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Anyone know the torque spec for the rear axle nut on the 2001? Had to replace rear bearings and don't wanna over tighten lol.
 
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Sorry cant answer your question but i was about to raise a similar thread as i want to put a sidemount holder on my rear axle(11 nightster) and wanted to know the torque for the nut as well.
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Sorry cant answer your question but i was about to raise a similar thread as i want to put a sidemount holder on my rear axle(11 nightster) and wanted to know the torque for the nut as well.
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Originally Posted by hogdiver96
Sorry cant answer your question but i was about to raise a similar thread as i want to put a sidemount holder on my rear axle(11 nightster) and wanted to know the torque for the nut as well.
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I had seen another posting and it looks like the vary by year ( different bearing styles I spose ) I think the 08 up ones were close to 100lbs but the 07 was around 75lbs
 
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2001 is a solid 3/4" axle, torque is 60-65 ft-lbs

2011 is a hollow 25mm axle, should be about 95-100, 105 ft-lb max
 
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Originally Posted by Scuba10jdl
2001 is a solid 3/4" axle, torque is 60-65 ft-lbs

2011 is a hollow 25mm axle, should be about 95-100, 105 ft-lb max
Awesome thank you. Got it all put back together today.
 
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Originally Posted by Scuba10jdl
2001 is a solid 3/4" axle, torque is 60-65 ft-lbs

2011 is a hollow 25mm axle, should be about 95-100, 105 ft-lb max
Cheers...just need a torque wrench now
 
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