Bent axle, Any suggestions?

[robe]

One problem after another.
Does it cross thread? If you turn the nut backwards until it clicks into the thread and carefully turn forward while pressing in may get it to start.

Other than that chase the thread with a die but you would have to disassemble the clutch which can be done without splitting the case.
Remove the nut holding the clutch basket, use the little tool to remove the basket and drive the shaft out with the inner part of the tool.
Be careful to get the bearings to seat on reassembly. You tube has some videos.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Small question but does anyone know how to fix the threads on the thing flower nut is supposed to screw on? I’m trying to put it back on and it won’t go on.

Did you make sure to sqeeze in the clutch lever and lock it into place BEFORE trying to put on the flowernut???

 

[Sloppyslopster]

Did you make sure to sqeeze in the clutch lever and lock it into place BEFORE trying to put on the flowernut???

Yeah I usually do that. It’s just the first thread on the thing is screwed up.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Yeah I usually do that. It’s just the first thread on the thing is screwed up.

I would find the right size tap and simply just retap new threads to it then.

 

[Sloppyslopster]

I think I fixed the engines threads but my flower nut is all screwed up. The flower nut will now screw on from the back side. But not the correct side. Might just have to get a new flower nut.

 

[GW's Motorized]

I think I fixed the engines threads but my flower nut is all screwed up. The flower nut will now screw on from the back side. But not the correct side. Might just have to get a new flower nut.

Find a bolt that will thread into it and chase the threads with it

 

[Sloppyslopster]

Find a bolt that will thread into it and chase the threads with it

I tried that and it still won’t go on. Same bolt goes in both ends so I think I’m doing it right

 

[GW's Motorized]

I tried that and it still won’t go on. Same bolt goes in both ends so I think I’m doing it right

Try using a grinder to cut slots down the sides of the bolt. It kinda works like a tap that way

 

[Sloppyslopster]

Never mind I got it finally

 

[Sloppyslopster]

Ok so a current rundown. Leak has been fixed (finally) bikes starts a lot easier now. But I noticed my base gaskets were awfully wet looking. Not sure if that’s normal. Bike needs to be tuned definitely.