Wheel internals - a question.

Iconic944ss · 24-Apr-2006, 00:31

What is the purpose of the metal tube between the two wheel bearings of most wheels???

Is it simply there to ease guiding of the spindle from one side to the other or is there more to it?

Perhaps for in the event of bearing failure,

I'm wondering how necessary it is to have the tube in place.

Cheers - Frank

twpd · 24-Apr-2006, 00:41

To stop the bearing inner races being pushed in when you tighten the wheel. And no... you can't leave it out. I've seen what happens when you do!

[Edited on 23-4-2006 by twpd]

Iconic944ss · 24-Apr-2006, 00:45

Good point that man - damn! looks like I have more machining to do than I thought

Cheers - Frank

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24-Apr-2006, 00:41	#2
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 To stop the bearing inner races being pushed in when you tighten the wheel. And no... you can't leave it out. I've seen what happens when you do! [Edited on 23-4-2006 by twpd] Reply

24-Apr-2006, 00:45	#3
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Good point that man - damn! looks like I have more machining to do than I thought Cheers - Frank Reply