranking down on the axle nut while the axle was off the bike. I used a little extra tubing to take up the slack. The aluminum tube was easily crushed. I did the same test with the better aluminum alloy and it maintained its length and did not deform in any way. Some steels are too mild, like black pipe used for gas pipe in houses, industry, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm afraid that I am out of the spacers, but if 5 or 6 folks get together, I could have more made. ... Jason, Count me in for one if you do another run KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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