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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT
@MotoJockey I recall reading a number of posts on this forum where people recommend this tool. This tool is strong enough to hold the left side of the axle while I'm torquing the nut on the right side to 100 ft lbs? Plus, I always thought it was strange that the tool isn't a 6-point, instead of a 12-point.
I use that tool to tighten the axle to Harley specifications, using the procedure as stated in the manuals.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Classic 10
Hmmmmm.....
I guess some aren't near as smart as they think. But I suppose it goes right along with lack of reading comprehension.
but it seems you sure like letting others know you are. your arm must get sore from patting yourself on your back. but it's ok, everyone is entitled to an opinion. some just need to be taken with a grain of salt.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 09:58 PM
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but it seems you sure like letting others know you are. your arm must get sore from patting yourself on your back. but it's ok, everyone is entitled to an opinion. some just need to be taken with a grain of salt.
Haha whatever. Not only do you not know the whole story, you ignore the fact that he erroneously tried mocking me for mentioning something that is in the service manual. Plus it's a little payback time for his being an absolute *** on a different post of mine. C'mon man - pull your head out and quit seeing only what you want. You pick one comment out of a bunch and ignore the context? Maybe your reading comprehension ain't so good either as well as your opinion. I guess you're a little salty yourself.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
FSM says cost the axle (10) and thin film on the inboard side of the nut (14). it lubricated, to prevent the nut from turning the snail under it as you tighten it down.

Design certainty isn’t convenient, easy and several other terms. Always thought it was odd how far out you went on the snails, as it made fine adjustments darn fiddly.

I got by well enough with two large wrenches myself, one on each side, working from the rear. My left hand holding the axle as I want, my right tightening the nut.


Well would you look at that M Oclaf? How do people think this stuff up? Have you tried the crow with that banana?

Thanks Foxtrapper.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 12:40 AM
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"Maybe your reading comprehension ain't so good either as well as your opinion" - get off your high horse. always trying to make yourself better than the person who doesn't agree with you
this thread and your Pro Action thread speak for themselves as to your self-righteousness. i feel sorry for you
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rubberguy
"Maybe your reading comprehension ain't so good either as well as your opinion" - get off your high horse. always trying to make yourself better than the person who doesn't agree with you
this thread and your Pro Action thread speak for themselves as to your self-righteousness. i feel sorry for you
Oh I see - others can come after me without a cause but if I respond in kind I’m the bad guy? Whatever. Yours is just another ignorance based statement void of any facts or acknowledgment of other comments that actually have something to do with the initial issue. If you really wanted to know, you’d see that I’m never the one to fire the first shot. Go ahead and show me where that’s different if you can or is your reading comprehension lacking too? Feel sorry for me? lol - believe me the feeling is mutual.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Everybody knows you also need a big hammer.
Speaking of big hammers, do you remember the "Torque Sledge Hammer"?



 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 12:47 PM
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my weapon of choice is the long handled 5* sledge
*EDIT* my knuckles dont agree
 
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hahaha it's hilarious to see that everytime someone is the receiver of your wrath you always reply almost word for word as to how bad their reading comprehension is and how stupid they are. get some new material and don't let your panties get in such a bunch so often Mr. Bitter. have a blessed day.
 
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