Z1R Rear Axle Nut

[Fred the Zed]

I'm looking to replace the rear axle nut on my Z1R with a Nylock nut. Does anyone know what thread these nuts are? (& where to get one from?)

Cheers

Fred

[garyd]

Is That legal?

Not certain but I thought it needs a mechanical securing device for the MOT.

i.e. the 'R' clip.

[zed1015]

Is That legal?

Not certain but I thought it needs a mechanical securing device for the MOT.

i.e. the 'R' clip.

'R' pin/Split pin not needed if using locking nut.
Virtually no modern machine uses R or split pins now as most use lock nuts.

[Fred the Zed]

Its a case of necessity being the mother of invention. With the Dresda arm fitted, the standard axle isn't quite long enough for the R-clip arrangement but a locking nut would fit.

I'm presuming that this is either standard 'fix' when fitting a Dresda Arm or they were supplied with a different axle? Another alternative would be to have a new axle made, but that might be an expensive alternative.

Fred

[z1bman]

the thread size is 18mm but not sure of the pitch?

[Big Fluff]

M18 x 2.0

[Fred the Zed]

Spectacular work! Cheers guys

Fred

[Fred the Zed]

Hmmmm.... any ideas where I might get one from. A t'internet search only reveals M18x2.5 or M18x1.5 available....

Fred

[Big Fluff]

Well when I say 2.0 pitch, that's what Kawasaki used for the rear spindle on a Z1000J.
I've just found a listing that says it's 1.5mm pitch for the Z1R etc. so I may be incorrect.
Have you not got any vernier calipers?

[Fred the Zed]

Well when I say 2.0 pitch, that's what Kawasaki used for the rear spindle on a Z1000J.
I've just found a listing that says it's 1.5mm pitch for the Z1R etc. so I may be incorrect.
Have you not got any vernier calipers?

Err, I have....Am I right in thinking that you need to measure 10mm and count the number of thread peaks to find the pitch? (ie 10 peaks = 1.0mm pitch, 5 peaks=2.0mm pitch, 6.6 peaks =1.5mm pitch)

Fred

[Ginger Bear]

Spot on there Fred.... Not sure about the 6.6 though.

I'd bet on it being a 1.5mm pitch as opposed to the 2.5

Have a look at this lot..........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... t&_sacat=0

[z1bman]

z1000j & z1000D / z1r all use the same nut part no 42045018

[Big Fluff]

z1000j & z1000D / z1r all use the same nut part no 42045018

including the big triple H2 750 too.

[jimmock]

I personally think it will be "fine" instead of normal standard pitch.

Standard bolt of 18mm has a pitch of 2.5mm.

Most items that can shake or vibrate loose are fine threaded.

[Fred the Zed]

Cheers fellas

Fred