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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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08 street glide ,I installed a 21" front and noticed the left side caliper is very close( if not touching) the rotor. I have been messing with it far to long and becoming frustrated. I put stock wheel back on and it seems the same. Wheel is on correct way, spacers on same side they came from but non abs, I believe spacers are same size. It's the outer side of the caliper so don't think shimming caliper would work. I installed new pads and cleaned calipers as well. Below are pics right vs left side. Appreciate any help

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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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I'd get the front wheel up, loosen the axle nut and the leg clamp and see if you can't center the wheel a hair more. Spacers in right ?
 
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Thanks for the quick response. When I loosen it up I can get it cemter d better but when I draw the axle nut down it pulls it back to where it is. I've tried tightening the leg clamp first and doing it but same. Yes I believe spacers are in right. Lines toward outside and on correct sides.
 
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Possible I'm tightening axle nut too tight?
 
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If the leg pulls over when you tighten the axle nut it means things are still misaligned. loosen the clamp on the other leg and give the axle a tap or two and tighten the nut before you redo the clamp.
 
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Thanks for the help. I think I got it. It's not touching now, not as much clearance as the right side but I think it's the best it's gonna get. Took it for a ride and no noises, breaks work well and rotors weren't hot. Gonna keep an eye on it but think it's good
 
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