08-21-2014, 12:56 PM
Gentlemen, I sincerely appreciate all of the advice given here. Everything is buttoned back up and the install went pretty smooth. I did every bit of it myself. Tough getting the axle back through the spacers and hub by yourself but I managed.
I did made one error. Pulled up to the first stop sign and had no rear brakes.
That was an easy fix of course. Rode about 30 miles and it seems much smoother. My chain and rear sprocket were really worn bad but the front seem to still be in decent condition which makes no sense to me.
Anyway, I did not wipe the grease off the new chain. I assume it was on there for a reason. Didnt appear to fling off anywhere after riding it. And I am on the loose side of spec which seems to make it shift much better also.
Dumb question, but is there some kind of tool that helps you make sure you have the wheel back exactly the same on both sides if that makes any sense?
I did made one error. Pulled up to the first stop sign and had no rear brakes.
That was an easy fix of course. Rode about 30 miles and it seems much smoother. My chain and rear sprocket were really worn bad but the front seem to still be in decent condition which makes no sense to me. Anyway, I did not wipe the grease off the new chain. I assume it was on there for a reason. Didnt appear to fling off anywhere after riding it. And I am on the loose side of spec which seems to make it shift much better also.
Dumb question, but is there some kind of tool that helps you make sure you have the wheel back exactly the same on both sides if that makes any sense?