Fix for the DSSC clutch hub nut constantly coming loose?
- Thread starter Moespeeds
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Chopper117
Chopper Nutt
I never had my clutch nut come loose before and I had it off a bunch of times! I put a shit load of red loctite on it and put it on with a air gun and never had any problems!
Just saying.
Moespeeds
Well-Known Member
I think how you ride has alot to do with it. I've got 2 bikes that constantly come back with loose nuts. One guy is on his 5th time. They both "hood ride" in Philadelphia, full throttle, then chop and brake. On and off the gas constantly for short bursts. Both also ride about 5-8k miles a year. None of the other DSSC bikes I've worked on have ever come back
RRRUFF
Well-Known Member
I think thats a very good Idea.:2thumbs: Couple this up with some loctite should do the job.
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
Two halfs make a whole! Should be worth a try.........
Dawgboy
Active Member
Not true in this application.
PurpleDog
Well-Known Member
I agree that I wouldn't think you'd be able to get the same lb ft to hold with 1/2 the threads.
I used to have mine come loose too much (4-5x's); the last was in FL one yr where I nursed it to Tampa BD. They decided the threads on the nut where too sharp/worn and replaced it with a different one and torqued it down (likely impact gun) and I haven't had it happen again in roughly 8k + miles.
I'm always concerned about it now though having been stranded a cpl times due to it. I am wondering if we can purchase a lock nut of the proper size; not the nylon type locker (although that might work too?) but rather the old school style where they dimple the side/threads - I don't know the proper name of it.
I also wondered if we can flatten the shaft to put a bend over washer on with a flat on it like you'd find on a spindle hub.
I'm just trying to share other possible ideas as I too would like peace of mind with it given it really sucks constantly wondering if it's going to loosen up on a rd trip - or any time really.
There has to be some lock fastener to give us this peace of mind I would think.
I used to have mine come loose too much (4-5x's); the last was in FL one yr where I nursed it to Tampa BD. They decided the threads on the nut where too sharp/worn and replaced it with a different one and torqued it down (likely impact gun) and I haven't had it happen again in roughly 8k + miles.
I'm always concerned about it now though having been stranded a cpl times due to it. I am wondering if we can purchase a lock nut of the proper size; not the nylon type locker (although that might work too?) but rather the old school style where they dimple the side/threads - I don't know the proper name of it.
I also wondered if we can flatten the shaft to put a bend over washer on with a flat on it like you'd find on a spindle hub.
I'm just trying to share other possible ideas as I too would like peace of mind with it given it really sucks constantly wondering if it's going to loosen up on a rd trip - or any time really.
There has to be some lock fastener to give us this peace of mind I would think.
Ridgeback05
Member
yes three i like
jimizee028
TRUE COLORS COLLISION
dont think it would work MOE,in this case 2 halfs dont make a whole ,they just make 2 skinnier clutch nuts without enough threads to hold what they are supposed to hold...the concept sounds logical and a no brainer,but i bet that nut is as big as it is for a reason,and that is to hold the amount of torque one puts to it,cut it in 1/2 and I would bet you can only get 1/2 as much torque to it!!!
outdoorsman26
Well-Known Member
take the nut to what ever torque you think is right then drill a hole thru it and put a roll pin thru!!!