Bought some sliders the other day (Dark Horse) and the front right side is too big for bike. I have a 03 XB9R. It is just slightly too large. Starts to fit, but doesnt set all the way. The axel has a slight roll edge on it that is why it starts to fit but then stops. I dont want to beat it in because I would never get it off when needed. What is the best way to make them fit? Grind the resessed part down a little? They were bought used from a guy on here, so I can't just return them to ASB.
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Front Axel Sliders Too Big?
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@oh9Bolt-The clutch side is much bigger on sliders and bike, and that was not the case. They were on their correct sides. The brake side is the only side that doesn't fit.
@50dro-The rod is correct length, the part of the slider that doesn't fit is the threaded part that fits into the axel. Too large of diameter on slider, or too small diameter inside axel.
@Livers-The diameter starts out correct on axel, but the axel diameter gets smaller towards the center.
Tried it out on my buddies 09 XB12R and it fits perfect. His axel is the same diameter the whole way through. I will try to snap a pic tonight when I get home and put it up tomorrow.
@50dro-The rod is correct length, the part of the slider that doesn't fit is the threaded part that fits into the axel. Too large of diameter on slider, or too small diameter inside axel.
@Livers-The diameter starts out correct on axel, but the axel diameter gets smaller towards the center.
Tried it out on my buddies 09 XB12R and it fits perfect. His axel is the same diameter the whole way through. I will try to snap a pic tonight when I get home and put it up tomorrow.
The difference is very small. I work in a wood shop, and will try sanding it down with some 40-50 grit paper, and work back up to polish/smooth it out after it fits I guess. If not, I will take the grinder to it. I would have bought yours, but am real short on cash flow right now. I got both sets, loctite, and a few EBR decals shipped to my door for 70 bucks. But I am getting a buddy to buy a set from you after he saw mine.
MotoPhreke
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I know I haven't seen any pics, but I'd be willing to bet with a file, they could have modified to fit in less time than it took to type half of this thread.. At least that's what I'd try doing..
I can't send them back, I bought them used from a member here who sold his bike. I wish I would have just bought a set from 50 now though.... I may give this front set to a buddy and just hit 50 up for a new front set. The rear spool set are installed and look great.
i had a similar problem with some that i bough from precision engineering. the first front set i go the right side did not fit. they sent me the right one out but they acted like there is a very slight difference between years. i dont see any reason why you wouldnt be able to file or sand them down.
