Rear Axle Removal..

[Fireypete]

Hi All,
I loosened the chain adjusters, then removed both axle bolts. I did undo the alloy bracket Caliper hanger...thing...then put the bolt back in. I have tried supporting the rear wheel a little and doing without. Bit of wood on the axle and using a hamme on the axle from the LH and RH side and its not moving at all. Have I missed something? DO I need to drag the axle out from the LH or RH?
Pete

Oh, the wife made a valid point. It still has the original tyres...35 years old...that axle has never been off

[higgy]

Think you answered your own question. A good penetrate oil should help

[Fireypete]

Ok The axle is out. I used break free and CRC spray over the period of 12 hours, slowly "feeding" it into the axle Little spray, go away, come back little spray and so on. Used a syringe to try and get lube in there as well. I did find some lube had penetrated but What got it out was a bloody big heavy sledge hammer and plenty of hard hits...took ages. tried lighter mash hammers, not a chance. The big boy got it out. The threads of the axle are good, the axle itself is a rust ridden thing but will polish up. My self and 2 friends were needed, one held the drifts, I swung the hammer and the other supported the bike on the paddock stand. Pray the front is easier!
Damn is was brutal...all this with a swingarm that can crack...

[Kiwi Rider]

Good to hear you beat it - literally! A rattle gun is a good option too. Can't beat a bit of shock therapy

[Fireypete]

I'm hoping the photo loads to show my tools of the trade. Delicate...not. yep, the biggest hammer was used, all the way down to a 27 gauge syringe.

[Mc tool]

I would be taking the swing arm pivot out too , before you put all those tools of persuasion away .

[Fireypete]

oh no! you think the pivot would need some TLC? I will have a look at removing the shock from the swing arm and sees if t moves freely... Dunno.. will have a look. At least the front axle came out with just a gentle tapping with a drift, bit of oxidation on the end but not bad. Bearings on both ends nice and smooth.

[Mc tool]

Im not exactly sure how the sport swing arm is but I think the sport swing arm shaft pivots on bearings that are inside the crank case and doesnt actually contact the frame.