I was at a Indy shop I won’t mention....saw this

There was a 2012 Ultra on a lift. It looked like there should me more threads out past the axle nut in my opinion or is this just how new ones are?


I took pictures of both sides....

I’m not really familiar with the 2008-up stuff....so I was just a little curious.

What opinions here??? Thanks

 

Here's a picture of mine. 2012 Ultra Limited.

 

The second pic shows the problem. That hole through the axle is to receive a drill bit-[3/8 I think] and then the axle is pushed to the left till the drill bit is against the fork.

 

2nd pic, the 'mushroom' top of the axle should shift/slide and hit the fork THEN the axle nut on the other side is tightened etc.

Antiseize on the axle too....this wouldn't be tough to remedy in 10 mins.

Also, the nut side, that washer looks like (?) its a kiss smaller then OEM. you can see the larger ring surface the washer should seat against. Though ultimately maybe not as much of an issue.

 

No...

The hole is there so you can use a tool to hold the axle while torquing the axle nut.

It has nothing to do with the position of the fork on the axle.

After the nut is torqued, the right fork is pressed against the external axle spacer and the pinch bolts are tightened.

 

If you were that concerned about a critical component on a bike why not ask the owners or worker at the shop? That way if it wasn’t up to par they could address it or if it was normal explain it to you?

 

i despise dealer prices, but sometimes, it is worth it to let them do the work.... if for no other reason than peace of mind......................... especially on critical parts
i only go to independents for things that don't have a safety factor

 

The factory manual literally states to use a 3/8ths drill bit....

 

To clarify....

 

Depending on the year, the manual references using a bit or not. They used to use it as a reference to keep the forks as neutral as possible in compression/extension. The newer manuals do not reference it like the older ones do.