cross thread front axle

[303xb]

Anyone ever cross thread the front axle? Putting on the new ebr front rotor, I'm pretty sure I did. First few turns went great, then got harder and harder. It was halfway in before it really got hard. Now I'm all the way in but it was a bitch.

Assuming I need new scg forks?

 

[oh9bolt]

Ouch

 

[303xb]

No ****. So frustrated with myself right now. Anyone got any leads on some scg forks 08?

 

[303xb]

Might as well also upgrade to a ztl2 if anyone has one of those for sale pm me

 

[08herobolt]

Only options are to tap the hole and chase the threads or buy new stuff. That's about it my friend. You have my deepest sympathies. [sad]

 

[303xb]

Glad it's January. Best place to get new forks?

 

[oh9bolt]

Are you positive? Did/can you back out the axle?

 

[08herobolt]

I agree with oh9. check it out first.

 

[303xb]

Yes I can back it out. It's all the way in right now, bit I can take it out.

 

[oh9bolt]

Are the pinch bolts completely loose? Are the threads clean? I know you had problems with seized fender screws thats why I ask.

 

[303xb]

Yes and yes. Fender bolts were locked in and broke off. Re tapped those.

 

[oh9bolt]

Are the threads messed up

 

[303xb]

It doesn't look like it. Visually the axle and fork threads look fine. But the manual says to torque at 40ish lb ft. I was way over 80 just tightening it.

 

[08herobolt]

Honestly, if they aren't that bad, then just chase them and retap.

 

[08herobolt]

Are the forks turned?

 

[303xb]

Turned? Everything looks straight, rode it around the block and seems fine.

 

[08herobolt]

If hole are not perfect across from each other, then they'll bind up simulating a cross thread.

 

[08herobolt]

Also, whenever I remove my axle, I take the pinch bolt right out.

 

[oh9bolt]

Are you using pad lifts under the bottom of the forks to lift? If so that could be why it isnt going in straight.

 

[303xb]

Nope, triple stand with a pin.