Removing/replacing the rear wheel: Difference between revisions
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Cotter pins and R-clips are available at most hardware stores, and D-clips (which are more secure than R-clips) are available at better hardware stores and auto parts stores. Some racing organizations don't allow R-clips, but they're fine for street duty. | Cotter pins and R-clips are available at most hardware stores, and D-clips (which are more secure than R-clips) are available at better hardware stores and auto parts stores. Some racing organizations don't allow R-clips, but they're fine for street duty. | ||
If you get the wheel back on and it doesn't seem quite right (for instance, if the brake disc doesn't go easily into the caliper), check that your spacers are all in order, including the chain adjusters. Should look like this: | If you get the wheel back on and it doesn't seem quite right (for instance, if the brake disc doesn't go easily into the caliper), check that your spacers are all in order, including the chain adjusters (which are not shown in this picture). Should look like this: | ||
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You'll now have to [[How do I measure chain slack?|adjust the chain]] and [[How do I adjust chain/rear wheel alignment?|align the chain/rear wheel]]. | You'll now have to [[How do I measure chain slack?|adjust the chain]] and [[How do I adjust chain/rear wheel alignment?|align the chain/rear wheel]]. | ||