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grommet

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Loose wheel
« on: May 12, 2014, 08:13:02 AM »
I have a 2000 People 125 with 40000 kms on the clock, unfortunately the rear wheel nut loosens after a few kms, could this be a lock nut which is not locking? I would be grateful for any ideas.
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2014, 08:28:24 AM »
Maybe it just lacks tightening...
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2014, 09:18:28 AM »
You can replace the nylok nut or use blue locktight or squeeze the nut in a vise to deform it slightly. There should also be a large backing washer between the nut, and the wheel.

Or tighten it. That's probably the best answer.
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 03:10:29 PM »
Obviously I tighten it after every use, at least I now know that it is supposed to be a locking nut so I'll buy  a new one
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2014, 03:26:16 PM »
Quote from: Vivo on May 12, 2014, 08:28:24 AM
Maybe it just lacks tightening...
silly of me not to realise, i dont usually tighten it til the  wheel falls off !
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2014, 01:34:47 AM »
What wheel?
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Re: Loose wheel
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2014, 06:56:45 AM »
Make sure the nut and axle are free from grease and oil to get the right torque value when tightening... Torque is 13 kgf-m
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