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JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 09:41 PM
I'm very new to barstool racing and go karts in general. What keeps the axle from moving from left to right?

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 10:12 PM
The set screws on the axle bearings will hold the axle in place. Make sure you use quality bearings. I`ve already broke 2 on my stool! Heff
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 10:14 PM
do you have any pictures ? i'm still kind of confused.
thanks for the quick reply though

JChatt
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 10:29 PM
do the axles have a keyway also? what keeps the sprocket from moving left to right, is it just keys and set screws?

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 10:38 PM
Yes, the axles have keyways for the wheel hubs, sprocket and brake rotor. Hang tite I`ll send a quick pic. Heff
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 10:43 PM
Here`s a couple pics of my set up. In the close up picture you can see a collar on the bearing. It has a set screw on it that you tighten with a allen wrench.
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 10:46 PM
oh okay, are those these things
http://barstoolracersupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=70&osCsid=88a1de3c5e3008e8215375fc7e097675

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 10:51 PM
No, those are for added security to keep things in place. For instance , when I took my stool for it`s first ride the keyway on the sprocket slid out and I spun the sprocket on the shaft. I added a 3rd set screw through the sprocket and into the key to hold it. Heff
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 10:57 PM
oh ok, is there a place where you can purchase the collars?

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 10:58 PM
The bearings for the rear axle will either come with a locking collar similar to mine or they will have 2 set screws on each bearing to hold them tight to the axle.http://barstoolracersupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=35&osCsid=21eec766b82ab38f470571394ff86eb3 Heff
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 11:02 PM
ok thanks, would one of the set screws go into the keyway rather than a key?

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 11:07 PM
Yes, you can purchase a 1" locking collar. But I guess I`m not following why you would need it.Hardware stores carry lots of sizes of steel locking collars.
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 11:08 PM
alright, thanks a lot for your help

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 11:09 PM
No, keep your set screws away from the keyway slot.
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 11:10 PM
okay sweet, thanks alot

JChatt
Heff
October 20th, 2007, 11:11 PM
You bet!, Good luck with your build. Heff
JChatt
October 20th, 2007, 11:12 PM
thanks, i'll be posting pictures soon

JChatt