Rear axle cocked

[nhchris]

On this topic:

1. Do not over torque rear axel nut.  80-90 Ft Lbs is more than adequate.

2. I run about 1.5 inches (38 mm) of slack.

3. Use an alignment tool to ensure correct wheel alignment.

[lather]

Thanks for the reply. Axle nut torque for 22 9GT is 77 Ft LBs and slack is 45-50 mm. I also use the motion pro alignment tool.

Also on the 22 the chain guard prevents using a screw driver to jam the sprocket to force the axle tight to the adjuster. So I used a small flat blade screw driver at bottom of axle square to prevent if rom roating while I torqued the nut.

The twenty odd chain drive bikes I have owned all used cotter pins on the axle nut. I prefer this over the lock nut which I suspect is causing the cocking problem.

 

[Jtwizzle]

I tightened my chain Friday as well. It had 2.5in. of slack and adjusted it to 1.75in. or so. Torqued to 80 ft lbs and the axle had the same slant as yours. Figured it did not really matter and rode for a couple hundred miles since then with no issues. Next adjustment I will fix that issue.

Edited June 27, 2023 by Jtwizzle

[duckie]

Explain why its a issue.