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Show off your RADLOC!
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Posted by: mystery fan

If anyone has a Rad locknut, please post a pic. I am curious to see how it looks on an axle.

Posted by: BlackTrx440ex

i ordered one 2 weeks ago still hasnt came in

Posted by: NacsMXer

Dirty, but only pic I have of it.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/p2427774e167bb87bead6f5aa359f3834/f0e2c2ea.jpg

Posted by: jrm03

They look trick. I got the black one, but I do not have any pics. Very worthwhile investment in looks and function.

Posted by: mystery fan

Thanks.

I have a red one that I haven't installed yet. I wanted to see how the small ring fit against the clip on the axle.

Excellent pic.

Posted by: mattn03

What is the purpose of these?

Posted by: NacsMXer

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Originally posted by mattn03
What is the purpose of these?

It replaces the stock POS axle nut and is a more cost-friendly alternative to "anti-fade" axle nuts that can run $230+. The nut is "split" down one side with two allen head pinch bolts running through. You tighten the axle nut on the threads till the axle is tight, then tighten the two pinch bolts causing the whole nut to bite down on the threads. The only time I have ever tightened mine was the first time I installed it....hasn't budged a bit since. I also like it because it is 10x easier to remove/reinstall than the stock axle nut. $40 well spent IMO..

Posted by: mattn03

quote:
Originally posted by NacsMXer
It replaces the stock POS axle nut and is a more cost-friendly alternative to "anti-fade" axle nuts that can run $230+. The nut is "split" down one side with two allen head pinch bolts running through. You tighten the axle nut on the threads till the axle is tight, then tighten the two pinch bolts causing the whole nut to bite down on the threads. The only time I have ever tightened mine was the first time I installed it....hasn't budged a bit since. I also like it because it is 10x easier to remove/reinstall than the stock axle nut. $40 well spent IMO..

Thanks! When is it necessary to replace an axle nut? (sorry, noob here

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Posted by: krt400ex

quote:
Originally posted by mattn03
Thanks! When is it necessary to replace an axle nut? (sorry, noob here )

i would replace the stocker with one right away...then you wont have to worry about it ever again unless you strip the threads or something

Posted by: almostred434

is it really worth the money

Posted by: krt400ex

quote:
Originally posted by almostred434
is it really worth the money

yes

Posted by: NacsMXer

quote:
Originally posted by almostred434
is it really worth the money

If you've dealt with the stock axle nut for long enough, they're worth every penny. The last straw for me was when I was trying to replace a broken swingarm and the axle nut stripped and wouldn't back off. I thought I was gonna have to cut the stupid thing off but luckily the threads caught. Went straight in the garbage after that I don't like dealing with junk parts

Posted by: krt400ex

quote:
Originally posted by NacsMXer
If you've dealt with the stock axle nut for long enough, they're worth every penny. The last straw for me was when I was trying to replace a broken swingarm and the axle nut stripped and wouldn't back off. I thought I was gonna have to cut the stupid thing off but luckily the threads caught. Went straight in the garbage after that I don't like dealing with junk parts

that happened to mine. i tweaked my axle and it popped the threads. i havent replaced it yet because it hasn't loosened at all since then

. but as soon as i have the money i am going to replace it and possibly get an axle too