Rear Axel????
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Road Master
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From: Southern, MD
Rear Axel????
Yeah so installed my rear axel the wrong way and was wondering if it really matters on which way it goes in. The only thing I can see wrong or feel wrong is that the bike tends to pull to the right, would flipping the axel correct this problem? Thanks
Cruiser
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im not sure if flipping the axle will solve that problem ?? i know the dealer installed my rear axle on my 07 fxst the wrong way when i had them install my new rear tire ,i didnt queastion it because ive never noticed it until i read this ,ive had no problems with the bike pulling or anything and its been like that for about 6 months now
Cruiser
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From: Beaman, IA
I have an 08 Fatty and had a screw in the rear tire.
Took it to an Indy and he told me he was going to install it backward so next time the pipes wouldn't have to be removed to get the bolt out to remove the wheel.
He has 35 years of experiance as an Indy and alot of people around here believe in him.
My point is it shouldn't matter that much to make the bike track to the right. I'd look some other place.
Took it to an Indy and he told me he was going to install it backward so next time the pipes wouldn't have to be removed to get the bolt out to remove the wheel.
He has 35 years of experiance as an Indy and alot of people around here believe in him.
My point is it shouldn't matter that much to make the bike track to the right. I'd look some other place.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Nebraska
I have an 08 Fatty and had a screw in the rear tire.
Took it to an Indy and he told me he was going to install it backward so next time the pipes wouldn't have to be removed to get the bolt out to remove the wheel.
He has 35 years of experiance as an Indy and alot of people around here believe in him.
My point is it shouldn't matter that much to make the bike track to the right. I'd look some other place.
Took it to an Indy and he told me he was going to install it backward so next time the pipes wouldn't have to be removed to get the bolt out to remove the wheel.
He has 35 years of experiance as an Indy and alot of people around here believe in him.
My point is it shouldn't matter that much to make the bike track to the right. I'd look some other place.
I would say you track cuz your axle adjusters aren't adjusted equally. Measure from head of bolt to where it enters and make sure equal on both sides. Then check belt adjustment.
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
The reason the axel is installed in a particular direction has to do with a tightening effect of the nut, should a bearing start to sieze and rotates the axel . Factory install will cause the nut to tighten. Installing it the other way will cause a nut to loosen. Same reason the engine is right hand thread and clutch basket is left hand thread. As long as the lock is on the nut, I personally would not be too concerned, besides how many times does a bearing get to the point that it will rotate the axel.
Your tracking problem is alignment. Straight edge the rear wheel to be in line with the front, and tweek from there if needed.
Ron
Your tracking problem is alignment. Straight edge the rear wheel to be in line with the front, and tweek from there if needed.
Ron
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