I've seen you using grease and phil tenacious oil on the cassette/free wheel. Which is better or is there no difference? Also on one video during hub assembly you had used grease then you washed it off in mineral spirit and used phil tenacious oil. So I'm confused. Please also tell me whether your advice applies to freewheel and cassette. Thanks
This problem has been bugging me on and off for the last few weeks, especially during very cold weather. I finally fixed it thanks to your very helpful video.
This was an intermittent problem I had that was driving me crazy. I was at the point of throwing the bike away. THANK YOU That's exactly what it was and it worked 🎉❤👍🏻
Can't believe I just fixed my sons bike that is spinning both ways after watching this video. I was almost going to buy another bike. Now all I spent was on wd40 and grease. Thanks to RJ The Nike Guy.
Not five minutes after removing the back wheel and applying your Technique I have a functioning bike again thank you so much! Now I have just get on it and start losing some weight! I also like you to know that you have a new subscriber you're very concise and to the point makes it simple enough for a guy like me again thank you
RJ, I can't count how many times you have save my butt. 90% of my bike repair skills have come from watching your videos. Thank you soo much for posting these videos.
Had a freewheel that wasn't engaging at times, usually when beginning to pedal. Once engaged, worked fine; never has slipped once it's engaged, yet. Still, had no clue what might be going on in inside the cassette nor how it even worked. Now I know and at a minimum, you've saved me from having to fork over some money for a new freewheel. Very useful, indeed!!
RJ, I can't thank you enough for how many problems you've solved for me, how much expertise you've imparted, and how much money you've ultimately saved me through your videos. I've learned so much from you! I have a Helicomatic that has been skipping and it's a bit alarming and dangerous at times. I think a little work with this method ought to free up the sticking pawls and alleviate this problem.
This is an alright solution for a quick fix or if you can not source a new freewheel for your particular bike. An oil is not a good replacement for grease and this is not how it was done at the factory. If you have the mechanical ability, stripping a freewheel completely isn't too bad of a task. Just make sure to buy spare bearings! The ideal solution is that you find a brand new replacement which is getting harder these days.
Thank you for the videos on older bikes. I watched the one on replacing cracked cantilever brakes, then put some new brakes on my friend's bike, a 1992 Motiv Cross Creek. Step on the pedals for a test ride, freewheel is not working. Back again to watch this video from RJ The Bike Guy. :-)
this helped me soo much. One being super stubborn I tried everything I knew as a bike technician washed your video sprayed a tiny WD-40 in the cracks worked perfect.
I have the same problem. But you make it look way to easy. I thought I would have to go spend $100 + on odd tools that are dramatically inflated and over priced. Your telling me I can fix my bike for free? Man I love TH-cam!! Great Video. Superb Tip Champ.
holy cow I just changed my first tire and ended up with a wheel that doesn't go with the pedals... this video was made just for me. thanks. new to all this fix bike stuff.... new to all this ride bike stuff... but I'm doing it!
That Is very informative, this is currently the problem with my road bike BUT how do i know if the freewheel is damaged or simply needs to be cleaned? Is there an indication? Cuz i dont want to end up buying equipments when the freewheel is actually damaged, im currently not that well off in money so i need to be sure about my choices, i use my bike as my service to work and school so its really important
Thanks allot this worked well for me as i was very confused what had happened for it to spin both ways! i never took the cog right off, i just took the wheel off and just gave it a good spray both sides and spun it until it clicked then boom working thanks again!
The information here is very good, WD40 is mostly Kerosine which degreases very well but is a very temporary lube. If the cleaning doesn't seem to help the pawls to engage, on 'cheap' freewheels the return springs may have worn out or the pawls may have broken. It is great trying to recycle, but you may have to replace. When you put a freewheel on a hub, grease the hub freewheel threads and the threads on the freewheel itself. This gives an even coat on all the threads to assure future removability.
my kid's trek had the same problem yesterday, and i did something similar, i ended up opening up the outer bearing seal with a punch and flushed it. the pauls came loose, i re greased it and put it back together, good as new! thanks!
@@RJTheBikeGuy I combined info from a few videos since my freewheel was different, and I had no removal tool. But the basic idea of flushing out the stuck parts worked. Thanks again.
Hi RJ great video, very useful tips. What is the name of that small tool you used for removing the cassette? I have this problem and I was unfortunate to take a fall when it gave way. So I want to give this a shot at fixing it 👍
Nice one my man 👌. I was going to buy a new cassette or leave it into a shop after my last effort to fix using brake cleaner only lasted my son a few rides. Wasn't generous enough with the degrease fluid and I had forgot to re -lube and it was a dry spell . hopefully this will be more permanent
RJ, so I can't be sure what tool I need to unlock the freewheel its a brand new 9 cog cassette and I am baffled with the correct tool to undo it, it is shimano quick release so I will need to try and buy it or borrow 1,are there any numbers for the right tool Thx I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for the clear instructions my name is Jonathan
I replace my freewheel..after installation my chain start jump to next gear..specifically from 5 th to 6 th gear and start clicking sound ....it faulty freewheel or bco of gear settings? ?
Question, so i got a bike that just recently began doing this, first was skipping, and i sort of ignored it and now i went down the road and it just went out completely, im pritty sure i broke the Palls at that point, not quite sure. So my question is, what would i need to do to find a replacement freewheel, thanks.
Imma pray this works to fix my bike I'll try it out tomorrow when I've got sunlight. Bc I swear if ive gotta replace the whole cog imma cry 🥲 Just a question if anyone knows, does/can an issue like this make your shift gear feel tighter? Or make it skip down to tighter gears? Cuz my grip was in 3rd gear but my chain was on 6th after this problem occurred, had to manually reset both to 1st by taking the chain off setting both the grip and chain to first. I thought that would fix it for some reason but all it did was make it work for about 2 wheel rotations then stop (which is what makes me think its a lube issue)
After watching this video I decided to use hot boiling water from the kettle all over the cassette without removing it from the wheel it works in less than 5 minutes . Thanks 👍
Just use any other spray lube - chain spray, silicone spray, Liquid Wrench Spray. Go for the cheapest thing you have that sprays - you're going to flush most of it out anyway.
My mountain bike with I believe a 21spd shimano just did this today. It would slip then grab slip then grab then it just slipped more and more like a burnt out clutch in car then I was walking! So I blasted it with brake parts cleaner and after that dried, some PB blaster. It now seems to be coming back. Question, if I need to take it apart, can i get this shimano off without a special tool? Its about a 7yr old bike. And which grease is best for a final lube? I have tons, white lithium, fluid film, a couple different chain lubes, etc? Thanks
@@RJTheBikeGuy Thanks for the quick reply but now I think it's shot. I went back out and noticed the whole 7 stack cog assembly is totally loose. What do you think happened? I can just wiggle the whole thing around.
@@RJTheBikeGuy So I removed the rear wheel, it has the quick release set up and a disc so it took 5sec. So the freewheel literally was no longer screwed on at all! The freewheel says "slick system shift by-DNP on it. It appears to have two recessed holes where a tool goes to tighten it? Is it reverse threaded so maybe it needs to be tightened? It does appear to have aluminum grit, so hopefully it's not ruined. Thoughts?
@@RJTheBikeGuy The aluminum threads on the hub somehow shredded themselves smooth. I "fixed" it by JB welding the freewheel back onto the hub. It's back in business now. Cost nothing but of course the freewheel is a permanent part of the hub now!
Excel video- had same problem and just ending up pulling it apart and cleaning and inspecting the parts and lubed with engine oil and no problems. Your way is less disassembly and as long as you get all the degreaser out and lube back in, it be good and all the replies here seem happy after trying it too. I also use same oil on my chain and car wheel grease for my bearings. I figure that grease can hold a ton of car, it should work ok in a bike bearing and never had a problem or wear. So you can pay lots $$$ for "special lubes" but an old steel bike, surely it will work ok?.
My 2004 Cannondale Lefty Has a Problem When I Stop Pedaling The Cassette spins and the derailer fully extends and then the chain drops down. I Don't Know Why?
What does it mean if only sometimes it slides forward. It does it when I don't even peddle hard. Only has done it a couple times. But I'm thinking it's going to manifest into a bigger issue. Thank you.
I had my freewheel spinning both ways during a freezing winterday. I guess the grease in side was frozen. Should I use a lighter lube instead of thick grease?
@@RJTheBikeGuy When we got mine I was in Junior High and I remember the guy making a big deal out of it, like it was something only we were getting.LOL
I missed the word front freewheel. The freewheel in the video is a normal freewheel. I did a video on Shimano's Front Freewheel System. They were not common. They were generally found on lower end bikes. th-cam.com/video/Dwpnxh_Vxpk/w-d-xo.html
so when riding my bike, i would be able to keep my feet completely still and have the pedals not move but the wheels and the bike would still move. i havent ridden that bike in years and today i decided to pump air back into the tires and now it doesnt do that anymore. If i keep my feet still, the pedals will move with the tires. im not sure what its called but how do i get it back to do what it used to?
Great video! I have the same issue with a bike I’m restoring. Tried this and still nothing, the sprockets don’t move in relation to the innermost tool fittings at all. I about to finally give up and replace the freewheel. But I’d like to know if anyone has had any luck with using a remover tool and a chain whip to force the freewheel to coast? Also, could it perhaps work as a last resort to sink the whole thing down in degreaser to fix the issue?
RJ The Bike Guy I’m kinda new at this but what makes me think it’s a freewheel is that I screwed the whole thing off of the hub using a remover tool that is for freewheel and Campagnolo cassettes according to specs (the tool has has 12 notches, 26-28mm in diameter), and also it very much looks like a freewheel on video you now linked. It also says “MF-Z012” on it which, if I’m correct, is a freewheel model. Furthermore it’s Shimano and has 5 sprocket.
I bought new 50cm bike from kmart and assembled them at home manually. But ive noticed that the i pedal doesnot spin backward freely. I checked with my friends 70cm bike it spin both way without anyproblem. PLEASE help? Is it because its children bike or something wromg with it.
I never had trouble taking the face plate off to remove the pawls and springs on my cheapo units, starting with a single speed Sturmey Archer back in 1954. They all worked well enough, better for the lube I put in.
helpful video but i can't seem to get the freewheel off the bike. i have the right tool - it slots in perfectly - but when i turn it, the freewheel just spins and doesn't come off (nor can I tighten it securely). Somehow the threads have been stripped maybe?
The problem here is a seized /frozen sprocket mechanism. At 3:19 the sprocket problem should already actually be fixed at this point as you try turning it in the opposite direction . Once the steel balls inside start rolling freely as you can hear, the sprocket will engage. WD 40 is already good enough as a lubricant itself. Although the thick lubricating oil that you add afterwards can also be good for an extra coat of protection. I've seen some injecting grease into their gear mechanisms but i would not advice it, since grease hardens and becomes sticky as it ages.
Would it be easier to soak the freewheel in kerosene? And while it’s soaking, you can take a wide paint brush and brush the gears off and clean them as well.
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RJ The Bike Guy Hi! Can I clean those with kerosene, petrol etc, it will help?
Hi how to single spracket freewheel
@@carlitobanabatacguirhemjr8709 Same thing.
I've seen you using grease and phil tenacious oil on the cassette/free wheel. Which is better or is there no difference?
Also on one video during hub assembly you had used grease then you washed it off in mineral spirit and used phil tenacious oil.
So I'm confused.
Please also tell me whether your advice applies to freewheel and cassette.
Thanks
Great video. No nonsense, no useless monologue. Straight to the point, I can dig it. Thanks
This problem has been bugging me on and off for the last few weeks, especially during very cold weather. I finally fixed it thanks to your very helpful video.
Me to
This was an intermittent problem I had that was driving me crazy. I was at the point of throwing the bike away. THANK YOU
That's exactly what it was and it worked 🎉❤👍🏻
Can't believe I just fixed my sons bike that is spinning both ways after watching this video. I was almost going to buy another bike. Now all I spent was on wd40 and grease. Thanks to RJ The Nike Guy.
Not five minutes after removing the back wheel and applying your Technique I have a functioning bike again thank you so much! Now I have just get on it and start losing some weight! I also like you to know that you have a new subscriber you're very concise and to the point makes it simple enough for a guy like me again thank you
I like you style RJ, you are a cool teacher. You keep it simple but very well done.
RJ, I can't count how many times you have save my butt. 90% of my bike repair skills have come from watching your videos. Thank you soo much for posting these videos.
Had a freewheel that wasn't engaging at times, usually when beginning to pedal. Once engaged, worked fine; never has slipped once it's engaged, yet. Still, had no clue what might be going on in inside the cassette nor how it even worked. Now I know and at a minimum, you've saved me from having to fork over some money for a new freewheel. Very useful, indeed!!
RJ, I can't thank you enough for how many problems you've solved for me, how much expertise you've imparted, and how much money you've ultimately saved me through your videos. I've learned so much from you! I have a Helicomatic that has been skipping and it's a bit alarming and dangerous at times. I think a little work with this method ought to free up the sticking pawls and alleviate this problem.
Give it a shot. Can't hurt. Helicomatic parts are getting hard to find.
This is an alright solution for a quick fix or if you can not source a new freewheel for your particular bike.
An oil is not a good replacement for grease and this is not how it was done at the factory. If you have the mechanical ability, stripping a freewheel completely isn't too bad of a task. Just make sure to buy spare bearings!
The ideal solution is that you find a brand new replacement which is getting harder these days.
this video came through and saved my bike. couldn’t be more thankful
Very helpful. I ve had a customer lately with such problem and I put the new one. Now I know It can be done like this much cheaper. Thanks.
Thank you for the videos on older bikes. I watched the one on replacing cracked cantilever brakes, then put some new brakes on my friend's bike, a 1992 Motiv Cross Creek. Step on the pedals for a test ride, freewheel is not working. Back again to watch this video from RJ The Bike Guy. :-)
this helped me soo much. One being super stubborn I tried everything I knew as a bike technician washed your video sprayed a tiny WD-40 in the cracks worked perfect.
You have just saved me a ton of work and money. Thank you!! You are awesome. Just subscribed and liked!
Precious video. Quite helpful.
Thank you and greetings from Portugal.
I had this problem on my 1985 restored Raleigh sprint. You are a saviour
I have the same problem. But you make it look way to easy. I thought I would have to go spend $100 + on odd tools that are dramatically inflated and over priced.
Your telling me I can fix my bike for free? Man I love TH-cam!! Great Video. Superb Tip Champ.
Thank you very much. This little video has solved the problem in minutes and cost me nothing. I thought I needed a new wheel!
Oh yeah! Just did this and it worked to perfection! I was all ready to buy a wheel and everything! Thank you!!!
Instant fix for me. I was starting to think i'd have to replace it. Thanks.
Excellent video on freewheel maintenance!!
After 25 years of bikes; I finally ran i to this situation. Appreciate the video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks RJ. My son's bmx pedals rotate but not the rear tire. Going to try this weekend. Thanks again.
Excellent, you saved me money and I learned something new
holy cow I just changed my first tire and ended up with a wheel that doesn't go with the pedals... this video was made just for me. thanks.
new to all this fix bike stuff.... new to all this ride bike stuff... but I'm doing it!
That Is very informative, this is currently the problem with my road bike BUT how do i know if the freewheel is damaged or simply needs to be cleaned? Is there an indication? Cuz i dont want to end up buying equipments when the freewheel is actually damaged, im currently not that well off in money so i need to be sure about my choices, i use my bike as my service to work and school so its really important
Thanks sir, i was so annoying for this problem. now the solution founded! I gotta go to fix this now! Thanks so much!
Thanks allot this worked well for me as i was very confused what had happened for it to spin both ways! i never took the cog right off, i just took the wheel off and just gave it a good spray both sides and spun it until it clicked then boom working thanks again!
Thought I was going to have to buy a new wheel - this worked like a charm. Thanks!
thanks, this was exactly my problem and it cost me nothing to fix, didn't even need to get the freewheel removal tool
Legend. Saved me a trip to the bike shop.. many thanks..
The information here is very good, WD40 is mostly Kerosine which degreases very well but is a very temporary lube. If the cleaning doesn't seem to help the pawls to engage, on 'cheap' freewheels the return springs may have worn out or the pawls may have broken. It is great trying to recycle, but you may have to replace. When you put a freewheel on a hub, grease the hub freewheel threads and the threads on the freewheel itself. This gives an even coat on all the threads to assure future removability.
my kid's trek had the same problem yesterday, and i did something similar, i ended up opening up the outer bearing seal with a punch and flushed it. the pauls came loose, i re greased it and put it back together, good as new! thanks!
I have a video on disassembly also. But this method is a lot easier.
@@RJTheBikeGuy I combined info from a few videos since my freewheel was different, and I had no removal tool. But the basic idea of flushing out the stuck parts worked. Thanks again.
Hi RJ great video, very useful tips. What is the name of that small tool you used for removing the cassette? I have this problem and I was unfortunate to take a fall when it gave way. So I want to give this a shot at fixing it 👍
Would 3-in-One oil work the same as Phil?
Many thanks for taking the time to teach this! 👍
Great video. Thank you for demonstrating this so well.
That was helpful! I had this problem last night. I'll try to fix it this week or by the weekend.
Mine wasn't clicking that I could hear. Still working though. Cleaned and lube as you did and now perfect. 1971 Sierra brown Sports Tourer. Restoed!!
Mate, thanks for this.
I was expecting an expensive repair or replacement, but your advice and 15 minutes work solved the problem :-)
Thanks, you just saved me 40 bucks!
Nice one my man 👌. I was going to buy a new cassette or leave it into a shop after my last effort to fix using brake cleaner only lasted my son a few rides. Wasn't generous enough with the degrease fluid and I had forgot to re -lube and it was a dry spell . hopefully this will be more permanent
It's been 7 months, have you had to re-oil?
Exactly what was wrong with my uncle's bike. Thanks!!
RJ, so I can't be sure what tool I need to unlock the freewheel its a brand new 9 cog cassette and I am baffled with the correct tool to undo it, it is shimano quick release so I will need to try and buy it or borrow 1,are there any numbers for the right tool Thx I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for the clear instructions my name is Jonathan
It was very helpful. Thanks 👍
I replace my freewheel..after installation my chain start jump to next gear..specifically from 5 th to 6 th gear and start clicking sound ....it faulty freewheel or bco of gear settings? ?
Question, so i got a bike that just recently began doing this, first was skipping, and i sort of ignored it and now i went down the road and it just went out completely, im pritty sure i broke the Palls at that point, not quite sure. So my question is, what would i need to do to find a replacement freewheel, thanks.
Well, first trying this to see if it solves the issue. If you need to buy a new freewheel, go on Amazon and find one with matching speeds and gearing.
WOW! Crescent wrench is really huge :)
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That’s what she said
Thanks for the advice RJ....GodBless
Thanks so much! You saved me time & money. New subscriber here.
That is exactly what's going on with my mtb. Great 2 know!!! Thanks 🙏
What a great help. Thank you. I need to buy a free wheel tool.
Imma pray this works to fix my bike I'll try it out tomorrow when I've got sunlight. Bc I swear if ive gotta replace the whole cog imma cry 🥲
Just a question if anyone knows, does/can an issue like this make your shift gear feel tighter? Or make it skip down to tighter gears? Cuz my grip was in 3rd gear but my chain was on 6th after this problem occurred, had to manually reset both to 1st by taking the chain off setting both the grip and chain to first. I thought that would fix it for some reason but all it did was make it work for about 2 wheel rotations then stop (which is what makes me think its a lube issue)
Very helpful and very well explained thanks a million sorted the problem right out
Hi there! Did you try to pass the lube with a syringe or is it too thick?
Try it.
How’d you guys get the tool to open the freewheel
After watching this video I decided to use hot boiling water from the kettle all over the cassette without removing it from the wheel it works in less than 5 minutes . Thanks 👍
Thank you so much bro, ave wasted money buying new free wheels
How do u know if its broken and how do u do this on a 1 speed bmx bike?
Hey good video,but I don't have WD-40 any other alternative you can suggest?
Buy some WD-40 or borrow some.
Just use any other spray lube - chain spray, silicone spray, Liquid Wrench Spray. Go for the cheapest thing you have that sprays - you're going to flush most of it out anyway.
Only video that works! Thanks
Thanks dude my 29 inch rear wheel wasn’t that easy but you help a lot save me some money
My mountain bike with I believe a 21spd shimano just did this today. It would slip then grab slip then grab then it just slipped more and more like a burnt out clutch in car then I was walking! So I blasted it with brake parts cleaner and after that dried, some PB blaster. It now seems to be coming back.
Question, if I need to take it apart, can i get this shimano off without a special tool? Its about a 7yr old bike. And which grease is best for a final lube? I have tons, white lithium, fluid film, a couple different chain lubes, etc? Thanks
Just flush it, and lube it with Phil Tenacious oil. If you want to remove the freewheel, get a freewheel remover tool for your freewheel.
@@RJTheBikeGuy Thanks for the quick reply but now I think it's shot. I went back out and noticed the whole 7 stack cog assembly is totally loose. What do you think happened? I can just wiggle the whole thing around.
@@pryme2013 Then best to replace it. If you're bored: th-cam.com/video/T_vRbBRPr3c/w-d-xo.html
@@RJTheBikeGuy So I removed the rear wheel, it has the quick release set up and a disc so it took 5sec. So the freewheel literally was no longer screwed on at all! The freewheel says "slick system shift by-DNP on it. It appears to have two recessed holes where a tool goes to tighten it? Is it reverse threaded so maybe it needs to be tightened? It does appear to have aluminum grit, so hopefully it's not ruined. Thoughts?
@@RJTheBikeGuy The aluminum threads on the hub somehow shredded themselves smooth. I "fixed" it by JB welding the freewheel back onto the hub. It's back in business now. Cost nothing but of course the freewheel is a permanent part of the hub now!
Thank you very much for your information
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Excel video- had same problem and just ending up pulling it apart and cleaning and inspecting the parts and lubed with engine oil and no problems. Your way is less disassembly and as long as you get all the degreaser out and lube back in, it be good and all the replies here seem happy after trying it too. I also use same oil on my chain and car wheel grease for my bearings. I figure that grease can hold a ton of car, it should work ok in a bike bearing and never had a problem or wear. So you can pay lots $$$ for "special lubes" but an old steel bike, surely it will work ok?.
General purpose grease will work, though I prefer marine grease.
My 2004 Cannondale Lefty Has a Problem When I Stop Pedaling The Cassette spins and the derailer fully extends and then the chain drops down. I Don't Know Why?
th-cam.com/video/iQ6XgztsfmU/w-d-xo.html
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@@RJTheBikeGuy THANK YOU SO MUCH!
cleaning it and then adding oil...seemed to have done the trick..now my bike is working again (so far) thanks
What does it mean if only sometimes it slides forward. It does it when I don't even peddle hard. Only has done it a couple times. But I'm thinking it's going to manifest into a bigger issue. Thank you.
The pawls are slipping. Most like this will fix the issue unless the pawls are damaged.
Thank you for the Great help
Thank you, I must give this a try on my old Raleigh Racer. The gear's are getting worse.
Thank you very much Sir.. Very nice of tuition..
Generally helped me out a lot, thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you very much for the info Sir. You're most helpful.
I had my freewheel spinning both ways during a freezing winterday. I guess the grease in side was frozen. Should I use a lighter lube instead of thick grease?
What type of bike was this system from? I had a bike in early ‘80’s that had front freewheeling cassettes. Can’t remember manufacturers. Maybe Mikado?
I don't remember. Pretty much all multi-gear bikes had freewheels before cassettes were invented. th-cam.com/video/qcgz3-XyNkI/w-d-xo.html
@@RJTheBikeGuy When we got mine I was in Junior High and I remember the guy making a big deal out of it, like it was something only we were getting.LOL
I missed the word front freewheel. The freewheel in the video is a normal freewheel. I did a video on Shimano's Front Freewheel System. They were not common. They were generally found on lower end bikes. th-cam.com/video/Dwpnxh_Vxpk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the great video!!
This helped me out sooo much, thank you!!!!
My freewheel is the opposite it grabs in both directions how would i fix that?
so when riding my bike, i would be able to keep my feet completely still and have the pedals not move but the wheels and the bike would still move. i havent ridden that bike in years and today i decided to pump air back into the tires and now it doesnt do that anymore. If i keep my feet still, the pedals will move with the tires. im not sure what its called but how do i get it back to do what it used to?
The freewheel is sticky. The old grease got thick. This will fix that too.
I have a fix an freewheel my freewheel sprocket is skipping what is the problem it catch every now an then while iam riding help me please
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Great video!
I have the same issue with a bike I’m restoring. Tried this and still nothing, the sprockets don’t move in relation to the innermost tool fittings at all. I about to finally give up and replace the freewheel.
But I’d like to know if anyone has had any luck with using a remover tool and a chain whip to force the freewheel to coast?
Also, could it perhaps work as a last resort to sink the whole thing down in degreaser to fix the issue?
Maybe you don't have a freewheel. Maybe you have a cassette. Or Uniglide. th-cam.com/video/qcgz3-XyNkI/w-d-xo.html
RJ The Bike Guy I’m kinda new at this but what makes me think it’s a freewheel is that I screwed the whole thing off of the hub using a remover tool that is for freewheel and Campagnolo cassettes according to specs (the tool has has 12 notches, 26-28mm in diameter), and also it very much looks like a freewheel on video you now linked. It also says “MF-Z012” on it which, if I’m correct, is a freewheel model. Furthermore it’s Shimano and has 5 sprocket.
I bought new 50cm bike from kmart and assembled them at home manually. But ive noticed that the i pedal doesnot spin backward freely. I checked with my friends 70cm bike it spin both way without anyproblem. PLEASE help? Is it because its children bike or something wromg with it.
Thank you sooo much ❤
Thankyou for this it really helped me.
Can i do this without removing the Free wheel?
I never had trouble taking the face plate off to remove the pawls and springs on my cheapo units, starting with a single speed Sturmey Archer back in 1954. They all worked well enough, better for the lube I put in.
helpful video but i can't seem to get the freewheel off the bike. i have the right tool - it slots in perfectly - but when i turn it, the freewheel just spins and doesn't come off (nor can I tighten it securely). Somehow the threads have been stripped maybe?
Very helpful thank you!
Nice job man
Thanks much. Exactly what's going on with my bike, ...but not for long
I use M10 oil for some parts and oil for chains, if i need to of course. I don't ride my bikes a lot so i rarely clean and lube them.
The problem here is a seized /frozen sprocket mechanism. At 3:19 the sprocket problem should already actually be fixed at this point as you try turning it in the opposite direction . Once the steel balls inside start rolling freely as you can hear, the sprocket will engage. WD 40 is already good enough as a lubricant itself. Although the thick lubricating oil that you add afterwards can also be good for an extra coat of protection. I've seen some injecting grease into their gear mechanisms but i would not advice it, since grease hardens and becomes sticky as it ages.
Great video it worked awesome for me so respect
Thank you very for the video with explanation
Thank you this video helped me..I was so upset with my bike
Would it be easier to soak the freewheel in kerosene? And while it’s soaking, you can take a wide paint brush and brush the gears off and clean them as well.
Actually, if you have a freewheel and a couple of chainwhips, you could remove the cogs from the freewheel and clean them that way.
Thanks , the video is very helpful
So helpful! Thanks bro
Where do I get the free wheel puller tool?
Amazon.com, ebay, local bike shop, etc.
RJ The Bike Guy sorry, what is that little gizmo called?