Rear Axle Assembly.

N-m · June 23rd, 2014, 05:05 AM

I have been away for a little, waiting on parts and spending time working on the two outbacks and the outback forum. On the Ninja I have replaced the rear tire and cleaned up the rear brake assembly so when a hose comes in I will be able to finish the rear end and move to the front.

While looking at the rear axle yesterday I noticed a wear pattern that was circular and under the castle nut on the left swing arm, or actually on the left chain alignment. The wear indicates there may have been a washer under the castle nut at one time. I don't see this on the parts diagram.

Is the wear from wrenching or should there be a washer there?

Tia.

Alex · June 25th, 2014, 04:04 PM

I can't remember if the pregen had a washer there. Free bump for someone else to look.

N-m · June 25th, 2014, 04:08 PM

I appreciate that. I believe it does not, according to the schematics, but have seen pics of bikes with a washer or two. Being used as spacers, perhaps?

I don't know. I just like for my stuff to be factory so I have less to troubleshoot when there is an issue or I am learning a new vehicle. It makes things simpler.

June 23rd, 2014, 05:05 AM	#1
N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	Rear Axle Assembly. I have been away for a little, waiting on parts and spending time working on the two outbacks and the outback forum. On the Ninja I have replaced the rear tire and cleaned up the rear brake assembly so when a hose comes in I will be able to finish the rear end and move to the front. While looking at the rear axle yesterday I noticed a wear pattern that was circular and under the castle nut on the left swing arm, or actually on the left chain alignment. The wear indicates there may have been a washer under the castle nut at one time. I don't see this on the parts diagram. Is the wear from wrenching or should there be a washer there? Tia.

June 25th, 2014, 04:04 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude 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 Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I can't remember if the pregen had a washer there. Free bump for someone else to look. __________________________________________________ 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)

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June 25th, 2014, 04:08 PM	#3
N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	I appreciate that. I believe it does not, according to the schematics, but have seen pics of bikes with a washer or two. Being used as spacers, perhaps? I don't know. I just like for my stuff to be factory so I have less to troubleshoot when there is an issue or I am learning a new vehicle. It makes things simpler.