SoCalMule 106 Posted October 27, 2018 Today I was inspecting my 2007 KTM 450 EXC axle after replacing the rear tire and found a fingernail catching 1/2" scratch 3" in from the right end. It seems like a small grain of sand that I found while wiping the grease off may have been the culprit. I ordered a new axle and nut, but want to ride in the interim. Does anyone with experience feel that I should wait till the replacement axle arrives? Signed, impatient Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted October 27, 2018 Doesn't sound like something that I'd be concerned about. But post a pic and we can go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 890 Posted October 27, 2018 Blend it in with some sandpaper, run it for the rest of your life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, tntmo said: Blend it in with some sandpaper, run it for the rest of your life. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted October 27, 2018 12 hours ago, Oracle said: Doesn't sound like something that I'd be concerned about. But post a pic and we can go from there. Thank you! Sounds by everyone that has posted that I can "stand down" from worrying about this issue. I will sand down the blemish and call it good. I appreciate all who advised me on this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted October 27, 2018 X4 my 2011 husaberg 570 same as ktm wheels had a deep scratch when i bought it. Blended the scratch was doing wheel bearings when i noticed and been 2500miles since looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Bp619 said: X4 my 2011 husaberg 570 same as ktm wheels had a deep scratch when i bought it. Blended the scratch was doing wheel bearings when i noticed and been 2500miles since looks great Excellent, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
