Jack
I had my front tire changed at a shop last spring . About 2500 miles on it. 2002 model. There was no other way to get the axel out without the use of a slide hammer and a heavy weight up against the fork. There is a reaction between the different metals that creates just enough build up to lock that puppy in solid. Put some grease on the shaft. All bikes from the factory should have been greased as far as I am concerned. It may have been an oversight or a little thing that has never been an issue on other bikes, or maybye because the bike was a couple years old when I got it the shaft was taken out and wiped clean. Whatever the reason it needs grease.
Bill
I had my front tire changed at a shop last spring . About 2500 miles on it. 2002 model. There was no other way to get the axel out without the use of a slide hammer and a heavy weight up against the fork. There is a reaction between the different metals that creates just enough build up to lock that puppy in solid. Put some grease on the shaft. All bikes from the factory should have been greased as far as I am concerned. It may have been an oversight or a little thing that has never been an issue on other bikes, or maybye because the bike was a couple years old when I got it the shaft was taken out and wiped clean. Whatever the reason it needs grease.
Bill