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Feb 10, 2011 | 04:38 PM

fish-r-ride

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Rear axle question

I am putting some V&H slip-ons on my '08 fatboy and I thought about turning the axle bolt around and putting it in from the other side so I don't have to keep pulling a muffler off to change a tire. Is there for some reason you can't do this. THANKS

Feb 10, 2011 | 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fish-r-ride

i am putting some v&h slip-ons on my '08 fatboy and i thought about turning the axle bolt around and putting it in from the other side so i don't have to keep pulling a muffler off to change a tire. Is there for some reason you can't do this. Thanks

imo...no reason that can't be done or any ill effects created. Suggest applying ant--sieze to the axle while you have it in hand. Makes removal in the future much easier. Good luck...

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:13 PM

DR. V-TWIN

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No reason. Do it. It wills ave you time in the long run.

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Feb 10, 2011 | 05:53 PM

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The dealer did mine for me when I ask them to. Was getting a new tire installed.

Feb 10, 2011 | 06:18 PM

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I had it done to mine AFTER the dealer changed my tire and billed me $70 for taking my full exhaust off then back on. And I had to ask if there was any reason why they didn't flip the axel. His answer was "because I didn't ask". Anyways, there is NO reason not to. At least on my Heritage.