Check the rear axle nut torque on your new bike . .

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Sep 1, 2009 | 06:57 AM

coolmac

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Check the rear axle nut torque on your new bike . .

I was feeling a little more resistance backing my 2010 RG out the garage
than my 2004 RG. I was thinking could it be the anti lock brakes?
So I checked the rear axle nut torque. It was over 240 ft lbs.
I backed it off and set it at 100 ft lbs.
The bike moves more easy now. This could be the cause of early bearing failing.

Last edited by coolmac; Sep 1, 2009 at 04:53 PM.

Sep 1, 2009 | 07:06 AM

1flhtk4me

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You must have one big *** torque wrench!

Sep 1, 2009 | 10:21 AM

NiteOwl

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wow, thanks for this.

Sep 1, 2009 | 11:07 AM

dex0807

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If the wheel has the proper inner spacer how much the nut is torqued shouldn't matter. The only problem would be a stripped axle. I would double check your bearing endplay.