2013 slim front wheel install question.
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2013 slim front wheel install question.
Once the front wheel is installed and axle nut is torqued to spec there is still an 1/8 inch gap between the axle spacer and the left (while facing the bike) fork leg. I've looked through the forum and I have the spacers correct (long spacer on right hand side while facing the bike). I'm pretty sure this gap is not a good thing, any ideas on how to eliminate it? Did I make a common mistake?
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Please post some pics- Preferably large ones that show everything. [[big edit]] sorry my prev. info was way wrong, was thinking with my pre-2006 Evo hat on. need more coffee...
Some gap is ok on newer bikes. Spacers determine the rotor location of you wheel. Wrong one and the caliper and rotor won't line up. Once you determine the right spacer locations install the axle , torque it to spec on the left/rotor side. Wherever the axle on the right side sits in the pocket of the lower is what it is. Put the cap on and tighten it up. There might be a 1/16" gap between the right spacer and the left fork but this is normal. Don't force the right lower toward the spacer or it will bind it. some guys bounce the bike up and down on the fork so they naturally align and then tighten the left side cap bolts.
long spacer is on the brake caliper side. just make sure that is correct.
hope it helps.
Some gap is ok on newer bikes. Spacers determine the rotor location of you wheel. Wrong one and the caliper and rotor won't line up. Once you determine the right spacer locations install the axle , torque it to spec on the left/rotor side. Wherever the axle on the right side sits in the pocket of the lower is what it is. Put the cap on and tighten it up. There might be a 1/16" gap between the right spacer and the left fork but this is normal. Don't force the right lower toward the spacer or it will bind it. some guys bounce the bike up and down on the fork so they naturally align and then tighten the left side cap bolts.
long spacer is on the brake caliper side. just make sure that is correct.
hope it helps.
Last edited by LA_Dog; Feb 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM.
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Thanks! I got it all buttoned up now. I read many replies to other people having this same question on various forums and you have given the best response I've come across. Thanks again!
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