R25/3 Remove rear mudguard hinge

[richardjharding]

Any advice on separating the two halves of the rear mudguard - I need to repair one of the stays on the rear part so would like to separate at the hinge - is the pin a single part? do I just drive it out?

[Flx48]

Hi Richard-
I've only removed the hinge pin from Earles twin rear fenders, but from your pic it looks to be the same/similar.

The usual issue is the pin can rust solid in one or more of the barrels.
Then, upon attempting to swing the rear flap up for tire access or whatever, either one or more barrels may crack or the hinge leaf may start to split away from the fender.

In my experience the hinge pin may be simply driven out with a punch.
But do inspect carefully first, to identify whether one direction or the other may be more advantageous, if penetrating oil or heat may be wanted, or if someone has been there and done something.. different before you.

If the pic is of the bike in question it looks like perhaps the pin has been swapped for new and lubed already?

Best-
George

Are you down Cornwall way?

[richardjharding]

Thanks, Yes photo is of my bike it does move freely so I'll give it a go drifting it out

Sadly not Cornwall, Somerset 1 hour south of Bristol