Why F3 rear axle nut not secured?

[Don'tPanic]

After looking at other Spyder models and seeing how the rear axle nut is secured with a safety pin and a plastic cover I got concerned, because the right rear axle nut on my F3 is not secured with anything. There aren't even plastic covers. I don't care about the covers (other than they keep dirt away from the axle), but I wonder if it's just me or is it common on all F3s?

I'm attaching two pictures - the left and right sides. The left side nut is secured with the axle flange, so it's not going anywhere, but the right side concerns me. Should it?

 

[Michaelscs]

Yours is correct. That's the way they are. 23,000 miles on my first F3 with no issues.

 

[Wildrice]

After looking at other Spyder models and seeing how the rear axle nut is secured with a safety pin and a plastic cover I got concerned, because the right rear axle nut on my F3 is not secured with anything. There aren't even plastic covers. I don't care about the covers (other than they keep dirt away from the axle), but I wonder if it's just me or is it common on all F3s?

I'm attaching two pictures - the left and right sides. The left side nut is secured with the axle flange, so it's not going anywhere, but the right side concerns me. Should it?

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I agree with you, the axles should have a cotter pin. It's standard safety practice.
Darrell

 

[Roadster Renovations]

18k on my F3S and no problems. Wheel has been off for a tire change also.

 

[Sarge707]

I noticed that also BUT when you Put 100Pds of torque to tighten it I don't think its going anywhere Fast?

 

[Peteoz]

I noticed that also BUT when you Put 100Pds of torque to tighten it I don't think its going anywhere Fast?

Actually 160lbs on the 2013+ Sarge:shocked:

Pete

 

[TRLBLZR1]

Quick Fix:

If concerned, why not just ad another axle nut & thin spring washer? They're thin & it looks like there's enough thread/space.

 

[Wildrice]

18k on my F3S and no problems. Wheel has been off for a tire change also.

I have to believe there is a reason for all motorcycle mfg to have a very tight torque'd axle nut & still have a cotter pin in the axle. Perhaps it's a safety precaution in case the mechanic forgets to torque the axle nut or ~~~~~, but since the mfg go thru the expense of drilling a hole through the axle & adding a safety cotter pin you best believe they have a reason. Plus if any of these cotter pin less axles decide to test the top speed on a one mile sanctioned top speed run (usually on abandoned air strips) no axle cotter pin = no test run--period. (similar to arguing that your DOT helmet is just as good as a current Snell rated helmet--will get you No Where)
Darrell

 

[Sarge707]

Actually 160lbs on the 2013+ Sarge:shocked:

Pete

I noticed it said 160 in CD manual But I didn,t have a torque wrench that high so I Just Tighten it as Much as I can Just short of Breaking the Nut?

 

[billybovine]

You did not share what year your F3 is. But the 2015 F3s exploded parts view does not show one. So I will assume it does not need it.

 

[Don'tPanic]

2015

You did not share what year your F3 is. But the 2015 F3s exploded parts view does not show one. So I will assume it does not need it.

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Thank you for the diagram. I have 2015 F3-S. Based on the diagram the right side is supposed to have both nut(1) and a nut(43) after the washer(8) . Mine only has (1), no second one.
Is this how you have it on yours?
Thanks

 

[Michaelscs]

Don'tPanic

Don't panic! Trust me when I tell you yours is correct. Between my friends and I we have 7 F3S's, (4 2015's, 1 2016, and 2 2017's) and everyone is exactly like yours, including my new '17 Daytona.

 

[Highwayman2013]

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/f3-ips-products/

 

[Don'tPanic]

Thank you

Don't panic! Trust me when I tell you yours is correct. Between my friends and I we have 7 F3S's, (4 2015's, 1 2016, and 2 2017's) and everyone is exactly like yours, including my new '17 Daytona.

Got it. Thank you
I just wanted to make sure.

 

[billybovine]

Item 43 is just a decorative plastic cap.