Rear axle adjuster
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Rear axle adjuster
Hello there,
I am new to this forum. Im coming here because I cant seem to find any part number or information on my rear axle adjuster. It snapped off due to a poor mom and pop shop probably over Torqueing the rear end. Also, can I ride it to a shop to get it fixes? Any information will help.
cheers.
I am new to this forum. Im coming here because I cant seem to find any part number or information on my rear axle adjuster. It snapped off due to a poor mom and pop shop probably over Torqueing the rear end. Also, can I ride it to a shop to get it fixes? Any information will help.
cheers.
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If you want help you need to tell us year and model of bike.
Just for information some Sportsters have the axle nut torqued to 100 ft-lbs.
Just for information some Sportsters have the axle nut torqued to 100 ft-lbs.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Aug 12, 2024 at 12:48 PM.
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This is a link to a parts finder.
You need the year and model to search.
https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....asp?make=hdmc
You need the year and model to search.
https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....asp?make=hdmc
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Sorry,
It is a 08 sporty 1200 Low
i believe he torqued it to 120 pounds since the adjuster broke once already. Im no mechanic hence why Im here but I dont think he was much of one either
cheers.
It is a 08 sporty 1200 Low
i believe he torqued it to 120 pounds since the adjuster broke once already. Im no mechanic hence why Im here but I dont think he was much of one either
cheers.
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HD parts catalogue here. Select year then model and then select sub parts.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...i5AcVjaJT2AYZ0
Get your self a factory service manual. Even if you can't do the work you will know what should be done including how tight to torque fasteners to.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...i5AcVjaJT2AYZ0
Get your self a factory service manual. Even if you can't do the work you will know what should be done including how tight to torque fasteners to.
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HD parts catalogue here. Select year then model and then select sub parts.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...i5AcVjaJT2AYZ0
Get your self a factory service manual. Even if you can't do the work you will know what should be done including how tight to torque fasteners to.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...i5AcVjaJT2AYZ0
Get your self a factory service manual. Even if you can't do the work you will know what should be done including how tight to torque fasteners to.
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no dont ride it
dont let anyone near your bike that wants to torque your axle adjuster, let alone 120ft pounds
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These have a 5/16-18 thread, there is no way that they should be torqued to 120 foot pounds, it should only be 120 to 180 inch pounds (10 to 15 foot pounds).
The axle nut torque value is 95 to 105 foot pounds and it is 5/8-14 thread.
Last edited by Rob Roy's Revenge; Aug 12, 2024 at 03:08 PM.
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Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it. Do the rear axle was torqued to 110-120 ft/lbs I believe not the adjuster. But one had broken after taking it to them and now Im dealing with the same problem. Wondering if I cant just grab a 5/16 18 bolt from a parts store.
cheers.
cheers.