lowidenfast Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hey guys, I have been waiting all week for the shim that goes behind the idler gear so i can put my bike back together and ride but it never showed. It's # 9 below. Can I get a washer from a hardware or parts store in a pinch to keep this from ruining my weekend plans to ride? If so, what specifics should I keep in mind? Is it thicker than the notched washer (#10)? Help, i'm desperate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 It's a really thin washer. As long as everything fits on the shaft I'd find a washer that works and run it. Just make sure the idler gear doesn't have a bunch of slop and that's it still spins freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 ^ what the concrete guy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 It's a really thin washer. As long as everything fits on the shaft I'd find a washer that works and run it. Just make sure the idler gear doesn't have a bunch of slop and that's it still spins freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowidenfast Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great, thanks guys. That notched washer is pretty thin too. I think I'll take it to the store with me and just try to match something up to it (minus the notch of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper06 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Asking for issues and ground metal in the motor, those bushing are made to have that idler gear constantly contact it , any washer from a hardware store will wear quick never mind the fact I doubt you'll find something that thin. Oh wait just grind it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper06 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 It should last one ride yho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 IF I were to do something like that it would be a last case scenario and I'd replace it ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
registered user Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 havent seen that specific washer but some washers are hardened i do believe. plain jane washer from ace hardware may not last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Machine bushing. TSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper06 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I have s ton of these If I would have seen this earlier we could have worked something out or fast , two days shit to me all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 use a feeler guage and look for a washer that is within 6 and 12 thousandths of the clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowidenfast Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I ended up sourcing the proper shim. I was skeptical of using something makeshift and none of the washers would have ever worked anyway. They were all way too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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