Torque washer on cyclotricty front kit

[Meroe]

Hi,
In process of fitting cyclotricity front wheel conversion kit. The torque washer with the small projection?. Does it go in so that the projection is against the metal (ie bottom of the U of the drop out) or does it go so that the projection is (away) from the forks, ie wheel spindle then axle projection nearest to the outside world.

Thanks

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi,
In process of fitting cyclotricity front wheel conversion kit. The torque washer with the small projection?. Does it go in so that the projection is against the metal (ie bottom of the U of the drop out) or does it go so that the projection is (away) from the forks, ie wheel spindle then axle projection nearest to the outside world.

Thanks

Hi Meroe,

It might be worth investing in a set of torque arms for under £10 you can have peace of mind.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262310664331?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[D C]

Hi,
In process of fitting cyclotricity front wheel conversion kit. The torque washer with the small projection?. Does it go in so that the projection is against the metal (ie bottom of the U of the drop out) or does it go so that the projection is (away) from the forks, ie wheel spindle then axle projection nearest to the outside world.

Thanks

It's not very clear from the fitting instructions, I queried this with Cyclotricity when I fitted mine and it's the projection to go at the open end.
I had to do a bit of very careful filing of the forks to get the axle central in the slot, there's a thread about this somewhere on here.
Here's a picture of John's excellent torque arm fitted to mine, well worth it in my opinion for extra strength and peace of mind.
Dave.

 

[Terry1100]

Here's my blog post on Torque Arms - very much a "work it out for yourself" post rather than an expert position - but it may help

http://terrygibson.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/converting-my-dawes-sonoran-to-e-bike_19.html

 

[D C]

Meroe, why not come back and tell us how you went on.
It can be helpful to folk with similar problems.
Dave.

 

[Meroe]

Hi,
Have fitted torque washers supplied with cylotricity kit with lug furthest from U of bolt, and all seems well. Also, a bit of Googling suggested torque arms only really essential with 500W or higher power motors.
Will make sure I check wheel nuts before and after each ride.
Thanks all for advice.