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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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can you tell me the the touque specs when installing the compensating sprocket nut on a 76 fxe; also do I need to put lock tight on it,
 
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I used blue lock tight and torqued the nut to 90 ft/lbs on my 75 flh. Since the bike was in various stages of disassembly, I used a shop rag wedged between the chain and sprocket to lock the assembly while I torqued the nut.
 
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