FatBoy front wheel install
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FatBoy front wheel install
I've just got a new front tire installed and I'm in the process of reinstalling the front wheel on my 2012 FatBoy. I have a question regarding the right side slider, does it go tight to the spacer on the axle or does it go tight to the outside (7/16" drill bit in axle)
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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From: Peoria, AZ
I am not sure I am understanding the question but unless the service manual says differently ( I do not have a bike with the new "hollow" axles) then the 7/16" hole should be level to the ground and the hole edge flush with the flat on the outside of the fork (you can use a drill bit to gauge it but I eye it myself!) and the axle TORQUED to the proper number to achieve bearing preload. Any grooves or markings on the spacers should be toward to outside of the wheel.
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
Nothing in the service manual states to align to the 7/16 hole. Install your axle and spacers torque to 60-65 ft lbs then tighten fork caps s to 132 to 180 inch lbs. No mention of aligning slider with 7/16 hole. BTW the gap between my front hub and slider on the left side is about 1/8 or less of and inch.
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