My chain keeps getting loose. I checked Ronnies online parts microfiche
even changed the washer (grade 8) Tightened nut on axle bolt to recommended torque (about 65-70 lbs). And yet the chain keeps getting slack.

Seems the rear axle will continuosly loosen up. And yes I am using thread lock (blue locktite)

what do I need to do to fix this?

 

Disregard.

Maybe the problem is that the axle is just some 5/8 20 threaded bolt and not an axle at all

Former owner is trying to kill me obviously

 

What kind of mileage are we talking about that this occurs over? Chains "stretch" over time naturally as they wear.

 

Talking about 48 hours.

Upon further review of the micro fiche file
I realized the former owner put a bolt in in place of an actual axle

 

Yikes! I didn't realize people could be so ignorant.

 

Good lord, what an idiot. Something as critical as the rear axle???

My chain stretches, I think I usually adjust it about every 500 miles. Use plenty of chain lube, that seems to help quite a bit as far as adjustment frequency. There will be some tight spots and loose spots in your chain as well, especially with the torque a Sportster has at lower end.

John

 

ordered a new axle set
Comes chromed. Thought maybe it was something I did, maybe had the spacers wrong. I think the key thing should of been noticing that there was no crown nut like in my manuals.

I've put on almost a 1000 miles riding on a bolt. I will look at the bearings when I put the new axle in