Suggestions for removing a stuck rear axel

[danno]

Gentlemanjim, I have two 1978 SR500Es with clean titles, but they aren't for sale... yet. Really looking forward to thumping around next year.

 

[danno]

WOO HOO!!! Finally got the axle out. Only took about 4 hours, a torch, and some choice words I created. The left side dust seal melted, but all else looks good. I will not be reusing the wheel bearings. Thanks again for all the suggestions, guys!

 

[mikeybikey82]

nice job! way to kick its ass

 

[drewpy]

nice one mate

 

[Travis]

Good to hear! when I read that it was the spacer you had access to (and not the one between the bearings) I knew a little heat would do the trick.

Travis,

This calls for a third forum SR500's and SRX 600's love them, but never could find one I could afford to buy.

Danno, I'd like to buy this bike stuck axle and all.

Jim, I actually have a 78 SR500 myself. I'm also not selling mine at the moment. Don't think I'll be creating a forum for them either since they are even more rare than XS400s. If anything, the next one will be for Honda CB 750s.

 

[danno]

Travis, can you post a pic of your SR500?

 

[hardtailed77]

Glad you finally got it out danno!

 

[Travis]

danno, This is the seller picture from the day before I bought it. I don't have any recent pictures but I've removed the battery, air filters, and everything else under the seat. I also swapped to a Minkuni VM36mm carb. That about it... It's still the ugly purple. Too many other projects ahead of it.

 

[danno]

Please keep me updated on the SR, Travis. I will be interested in seeing how it turns out. I will post pics of my SR(s) once I get a decent camera.

 

[Tomterrific]

SR500? Try:
http://www.sr500forum.com/forum/index.php

Say "Hi!" when you get there. :^)

Tom Graham

 

[danno]

SR500? Try:
http://www.sr500forum.com/forum/index.php

Say "Hi!" when you get there. :^)

Tom Graham

One step ahead of you Tom, as I am already a member of that site. Saving my pennies for a Hoos Racing stainless headpipe (insert drool here). Thank you for taking the time to steer me in the right direction .

 

[pumps]

Good job!

Travis,

This calls for a third forum SR500's and SRX 600's love them, but never could find one I could afford to buy

I'll second that one. There is a fairly active SR500 forum but the SRX600 garage is not busy. Well I'm used to the XS650.com site though.
My SRX.