question about axle spacers...
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Road Warrior
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From: south of Boston
question about axle spacers...
..i need to fit a 1.625 (1 5/8) spacer on the belt pulley side of my scoot
is it okay to use 2 spacers that measure up? ...that is, a 1 inch and a 5/8 inch?
paul
is it okay to use 2 spacers that measure up? ...that is, a 1 inch and a 5/8 inch?
paul
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: central NC
Also keep in mind most machine shops can make whatever you need. My friend has a machine shop and he made a replacement for the last spacer on the pulley side. The original ones are a little small where it contacts the swingarm and mine was starting to wear into the swingarm. He made a stainless steele one in about 5 minutes that has a flange built into it.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Somewhere, PA
Yep, as others have said it will work. Keep in mind that if you ever start cutting/grinding/making your own, it's important to make sure that the sides are straight/parallel to each other. A good, straight cut at 90-degrees is important, otherwise your bearing will be loaded more heavily on one side than the other and can prematurely fail. A blade, file, micrometer/caliper, and lots of patience can work, but a lathe is by far the best tool for the job...
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Road Captain
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Two butted up is fine. Hell, I've stacked washers and ran it before. Like others said you can make them too. They sell spacer stock and then you just cut it to length. make sure it's cut square though. A lathe works best.
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Road Captain
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From: Aruba
A lot of the stock and aftermarket spacers are aluminum. Nothing to be concerned about, but I'd go for something stronger if I was going through the hassle of having them made. I'd look for stainless as a minimum but the aluminum ones would be fine.