Rear axle loosening

[34nineteen]

Nice! Congrats!!!!

[Barrett]

Well done Bob. That axle tool you built is nice to have on hand as it will also fit many BMW, Ducati, Suzuki and Kawasaki models.
If you find that it appears twisted or slightly bent...replace with new. If it's serviceable but corroded like most are....I would media blast, clean, apply very light coating of grease, and re-use.

[TheWood]

Well done Bob. That axle tool you built is nice to have on hand as it will also fit many BMW, Ducati, Suzuki and Kawasaki models.
If you find that it appears twisted or slightly bent...replace with new. If it's serviceable but corroded like most are....I would media blast, clean, apply very light coating of grease, and re-use.

Thank you John. Its a tool I won't mind lending out if need be. My axle is in pretty good shape as it turns out(pun intended). My local bike shop guy has a nice glass bead blaster and has just recently cleaned up the muffler for my Uly, so I can paint. I think I'll take your advice and have him clean the axle up for me too. I have some Amsoil synthetic racing grease left over from my last wheel bearing pack on the sports car that I'll use for that "very light coat". Along with all of that, I've changed out my neutral switch I was having symptoms with, as well as installing new drive belt that I've been storing for a couple of years. Looking forward to spring!
P.S. - Thank you to whoever it was that came up w/ the idea to turn down an old 5/8" socket for the neutral switch swap. Apparently needle nose vise grips also work, but didn't have on hand. Only took me a few minutes for the socket; and another new tool!