Seized Rear Spindle

[Deleted account 211025001]

This is from my 1190R but could well apply to any 1190/1290

I took my wheels out last night to get new tyres fitted and the rear spindle was seized in solid. It took a lot of brute force and ignorance (lump hammer and wooden blocks) to slowly drift it out.

Having just now investigated it would seem the spacer had corroded onto the spindle. The photo below is half way through dressing the parts but I think you'll get my drift. The spindle wasn't exactly covered in grease but it wasn't bone dry either.

I guess it might be worth checking yours incase it's poor quality chrome on the spacer as opposed to poor PDI?



Andres

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Look like dissimilar metals to me. Corrosion is inevitable unless there's some protection.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Nutty will love this !

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Silkolene waterproof grease .... the red stuff

 

[Bounce]

Nutty will love this !

He certainly will!!!!

 

[Bounce]

Silkolene waterproof grease .... the red stuff

I use this on my EXC f & r spindles.....& v v v good it is too....

 

[cookie]

He certainly will!!!!

he's never had to remove a spindle though. his bikes are sold before needing a tyre.

or probably petrol, from what i see

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Just looked at it again and it's defo poor chrome plating as it's starting to go on the outside/in the shoulder.

No drama, I'll order a new one tomorrow

Andres

 

[Nutty]

his bikes are sold before needing a tyre.

or probably petrol, from what i see

Silly boy!

I've taken no pleasure in reading about this issue with Andres bike.

 

[Bounce]

Just looked at it again and it's defo poor chrome plating as it's starting to go on the outside/in the shoulder.

No drama, I'll order a new one tomorrow

Andres

Perhaps the dealer will gift you one under warranty? (or give you a 'proper' spacer to use)

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

Stick to the Tomos it's the future I hope Cato doesn't fall to bits on its trip to Dent

 

[cookie]

Stick to the Tomos it's the future I hope Cato doesn't fall to bits on its trip to Dent

i'm not taking any chances. mine's coming on a trailer

 

[Nutty]

i'm not taking any chances. mine's coming on a trailer

Now that's a proper adventure.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Perhaps the dealer will gift you one under warranty? (or give you a 'proper' spacer to use)

Shit happens, I'm not a fecking WBM "this bike's not fit for purpose" owner

Anyway, I like the ickle hand written receipts they give me when I buy things from them...........

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Just looked at it again and it's defo poor chrome plating as it's starting to go on the outside/in the shoulder.

No drama, I'll order a new one tomorrow

Andres

Just clean it up and put some grease on it

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Just clean it up and put some grease on it

I have done

Was gonna order a new one for the next time I have the wheel out, they're not exactly expensive so may as well

Andres

 

[Giles]

Well funnily enough ..... I changed my front tyre last week, and I remember knocking the spindle the first 1/2 inch and then pulling it out from the other side ... just. And i remember thinking .... I'll grease that well before I put it back!

(and yes ... I've got the red silkolene grease too ... )