Slotted Axle - Lost a Washer
12-18-13, 07:42 PM
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Slotted Axle - Lost a Washer
I lost a washer (one of those thin ones that has a little nipple on it) that goes on the rear slotted axle of my 1977 Varsity. Are those really needed? If so, would a hardware store carry them? Thanks...
12-18-13, 07:53 PM
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washer is a washer slotted is not needed on the axles unless you are trying to go 400% factory
12-18-13, 08:01 PM
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Thanks muzpuf, that's a relief! I can see what they were trying to accomplish with those - to stop the axle itself from turning, but the nuts should be able to do that job by themselves. Good to get a concurrence.
12-18-13, 08:13 PM
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The keyed washer is a defense against the hardware backing off. It isn't critical, but without the key, you have to be a bit more careful to lock the locknut and cone together securely.
The washer is readily available at a bike shop if you have a decent relationship with the mechanic. Bike shops discard decnet qualtities of low end rear wheels, each of which has a pair of these washers.
The washer is readily available at a bike shop if you have a decent relationship with the mechanic. Bike shops discard decnet qualtities of low end rear wheels, each of which has a pair of these washers.
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12-19-13, 09:36 AM
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I assume these are the ones that have the little "J" hook off to one side?
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Wrong thread. That was the other guy with a Schwinn. If you reread the OP you'll see he's clearly describing a keyed axle washer between cone and locknut.
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12-19-13, 09:44 AM
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Not clear enough for me, obviously :/
Don't know what other thread you're talking about, though.
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Don't know what other thread you're talking about, though.
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