Front wheel axle spacer

[Silverkrown]

I have a 1981 xs400 that I am putting back together and it appears I am missing the
front wheel axle spacer or collar as it is listed on bike bandit diagram. I'm wondering if anyone has one off a bike and can give me the measurements of the spacer so I can make one on the lathe. I can probably try to measure and figure it out but it would be easier if someone had one in hand that could measure quick. Below is a picture of where I think a spacer should be.

 

[jmd_forest]

They can been found on ebay on a semi regular basis for around $20.

 

[Charles]

I have a 1981 xs400 that I am putting back together and it appears I am missing the
front wheel axle spacer or collar as it is listed on bike bandit diagram. I'm wondering if anyone has one off a bike and can give me the measurements of the spacer so I can make one on the lathe. I can probably try to measure and figure it out but it would be easier if someone had one in hand that could measure quick. Below is a picture of where I think a spacer should be.

I'll be needing some custom spacers for my USD fork conversion in the next few months. Stick around.

 

[LuckyEight]

I have complete front axle here on the table but have no caliper to measure it

 

[Silverkrown]

I have complete front axle here on the table but have no caliper to measure it

Can you measure it with a tape measure? Just need the length of the spacer. That would help to get a rough size that I can cut on the lathe and go from there. Thanks.

 

[LuckyEight]

I hope it will help. It's from older model but front fork should be the same I think

(dimensions are in millimeters of course)

 

[Silverkrown]

I hope it will help. It's from older model but front fork should be the same I think

(dimensions are in millimeters of course)

Wow this is perfect! Thanks so much for doing this. It's scary to think that someone was running this bike without the spacer before I got it. Thanks again.

 

[bcware]

I am surprised nobody asked, but would the brake setup or wheel type affect the spacer size? There is both a front drum and a disc available for the bike in addition to wire versus alloy wheels. There could be a difference.

 

[Silverkrown]

Hmm not sure. My bike has a front disk brake and alloy wheels. I'll give it a shot since I have someplace to start now and see if it works.

 

[LuckyEight]

I checked his build thread twice...he has alloy wheels and front disk brake (same as me)

 

[bcware]

How much would it cost for you to make your own?

 

[LuckyEight]

Wow this is perfect! Thanks so much for doing this. It's scary to think that someone was running this bike without the spacer before I got it. Thanks again.

no problem

 

[bcware]

I checked his build thread twice...he has alloy wheels and front disk brake (same as me)

I didn't realize you did the leg work! That's good.

 

[Silverkrown]

I had some metal laying around so I decided to make the spacer. First cut a piece off longer than I needed. Then turned down to outer diameter. Then the smaller diameter. I didn't have a drill bit big enough so I drill it out and then used the boarding bar to increase the size. Couldn't find my parting tool so I just cut it off with the band saw and faced the cut edge to proper length. Still needs clean up but should work.

 

[LuckyEight]

wow you are fast! I hope it will work. How will you solve the problem with dust cover and seal?
Don't forget to update your thread

 

[Silverkrown]

I saw bike bandit sells the dust covers do I will probably just buy one from them.