Originally Posted by
HillRider
You may have to replace it with a plain washer of about the same thickness to assure the locknut doesn't thread on too far. Any bike shop should have these.
I agree. The washer is just a buck ot two and it is best to either have it on hand before starting. This isn't also the reflector bracket is it?
If you do not have HS wrenches you may be better off taking the bike to shop and just ask them to take it off.
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