ninjette.org

Go Back   ninjette.org > 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 > 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old April 10th, 2017, 12:35 AM   #1
Burphel
ninjette.org member
 
Burphel's Avatar
 
Name: Brian
Location: NW USA
Join Date: Aug 2016

Motorcycle(s): Triumph Bonneville, Ninja 300

Posts: 204
Rear axle question...

Ok, a bit of an oddball question here... Last time I changed my rear tire, I accidentally stuck the rear axle in from the right side of the bike instead of the left. And discovered it's a whole lot easier that way. The brake caliper's held in place and you have one less heavy thing to align. The bike came with the axle the other way and all the diagrams in the shop manual show it inserting from the left as well, although it doesn't come right out and say it. Every stock picture of the bike has it inserting from the left.

Does it really matter? I can't think of a reason it would, and I'd love to take advantage of easier tire changes.

(for those of you familiar with the Norwegian phrase "Uff Da", this was one of those moments.)
__________________________________________________
Let he who has never re-used a crush washer cast the first stone...
Burphel is offline   Reply With Quote




Old April 10th, 2017, 01:58 AM   #2
Alex
ninjette.org dude
 
Alex's Avatar
 
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008

Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E

Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
I don't think it matters a whit. Whatever is the easiest to get that rear brake mount in place seems like the right way to go. Move to 300 tech area.
__________________________________________________
Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org

ninjette.org Terms of Service

Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first.

The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
Alex is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 10th, 2017, 03:16 AM   #3
Ram Jet
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
Ram Jet's Avatar
 
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017

Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500

Posts: A lot.
Thanks

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burphel View Post
Ok, a bit of an oddball question here... Last time I changed my rear tire, I accidentally stuck the rear axle in from the right side of the bike instead of the left. And discovered it's a whole lot easier that way. The brake caliper's held in place and you have one less heavy thing to align. The bike came with the axle the other way and all the diagrams in the shop manual show it inserting from the left as well, although it doesn't come right out and say it. Every stock picture of the bike has it inserting from the left.

Does it really matter? I can't think of a reason it would, and I'd love to take advantage of easier tire changes.

(for those of you familiar with the Norwegian phrase "Uff Da", this was one of those moments.)
I just bought a 2007 one month ago and both my front and rear axles are inserted from the right. I'll keep it that way since new tires are in my near future. I suppose the only thing to watch out for is swapping the left and right rear spacers. I've never had my wheel off but I saved this photo on my computer;
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Kaw rear axel.jpg (264.8 KB, 0 views)
Ram Jet is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 15th, 2017, 06:45 AM   #4
Burphel
ninjette.org member
 
Burphel's Avatar
 
Name: Brian
Location: NW USA
Join Date: Aug 2016

Motorcycle(s): Triumph Bonneville, Ninja 300

Posts: 204
From what I'm seeing with a Google search, across models/manufacturers it doesn't matter unless there's an obvious fit issue (or single swingarms, obviously). Manufacturers seem to usually do it so the axle goes in opposite the muffler because that can get in the way of inserting the pin. Even if the muffler's slung low, you can get the nut in there. This isn't an issue for me, so I'll go with holding the damn rear caliper steady.

If you do any type of track riding, taking off and replacing wheels gets to be a fairly common procedure. Less so with Ninjettes than big bikes. But doing your own chain/sprockets and taking wheels in for a tire change saves a fair amount of money.
__________________________________________________
Let he who has never re-used a crush washer cast the first stone...
Burphel is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 15th, 2017, 07:23 AM   #5
jrshooter
ninjette.org guru
 
Name: john
Location: placerville
Join Date: Apr 2016

Motorcycle(s): ninja 300

Posts: 386
i swaped mine for the reasons you stated, no issues.
jrshooter is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 15th, 2017, 10:44 AM   #6
Ram Jet
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
Ram Jet's Avatar
 
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017

Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500

Posts: A lot.
Spacers

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burphel View Post
From what I'm seeing with a Google search, across models/manufacturers it doesn't matter unless there's an obvious fit issue (or single swingarms, obviously). Manufacturers seem to usually do it so the axle goes in opposite the muffler because that can get in the way of inserting the pin. Even if the muffler's slung low, you can get the nut in there. This isn't an issue for me, so I'll go with holding the damn rear caliper steady.

If you do any type of track riding, taking off and replacing wheels gets to be a fairly common procedure. Less so with Ninjettes than big bikes. But doing your own chain/sprockets and taking wheels in for a tire change saves a fair amount of money.
I guess on this bike it doesn't matter which spacer goes where. My Honda FT500, on the other hand, will be really screwed-up if you don't get the spacers right - sprocket and disc brake alignment. I did my first tubeless tire change a couple of years ago and I swore I wouldn't do it again. A local shop wants $35.00 per wheel to mount tires. However, I watched a couple of You Tube videos and I may be stupid enough to try it again. I have no problem with tube tires however. One night in the Pocono Mountains I picked-up a 16 penny nail in my rear tire. It went round and round and made more holes in the tube with each revolution. I patched and changed it by the side of the road with the help of my friend's bike headlight and those of the passing cars. Not something I want to experience again.

Cheers,

Bill
Ram Jet is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 15th, 2017, 05:43 PM   #7
Burphel
ninjette.org member
 
Burphel's Avatar
 
Name: Brian
Location: NW USA
Join Date: Aug 2016

Motorcycle(s): Triumph Bonneville, Ninja 300

Posts: 204
Oh, sorry. I was back to the axle insertion. I'm pretty sure spacers matter for every bike. For exactly the reason you mentioned.
__________________________________________________
Let he who has never re-used a crush washer cast the first stone...
Burphel is offline   Reply With Quote


Old April 15th, 2017, 07:11 PM   #8
Ram Jet
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
Ram Jet's Avatar
 
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017

Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500

Posts: A lot.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burphel View Post
Oh, sorry. I was back to the axle insertion. I'm pretty sure spacers matter for every bike. For exactly the reason you mentioned.
Yeah, after I wrote that I was heading to the harware store and it dawned on me you were referencing left or right axle insertion not spacer placement. Sorry.

Bill
Ram Jet is offline   Reply With Quote


Reply




Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Rear Axle Size FvnnyL3tt3r1ng 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 5 August 27th, 2020 01:12 AM
Rear Axle Torque ZacharyB 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 1 April 24th, 2016 07:19 PM
rear axle torque sparkplug896 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 10 December 20th, 2013 03:41 AM
Rear axle question Jordan91 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 2 December 29th, 2010 02:34 PM
rear axle lube? Buffalony 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 8 June 3rd, 2010 09:04 AM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


Motorcycle Safety Foundation

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:06 AM.


Website uptime monitoring Host-tracker.com
Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Except where otherwise noted, all site contents are © Copyright 2022 ninjette.org, All rights reserved.