REFLECTOR: Nose Gear Nut - XL RGs

[Andrew Ellzey]

Thanks William, good solution.

Thanks to everyone that answered my question.
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Andrew Ellzey

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Walker" <blwalker105 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 6:38 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose Gear Nut - XL RGs


> Here is a quick and super cheap solution for the nose gear nut problem. Go 
> to Lowes and buy a SinkDrain Wrench, part number 331850. It costs less 
> than $9, is thin
> enough to use with the wheel in place, and is worth it's weight in gold. 
> Just slip it between the forks onto the nut, then turn the whole 
> fork/wrench assembly either direction to loosen or tighten the nut at 
> will.
>
> As an aside, be very wary of how much threaded shaft is exposed to the 
> center of the tire area. Mine had to be relieved somewhat at the rear 
> portion to clear my center tread area. I even had to relieve a little of 
> my nut at the rear for the same reason.
>
> Bill Walker
>
>
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