cathunter Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 hi i've got a question. i took my rear wheel off my girlfrends dt 125 r 1996 model and found the threads on the spindle stripped off so i brought a secondhand one of ebay in good condition its exactly the same apart from it has'nt got the hole in the end of the spindle where the split pin goes in. is this safe to use as long as i tighten it up to the right torque .or does it need the split pin to stop it coming undone? any help would be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 12, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 12, 2013 Without the hole. That spindle should have 2 nuts. One thick one that actually tightens things up and a thinner lock nut you tighten against the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Some Yamaha model had a Lock Nut fitted its like a Nyloc nut but without the Nylon bit. I would drill a hole in it and fit the oem nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathunter Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 thanks guys i might get a lock nut for it. but the only problem is there is only 5mm spare on the thread when the nut is fully tightened.but don't know if i will be able to get a lock nut that thin . cheers again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'm with Preload on this, drill a hole in the replacement spindle and fit a new split pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathunter Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 thanks for helping me out im going to go with your advice and drill it out to be on the safe side.if i drill it out i assume i will be able to thread the nut over the hole without rethreading it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2013 thanks guys i might get a lock nut for it. but the only problem is there is only 5mm spare on the thread when the nut is fully tightened.but don't know if i will be able to get a lock nut that thin . cheers again Then its the wrong spindle. Personally in this instance i would look for another. Engine fails, you stop. Electrics fail you stop. Wheel spindle fails then crashing painfully is very high on the party list. Some things i will happily bodge. Wheel spindle isnt one of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathunter Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 hi thanks for the advice its appreciated .I am actually going to bolt it all together then see how much space is actually left for the proper locking nut. If its not working out right then i am looking to re-order one with a split pin hole. I am concerned now as its my girlfiend riding it and don't want to fix a dodgy back spindle ! So thanks again for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 thanks for helping me out im going to go with your advice and drill it out to be on the safe side.if i drill it out i assume i will be able to thread the nut over the hole without rethreading it You've got to make sure that you drill through accuratley with the centre of the spindle, or you may not get the split pin in through both castellations. Its possible that where the drill breaks through, it may leave a burr of metal hanging on. You should be able to carefully whip that off with a needle file. Run the nut up and down a few times before fitting it to the bike to make sure its clear. Copaslip the threads on final fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathunter Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 hi neversaydie thanks for the the info and your help cheers dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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