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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Question Front axle
OK I read the threads regarding flush front axles- they sound like a BIT**. I dont like Bit****. I'm getting ready to black out my lowers and the stock axle will look skitchy unless I powdercoat or paint it black. I need some ideas, axle caps or flush axles???????
 
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I like the flush axle on mine. Looks pretty good.

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Yeah I like the look and even prefer the look but was it brutal to install or remove your tire/rim at a later date?
 
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Yeah I like the look and even prefer the look but was it brutal to install or remove your tire/rim at a later date?
You know, a few of the guys mentioned it was hard for them to disassemble later. I just changed the tires myself and found it pretty easy. I would buy it again. And I am..for my new bike. Just need to find one for an 09.

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Which axle did you use? I'm going to Daytona in a few weeks and I might just look around there and see what's new and out there.
 
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