Tips to Keep Your Motorcycle Rim Nut from Getting Stuck and Lasting Longer

Two-wheeler owners, check out these important tips! There are two things that can cause the motorcycle rim fastener nut to be difficult to open. The rim nut on the motorcycle must be tightened properly. The purpose of this is clear, so that the motorcycle rim is not easily separated when we ride the motorcycle. However, if the nut is too tight, there is a risk that it could cause trouble when the motorcycle rim needs to be removed from the motorcycle.

The fastening nut on the alloy wheel should be tightened just enough, there is no need to be so forceful or even use a long pipe to make the nut tight. In addition to being the cause of the nut being difficult to remove later, the rim nut thread can be slek and worn if turned too tight so that later it can no longer be used. Not only that, another thing that often causes the rim nut on the motorcycle to be difficult to open is the presence of rust. With use, the motorcycle rim nut can rust. This can happen because there is dirt and water that enters the gap in the bolt nut threads.

Therefore, before disassembling the rim, make it a habit to spray penetrant liquid first into the gap of the rim bolt nut on the motorcycle. By spraying the penetrant liquid first, if there is rust or dirt attached, the dirt or rust will fall off, making it easier during the disassembly process.

Hopefully, you will understand and understand the common reasons why the fastening nut on the motorcycle rim sometimes becomes difficult to unscrew. Therefore, in order to keep the leg components, especially the motorcycle rim nut safe, don't over tighten when installing the nut and don't forget to apply penetrant to prevent rust!