Measuring axles
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Year of manufacture would be useful. You could probably look it up in the manual once that's known.
failing that you could measure the diameter of the axle mount hole at the end of the forks and extrapolate from there.
failing that you could measure the diameter of the axle mount hole at the end of the forks and extrapolate from there.
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All you need to do is measure the "hole" for the axles...it will be 3/4 or 1"
The 25mm and 1" axles fit the same sliders...the inner spacer will work for 1' or 25mm...but the axle and the bearings must match...when you actually install the wheel.
The 25mm and 1" axles fit the same sliders...the inner spacer will work for 1' or 25mm...but the axle and the bearings must match...when you actually install the wheel.
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OP, post a Pic if you can
EDIT: If it's 3/4", plenty on eBay right now...cheap
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...46-83B&_sop=15
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Mar 13, 2018 at 11:52 AM.
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08 ups are 25mm ID not 25.8mm.. Wheels used a standard sealed 6205 bearing unless there is ABS. Still the ABS bearings are the same size.
The axle size will depend on the wheel you plan to run. If the original Low rider wheel, you will need a 3/4 inch axle to fit your wheel and spacers for the wheel and disk rotor.
The axle size will depend on the wheel you plan to run. If the original Low rider wheel, you will need a 3/4 inch axle to fit your wheel and spacers for the wheel and disk rotor.
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lol... You know Max, I really didn't even look at that quoted "25.8" ... I had my "blinders on" and was focusing on the 1" application specifics he listed
Of course the wheel plays a part, but don't forget the important part of what the sliders will easily allow you to do.
Most people won't be putting 25mm/1" axles into sliders meant for 3/4" axles
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Of course the wheel plays a part, but don't forget the important part of what the sliders will easily allow you to do.
Most people won't be putting 25mm/1" axles into sliders meant for 3/4" axles
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Mar 13, 2018 at 11:52 AM.