@FrenchValleyAirport A video will take me some time (up to a few months) before I can get around to making that video. Its not to hard but the trick is pulling the flywheel off so the cases can come apart. Watch the video I made on replacing the cyclinder and pistion because some of these steps are needed to get to the bottom half of the engine. Note: you do not need to remove the pistion or pistion rings.
@FrenchValleyAirport Not all that often, I would say depending on the care of the engine 200 to 400 hours of operation but I have seen many go much longer then that. When the main seals start going bad starting get hard or imposable, idle RPM starts fluctuating on its own leading many to believe the carburetor jetting is off, or the engine may end up seizing because the added air that leaks in through the seal is preventing the engine from getting the lubrication it needs.
@frenchvalleyairport I have the impression your engine is working fine so I would not worry to much about the engine seals unless of course you're experiencing something that may lead you to believe you need new main seals.
@enriqueg96 put your sport/ped on its centre stand. loosen quick release. set epw all way down . put about 75lbs of pressure on deck at rear fender. tire will touch spindle hard. ( wiht pressure) while applying that pressure, move EPW into position on tank bolt. then tighten quick release. youre good to go
@tjobrienRC For some reason I cannot post the link in this message. You can find it by visiting my channel and looking in the "Help" section, or by going to goped.com and looking in the "FAQ/video" section of the website.
@PMWgoped Do you need a different spindle when you have the third bearing? I just got a goped sport and it has the third bearing. And what is the point of the different diameter spindles?
@tjobrienRC Yes, a third bearing support is an aftermarket part that is not made by GoPed. This means that you will need to replace the spindle with one designed by the manufacture of your third bearing support to insure it fits properly. Alternatively, you can remove the third bearing support and go back to the stock original spindle.
The larger the spindle the faster you go but the slower you will accurate, put to big of a spindle on and your engine will not have the power to get to speed.
i could figure out my goped wouldnt go and i just relized its because of the spindle. The spindle is about a half of an inch away from the tire, is there a way to fix that or is the spindle broken or is the tire bad? Please help thanks
@SizeMatterss1 You may need a new wheel if it is worn past its usable life. However, the rear wheel is adjustable so it can be adjusted as the wheel wears. I suggest you read the Operator's Manual for your Go-Ped it is filled with stuff you should know and understand. Also see the video on how to adjust the rear wheel of a direct drive model.
The trick is to follow the text instruction in the video. You do not want to hit it very hard or you risk breaking the crankshaft. You also need to knock/hit the side of the spindle with the hammer down on the end that is closer to the engine only. It's the shock vibration that you create with the hammer that shakes the spindle loose. It may take a few minutes of "knocking" with the hammer but it will come off eventually.
ive got a goped second hand and when i went to use it in the rain the spindle keeps slipping on the wheel and making it smoke and when i went to change it wouldnt come off even when i hit it hundreds of times
@SeanTuckerBrett The drive spindle bolt screws into engine's crankshaft. Find the engine on the Go-Ped website and click on the parts button for it to get to a complete engine parts list. but first try an center punch to hammer out the broken screw part that stuck. I hads that happen a few times and was able to get the screw out of the crankshaft so it was still usable.
thanks for the tip that was a quick response. i realized that the new spindell i ordered was suposed to be used with a special third bearing support so it wont work anyway. but when i put the next one on i will definitly do that. heres a more tricky question. i want to make the motor adjustment hydrolic instead of a bolt so i can engage the spinell using something on the handle bars any ideas on where i can find the things i need to get it done?
@MrJoshnsara the spindle for the third bearing support will work with out the third bearing but it will be a little long and not quite as strong with out the outer bearing.
I am not a big fan of the third bearing as they always create more trouble then they are worth. Just make sure you do a rear tire adjustment properly and your find with staying stock.
No clue on where to start with a hydraulic adjustment system. I believe it will be more trouble then it is worth, much like the 3rd bearing
when i put my new spindell on i cant tighten it because the shaft turns and there is not enough room to put a vice grip on how can i hold the shaft still and tighten the bolt?
Do it. Hold on to the flywheel and keep it from turning, or stick something like the end of a toothbrush where the sparkplug goes to keep the piston from moving. I use an impact air tool.
@nhanimov1 You need to do it and follow what it says in the video. Be sure to use the hammer rotate the spindle to hit on the other side and repeat until it comes off. It just takes time and will not come right off.
hey um i remove the bolt for the spindle and i hammered it lighly it i oiled it and it wont come out anyy suggestions please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@nhanimov1 its the repeated shock/vibration on the spindle by the hammer that allow it to come off. This hammering can take a while so keep at it and in a few minutes it will come off. No need to oil it as that does little more then make a mess.
Hi I just bought a super Bigfoot off craigslist the engine is fine but it won't idle and if you keep a goped in a garage for about a year would the carb need to be opened up and cleaned
@thepinkneenja It all depends on a lot of things, but start with a fresh spark plug, clean air filter, fresh and properly mixed fuel and then see if that improves things.
@PMWgoped dou u think it would help if i clean the carb and put it back amd what engine does a super bigfoot have because i need to buy some engine covers and a pull start
I'm gonna be doing this soon, I have the sport model as well but my engine and gas tank are oppisite the sides that your's are on.The G23LH motor.But it's still a Sport so it should be exactly the same.Thanks for your assistance,now I know what I'm doing!
im trying to improve the speed of my goped gsr25 what should i do? And do you change the spindle the same way for my goped? What spindle should i buy?
The GSR25 uses a chain and clutch drive and is not a direct drive or use a drive spindle. That you would need to do is change the rear sprocket and get a new chain size to match.
The stock Sport drive spindle has a special coating so it will not slip when wet when proper adjustment is done. Most aftermarket spindles lack this coating and will slip when that get wet. Nevertheless, In any case riding a powered scooter in the rain is not a good idea to begin with because traction is minimized and braking distant is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
I don't think I follow, but if you are referring the head of the drive spindle bolt snapping off and making it difficult to remove, then I would simply try the "Knocking" action as shown in this video and see if the spindle will loose its grip on the crankshaft taper and come off with the rest of the bolt still in place. You may need to take a little more time at the "Knocking" but I see no reason why it would not work. With the spindle removed the rest of the bolt should come out easy.
Yeah that's what I was thinking to go stock. But I don't know what size is stock? I can see you can buy them on eBay. And there are sizes .625, .675, .700 etc. This is my first go ped so I'm kind of lost. Lol
I forget off the top of my head what stock is. I think its .625 but maybe .675
You can order a factory stock by finding the Sport model on the GoPed website and clicking on the parts button next to it. That will take you to a complete replacement parts list with an exploded drawing to help you find the part.
Great video I just bought a Go Ped yesterday and need to replace the drive spindle. What size spindle do I need to buy? I think it's a Red California model. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
I personally I would stick with a stock spindle. It has a good balance between acceleration & speed. Most aftermarket spindles are larger and will make the GoPed Sport go faster but they also take away from the acceleration and hill climbing ability. If you insist on a larger spindle then call a dealer that sells aftermarket spindles and ask what they would recommend for your engine, if they know what their doing then they will be asking you a few questions and can tell you what you can expect.
It's obvious you have very little experience with the Go-Ped Sport or Super X-Ped.
The direct drive puts 99% of the engine's power directly to the rear wheel. Chain drive models only get something like 85%. Add that with less moving parts and unsurpassed throttle response and you have the reasons why performance minded people prefer the direct drive for stunts and wheelies over the models with the chain and clutch.
Go-Ped also makes models with the chain and clutch so suit yourself.
ok thankyou for this technical support, another problem i am having though is that my goped is bogging alot i did clean out the carb but i don't know if it might have to do with the bent crank
yes but i really have to push the tire to fit the axle through is that still ok. i just push it with my hands so i don't know if i am putting more than 75 pounds of pressure.
75 pound of pressure is quite a bit and you should be OK with using a fresh new wheel. New wheels will do an initial "scrub-in" that's basically rubbing off the tooling mold release skin on the tire and in that process will get slightly smaller.
i have 2 more problems though, i bought a .750 spindle and my new tire fits really tight should i sand it down with sand paper or what is your solution, and my crankshaft is minorly bent it shimmies like 1 or 2 milimeters is that really bad i mean i have use lots of motors such as lawnmowers the have been way more bent what's your thought about that one because i really don't want to waste money on a new crank shaft
Don't sand the tire down. After your first ride it will be fine.
Bent Crankshafts are never any good but if your engine still runs then I would leave it alone. It may end up eventual failing over time but I would replace it then. I have seen engines even continue to run for a number of hours with a cracked crankshaft.
I am happy to hear you finally got it off. I am going to remove most of these past post so others do not get confused or try something that could damage the engine.
The taper of the spindle and crankshaft are designed to keep a tight hold on one and another so they are all "Stuck on there" like you say. Keep "knocking" with the hammer like in the video, rotate the spindle so you can "knock" on the other side, and repeat this until the spindle can be pulled off. Some times it can take several minutes of this "knocking" action to get it to come off. Just make sure your following the directions in the video.
Oh, I understand now. Your Sport has one of the many aftermarket 3rd bearing supports. Its not original equipment but will pull straight off. I am going to guess at it but I think your 3rd bearing is seized into the bearing (the bearing is in the plate) so your going to have to force it off but just be careful because the spindle is connected to the crankshaft and to much force can break it.
and i noticed that after you took off the gas tank, there should be a metal gaurd. do i need that? could i just take mine off or does it have to stay on there? please answer asap
That metal plate is only found and needed on Liquimatic models that still have the original fluid drive/torque converter. If you have a Liquimatic model that has been changed to the Sport model's "drive spindle" you then no longer need that plate.
bamf64, there is only one bolt in the metal plate but that bolt only hold a stud that goes into a bearing found in the plug for the liquimatic's fluid drive that stud is pressed into the bearing and will come straight out. but if your changing the liquimatic to the Sport's drive spindle then just undo the screw holding the stud and leave it in the plug. You will be removing that plug next to get to the main bolt and where you can start using the video to help remove it from there.
i have a sport. just to make things clear, the metal part im talking about is shown right after you take off the gas tank. it has 3 screws in it. i took out the 3 screws but the metal part seems like it is attached to the spindle. i cant figure out how to get it off. should i try to pry it off with a flathead lol? i cant seem to figure it out.
For the Liquimatic, remove the gas tank and then the main plug on the end with the cooling fins to get to the bolt found under the plug. Remove that bolt and then with the hammer you will see a metal ring at the end of the Liquimaitic drive down on the engine side that you "knock" on but don't "knock" on the aluminum shaft. Some times you need to knock a few times rotate the spindle and knock some more and continue until the drive spindle drops off the end of the crankshaft.
would a 1.5l gas tank bolt right on?
apu2169 1 month ago
@apu2169 Yep, and pretty easy to do.
PMWgoped 1 month ago
@PMWgoped make a video on how to change the bearing in the engine, the one the spindle uses, spindle bearing? crank shaft bearing?
FrenchValleyAirport 1 month ago
@FrenchValleyAirport A video will take me some time (up to a few months) before I can get around to making that video. Its not to hard but the trick is pulling the flywheel off so the cases can come apart. Watch the video I made on replacing the cyclinder and pistion because some of these steps are needed to get to the bottom half of the engine. Note: you do not need to remove the pistion or pistion rings.
PMWgoped 1 month ago
@PMWgoped how often do they need to be changed? what are some signs? i dont think mine needs it, but i bought the goped used so i dont know...
FrenchValleyAirport 1 month ago
@FrenchValleyAirport Not all that often, I would say depending on the care of the engine 200 to 400 hours of operation but I have seen many go much longer then that. When the main seals start going bad starting get hard or imposable, idle RPM starts fluctuating on its own leading many to believe the carburetor jetting is off, or the engine may end up seizing because the added air that leaks in through the seal is preventing the engine from getting the lubrication it needs.
PMWgoped 3 weeks ago
@frenchvalleyairport I have the impression your engine is working fine so I would not worry to much about the engine seals unless of course you're experiencing something that may lead you to believe you need new main seals.
PMWgoped 3 weeks ago
is this how you do it on a bigfoot too?
WayBeyondStars 1 month ago
@WayBeyondStars yep
PMWgoped 1 month ago
Oh yeah its a goped sport.
enriqueg96 7 months ago
My spindle is not touching my tire enough how do i fix that? Please reply thanks.
enriqueg96 7 months ago
@enriqueg96 put your sport/ped on its centre stand. loosen quick release. set epw all way down . put about 75lbs of pressure on deck at rear fender. tire will touch spindle hard. ( wiht pressure) while applying that pressure, move EPW into position on tank bolt. then tighten quick release. youre good to go
yamahonkawazuki 4 months ago
@PMWgoped what size socket bit is used to remove the gas tank ?
Daderep305 7 months ago
@Daderep305 I forget but think it's a 10mm socket.
PMWgoped 7 months ago
@PMWgoped it is
yamahonkawazuki 4 months ago
Where is your video on ajusting the rear wheel? I cannot find it.
tjobrienRC 10 months ago
@tjobrienRC For some reason I cannot post the link in this message. You can find it by visiting my channel and looking in the "Help" section, or by going to goped.com and looking in the "FAQ/video" section of the website.
PMWgoped 10 months ago
@PMWgoped Do you need a different spindle when you have the third bearing? I just got a goped sport and it has the third bearing. And what is the point of the different diameter spindles?
tjobrienRC 10 months ago
@tjobrienRC Yes, a third bearing support is an aftermarket part that is not made by GoPed. This means that you will need to replace the spindle with one designed by the manufacture of your third bearing support to insure it fits properly. Alternatively, you can remove the third bearing support and go back to the stock original spindle.
The larger the spindle the faster you go but the slower you will accurate, put to big of a spindle on and your engine will not have the power to get to speed.
PMWgoped 10 months ago
Thank you haha i cant beleive i didnt notice that haha. 20seconds after i posted yhe question it should what i could do in the video haha
SizeMatterss1 11 months ago
i could figure out my goped wouldnt go and i just relized its because of the spindle. The spindle is about a half of an inch away from the tire, is there a way to fix that or is the spindle broken or is the tire bad? Please help thanks
SizeMatterss1 11 months ago
@SizeMatterss1 You may need a new wheel if it is worn past its usable life. However, the rear wheel is adjustable so it can be adjusted as the wheel wears. I suggest you read the Operator's Manual for your Go-Ped it is filled with stuff you should know and understand. Also see the video on how to adjust the rear wheel of a direct drive model.
PMWgoped 11 months ago
The trick is to follow the text instruction in the video. You do not want to hit it very hard or you risk breaking the crankshaft. You also need to knock/hit the side of the spindle with the hammer down on the end that is closer to the engine only. It's the shock vibration that you create with the hammer that shakes the spindle loose. It may take a few minutes of "knocking" with the hammer but it will come off eventually.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
@PMWgoped i used a chisel and got leverage underneath the spindle and it came loose after a few jerks
cmcnum 1 year ago
ive got a goped second hand and when i went to use it in the rain the spindle keeps slipping on the wheel and making it smoke and when i went to change it wouldnt come off even when i hit it hundreds of times
cmcnum 1 year ago
The rear wheel works the same either way and it does not care or matter. .
PMWgoped 1 year ago
you put the wheel back on backwards. LoL.
larryconti23 1 year ago
hey some how the bolt thing that u put your spindle over and bolt the spindle bolt into broke. what is that called/?and where can i get a new one?
SeanTuckerBrett 1 year ago
@SeanTuckerBrett The drive spindle bolt screws into engine's crankshaft. Find the engine on the Go-Ped website and click on the parts button for it to get to a complete engine parts list. but first try an center punch to hammer out the broken screw part that stuck. I hads that happen a few times and was able to get the screw out of the crankshaft so it was still usable.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
thanks for the tip that was a quick response. i realized that the new spindell i ordered was suposed to be used with a special third bearing support so it wont work anyway. but when i put the next one on i will definitly do that. heres a more tricky question. i want to make the motor adjustment hydrolic instead of a bolt so i can engage the spinell using something on the handle bars any ideas on where i can find the things i need to get it done?
MrJoshnsara 1 year ago
@MrJoshnsara the spindle for the third bearing support will work with out the third bearing but it will be a little long and not quite as strong with out the outer bearing.
I am not a big fan of the third bearing as they always create more trouble then they are worth. Just make sure you do a rear tire adjustment properly and your find with staying stock.
No clue on where to start with a hydraulic adjustment system. I believe it will be more trouble then it is worth, much like the 3rd bearing
PMWgoped 1 year ago
when i put my new spindell on i cant tighten it because the shaft turns and there is not enough room to put a vice grip on how can i hold the shaft still and tighten the bolt?
MrJoshnsara 1 year ago
@MrJoshnsara There is a couple ways to
Do it. Hold on to the flywheel and keep it from turning, or stick something like the end of a toothbrush where the sparkplug goes to keep the piston from moving. I use an impact air tool.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
wow it worked thanks!!!!!
nhanimov1 1 year ago
@nhanimov1 Happy to hear it.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
ok thanks i tried ur idea to repeat it over and over but it wont even get loose is there a certain spot i should hammer it on
nhanimov1 1 year ago
@nhanimov1 You need to do it and follow what it says in the video. Be sure to use the hammer rotate the spindle to hit on the other side and repeat until it comes off. It just takes time and will not come right off.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
hey um i remove the bolt for the spindle and i hammered it lighly it i oiled it and it wont come out anyy suggestions please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nhanimov1 1 year ago
@nhanimov1 its the repeated shock/vibration on the spindle by the hammer that allow it to come off. This hammering can take a while so keep at it and in a few minutes it will come off. No need to oil it as that does little more then make a mess.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
Hi I just bought a super Bigfoot off craigslist the engine is fine but it won't idle and if you keep a goped in a garage for about a year would the carb need to be opened up and cleaned
thepinkneenja 1 year ago
@thepinkneenja It all depends on a lot of things, but start with a fresh spark plug, clean air filter, fresh and properly mixed fuel and then see if that improves things.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
@PMWgoped dou u think it would help if i clean the carb and put it back amd what engine does a super bigfoot have because i need to buy some engine covers and a pull start
thepinkneenja 1 year ago
@PMWgoped i am going to clean out the carb and by a new ignition coil because it would start but not idle and also im going to buy a pullstart
thepinkneenja 1 year ago
@thepinkneenja I do not think it is the ignition coil. If it was then it would not start.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
PMWgoped i was wondering what the size of the stock sport spindle is like about what size is it. is it a .625 or bigger
gamboa1997 1 year ago
@gamboa1997 I forget now what the stock size is but .625 sounds about right.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
watching this video my chair broke and i cut my face. and now i am pissed!!!!!!!
TheGarrettDressler 1 year ago
6mm deed socket needed to remove the gastank nuts
PMWgoped 1 year ago
hello, what size ratchet do you use to remove the fuel tank?
maccasmith15 1 year ago
I'm gonna be doing this soon, I have the sport model as well but my engine and gas tank are oppisite the sides that your's are on.The G23LH motor.But it's still a Sport so it should be exactly the same.Thanks for your assistance,now I know what I'm doing!
DIZZBIZZY 1 year ago
If the engine is on the other side then it
should be a S25 model, but the
spindle will come off the same way.
PMWgoped 1 year ago
im trying to improve the speed of my goped gsr25 what should i do? And do you change the spindle the same way for my goped? What spindle should i buy?
xWisperWindx 2 years ago
The GSR25 uses a chain and clutch drive and is not a direct drive or use a drive spindle. That you would need to do is change the rear sprocket and get a new chain size to match.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
what size wrench do you use to take the bolt out of the spindle?
ifitsntnfireitsntcoo 2 years ago
hey 1 question when the tire gets wet does it slip and no tracktion so the motor just spines? and tire dont? let men o
atvman424 2 years ago
The stock Sport drive spindle has a special coating so it will not slip when wet when proper adjustment is done. Most aftermarket spindles lack this coating and will slip when that get wet. Nevertheless, In any case riding a powered scooter in the rain is not a good idea to begin with because traction is minimized and braking distant is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
i never rode it in wett. you know any were i can get it fixed?
kylebikesfit 2 years ago
lmfao my gopeds spindle nut thingy snapped off inside the hole because it was loose! and now i cannot get it out lmfao but it will be fixed soon!
kylebikesfit 2 years ago
I don't think I follow, but if you are referring the head of the drive spindle bolt snapping off and making it difficult to remove, then I would simply try the "Knocking" action as shown in this video and see if the spindle will loose its grip on the crankshaft taper and come off with the rest of the bolt still in place. You may need to take a little more time at the "Knocking" but I see no reason why it would not work. With the spindle removed the rest of the bolt should come out easy.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
Ok I'll try that thanks for the help.
sgstyle65 2 years ago
Yeah that's what I was thinking to go stock. But I don't know what size is stock? I can see you can buy them on eBay. And there are sizes .625, .675, .700 etc. This is my first go ped so I'm kind of lost. Lol
sgstyle65 2 years ago
I forget off the top of my head what stock is. I think its .625 but maybe .675
You can order a factory stock by finding the Sport model on the GoPed website and clicking on the parts button next to it. That will take you to a complete replacement parts list with an exploded drawing to help you find the part.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
Great video I just bought a Go Ped yesterday and need to replace the drive spindle. What size spindle do I need to buy? I think it's a Red California model. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
sgstyle65 2 years ago
I personally I would stick with a stock spindle. It has a good balance between acceleration & speed. Most aftermarket spindles are larger and will make the GoPed Sport go faster but they also take away from the acceleration and hill climbing ability. If you insist on a larger spindle then call a dealer that sells aftermarket spindles and ask what they would recommend for your engine, if they know what their doing then they will be asking you a few questions and can tell you what you can expect.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
no chain drive = crapp
SvenskFilm2 2 years ago
It's obvious you have very little experience with the Go-Ped Sport or Super X-Ped.
The direct drive puts 99% of the engine's power directly to the rear wheel. Chain drive models only get something like 85%. Add that with less moving parts and unsurpassed throttle response and you have the reasons why performance minded people prefer the direct drive for stunts and wheelies over the models with the chain and clutch.
Go-Ped also makes models with the chain and clutch so suit yourself.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
lmfao?!
kylebikesfit 2 years ago
well that is where all the bogging is its at the idle and the transition
stevekolis101 2 years ago
well it bogs when you transition from idle to open throttle so would it be better if i turned up my idle
stevekolis101 2 years ago
Maybe, but I would not know what is actualy going on without handing it for myself.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
ok and how should i fix my bogging should i turn up the idle
stevekolis101 2 years ago
I believe that the .75 spindle you installed is to big and reason why your bogging. switch back to stock or go smaller in size.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
and can you make a video about changing or working on bottom ends it would be really appreciated
stevekolis101 2 years ago
Well see what I can do but it made be awhile before I can get around to it.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
so what should i do, should i turn up the idle
stevekolis101 2 years ago
ok thankyou for this technical support, another problem i am having though is that my goped is bogging alot i did clean out the carb but i don't know if it might have to do with the bent crank
stevekolis101 2 years ago
I a bent crank would not help, but I think it bogs because it is geared way to tall from the larger spindle.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
yes but i really have to push the tire to fit the axle through is that still ok. i just push it with my hands so i don't know if i am putting more than 75 pounds of pressure.
stevekolis101 2 years ago
75 pound of pressure is quite a bit and you should be OK with using a fresh new wheel. New wheels will do an initial "scrub-in" that's basically rubbing off the tooling mold release skin on the tire and in that process will get slightly smaller.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
i have 2 more problems though, i bought a .750 spindle and my new tire fits really tight should i sand it down with sand paper or what is your solution, and my crankshaft is minorly bent it shimmies like 1 or 2 milimeters is that really bad i mean i have use lots of motors such as lawnmowers the have been way more bent what's your thought about that one because i really don't want to waste money on a new crank shaft
stevekolis101 2 years ago
Don't sand the tire down. After your first ride it will be fine.
Bent Crankshafts are never any good but if your engine still runs then I would leave it alone. It may end up eventual failing over time but I would replace it then. I have seen engines even continue to run for a number of hours with a cracked crankshaft.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
i made a tool out of a crowbar and was able to pop off the spindle by smacking it with a hammer.
stevekolis101 2 years ago
I am happy to hear you finally got it off. I am going to remove most of these past post so others do not get confused or try something that could damage the engine.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
ok but i did see some rust on the end of the spindle so im thinking the spindle might be rusted on to the drive shaft.
stevekolis101 2 years ago
Very unlikely that rust is keeping the spindle from coming off.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
Whenever I fix my bigfoot, I hear this song in my head.... LOL
JunglistJeff 2 years ago
I have a 1995 goped sport and can't get my spindle!!! It's like stuck on there
ghostfear3 2 years ago
The taper of the spindle and crankshaft are designed to keep a tight hold on one and another so they are all "Stuck on there" like you say. Keep "knocking" with the hammer like in the video, rotate the spindle so you can "knock" on the other side, and repeat this until the spindle can be pulled off. Some times it can take several minutes of this "knocking" action to get it to come off. Just make sure your following the directions in the video.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
Oh, I understand now. Your Sport has one of the many aftermarket 3rd bearing supports. Its not original equipment but will pull straight off. I am going to guess at it but I think your 3rd bearing is seized into the bearing (the bearing is in the plate) so your going to have to force it off but just be careful because the spindle is connected to the crankshaft and to much force can break it.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
and i noticed that after you took off the gas tank, there should be a metal gaurd. do i need that? could i just take mine off or does it have to stay on there? please answer asap
bamf64 2 years ago
That metal plate is only found and needed on Liquimatic models that still have the original fluid drive/torque converter. If you have a Liquimatic model that has been changed to the Sport model's "drive spindle" you then no longer need that plate.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
i unscrewed the bolts in the metal plate and it wont come off.. what should i do?
bamf64 2 years ago
bamf64, there is only one bolt in the metal plate but that bolt only hold a stud that goes into a bearing found in the plug for the liquimatic's fluid drive that stud is pressed into the bearing and will come straight out. but if your changing the liquimatic to the Sport's drive spindle then just undo the screw holding the stud and leave it in the plug. You will be removing that plug next to get to the main bolt and where you can start using the video to help remove it from there.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
i have a sport. just to make things clear, the metal part im talking about is shown right after you take off the gas tank. it has 3 screws in it. i took out the 3 screws but the metal part seems like it is attached to the spindle. i cant figure out how to get it off. should i try to pry it off with a flathead lol? i cant seem to figure it out.
bamf64 2 years ago
very informative video! just what i was looking for! thank you!
bamf64 2 years ago
what kind of tool iz dat a star ranch
scootaboy3 2 years ago
You need a 10m deep socket for the gas tank, a 6m allen wrench for the drive spinde bolt, large Vise-Grip pliers,and a small hammer.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
For the Liquimatic, remove the gas tank and then the main plug on the end with the cooling fins to get to the bolt found under the plug. Remove that bolt and then with the hammer you will see a metal ring at the end of the Liquimaitic drive down on the engine side that you "knock" on but don't "knock" on the aluminum shaft. Some times you need to knock a few times rotate the spindle and knock some more and continue until the drive spindle drops off the end of the crankshaft.
PMWgoped 2 years ago
thanks
acegoped 2 years ago
does this apply with the liquamatic?
acegoped 2 years ago