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bristolmod
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"bristolmod"

last week I decided to change the disc pads on my TV175S3. So removed the hub; stripped it down; cleaned it; replaced with new pads, and rebuilt it.

Had problems refitting the front hub/ wheel to the links, but eventually got it in- put it down to my advancing years/ failing eyesight. Brakes worked fine but working on the front noticed a slight lean to the N/S.

Today I removed the wheel/ disc and replaced the buffers- same problem getting the unit back into the links.

"Somethings not right" says bristolmod

After a very long think and reference to the original 1962 parts book., I discovered to my absolute horror that I'd fitted the axel the wrong way round (had the "shoulder" on the N/S and the nut on the O/S :shock: )

I've gone for a long lie down and am contemplating my scootering future..................
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dave411
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Hey,we all make mistakes.The good thing is you found it :)
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Doh!!
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I would have said nothing...................so you are at least an honest muppet :D :D :D
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sean brady scooters
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so easily done matey :)
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bristolmod
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if this was the Officers Mess and I was a Gentleman, I'd be left alone in a room with the RSM's Webley, and be expected to do the right thing............. :D
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And the 2015 equivalent of that is... being given a knighthood and being awarded lucrative govt contracts.
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warts wrote:And the 2015 equivalent of that is... being given a knighthood and being awarded lucrative govt contracts.
True that!
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Muttley McLadd
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I had a disc hub sent back from Beedspeed in this fashion a few years ago.
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