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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Can someone post up the torque specs for a 2009 Crossbones front axel, and the two bolts on the bracket that holds the brake caliper. One is a torx head, the other is an acorn nut on one side and a six sided nut on the other. It is the one that connects to the little arm that runs to the back part of the fork leg....thanks in advance.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Axle is 60 - 65 ft/lbs

The acorn stud: 31 - 35 ft/lbs

The upper caliper mounting bolt: 25 - 30 ft/ lbs
Manual mentions to use a new spring pin and washer.

So any pictures without front fender forthcoming?
 
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yep...there was a post on here a few days ago with a pic from the service manual, but now I can't find it.....thanks for the torque specs
 
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got in there to pull the front axel and chickened out!!! the only sized socket I could get to fit was a 24mm, does that sound right? If it is standarsd, I don't know that I have one big enough.
 
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Back down the torque on your wallet by about 15# so you can open it and buy a service manual. Best investment you'll ever make.
 
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yeah thanks for the advice. I have one, but my garage stuff is still pretty much all packed up.
 
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It's probably 15/16", like my Fatboy's front axle -- an odd size.

My rear wheel is 36mm, which apparently is normal for rear wheels... I've heard all to do with wheels & brakes are normally metric.
 
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Originally Posted by spydyr
It's probably 15/16", like my Fatboy's front axle -- an odd size.

My rear wheel is 36mm, which apparently is normal for rear wheels... I've heard all to do with wheels & brakes are normally metric.

What he says ... 15/16" for the front axle and 36 mm for back axle on the Xbones. (24 mm and 15/16" are practically same size anyway)

You might also pick up a new locknut for the front axle as recommended in the manual. Part number: 7994
 
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