Ok, thanks.
In my goofy experience, and racing experience, when putting an axle on:
1. Bearings & hangers in place, not tight.
2. Slide axle in, or hang it that way, loose.
3. Spin axle, make sure it's straight, should slide freely side to side.
4. Leave sprocket carrier & brake disc loose, do them later.
5. Slowly tighten bearing hangers making sure axle still spins freely... if not, tap axle back & forth as you tighten, keeps the bearings aligned. If they're off, or you set the set screws first, the axle will bind and not spin well at all. The axle can go a bit off because of the tight pinch caused by the set screws. Think about it, tighten the set screws before the axle bearings are in place... and something will give. It could be the frame, it could be the axle. but it could be enough to cause an issue.
6. Once spinning freely in the tightened bearings, Lightly tighten set screws on bearings to axle, or do what I do... put collars on it & leave the bearing set screws out of the picture... it lets the axle "float" a slight bit and retains free movement.
7. Once tight and spinning freely, Floor it!
Kelly
