Another Problem Peeps.

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  1. joe mc donald

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    Just refitted the rear wheel in my Bonnie Scrambler after a tyre change. But when i torque up the wheel it locks. Everything is back in place as it came out. Any idea's.
     
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  2. Boothman

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    Are you sure everything is back and in the same position - sounds like something is missing or been swapped about. Have you tried comparing your setup against the fowlers parts diagram
     
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  3. MightyBoosh

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    I'd first off go for the wheel spacers. Did this on my Speed Triple once by fitting identical looking spacers on opposite sides. The brake caliper bracket on some models is easy to jam in not quite right too :)
     
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  4. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    I think the brake caliper bracket has a slot that should locate on a tab on the inside of the swingarm and it should be free to slide when adjusting the chain.
     
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  5. tcbandituk

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    spacer between the sprocket and wheel is a common one for falling out when you're not looking :)
     
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  6. Dawsy

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    Usually means something has been left out. Have you checked for washers/spacers under any cupboards? Any wayward grandchildren pinched something? Good luck Joe
     
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  7. Pegscraper

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    Looking at the parts diagram the LH + RH spacers are are not the same so check that first. There should be nothing between the outer face of the spacers and the swingarm.
    If the brake disc does not sit centrally in the calliper that's a giveaway.
     
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  8. crispey

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    Had the same problem and found I'd put the spacers in on the wrong sides, hope it's as simple as that.
     
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  9. joe mc donald

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    Got it sorted peeps and thanks so much for the input. But as @tcbandituk said the spacer between the sprocket and wheel dropped out. I didn't even think they had a spacer there. But all good now. Thanks everyone.
     
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  10. Fartomany

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    #10 Fartomany, Aug 27, 2025
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    Oh, for when life was much simpler, eh Joe ?
    Keep it up, mate, these 'silly little problems,'with good answers' can be of help to others down the line !
    e:- hangs head, coughs a little ..... have been ? :rolleyes:
     
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  11. joe mc donald

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    @Fartomany Yes mate. I was pulling my hair out for a while there. Four times last night i had that wheel in and out. And yes we have seen some great times.
     
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  12. Fartomany

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    Getting a few miles in ? ... it's been cold as, here, but just moving toward spring, and .......
    .. 5 Thunderbird Sports have turned up on TradeMe !!!! one after the udder, shouldn't be allowed !!!
    Sort of thing that could easily force the arched doors with leadlights being made for the hallway, to be put on hold ... again ??
    :sweat:
     
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