2000 Road King back tire installation
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2000 Road King back tire installation
i have a 2000 Road King and due to painting fenders i had to remove my front and back tire. On both axles there are spacers which are different sizes. Could someone please tell me which side of tire the large spacers go on? also...is there any tricks to get the right tension on belt? This was my 1st venture into bike mechanics and didnt mark anything before disassembly.
Any other tricks or suggestions re re-installment of tires would be much appreciated...thanking in advance...wbb
Any other tricks or suggestions re re-installment of tires would be much appreciated...thanking in advance...wbb
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From: Wpg, Mb, Canada
Go to the dealer and buy the Factory Service Manual. It's well worth the cash and will tell you everything you need to know. While you're at it, get the parts book too with the exploded assy views and part numbers. Those two books combined are worth their weight in gold.
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From: Roswell, GA
As mentioned, buy the HD Touring Model service manual for 2000. It has all of the answers for what you are doing.
Also, there are torque values for the front axle nut and pinch nuts; as well as the rear axle nut all contained in the SM. And, the SM will tell you to use anti-seize on the axles.
The internet can be great for collecting "free" information; but, there's nothing better than having the HD SM at your fingertips.
If you don't already have the torque wrenches to do this job right, pay someone else to do it for you. Better--spend a few bucks to buy the SM and torque wrenches and do the job right, yourself.
Good luck with your project and welcome to hdforums.com.
Carl
Also, there are torque values for the front axle nut and pinch nuts; as well as the rear axle nut all contained in the SM. And, the SM will tell you to use anti-seize on the axles.
The internet can be great for collecting "free" information; but, there's nothing better than having the HD SM at your fingertips.
If you don't already have the torque wrenches to do this job right, pay someone else to do it for you. Better--spend a few bucks to buy the SM and torque wrenches and do the job right, yourself.
Good luck with your project and welcome to hdforums.com.
Carl
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WBB...you'll notice that nobody is directly answering, that's because they're giving you the right answer. Literally, your life depends on doing your own wrench turning correctly. Buy the Service Manual (SM) and an appropriate set of tools. My SM is about as covered in grease, oil, and solvent as my tools......because they both get used every time. Suggestion...also by the "Fix My Hog" DVD for your bike. It's nice to see what to do in addition to just reading it.
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From: Roswell, GA
WBB...you'll notice that nobody is directly answering, that's because they're giving you the right answer. Literally, your life depends on doing your own wrench turning correctly. Buy the Service Manual (SM) and an appropriate set of tools. My SM is about as covered in grease, oil, and solvent as my tools......because they both get used every time. Suggestion...also by the "Fix My Hog" DVD for your bike. It's nice to see what to do in addition to just reading it.
I'm not reluctant to provide information, but my '04 SM may have different info than the OP needs for his '00. Also, not asking about torque values suggests that the OP doesn't appreciate what's involved in "replacing the front and rear wheels." There's more to it than simply installing the spacers correctly, and since he didn't pay attention to the removal, it suggests a level of ignorance (not stupidity) that a simple reply here may require for his personal safety.
Suggestion: If you are going to work on your bike, start with the SM, then add the tools you'll need to do the job right. If you can't do this for time or budgetary reasons, pay a competent person/shop to do it for you. I like to save a buck as much (if not more than) as the next guy; but when it comes to the save operation and maintenance of my bike, I try to recognize my own limitations be it information or mechanical skill.
OP, good luck with your project and respect what you're working on.
Carl
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