The hidden axle kits are $129 shipped in teh continental US. Chrome, machined, and black are all in stock for 2000-2014 baggers now. Give us a call and we can get one out to you today.
These hidden axle kits feature a hardened steel, zinc plated axle for longevity and strength.
Kits fit 2000-2014 touring models. Stainless Steel End Caps are available with Chrome, Machined or Black powder coat finishes. Made in the U.S.A.

Tools needed:
1/2" open end wrench
3/4" open end wrench
10mm 12 point socket or wrench
1/2" and 3/4" socket with ratchet

Remove the brake calipers from the lower legs with the 12 point 10mm socket or wrench.

Step 1. Remove the current axle, making note of axle spacer orientation. Prepare to install the captive nut(splined cap with internal threads) into the left (sitting on the bike left) fork leg. Thread the 1/2 20 nut on the bolt all the way up to its head, then the washer.


Step 2. Insert the bolt through the axle hole from the inside of the fork leg. Thread the captive nut onto the bolt as far as you can by hand.



Step 3. The nut is used as a puller. As you tighten the nut with a 3/4" wrench the captive nut will gradually insert itself into the leg until flush.


Step 4. Once the captive nut is pulled in flush, back out the bolt from the leg. The captive nut is now securely in the lower leg.


Step 5. Install the wheel with the spacers in the correct positions. Apply anti seize to the axle and thread the axle first into the captive nut by hand.

Step 6. Use a 3/4" socket to tighten axle.


Step 7. Use a foot pound torque wrench to tighten the axle to 50-55 ft lbs.


Step 8. Slide the second cap with the o-ring into the lower leg.


Step 9. Install the right lower leg clamp using a 1/2" socket, torque pinch bolts to 11-15 ft. lbs.


Stand back and admire your clean lower legs with the new hidden axle.

 

Thanks for posting, that's going to be my next mod.

 

It really cleans up the legs. The first bike I did a hidden axle on was my FXDXT and the difference was amazing without the ends of the axle sticking out. This is a simple and inexpensive mod compared to many that makes a huge visual impact. Obviously it is ideal to do this when you already have black or chrome lowers so you can get the axle to match, but we offer the end cap in a machined finish as well if you dig the stock look.

 

Chrome and black hidden axles are now in stock for VROD's and touring models 2000-2014.

 

Hidden axles are in stock in chrome and black for 2000-2014 baggers and VROD models. Please give us a call to get your order in.

 

You don't make these for soft tails do ya?

 

Nope. The only option I know of for a Rocker is axle caps from heartland as the Rocker is different than all the other softails that I know of.

 

Thank you for the reply.

 

No problem. You rocker guys are odd man out as most everything on that bike is different than most of the other softails. Considering it is no longer made there is very little demand for parts for it.

 

Black and chrome hidden axles are ins tock for touring models 2000-2014 and all VROD models. I can ship today. Please give me a call.