HD Axle Model #1 36 hole for 26” wheels single speed axle
Model #1. Has freewheel hub flange and drum brake to be used with rope pull start engine kits. 44T, 48T or 56T sprocket choice: Note: Will not work with pedal start engines.
HD Axle Model #2 36 spoke for 26” wheels single speed axle
Model #2. Has solid sprocket hub flange and drum brake to be used with pedal start engines. 44T, 48T or 56T sprocket choice:
HD axle is the same for both Model #1 and Model #2. > Hubs and sprockets are different.
Model #1. with FREEWHEEL HUB < 44T 48T & 56T > Big ctr. hole / 5 bolt sprocket
Model #2. with SOLID HUB < 44T 48T & 56T > Small ctr. hole / 6 bolt sprocket
Select 12ga. Stainless Spokes.
Insert spokes in axel flange with head in and head out in an alternating hole sequence pattern.
Start spokes in rim at valve stem hole:
Use 8 skip spoke pattern to rim:
Screw on spoke nuts:
Use spoke wrench to tighten nuts:
Align wrench on spoke an nut
Use wheel holding machine for true alignment while lacing the spokes. Measure equal lengths;
Wheel fully laced and ready to install freewheel or solid hub as required: A frame spreader tool is available from dealers who sell our HD axles;
Bolts may be installed in or out depending on spoke clearance needed. If installing bolts with nuts outboard grind off exposed bolt length even with top of lock nuts so that drum hsg. contacts all nuts to form a friction lock for hub. Use 2 to 4 washers to correctly space out brake ban over drum.
Model #1:Drum Brake housing must be used to form a lock plate for freewheel hub even if drum brake is not used. Note: Freewheel Hub screws on CCW direction and Brake drum is CW:
Model #2: 36x1 CCW Lock Ring and nuts outboard; Grind bolt heads flat; Grind off excessive bolt length. Use washers to space brake band.
Note: Hub screws on CCW direction and also does lock ring; Brake Drum is CW direction
Note: Adj. nut for brake ban tension: Use 35x1CW freewheel sprocket on axle right side; Not supplied in HD Axle Kits: This freewheel sprocket normally can be used off the donor bike or obtained locally from a bike shop or internet shop. You will need a spanner wrench to remove this sprocket. There are 2 holes in the freewheel hub for using this wrench. To tighten you can install chain and use foot pedals.
