1st Gen DL1000 front axle trouble

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w.eric.tyler

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

Hey everyone. I'm slightly new to Stromtrooper, but I am having trouble reinstalling my front axle. I push as hard as I can and it won't quite make it to start threading. It gets close but not all the way. Help please

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ThruST

· #2 · 2 mo ago

Posting some pics might help you get some answers.

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Postie Jim

· #3 · 2 mo ago

Shouldn't be a problem, but axle can jam a bit if axle not lined up properly. you may need to wriggle the wheel a bit to line up the axle properly until light pressure pushes it through.

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jathkajoe

· #4 · 2 mo ago

Sometimes I've used a wood dowel to line up components and then chased the dowel through with the axle.
Light coating of grease on dowel and axle can help too.

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Stalky Tracker

· #5 · 2 mo ago

Ditto what @jathkajoe and @Postie Jim said. Both need to be perfectly aligned. And I too use an old wooden dowel assist with the alignment plus shims under the tire to lift it up as needed.

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w.eric.tyler

Discussion Starter · #6 · 2 mo ago

I found my issue. Thank you all for the input. My outer fork tube is stripped on the inside. Anyone know any cheap parts sites? Ebay doesn't have a left one and partzilla is $400. Thanks again.

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Big Boy

· #7 · 2 mo ago

You can use a small scissor jack to lift the front wheel into position. This allows you 2 free hands to align the wheel and axle.

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Rolex

· #8 · 2 mo ago

w.eric.tyler said:
I found my issue. Thank you all for the input. My outer fork tube is stripped on the inside. Anyone know any cheap parts sites? Ebay doesn't have a left one and partzilla is $400. Thanks again.

You could ask your local machine shop if they could make you a new axel that has a longer threaded section so you could add a nut to the outside.

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oldjeep

· #9 · 2 mo ago

If it were me, I would grease up your axle threads and feed it in from the outside of the fork leg to clean up the threads. But I'm red neck like that.

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STCorndog

· #10 · 2 mo ago

oldjeep said:
If it were me, I would grease up your axle threads and feed it in from the outside of the fork leg to clean up the threads. But I'm red neck like that.

You beat me to this while I was resetting my password for the umpteenth time. Just do as oldjeep, or even better, chase the threads out with a tap starting from the outside.

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jathkajoe

· #11 · 2 mo ago

You could use some MarineTex or other two part epoxy like JB Weld to build up the damaged threads area then tap it. I'd just do like suggested above though, chase the threads from the outside.

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STCorndog

· #12 · 2 mo ago

It really depends if the threads are completely stripped out, which is doubtful, or if our OP just buggered up the first thread and the axle wont start into the fork leg.

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ThruST

· #13 · 2 mo ago

w.eric.tyler said:
I found my issue. Thank you all for the input. My outer fork tube is stripped on the inside. Anyone know any cheap parts sites? Ebay doesn't have a left one and partzilla is $400. Thanks again.

I would really consider looking into a Heli- coil option. You would probably have to have it done by a machine shop since it would require two Heli-coils.

Or here's one on flea Bay for $140

nos Suzuki V-STROM - DL1000 2002-2012 FRONT TUBE, OUTER LH 51140-06G00 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for nos Suzuki V-STROM - DL1000 2002-2012 FRONT TUBE, OUTER LH 51140-06G00 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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w.eric.tyler

Discussion Starter · #14 · 2 mo ago

It seems that is still a but pricey for me when the entire triple tree and fork assembly is listed for 400 on ebay but I am considering all options at this point. Thanks

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