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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Does anybody know what the torque value for the rear axial for a 07 softail?

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My 06 is 60 to 65 ft lbs.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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the manual for my 07 also states 60-65 lbs
 
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The Rocker is 90-105, because they make so much more power than all the other softies.
 
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Originally Posted by mobsters1972
Does anybody know what the torque value for the rear axial for a 07 softail?

Thanks ahead of time

Because of some varibles I would try 60-65 ft lbs and then maybe back off a little.
 
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The Rocker is 90-105, because they make so much more power than all the other softies.
might have something to do with that heavy, power robbing, fat *** rear tire. :-) . but they do look cool.
 
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The Rocker is 90-105, because they make so much more power than all the other softies.
Wow you may need wheel bearings in a few thousand miles.
 
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Wow you may need wheel bearings in a few thousand miles.
Well, I have 14k so far...no signs of failure yet. Actually, the softail manual recommends that torque spec for the Rocker. I have no idea why it needs another 30ft/lbs. Heavier wheel and tire creating more rotational weight perhaps?
 
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i like your 1st answer best ru
 
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Funny you should mention the Wheel Bearings.....
When I upgraded to my 250 rear and had the Wheel rebalanced, both the bearings were SEIZED, complete failure at 3400 miles!! Added $150 to my otherwise inexpensive 250 Elite3! When I reinstalled the tire I brought my torque setting to 95ft/lbs and settled there.

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