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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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I searched the site but could not come up with torque setting values for soft tail/ night train.

I am specifically looking for rear axle nut.

Could the value be somewhere between 95 and 105? lbs/ft

Why? I am or will be installing side license plate holder.

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your correct 95-105 for an 08. send up some pics of that side plate...
 
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Originally Posted by buckskin
I searched the site but could not come up with torque setting values for soft tail/ night train.

I am specifically looking for rear axle nut.

Could the value be somewhere between 95 and 105? lbs/ft

Why? I am or will be installing side license plate holder.

Many Thanks
The service manual for my '05 FLSTN says: "Tighten axle nut to 60-65 ft-lbs (81.3-88.1Nm)."

You might consider getting the manual for your bike...
 
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My 07 custom is 60-65 ft lbs. Can't imagine going to 100 without causing some kind of spacer damage
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I always torque to the m.f.t.,1/2 drive with 3foot bar extension,i aint losing my nuts
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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in case this requires another answer, it does indeed depend on the year.

08 does call for 95-105 per the manual
 
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Sorry Guys, I omitted to mention that it's an 04 night train, guess it does make a difference.

So 65 ft/lbs?
 
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