May 22, 20179 yr So... I'm at a loss. It seems to me that once you disconnect the lower linkage connectors, removing the 'axle' bolts should more or less do the trick. But of course it doesn't, and I'm starting to think perhaps there's a special tool required (or maybe just a large bolt of the correct pitch) to thread into and remove the pieces that Vertigo refers to as the swingarm semiaxis. Anyone had their off?
May 22, 20179 yr I was wondering about the same thing when I had a close look at the Vertigo (before ordering a shiny new Ice Hell ). Dealer told me that both semi axes had to be removed with a tool that uses the internal thread in the axes.
September 17, 20178 yr Removed the linkage and swingarm for maintenance: All parts could be disassembled without any hassle. I had to modify an allen key to have good access to the allen bolt on the 'triangle' that connects frame, engine and linkage. The only tricky bit is to refit the axle sleeves (red parts in the picture): the frame and fork must be aligned very precisely to make it an easy fit. Edited September 17, 20178 yr by tcrhino
September 17, 20178 yr Author But presumably you did need a special threaded insert to get the sleeves out in the first places, yes?
September 18, 20178 yr The 'special tool' is in the top left corner of the picture. It is home made from M20 threaded... Edited September 18, 20178 yr by tcrhino
April 3, 20188 yr I've had mine stripped down this weekend and once you get stripping it down it all comes apart really well and goes back together just as well. I found if I angled the swinging arm up to the mudguard it all lined up to get the red axle sleeves back in. I did find my chain had just started to wear through the swinging arm chain guide so there's a new one due tomorrow.
April 20, 20206 yr On 9/18/2017 at 8:32 PM, tcrhino said: I couldn't resist...: close up of the 'special tool' How do you use this "tool"?
April 20, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, warn said: How do you use this "tool"? Tool is used to remove the semi-axes, which have M20 thread.
April 20, 20206 yr 4 hours ago, tcrhino said: Tool is used to remove the semi-axes, which have M20 thread. Yes i understand that but do you use it as a puller?
April 20, 20206 yr 23 minutes ago, warn said: Yes i understand that but do you use it as a puller? Yep, the semi-axes slide out. The 'tool' makes it just a bit easier.
April 20, 20206 yr 1 minute ago, tcrhino said: Yep, the semi-axes slide out. The 'tool' makes it just a bit easier. Ok, thank you.?
April 24, 20206 yr a friend of mine who has a lathe and a bit of spare time to make this for me which in conjunction with a m20 bolt will just pull the axis's out
May 22, 20206 yr On 4/24/2020 at 11:12 AM, jsp said: a friend of mine who has a lathe and a bit of spare time to make this for me which in conjunction with a m20 bolt will just pull the axis's out How much does "the friend" charge for making another one? ? (would need to ship to Cornwall, despite my Dewsbury accent....). Cheers Pal.
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