Front axle removal

[bultaco4ever]

Is there a trick to removing the front axle? (my manual hasn't arrived yet...sorry to ask such a simple question)

[dualscotty]

No trick at all just take the nut all the way off and remove the bolt. Use some pliers on the bolt and spin it while your pulling it out.

[bultaco4ever]

P.O. has neglected maintenance on this bike for a while. Axle is kind of frozen in place....I'll get a bigger hammer and some WD40 and a some propane heat.......thanks.

[bultaco4ever]

The bigger hammer and propane heat did the trick. I almost deformed the threaded end of the axle but not quite...still usable. Wire brushed the crud off of the axle and inner parts...added a little grease...good to go.