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I would give them a good home!

Sale pending...

$175, anyone?

For those that pm'ed me, the bike is still available.

It is an XS650 Special disc brake rear rim, 1978 or 1979.

One step ahead of you Tom, as I am already a member of that site. Saving my pennies for a Hoos Racing stainless headpipe (insert drool here). Thank you for taking the time to steer me in the right direction :).

Please keep me updated on the SR, Travis. I will be interested in seeing how it turns out. I will post pics of my SR(s) once I get a decent camera.

Travis, can you post a pic of your SR500?

WOO HOO!!! Finally got the axle out. Only took about 4 hours, a torch, and some choice words I created. The left side dust seal melted, but all else looks good. I will not be reusing the wheel bearings. Thanks again for all the suggestions, guys!

Gentlemanjim, I have two 1978 SR500Es with clean titles, but they aren't for sale... yet. Really looking forward to thumping around next year.

Hey, guys. I can see a gap between the wheel and the spacer on the right side after I hit it a few times. This tells me that it is the right side spacer that is stuck, as the axle cap is still tight to the swingarm. I have been hitting it back in to place, and then starting over. I think the...

Yeah, I keep stealing ideas from this bike...

I think that is actually a clubman style bar (and yes, it does look awesome!). I keep checking this bike out, because it is just so cool. Every time I look at this bike I spot another neat detail. Very tastefully done!

Simply brillant! I should have tableware as clean as that bike. Very nice, indeed!

Thanks again for your help, guys. I am going to try the heat thing tomorrow. I wonder if a heat gun would provide sufficient heat, as I would rather not use a torch. I was also wondering if the penetrant might be drawn in better while the parts are warm.

I've been doing the old block of wood trick, but to no avail. The bike was on the center stand, and I will try hitting it again with the bike on the side stand. The only thing I seem to have been able to accomplish is incorrectly spelling the word "axle" (DOH!).

One last try... $195. Bike must be picked up in Union Springs, NY 13160. Cash only, not parting out at this time.

Thanks, guys. The nut came off easily, but the axel won't budge. I sprayed it heavily with Castle Thrust (on the parts store clerk's recommendation). I will spray it again tonight, and try again to remove it tomorrow. Definitely going to use some never-seize upon reassembly.

I thought I would ask for ideas on how to remove a stuck rear axel, rather than just go ahead and possibly bugger it up. Any help will be appreciated!

The blue bike is an 82 Maxim 650 that I sold last year. Still haven't messed with the old DOHC Honda 450 in the back ground. The shiny black bike is my current ride.