Subject: Re: axle problem Posted by: Scott Robertson on December 20, 2004 at 18:45:03: In Reply to: axle problem posted by tedt on December 20, 2004 at 14:21:13:

Message: >I'm fixing a 1970s Gitane tandem. The rear axle was loose, so I took apart the hub and put it back together. After carefully adjusting, the axle still has significant play, but only on the freewheel side. >That makes me think that the I'm missing a bearing, but I took back apart and there are 9 bearings on each side. There is a more extra room on the freewheel side hub after inserting the bearings (enough room for an additional bearing). Is it possible that the freewheel side requires one more bearing than the left side? Or is it likely I have the wrong size bearings on the freewheel side? Or is it possible there is another problem besides the bearings? Thanks for the help. Would love to get this back on the road safely. Check and make sure that the axle is not bent. If bearing are 1/4" in size, there should be 9 on each side and when they are in place, it should look like there is room for one more. They need that extra room to move around. Scott Robertson Scooter's Bike Shop Shreveport La