RE: axle bend problem....
I see you are in Davis Ca? Do you go to any of the BAT club meetings? If you do and can bring the bent axle with you
I'll see if I'm able to straighten it for you. I t will save you the hassle of finding a new one. I can mail it back to you.
I'll echo the question: how did you bend it? It isn't a common failure.
Jerry