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Track / Wheels Question 98 Kitty
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Track / Wheels Question 98 Kitty
So I've got the Kitty back from the shop it runs great and everything is all adjusted and lubricated...except for one thing...
I had the back end off the ground and noticed that when I run it, the front set and middle set of wheels don't roll freely. In fact, when I move them by hand, they barely move. I losened the bolts that hold the wheels and retightened them to check for overtightening.
Is this condition normal? Should I take the shaft off and grease it? Is that possible? Why the heck didn't my shop adjust the wheels? I figure the wheels will roll with a rider under power, but I wish it moved freely...as usual, your assitance is appreciated...
I had the back end off the ground and noticed that when I run it, the front set and middle set of wheels don't roll freely. In fact, when I move them by hand, they barely move. I losened the bolts that hold the wheels and retightened them to check for overtightening.
Is this condition normal? Should I take the shaft off and grease it? Is that possible? Why the heck didn't my shop adjust the wheels? I figure the wheels will roll with a rider under power, but I wish it moved freely...as usual, your assitance is appreciated...
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The best way to cure your problem if grease fails to free them, is to replace the wheels. I have good used ones for sale. I also have the two rear idler wheels for the skidframe ( these spin better than any I've ever had).
laagerracing@wiktel.com
laagerracing@wiktel.com
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Do a search for bogies & shafts, you should find it - takes a little elbow grease - depending on how big you elbows are....
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Sometimes the shaft will get rusty and lock up the wheels. Just take them off and clean up the shaft. On later models the wheels do not have any bearings or even inner seals of any sorts, they can just be cleaned up. Just be sure to put the spacers and washers back on in the proper order. A little lube during re-assembly and you should be all set.
It would be in your best interest to do this little bit of maintenance each year. It takes maybe an hour to pull the 6 bolts out, take things apart wipe them down regrease and reassemble. Most of your corrosion will take place if put away wet for the summer. As with the rest of my sleds a thorough cleaning, drying, and greasing is performed in early spring and then everything is ready to ROLL next winter!
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