[warlo]

hello, i just got my dorado installed, but i m having a hard time removing the hex lock thru axle. i have losened all the pinch bolts and the end cap and i cannot push the axle out. What is the correct way of pulling the axle out?
Sorry for the noob question, i have been using the boxxer thru axle and have no idea about the hex lock.

thank you very much

 

[sayndesyn]

Try losening all the pinch bolts, back the hexlock cap on the side part of the way and then lightly tap on it with a deadblow hammer until you can get your hands on the hexlock side to pull it. At least that's what I do with my sherman DJ...

 

[TurnerDHRider]

lol...does that mean that i need to bring a hammer on the trail? lol..is there another way..and how can u get the hammer on the small side..coz its inside the hole, and theres no way i can tap it out...soz..but thanks for the input!!

any more?

thanks

 

[Echo]

When you put it back together, coat the axle with grease. That will make it easier to pull apart next time.

 

[sayndesyn]

Stick and a rock would work... ha. Just a little love tap.

 

[Tarpon]

You might try turning the bike over and applying pressure (jiggle it while pushing on the axle) to the leg with the spring in it. I found that my DHF is a little more of a pain in the axle installation and removal than my old shiver. With an inverted fork that has only one spring the legs can move around a lot more relative to each other.