Originally Posted by iphthime

Hi everyone!

How long is the original rear reflector bolt on a 1970s Sports or LTD-3 supposed to be? I just took my rear wheel out for the first time and noticed that the bolt looked about ready to stab the tire to death. (Also, there was exactly one spot in the dropouts where the wheel or tire wasn't rubbing either on this bolt or on the chainguard or fender somewhere.) It's been like that for 42 years, though, so maybe it isn't as bad as it looks? Is this normal? Photo attached.