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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 01:04 AM
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In my case (M8 Deluxe), I had to remove one muffler to access the 36mm rear axle nut to allow adjustment, but it was surprisingly easy to remove the muffler and also allows a little anti-seize to be applied on the muffler and mounts to ensure it stays easy in the future.
 
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Originally Posted by Burbur2
I have one question. Did you really have to remove mufflers to get to adjustment screws? I check manual and it mentioned removal of mufflers is required. I would hope not.
I didn’t have to on my Heritage. I used a “Gearwrench” ratcheting box wrench on the adjuster bolt. There was just enough room for the ratchet mechanism to move the wrench a single “click,” but it was enough.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
I didn’t have to on my Heritage. I used a “Gearwrench” ratcheting box wrench on the adjuster bolt. There was just enough room for the ratchet mechanism to move the wrench a single “click,” but it was enough.
Any chance you can send me picture of this wrench? Sorry I have no clue what it is. I will really appreciate it
 
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 02:49 PM
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I have a 36 mm ratcheting torque adapter. Do not have to remove mufflers.
 
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Hulkss where did you buy this square tube? I check Home Depot but longest they had was 6’
 
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Originally Posted by Burbur2
Hulkss where did you buy this square tube? I check Home Depot but longest they had was 6’
I bought it at a home store called Menards. Home Depot has it on their web store and can ship to your local store. Lowe's has it also.
 
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This process is so much easier on a sporty, for the life of me what is wrong with solid axles....
 
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If you want to get high tech, you can also use a laser level. I tried that doing my last 4 wheel alignment on a car and that worked pretty well.
 
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Originally Posted by aecs
This process is so much easier on a sporty, for the life of me what is wrong with solid axles....
Thats exactly what I thought yesterday as well. I guess time to visit Menards soon.

Thanks for all the help.
 
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They make plugs for the wheel axle that mark center. I made some for the swingarm axle out of bolts, works great.
 
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