Rear Axel Nut Split Pin Alternative

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 17:05

Thought I'd just share this with folks as an alternative to the split pin used on the rear axel nut (in this case for my 2009 ER-6f).

I was getting a bit fed up of having to straighten out pins and replace them so I had a look around for alternatives.

Some people recommended large 'R' clips but I didn't think they looked very nice when installed. I did like the look of "lynch pins" though so I went ahead and ordered a couple in different sizes.

The smallest I could find (35mm x 4.5mm) seems to be suited best:

The pin itself was 4.5mm which was a little big for the hole in the axel thread. So I filed it down to around 4mm which now fits fine.

This means whenever I need to adjust the chain or remove the wheel I can just whip the lynch pin out and replace it again afterwards. And it doesn't look toooo bad, imo

Just in case anyone was interested

THIS is where I got the one I ended up using.

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 17:23

icyshore said:
You could find that someone pinches that as it is so easy to remove.

Only another biker would have a use for it most likely, and they're only 82p...

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 18:59

andy_mk3 said:
Looks as if it could fall out easily?

Nah, the ring is tentioned on the pin and sort of flicks down. Quite tough to undo with your fingers

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 20:41

Draeger said:
Just my opinion but I reckon a nice clean R clip looks neater.

To be honest, you don't even really need a clip of any sort on the spindles. If they are torqued up properly they aren't going to undo themselves.

Maybe the R clips I tried were too big. Once inserted it stuck out a good 1-2" :rolleyes:

Actually, I'll take a pic of one in the interests of public opinion

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 20:54

Ok, here's the R clip I tried:

MADMAN69UK · 15 Jul 2011 at 21:15

I tried it in that position first but it seemed too easy to slip off :rolleyes:

Think I prefer the lynch pin anywho