Hate to ask but , front wheel torque spec ?
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Hate to ask but , front wheel torque spec ?
Having new bearings put on my front wheel ( 10 Road King ) , can someone tell me what the torque specs are for the axle nut and the 2 smaller nuts for the axle clamp ?
Yes , I have a service manual , but loaned out . I sent a text , but I haven't received a reply yet .
In advance , always appreciate the help !
Yes , I have a service manual , but loaned out . I sent a text , but I haven't received a reply yet .
In advance , always appreciate the help !
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Thank-you Larry , tire should be ready soon , then I'll take it out for a test ride , pretty sure that's what was causing the vibration .
Appreciate the help guys ! Now to get my manual back ..
Appreciate the help guys ! Now to get my manual back ..
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Update , picked up my wheel from the shop , my guess on bad bearings was correct ( 7000 miles ) . the tech said he couldn't even spin them by hand . I got the wheel installed while lightning kept the shop well lit and a down pour to go with it , guess I won't be test riding until tomorrow , but I have good faith the bike is feeling better now .
So , if you start feeling a slight vibration through your road pegs while resting your boots on them and your handle bars are shaking your fillings loose , check your front bearings . I removed both brake calipers and gave the wheel a good spin , with my ear up against the axle I could hear a " tapping " noise that told me something was up .
Hoping this helps others , if I had left this , it could have ended badly for me , remember we only have 2 wheels , ride safe everyone .
So , if you start feeling a slight vibration through your road pegs while resting your boots on them and your handle bars are shaking your fillings loose , check your front bearings . I removed both brake calipers and gave the wheel a good spin , with my ear up against the axle I could hear a " tapping " noise that told me something was up .
Hoping this helps others , if I had left this , it could have ended badly for me , remember we only have 2 wheels , ride safe everyone .
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Normally I don't , but this guy is a good stand up person . Shortly after I got the wheel installed , he sent a text telling me he was at work and would bring it over asap . Sure enough , he showed up along with a case of beer ( my favorite ) as a sign of gratitude . He's good in my book . 