[JerseyStepUp]

Just got home from riding.. i rode MX track all day.. and wow was it tough.. i stopped to take a break and noticed my front wheel was incredibly loose... so loose i could turn the bolts by hand.. i tightened them up but to me it looks like im missing something... am i or am i wrong? is there something that should prevent the wheel from sliding off besides those 4 bolts?

[woodsman]

A washer maybe?

[JerseyStepUp]

and something that would hold the washer on? that thing that looks like its cornered like a nut isnt a nut... if i loosen those 4 bolts i can slide the wheel right over it

[randman1]

Nothing missing, the four nuts are used to pinch the axle in place.

[JerseyStepUp]

thanks randman... im actually shocked they came as loose as they did.. they where all on the verge of falling off

[jtcohenour]

What out tightening those bolts back, they only need 9 LBS.

[Aussiecrf230]

If the axle is loose here or there are metal fragments, then you may have killed a wheel bearing.

No way they should come loose.

[scotiacustom]

Tip for you jersey... no matter what bike your riding, ALWAYS check these things before EVERY ride esp at a track. Check them after your get bike home as well. ITs all part of maint... if you dont... you will be sorry. It will either hurt you, or cost you money.

[scotiacustom]

If the axle is loose here or there are metal fragments, then you may have killed a wheel bearing.

No way they should come loose.

Id be willing to bet also it was like that when he took delivery of the bike.