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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Agility 125 => Topic started by: grommet on May 12, 2014, 08:13:02 AM

Title: Loose wheel
Post by: grommet 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.

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: Vivo on May 12, 2014, 08:28:24 AM

Maybe it just lacks tightening...

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: zombie 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.

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: grommet 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

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: grommet 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 !

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: zombie on May 13, 2014, 01:34:47 AM

What wheel?

Title: Re: Loose wheel
Post by: Vivo 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