Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
Road Warrior
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
On my vintage Honda, the front of the axle clamp is to be tight....the back has the gap.
Not sure on the Hogs...I've got a different setup on mine.
Not sure on the Hogs...I've got a different setup on mine.
RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
Tactical1...
Correct torque and equal spacing front and rear! It is a 'pinch' effect! The gap is normal, and make sure that the 'out' stamp on the cap is facing outward.
You're good!
Steve
Correct torque and equal spacing front and rear! It is a 'pinch' effect! The gap is normal, and make sure that the 'out' stamp on the cap is facing outward.
You're good!
Steve
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
If your talking about what looks like a gap between the spacer and the leg on the left side as you look at the bike, its normal. Your axle (on that side) has a raised section which meets the spacer but looks like a gap............don't ask me how I know 
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
Cover yer nuts man ! What's wrong with you ? !!
Actually - looks okay to me. As was said, this is a pinching effect. You may not have noticed it before,as the gap could have been on the other side next to the other (uncovered) nut.
Ride it like ya stole it. Look on the brite side : If the wheel fly's off at a hundred, yer woman will probably be riding a new scooter compliments of the repair shop.
Actually - looks okay to me. As was said, this is a pinching effect. You may not have noticed it before,as the gap could have been on the other side next to the other (uncovered) nut.
Ride it like ya stole it. Look on the brite side : If the wheel fly's off at a hundred, yer woman will probably be riding a new scooter compliments of the repair shop.
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
your missing dog fur, and frog guts!!!!
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RE: Does it look like something is missing on this axle?
ORIGINAL: Tinkermc
mine does not look like that, on mine there is no gap front or rear but mine is an 07 and could be different.
mine does not look like that, on mine there is no gap front or rear but mine is an 07 and could be different.
Figure 2.10 in the 2007 Touring Models service manual also shows a gap.