Is this bad? (Loose Stem Nut)
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Is this bad? (Loose Stem Nut)
Yes, I know, it's very bad...thought I'd share.
I just had my fall away checked by my local (unnamed) indy during an unrelated modification. I started feeling a clunk/crack today as I wheeled into the garage. Took me awhile to find the cause.
Unfortunately, I don't have the right socket to properly torque it per the service manual, and the fall away most likely needs to be checked again. I'll be dropping it with the indy to get it right tomorrow (hopefully). I cranked it as tight as I could with a crescent. I figure it'll be safe for 5 miles off the freeway.
It's sad that something this important wasn't done properly by someone I trust(ed).
I just had my fall away checked by my local (unnamed) indy during an unrelated modification. I started feeling a clunk/crack today as I wheeled into the garage. Took me awhile to find the cause.
Unfortunately, I don't have the right socket to properly torque it per the service manual, and the fall away most likely needs to be checked again. I'll be dropping it with the indy to get it right tomorrow (hopefully). I cranked it as tight as I could with a crescent. I figure it'll be safe for 5 miles off the freeway.
It's sad that something this important wasn't done properly by someone I trust(ed).
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Amen to that!
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Not disagreeing that its too loose but you definitely dont want to monkey torque it on there. They are not supposed to be super tight. By the looks of it its the same setup as my 2001, I know the WG has a different steering head setup and calls for a torque value of 35-40 ftlbs, all other dyna models you tighten the bolt so forks have no noticeable shake and turn left/right freely. Overtightening stem nut will cause the bearings to wear excessively leading to early bearing replacement.