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Old May 31, 2014 | 03:02 AM
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Ya I'm replacing both....can't hurt!
 
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Old May 31, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Mixter
not sure why the picture is rotated but the pic needs to be rotated so the bolts are pointing down
Nooooooo, the pic is correct, it's a rake kit for a 38" wheel!
 
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Old May 31, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by clarkchriston
A local Indy suggested to me that I replace them every other time I take the fork clamp off. The bolts get stressed every time you torque, and remove.
The nuts are torqued at a low value so there is no stress.
 

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Originally Posted by 1flhtk4me
The nuts are torqued at low value so there is no stress.

Yeah, that's why that one broke.
 
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