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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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I'm putting on new wirewheels and rotors and I seem to have misplaced my Harley Davidson Big Book of Wisdom ! I'm afraid I'll have to go spend another $44.00 and but another one but if you guys will help me out I'd really apreciate it. I need the torque specs for the rotors , frt & rear, and both of the wheels . Al this is for a Road King Classic , Thanks..
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: budzilla

I'm putting on new wirewheels and rotors and I seem to have misplaced my Harley Davidson Big Book of Wisdom ! I'm afraid I'll have to go spend another $44.00 and but another one but if you guys will help me out I'd really apreciate it. I need the torque specs for the rotors , frt & rear, and both of the wheels . Al this is for a Road King Classic , Thanks..
I will look this up for you and send you the answer when I get to the house, about 4:00pm. If you need it sooner most dealers will tell you if you call them.

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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from the 07 manual:

brake disk front (t40 torx): 16-24 ft lbs
brake disk rear (t45 torx): 30-45 ft lbs
front axle nut: 50-55 ft lbs
front axle holder nuts: 132-180 in lbs (notice its not ft lbs)
rear axle cone nut: 95-105 ft lbs

 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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I need the torque specs for the rotors , frt & rear, and both of the wheels . Al this is for a Road King Classic , Thanks..
Front Rotors: 16-24 ft lbs/ 22-33 Nm
Rear Rotor: 30-45 ft lbs/ 41-61 Nm

Rear wheel cone nut: 15-20 ft lbs/ 20-27 Nmuntil belt tension acheived then 95-105 ft lbs/ 128.8-142.4 Nm

Front wheel Axle nut: 50-55 ft lbs/ 68-75 Nm
Front Wheel: Axle holder nuts: 132-180 in lbs/ 14.9-20.3 Nm
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Thanks alot guys , this helps me out , now if I can only find that darn book .
 
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