Where can I get a RH dust shield for a freehub?

tomasrojo

I have a Shimano CS-HG40-8 11-32T freehub. I was taking off the lockring preparatory to cleaning and regreasing the wheel hub, when the right-hand dust shield somehow went aslant in the mouth of the freehub. I got it out eventually, but it got badly deformed in the process.

Does anyone know anywhere that sells Shimano freehub dust shields individually?

I googled around a bit, and I see that MorningStar do a more robust dust shield, but I can't find an Irish or British retailer that stocks it.
http://www.morningstartools.com/freehub_buddy_dust.html

kumate_champ07

you might find it here
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-hub-cones-and-seals-dept422_pg1/#page=1&order=PRICE%20ASCENDING

kumate_champ07

that serial/model number you gave is for the cassette, the hub model should be listed under the shimano logo on the hub body in the centre

tomasrojo

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

that serial/model number you gave is for the cassette, the hub model should be listed under the shimano logo on the hub body in the centre

Thanks, yeah, I realised that after I posted. Googling that model and make only turned up cassettes only.

I beat the dust shield back into approximately the right shape and reassembled the bike, just to get the parts out of the way, so I can't check the hub make right now. I don't intend to ride the bike the way it is now.

I might look into this Morningstar product. It seems to fit any Shimano 8 or 9 speed.

tomasrojo

I think this might be the freehub body. The spec.s for the bike say the rear hub is FH-RM60.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-shimano-8-9-speed-cassette-freewheel-body-for-rm60-3cf-9804-prod18391/

tomasrojo

Yeah, that was the freehub I needed. Just put it on tonight.

I ordered the Morningstar dust shield so I can make the old freehub into a spare. Morningstar sent it to me for $7, which was a lot cheaper than a new freehub. It would have been more economical to simply wait for that, but I didn't have time.

Incidentally, has anyone tried the Morningstar freehub relubing tool? It's the reason that they make the replaceable dust shield. Look like a very neat way to prolong the life of a freehub.

Demonstrated about three minutes into this clip:
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Overhaul-a-Shimano-Hub-and-Free-hub-66770627

kona

Just leave it out, I dont have them on any of my bikes, feckin pain in the arse.

tomasrojo

You mean, leave the dust shield off altogether? Does that mean when you get a new freehub you take the dust shield off before installing it?

Sorry if I'm being obtuse!