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Aug 6, 2021 | 03:26 PM

#21

blueglide88

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Originally Posted by Screamin beagle

What guarantees the nut doesn't come loose? Proper torque and make sure the surface of the swing arm, cam/ washer and inside face of the nut are clean and free of any grease,oil or any kind of contaminates that will impede the proper torque from doing its job.

The manual clearly states to put a thin coating of anti-seize of the face of the nut.

Aug 7, 2021 | 02:42 PM

#22

jasle

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From: PA

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Originally Posted by blueglide88

Zippers makes a nice looking kit. Does anybody have this om their bike?

Zipper's Axle & Adjuster Kit for 2009-Up Touring Models (zippersperformance.com)

Another one from Vulcan
Positive Stop Axle Adjuster for 2002-up Touring Harleys :: Frame Parts :: Vulcanworks.net - American Made Parts for Harley Davidson Motorcycles

This looks like a beefy setup but very expensive
Vector One Axle Adjuster - Kraus Motor Co

Looks like tha same as almost every MX bike since the earlyb80's. Yes, they work great. You just have to pay attention to axle location and measure both sides. The cam was supposed to fix this and be easier. Cheap parts fugged it up.

Pull right side cam off, weld a bead on the flat. Grind it to fit the axle tight and all is well. Or buy a new one with new Axle. If they have more than one in stock test fit and take the tight one.